Official HCNMC 2026 Housing Information:
The 2026 HCNMC will take place at the Elevation Hotel in Crested Butte, CO.
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When making a reservation please make sure to follow the below instructions:
TBD
You will receive a confirmation email from the Hotel once the reservation is confirmed. If you do not receive a confirmation email please notify the Hotel immediately as your reservation may not have gone through.
Please note a $30 daily resort fee applies.
Group Rate will only be available until Friday, January 30, 2026 unless the block has been filled prior to this date.
Arriving in Crested Butte
The closest airport to Elevation Hotel is Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC). It is located 30.8 miles from Crested Butte, CO.
Transportation To & From Crested Butte
Transportation to and from Crested Butte can be difficult at times due to weather as well as early morning or late evening flights.
Skiing in Crested Butte
Crested Butte accepts the Epic Pass.
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Acute Mountain Sickness:
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is the most common form of illness associated with a rapid ascent to altitudes exceeding 7,000-8,000 feet. Symptoms include shortness of breath with mild exertion, headache, lassitude, loss of appetite, insomnia and even nausea and vomiting. AMS typically resolves spontaneously in 2 – 4 days; headache can be treated with aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen. Good hydration coupled with avoidance of alcohol and strenuous exercise for 1 – 2 days after arriving at high elevation will minimize the risk of developing AMS. AMS can also be prevented by Diamox (acetazolamide) 125 mg twice a day beginning 24 hours before ascent and continuing for 2 – 3 days after arrival at the higher elevation. Diamox is a prescription drug; it is a diuretic, will cause increased urination and may cause numbness or tingling in the fingers, toes or around the mouth. Diamox is contraindicated in those allergic to sulfa drugs. Please consult with your physician for more information.
Elevation of City:
Crested Butte
Base: 2,708 m. / 8,885 ft.
Summit: can be up to 3,709 m. / 12,162 ft.
Additional Winter Activities
Crested Butte offers a wide range of activities for those interested in other tasks while your friends and colleagues are visiting the slopes. Please visit Crested Butte’s Things To Do page online here or Colorado’s Crested Butte travel page online here for more information.