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title: See Why Park City Lovers Should Be Excited About Vail Resorts' Crested Butte Purchase
description: Vail has just made a major power move by adding Crested Butte to it's portfolio, along with 2 east coast resorts. Check out these pictures to see why we're so excited.
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# See Why Park City Lovers Should Be Excited About Vail Resorts' Crested Butte Purchase

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By [Jessica Milloy](https://www.parkcity.me/author/jessica-milloy)

June 4, 2018

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Vail Resorts has just spent over $200 million purchasing Crested Butte, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Mount Sunapee. Since we're right next to Colorado ourselves, we can't wait to take our Epic Pass over to Crested Butte. With legendarily steep terrain and some of the most beautiful views in Colorado, you should consider making a trip as well. Don't believe us? Check out these amazing shots and you'll be ready to go too!

If we've convinced you, our friends over at [CrestedButteRBO.com](https://www.crestedbutterbo.com/800-517-6115) are ready to help you find the perfect place to stay. If you've been coming to Park City for a while, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised by Crested Butte's affordable lodging.

[![Check Crested Butte Out Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/534331/cf61d3bd-b625-4cec-b3fd-f0a8b6213980.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/534331/cf61d3bd-b625-4cec-b3fd-f0a8b6213980)

 

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- ![Lupine_Sunrise_V2 (1).jpg](https://www.parkcity.me/hubfs/Lupine_Sunrise_V2%20(1).jpg "Lupine_Sunrise_V2 (1).jpg")
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