CRESTED BUTTE
Crested Butte, CO | Gunnison County
Crested Butte may not have the convenience of being located along I-70, but both the mountain and quaint town are worth the trip. Crested Butte has a laid-back, local vibe and is less crowded than its more conveniently located counterparts.
Mountain STATS
Base Elevation: 9,375’
Summit Elevation: 12,162’
Vertical Drop: 3,062’
Trails: 121
Lifts: 14
Difficulty Level:
Green: 14%
Blue: 25%
Black: 25%
Double Black: 36%
Terrain Parks: 4
Acres: 1,547'
Average Snowfall: 234”
THE LOGISTICS
Season: Typically opens late November, the season usually ends early April
Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 4:00pm
First Chair: 9:30am, Red Lady Express
Pass: Epic Pass, Keystone/Crested Butte 4-Pack
Lift Ticket: $109 - $113
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Distance from Denver: 228 miles
Distance from the Denver Airport: 259 miles
Distance from Colorado Springs: 194 miles
Distance from Fort Collins: 288 miles
Distance from Montrose: 92 miles
Distance from Grand Junction: 152 miles
Closest Towns: Crested Butte, Gunnison
Things to do: On your way to Crested Butte, grab burger in Gunnison at local favorite Power Stop, take walk around town, get some pizza at Secret Stash, go Snowshoeing or Dogsledding, go on a tour at the Montoya Rum Distillery, take a Sleigh Ride.
