Crested Butte Ski Resort Guide
Crested Butte, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,620m |
| Resort Height | 2,860m |
| Nearest Airports | Gunnison-Crested Butte and Montrose |
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Crested Butte
The ski area of Crested Butte is at an altitude of 2,860m.
Summary
Crested Butte has direct access to 85 marked pistes, served by a total of 15 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,860m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,620m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Crested Butte is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Crested Butte.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Crested Butte is 4km long and the most difficult run is the 'Rambo 56 Degree, 500ft vertical.'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Crested Butte?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 26 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Crested Butte Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 34 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 22 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 100km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 15 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Crested Butte Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,620m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Crested Butte) | 2,860m |
| Lowest Piste | 2,770m |
| Max Vertical | 850m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, W
Crested Butte has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east and west.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Crested Butte?
This ski resort is in Pend Oreille, Colorado, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Crested Butte is Gunnison-Crested Butte, 42 minutes drive away.
Montrose airport is also within three hours drive.
Gunnison-Crested Butte is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 15 ski lifts are able to uplift 17,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 40 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Crested Butte open?
Opened (since 20 November 2024).
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
