Crested Butte ski area, Colorado - Skiing and Snowboarding

Crested Butte ski area, Colorado

Crested Butte is a regular size ski hill having an average vertical drop compared to other US Rockies ski mountains. Crested Butte has a much lower than average share of tough trails and a much higher than average percentage of beginner and intermediate ski trails. Having the terrain being 1,167 acres you will never run out of skiable land. The 2,775 feet of vertical drop is fantastic. Crested Butte has scores of different ski trails and a splendid selection of different ski lifts. This ski resort has 16 great ski lifts,

    and they are admirably taken care of and run by friendly folks. Having a total of 121 trails to ski on; there's a good diversity to suit everyone. Crested Butte is a family friendly ski resort with a lot of easy runs. The white snow here gets very deep, 25 feet
per season, and that is a very wonderful coverage. This ski mountain obtains stronger than average snow each winter. Getting your skiing muscles activated and spending some quality time in the wilderness attract snow people from far and wide. The beautiful view of the Colorado mountains and the especially nice runs are certain to keep you returning. There are scores of delightful rooms to select from, and if you make reservations before you go, you're all set. Crested Butte is a glorious ski resort with lots of different

runs; it won’t leave anyone bored. Snowboarding and skiing in this part of Colorado is loads of fun all snow season long. The highlands of Colorado covered in snow are always nice for snowboarding and skiing.

Special features: Terrain Park, Superpipe, Kids Park, Adaptive Sports Center, Nordic skiing

Crested Butte ski area management's own description

Crested Butte ski area Summer Info

The Grand Lodge Hotel and Suites, Crested Butte
A warm and cozy Colorado ski lodge nestled in the high altitudes of the majestic Colorado Rockies and surrounded by over three million acres of wilderness and National Forest, The Grand Lodge Hotel an...

Crested Butte Condominiums, Crested Butte
Crested Butte Mountain Resort Properties is the local expert in property management and is affiliated with the largest reservation center in the valley. All of their premier lodging condominiums are l...

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at Crested Butte ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 2,775 feet
Top Elevation: 12162 feet
Base Elevation: 9375 feet

Total Runs: 121
- 20% Expert and Advanced
- 57% Intermediate Runs
- 23% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 2.6 miles

Total Lifts: 16
- 11 Chair Lifts
- 3 Surface Lifts
- 2 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 1,167 acres
- Snowmaking on 282 acres
Annual snowfall: 25 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.899932
Longitude: -106.964249

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These outdoors activities are available near Crested Butte ski area.

Ski Areas Near Crested Butte ski area:

Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 2 miles away
   2100 vertical feet
   15 runs - 3 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 17 miles away
   3635 vertical feet
   131 runs - 4 lifts
   52% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Buttermilk, Colorado , 18 miles away
   2030 vertical feet
   41 runs - 7 lifts
   26% Expert & Adv.
   39% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 18 miles away
   3267 vertical feet
   76 runs - 8 lifts
   65% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Snowmass, Colorado , 19 miles away
   4406 vertical feet
   84 runs - 21 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   7% Beginner

Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 37 miles away
   2010 vertical feet
   67 runs - 4 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Monarch, Colorado , 48 miles away
   1162 vertical feet
   63 runs - 7 lifts
   58% Expert & Adv.
   28% Intermediate
   14% Beginner

Beaver Creek, Colorado , 49 miles away
   3340 vertical feet
   149 runs - 25 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   43% Intermediate
   19% Beginner

Ski Cooper, Colorado , 52 miles away
   1200 vertical feet
   26 runs - 5 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Vail, Colorado , 57 miles away
   3450 vertical feet
   193 runs - 31 lifts
   53% Expert & Adv.
   29% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Whitewater Near Crested Butte ski area:

East River, Gunnison County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls)

Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County , 5 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds)

Slate River, Gunnison County , 6 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground)

Trails Near Crested Butte ski area:

Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison , 5 miles away

Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison , 10 miles away

Lowline Trail, Gunnison , 13 miles away

National Parks Near Crested Butte ski area:

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 34 miles away

Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 34 miles away