Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte, Colorado

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Crested Butte, Colorado, US. It has 129 km of pistes, 15 lifts, elevation up to 2865 m. Slopes break down into 17 km beginner, 30 km intermediate, 66 km advanced.

Picturesque winter scene of a ski resort lodge with snow-capped mountains and ski lift under a dramatic sky.

A serene winter night view of a ski resort village under a starry sky.

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Charming winter village nestled near snowy mountains under a starry night sky, ideal for alpine tourism.

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Stunning autumn landscape of Mount Crested Butte with vibrant yellow and green trees.

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Slopes

129.2 km

Lifts

15

Elevation

2696–3039 m

343 m vertical

Country

US

Slopes by difficulty

expert 47.1 km

intermediate 30.1 km

advanced 18.6 km

easy 17.5 km

extreme 15.9 km

Lifts by type

chair lift · 10magic carpet · 3t-bar · 2

38.89970, -106.96500

Sources: wikidata + osm

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

ASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) 37 km · ~0h 54m
GUC Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport 41 km · ~1h 0m
EGE Eagle County Regional Airport 83 km · ~2h 2m

Nearest cities

Montrose (19,062) 92 km
Clifton (19,889) 130 km
Grand Junction (60,358) 138 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Crested Butte Mountain Resort have?

Crested Butte Mountain Resort has 15 ski lifts — 10 chair lift, 3 magic carpet, 2 t-bar.

How many kilometres of slopes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort?

Crested Butte Mountain Resort has 129.2 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Crested Butte Mountain Resort?

The highest lift-served point at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is around 2865 m.

Where is Crested Butte Mountain Resort located?

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is located in Crested Butte, Colorado, US.

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