Resorts·Colorado Rockies

USA · North America

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

The last great Colorado ski town — remote, charming, and renowned for the most extreme in-bounds terrain in the US.

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Base Elev

9,375 ft

Summit

12,162 ft

Vertical

2,787 ft

Acres

1,547

Trails

121

Lifts

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Season

Opens

Late November

Closes

Early April

Season Length

130 days

Full Open

Early January

ChristmasDec 25

55%

New Year'sJan 1

65%

Spring BreakMid-March

85%

Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.

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300"avg annual snowfall

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Jan 15 – Mar 15

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Terrain Profile

Vertical

2,787 ft

Acres

1,547

Trails

121

Lifts

Beginner13%

Intermediate29%

Advanced58%

Best for

Extreme terrainAuthentic ski townLight crowdsExpert credibility

Quick Facts

RegionColorado Rockies

CountryUSA

HemisphereNorthern

Base elevation9,375 ft

Summit12,162 ft

Vertical2,787 ft

Total acres1,547

Annual snowfall300"

SeasonLate November – Early April

Walk-up ticket~$219

Pass

Epic Pass

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