My Bucket List Lodge
Eleven’s flagship property, Scarp Ridge Lodge, delivers a rare combination of an authentic mountain town setting alongside some of the world’s most exclusive skiing - it’s not on the doorstep, but it is on my bucket list and I just can’t let it go…
Located in the heart of Crested Butte, dubbed Colorado’s last great ski town for its historic charm and soulful spirit, Scarp Ridge Lodge feels like a European ski chalet with Rocky Mountain style. The former Croatian saloon still has its Wild West facade, but the interiors have been transformed with reclaimed iron from the old mills in town and generous amenities, like an indoor saltwater pool and oxygen-enriched air system.
Each morning a custom-designed snowcat will be waiting at the front door to whisk guests to 1,000+ acres of exclusive ski terrain in nearby Irwin - snow lovers can you even imagine?! The area receives an average of 450 inches of snow per year and its cold-smoke powder is legendary. Their guides know where to find the deepest powder runs and wide open alpine bowls. Two on-mountain cabins, outfitted with fireplaces, dining areas and seating spaces provide guests with a comfy place to warm up, recharge, and kick off après. Back at the lodge, a steamy rooftop hot tub is the perfect setting to relive the day’s highlights.
The Lodge boasts five king rooms with en suite bathrooms and a children’s bunkroom with seven bunks and a connecting nanny room. Each of the six guest rooms is slightly different, with a mix of elegant and rustic touches, including earth-toned furnishings, jute rugs, and exposed wood beams. The seven-bed bunkroom, modeled after the board game Chutes and Ladders, is every kid’s dream! If you’re visiting from sea level, an oxygen-enriched air system can be activated by the flip of a switch to help fight the effect of high altitude, ensuring a good night’s sleep.
Wake to the smell of brewing coffee and sizzling bacon. A chef-prepared breakfast will fuel you through a morning on the slopes. Warm up with a lunch of winter squash soup and grilled cheese either at their on-mountain cabins at Irwin. Guests can stay in and have the chef prepare a dinner showcasing ingredients from their favorite Colorado purveyors. Or head out and experience some of Crested Butte’s restaurants, including a classic steakhouse, funky pizzeria, and a rum distillery with a street-food inspired menu.
Scarp Ridge Lodge invites guests to kick back and relax as if they were at home. Guests have access to the open kitchen and its stocked fridge 24-7. The media room has a projector screen for TV, movies, and slideshows from the day’s adventures. A five-stool bar, manned by a bartender and decorated with historical photos of the area, allows guests to enjoy après at home. Prep for a big ski day with a steam or sauna, laps in the saltwater pool, or a stretch session in the gym. Post-ski, sip craft Colorado brews while soothing muscles in the rooftop hot tub. Heavenly.
To discover more about booking a holiday at this chic retreat, or a ski holiday closer to home, please get in touch and we’ll be delighted to provide a quote for your specific requirements.
