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Crested Butte Ski Resort
Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Crested Butte Mountain Ski Resort – Crested Butte

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Crested Butte Mountain Resort is remarkably situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The mountain is secluded about a half-hour north of Gunnison in a formerly sleepy, but quickly awakening ski town.

At almost a five-hour drive from Denver, Crested Butte (CB) is truly a place you can get away to without the traffic of busier resort towns. CB is known for its expert inbound skiing, iconic butte-shaped peak, and welcoming mountain town. You can often find cheap lift ticket deals and vacation packages, to lure in the Front Rangers.

Terrain

Crested Butte Ski Resort Aerial View
Take on winter on the Western Slope!

All levels will find terrain they like at CB: gentle greens, groomed blues, steeps, trees, bumps, cliffs, bowl, hike-access, and terrain parks. The lift-served vertical is 2,775 feet assuring you long runs if you want them. There’s a total of 121 trails.

Crested Butte gets great snow too, ideally situated where a lot of Colorado’s biggest blizzards hit head-on. And still, the daily winter average is 30ยฐF and sunny. Beginners will find the easiest trails conveniently located near the village and getting more difficult the further they get away. Eighty percent of Crested Butte’s 1,167 skiable acres are beginner and intermediate.

Experts will find plenty of adrenaline-pumping double-blacks higher up the mountain. North Face and Headwall offer advanced skiers & riders a challenge, while the Teocalli Bowl has serious double-black skiing, that requires a 10-minute hike back to the Paradise Bowl area.

Crested Butte Ski Resort Poma Lift
Poma Lift accesses expert terrain at CB.

The Gold Link Terrain Park has many features and jumps, progressing in difficulty, from one to the next. There is also a Superpipe in the park.

Village

Crested Butte Mountain Village
Time to head into the Mountain Village for lunch.

There is both a resort village and the historic town of Crested Butte to explore during your vacation. They are connected via a free shuttle, with departures leaving regularly throughout the day. At the base of Crested Butte’s ski area is a modern ski village with ample dining, shopping, spas, and lodging options. The resort also features winter miniature golf at the Adventure Park.

On the mountain, there are several places to eat and drink. Uley’s Cabin features upscale dining and an outdoor ice bar, ideal for an after ski brew. The Paradise Warming Hut has cafeteria-style dining, an indoor bar, and plenty of outdoor seating for soaking up the sun.

Downtown Crested Butte and Mount Crested Butte Panorama
Crested Butte, Colorado. Photo by: Cody Wellons

The historic downtown is situated in a valley surrounded by stunning views of the Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, and the Ruby Range. The town is lined with Victorian storefronts and quaint shops, restaurants, and lodging. It’s a short 5-minute drive from the slopes of Crested Butte.

In summer, the resort turns into a Mountain Bike Park, with lift-served downhill trail riding.

Crested Butte Ski Resort Chairlift
Chairlift up to the iconic Crested Butte Mountain.
Crested Butte Mountain Village
Mountain Village.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Valley View
Down into the valley of Crested Butte.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Snowboarder Carving
Snowboarder carving.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Beside Poma Lift.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Aerial View
Take on winter on the Western Slope!
Crested Butte Ski Resort Poma Lift
Poma Lift accesses expert terrain at CB.
Crested Butte Ski Resort North Face Lift
North Face Lift.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Expert Powder
Expert run powder.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Steeps
Steeps.
Crested Butte Ski Resort International Moguls
International mogul run.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Rolling Cruiser
Rolling cruiser.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Groomer
Another groomer.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Paradise Warming House
Skiing down to the Paradise Warming House, an on-mountain cafeteria.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Ice Bar
CB has one of the coolest on-mountain bars in ski country: The Ice Bar.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Uley's Cabin
Inside Uley’s Cabin.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Cafe
Lounge chairs with a view.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Summit
Summit.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Main base area.
Crested Butte Mountain CO
Looking up from the chairlift at the iconic butte.
Crested Butte Ski Piste
A blue cruiser and beautiful scenery.
Crested Butte CO Aerial
Aerial view of downtown Crested Butte.
Crested Butte Ski Piste
More fast cruisers.
Crested Butte Ski Resort
Expert terrain Poma Lift on right.
Crested Butte Ski Resort
Another blue cruiser at CB.
Crested Butte Paradise Restaurant
On-mountain dining at Paradise.Warming House.
Crested Butte Ski Area
The cruisers were well groomed and fast.
Crested Butte Ski Resort
Gazing off the chairlift at the outsanding scenery.
Crested Butte Ski Area
An expert run.
Crested Butte Ski Area
Crested Butte Ski Area.
Crested Butte Ski Piste
Heading down from the Poma Lift.
Crested Butte Ski Area
Snowboarder rolling by…(she was fine).
Crested Butte Mountain Village
Time to head into the Mountain Village for lunch.
Crested Butte Avalanche Bar
Stopped in at the Avalanche Bar for some quick grub.
Crested Butte Avalanche Bar
The Avalanche Bar & Grill at the base of the mountain.
Crested Butte Ski Resort Moguls
Back out for a mogul run after lunch.
Crested Butte
And…back to the bar, this time the Ice Bar at Uley’s Cabin.
Crested Butte Ice Bar
Stella.
Crested Butte Ski Area Skier
Skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Details

Address: 500 Gothic Ave, Crested Butte, CO

Phone: 970-349-2211

Season: Late November – early April

Lift Hours: 9am – 4pm

Mountain Stats:

  • Elevation: 9,375 ft (2,856 m) – 12,162 ft (3,707 m)
  • Vertical (lift-served) – 2,775 ft (846 m)
  • Vertical (overall) – 3,062 ft (933m)
  • Skiable Area: 1,547 acres (626 hectares)
  • Average Snowfall: 300 in

Trail Maps: (jpg)

  • Crested Butte Mountain
  • Crested Butte Teocalli Bowl

Website: skicb.com

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