Ski Crested Butte - Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding in Crested Butte

Ski Crested Butte - Ski Resort and Snowsport Summary

Crested Butte Ski Facts

for Expert Skiers 32    Black Runs 34    Red Runs 12    Blue Runs 22    Green Runs 30km Cross Country Trails 15 Ski Lifts 850m Max Vertical 3620m Highest Lift 2860m Resort Altitude 2770m Lowest Piste

Crested Butte in brief

The American ski resort of Crested Butte has direct access to 85 individual pistes, served by 15 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is above 1500m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With pistes above 2500 metres, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Snowmaking :- Crested Butte is able to augment natural snow through the use of 40 Snow Cannons.

Ski Lift Capacity :- The 15 Ski Lifts of Crested Butte are able to uplift 17,500 skiers / snowboarders per hour.

Skiing in Crested Butte

All levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert, are well-catered for in Crested Butte.

Snowboarding in Crested Butte

Crested Butte offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park.

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