Photo: Corey Leopold / CC BY 2.0About Crested Butte
Crested Butte is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 2,775 feet of vertical drop, 1,547 skiable acres, 165 marked runs, served by 15 lifts, with an average of about 236" of snow a year. The official sheet highlights 561 acres of double-black terrain and a free bus linking the mountain, the town of Crested Butte and Gunnison.
Why Visit Crested Butte?
- 165 runs with 2,776ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 236"
- 1,547 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 15 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
12,162ft
Summit Elevation
3,707m
9,377ft
Base Elevation
2,858m
2,776ft
Vertical Drop
846m
1,547 acres
Skiable Area
626.05 ha
165
Total Runs
2.6mi
Longest Run
4.18km
15
Lifts
236"
Avg. Snowfall
599cm annually
How Crested Butte compares
Terrain Breakdown
14%
24.6%
61.4%
●Beginner
14% of trails
■Intermediate
24.6% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
61.4% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 22, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Crested Butte
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Crested Butte is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude38.8991
Longitude-106.9653
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Crested Butte trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Crested Butte averages 236" of snowfall a year.
Crested Butte rates 14% of its terrain as beginner, across 165 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Crested Butte averages 236" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 12,162 ft.
Crested Butte is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 38.8991, -106.9653.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Crested Butte, plus any places we've researched.
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