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
16
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.
Optimal Windows
300"avg annual snowfall
Optimal window
Jan 15 – Mar 15
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Terrain Profile
Vertical
2,787 ft
Acres
1,547
Trails
121
Lifts
16
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
Optimal window
Jan 15 – Mar 15
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