Black Bear #303 ▵ Walk to West Wall Lift ▵ 2BR, Heated Garage + Hot Tub

Summary:

Traverse's 2BR at Black Bear Lodge — a 3-minute walk to the West Wall Lift via the Westwall tunnel, no shuttle needed. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Mt. Crested Butte, and your car parks warm in the heated underground garage.



✔ Sleeps 4 — two queen bedrooms, two full baths, in-unit laundry

✔ Heated underground garage + lobby ski/bike locker

✔ Year-round building hot tub + grill deck



♡ "Spectacular view, very clean, everything as described." — Robert, May '26



» 3 min to West Wall Lift » 8 min to downtown Crested Butte » 40 min to GUC airport



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The Space:

A 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at Black Bear Lodge with vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling mountain-view windows, and a gas fireplace in the great room.



➔ Primary Bedroom (main level): Queen bed, full ensuite bathroom, private balcony with Mt. Crested Butte views, bedroom TV, room-darkening shades.

➔ Second Bedroom: Queen bed, hall bathroom steps away, mountain-light window.



✔ Great room — vaulted ceilings, wall of windows, gas fireplace, sectional sofa, large TV

✔ Kitchen — full-size stainless appliances, granite counters, bar seating, stocked cookware, dishwasher, coffee maker

✔ Dining table + breakfast bar seat 4

✔ In-unit stacked washer/dryer

✔ High-speed Wi-Fi throughout



Building & parking:

✔ Heated underground garage — 1 assigned space per reservation (car stays dry + warm)

✔ Lobby gear locker — dedicated to this unit; stores skis, boards, boots, and bikes

✔ Year-round outdoor hot tub (shared with the building) + communal grill deck

✔ Elevator to all floors; lobby lounge with fireplace

✔ 3-min walk to the West Wall Lift via the outdoor tunnel at neighboring Westwall Lodge

✔ 5-min walk to the Mt. Crested Butte base area shops + restaurants



Building rule: bikes and skis are not allowed in the elevators or condos — the secure garage and ground-floor locker room are for your adventure gear. Heads-up: the garage is sized for mountain-town SUVs; tall or extended-bed trucks may need surface parking. No A/C (Mt. Crested Butte stays cool at 9,375 ft). Sleeps 4 max (house rule).



Guest Access:

Entry: Self check-in via the lock box on the unit door. Your 4-digit door code is sent through the Traverse digital guidebook 24 hours before arrival, along with the underground garage gate code, your assigned locker number, the Wi-Fi credentials, and a parking map.



Your private space: The entire 2-bedroom condo is yours for the length of your stay, plus one assigned space in the heated underground garage and one dedicated ground-floor gear locker.



Shared building spaces (all guests): Year-round outdoor hot tub, grill deck, lobby lounge, elevator.



Check-in: 4:00 PM. Check-out: 10:00 AM. Early check-in or late departure is sometimes possible — message us at least 48 hours ahead and we'll confirm based on the cleaning schedule.



During your stay: Our local guest-experience team is reachable by phone, text, or VRBO message — typically under 30 minutes during business hours, with 24/7 emergency support.



The Neighborhood:

Black Bear Lodge sits in the Mt. Crested Butte base village, directly across from the West Wall Lift and Westwall Lodge — the closest cluster of condos to the West Wall chair. Walk outside, cross to the Westwall courtyard, and take the skier tunnel to the lift in about 3 minutes, no shuttle needed.



Base area (5-min walk): ski rentals, equipment tuning, casual restaurants, coffee, après-ski, and a general store.



Downtown historic Crested Butte (3 miles / 8-min drive, or free Mountain Express shuttle): six blocks of painted Victorian buildings on Elk Avenue — independent restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries, weekend live music, and a summer farmers' market.



Seasons:

♡ Winter (Nov–Apr): steep terrain, Nordic tracks, downtown ice skating.

♡ Summer (Jun–Sep): Wildflower Festival in July, hiking + biking from the base, Evolution Bike Park, East River fly-fishing.

♡ Fall (Sep–Oct): aspen peak color, Kebler Pass drive.

♡ Spring (May): quiet shoulder season, off-peak rates.



Airport: Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional (GUC), 28 miles south, ~40 min — direct winter flights from Denver, Dallas, Houston, and Chicago. Denver International is 230 miles / ~4.5 hr (watch Monarch Pass in winter). Altitude: 9,375 ft — plan a low-exertion first 24 hours and hydrate.



Getting Around:

✔ Heated underground parking: 1 assigned space per reservation (included). Gate code sent via guidebook.

✔ Walk to West Wall Lift: ~3 minutes via the outdoor tunnel at Westwall Lodge (no shuttle required).

✔ Walk to Mt. Crested Butte base area: ~5 minutes for shops, dining, rentals.

✔ Free Mountain Express shuttle: stops at the base village, runs every ~15 min to historic downtown Crested Butte.

✔ Drive to downtown: 3 miles, ~8 min. Drive to GUC airport: 28 miles, ~40 min.

✔ Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): available but limited, especially winter early mornings. Local taxi also operates.

✔ Rental cars: available at GUC. AWD/4WD strongly recommended November–April.

✔ EV charging: not at the building — nearest is the Lodge at Mountaineer Square (~5-min drive).



Garage size heads-up: built to mountain-condo scale. Standard SUVs, sedans, and crossovers fit with room; full-size pickups or vehicles with roof ski racks may need surface parking (fold mirrors on entry).



Other Things to Note:

▵ Bikes & skis — building rule — Per building policy, bikes and skis cannot be brought into the elevators or condos. Your secure ground-floor locker and the heated garage are provided for skis, boards, boots, and bikes. Traveling with high-value bikes? Message us before booking and we'll confirm the best secure storage for your dates (a seasonal bike valet is available in summer).



▵ Short-term rental license # 315654



▵ Elevation — The condo sits at 9,375 ft. Altitude symptoms (headache, fatigue, poor sleep) are common the first 24 hours. Hydrate aggressively, go easy on alcohol night one, and pace your first day on the mountain.



▵ No A/C — Mt. Crested Butte stays cool year-round (summer highs ~75°F, nights in the 50s). Windows open.



▵ Heated underground garage — 1 assigned space per reservation. Sized for standard mountain-town SUVs; full-size pickups or vehicles with oversized rooftop ski boxes may need surface parking (first-come).



▵ Sleeps 4 maximum — both bedrooms have queen beds; no pullout sofa. Strict 4-guest max.



▵ Not pet-friendly — per building HOA rules.



▵ No smoking, no parties — standard Traverse policy. Smoking on the balcony or grill deck triggers a cleaning fee.



▵ Quiet hours — 10 PM to 8 AM per building rules.



▵ Check-in 4 PM, check-out 10 AM.



▵ External guidebook — Traverse sends a digital guidebook by email after booking. It's the only source for check-in details and also lets you add services (grocery pre-stock, ski rentals, airport transfers). Check your inbox (and junk folder) before arrival.



Interaction with Guests:

Traverse manages this property locally. We live and work in Crested Butte, we ski the same terrain, and we're reachable by phone, text, or platform message throughout your stay.



Before arrival: You'll get a digital guidebook by email with your keypad code, garage gate code, locker number, Wi-Fi password, driving directions, altitude tips, and our favorite local restaurants and trails.



During the stay: Questions, maintenance, or recommendations — message us through the platform or use the local number in the guidebook. Typical response time is under 30 minutes during business hours; emergency maintenance is 24/7.



After check-out: We'll ask for a review and welcome feedback — positive or corrective — so we can keep improving the stay. Returning to Crested Butte? We manage other properties; just ask.



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