Crested Butte   Crested Butte gets blanketed by greater than average snow each snow season. Crested Butte is a mid-size ski hill having a roughly average drop from top to bottom when you compare it to other ski areas in the region. The 16 good ski lifts here will get you up the slope effectively. With the skiing land being 1,167 acres you will never be without terrain. The height difference of 2,775 feet is plenty for a great top to bottom run. All in all there are 121 slopes     to select from; it's a delightful range. Crested Butte has lots of different ski slopes and many different ski lifts. This ski resort has a much lower than average ratio of demanding ski runs and a much higher than average proportion of intermediate or beginner ski slopes. Crested Butte is a magnificent place for the whole family with scores of easy ski slopes. The beautiful snow here gets very deep, 25 feet every year, and that is one of the greatest marks of this ski area. Crested Butte has a magnificent pick of ski slopes to match all abilities; it won’t leave anyone bored. The mountaintops of Colorado in the winter are a pleasant site for skiing and snowboarding. No need to hunt hard       for accommodations, but you'd better reserve prior to departure as these accommodations fill up quick. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, this is a vicinity with plenty of spots for that. The winter scenery of the Colorado peaks   and the good feeling of cruising down the ski slopes have loads of snow people coming here. Getting a bit of great exercise and just hanging out with your skiing pals will make you feel great. 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          Hotels Near Crested Butte ski area, Colorado The Grand Lodge, Crested Butte .2 miles away The Grand Lodge Hotel and Suites, Crested Butte .2 miles away Crested Butte Condominiums, Crested Butte .2 miles away Elevation Hotel & Spa, Crested Butte .2 miles away Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Crested Butte .3 miles away Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte .3 miles away Eagle's Nest by Crested Butte Lodging, Crested Butte .4 miles away The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Crested Butte 1.7 miles away Purple Mountain Bed-Breakfast, Crested Butte 1.8 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel by Crested Butte Lodging, Crested Butte 1.8 miles away The Ruby of Crested Butte, Crested Butte 1.9 miles away The Inn at Crested Butte, Crested Butte 2.1 miles away Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte 2.3 miles away Cristiana Guesthaus, Crested Butte 2.3 miles away The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen 17.3 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Crested Butte ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Summer Summer Activites at Crested Butte ski area Management Description Description of Crested Butte ski area submitted by ski area management. Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Crested Butte ski area.   Ski Areas Near Crested Butte ski area: Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 2 miles away    2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs    100% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 17 miles away    3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs    52% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    18% Beginner Buttermilk, Colorado , 18 miles away    2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs    26% Expert & Adv.    39% Intermediate    35% Beginner Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 18 miles away    3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs    65% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    0% Beginner Snowmass, Colorado , 19 miles away    4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs    38% Expert & Adv.    55% Intermediate    7% Beginner Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 37 miles away    2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    55% Intermediate    20% Beginner Monarch, Colorado , 48 miles away    1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs    58% Expert & Adv.    28% Intermediate    14% Beginner Beaver Creek, Colorado , 49 miles away    3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs    38% Expert & Adv.    43% Intermediate    19% Beginner Ski Cooper, Colorado , 52 miles away    1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    30% Beginner Vail, Colorado , 57 miles away    3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs    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 , 6 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds) Slate River, Gunnison County , 7 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground)   Trails Near Crested Butte ski area: Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 5 miles away Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison County , 10 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 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   Golf Courses Near Crested Butte ski area: Crested Butte Country Club, Crested Butte , 2 miles away Snowmass Golf Course, Snowmass Village , 18 miles away Aspen Golf & Tennis Club, Aspen , 18 miles away

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