Crested Butte
Overview
Crested Butte is located in southwest Colorado, within the Gunnison National Forest and the Elk Mountain Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The resort lies in the town of Mt. Crested Butte three miles from the town of Crested Butte, one of Colorado’s largest National Historic Districts originally settled in the 1880’s as a mining supply camp.
Mountain Statistics
Statistics
| Summit Elevation | 3,707 metres |
| Base Elevation | 2,856 metres |
| Vertical Drop | 933 metres |
| Skiable Terrain | 1,547 acres |
| Lifts | 15 lifts (includes 3 magic carpets) |
| Runs | 121 |
| Ave Annual Snowfall | 762+ cms |
| Terrain Beginner | 26% |
| Terrain Intermediate | 57% |
| Terrain Advanced | 14% |
| Terrain Expert33 | 3% |
| Ski in / Ski out | Yes |
Trail Map
Other Activities
At Crested Butte there is more on offer than just world-class skiing and snowboarding with amazing adventures adding to your ski/board winter experience.
- Snowshoeing
- Snowmobiling
- Fat Biking
- Snow Biking
- Ziplining
- Winter Adventure Park
Getting there
Getting to Crested Butte
Crested Butte Mountain is located in Southwest Colorado, USA, within the Gunnison National Forest.
- Fly into Gunnison Airport and we can arrange a shuttle to the resort – approximately 45 minutes
- Fly into Montrose Airport and we can arrange a shuttle to the resort – approximately 2 hours
Ask our Active Travel Experts to assist you in prearranging transfers or a rental car for your stay.
Accommodation
Crested Butte has a variety of accommodation options to choose from.
Contact our Active Travel Experts for insider tips on where to stay and tailor-made ski/board experiences.