Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a ski venue in Mt. Crested Butte, CO. No events are listed here yet.
Upcoming events at Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Venue Overview
Crested Butte Mountain Resort sits on Mount Crested Butte in Gunnison County, just above the historic town of Crested Butte. It has about 1,547 skiable acres, roughly 3,000 feet of vertical from a base near 9,375 feet to a summit near 12,162 feet, and an average of about 300 inches of snow a year. The mountain is best known for its steep, ungroomed expert terrain on the upper slopes, but most of its runs are beginner and intermediate, so families, school groups and race teams all use it.
About Crested Butte Mountain Resort
- Ski resort on Mount Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado
- About 1,547 skiable acres, with snowmaking on roughly 280 acres
- Base near 9,375 feet and summit near 12,162 feet, for about 3,055 feet of vertical
- About 121 trails, roughly 80 percent beginner and intermediate
- Expert chutes on the Headwall above Paradise Bowl and on the North Face
- Two terrain parks
- About 300 inches of average annual snowfall
- Owned and operated by Vail Resorts since 2018
History
Skiing on Mount Crested Butte began when Fred Rice and Dick Eflin bought a ranch at the base of the mountain, and the ski area opened in the early 1960s once the Forest Service approved its permit. The resort changed hands several times over the following decades, including Triple Peaks in 2004, before Vail Resorts acquired it in 2018. Through all of it, the mountain kept its reputation for steep, natural terrain and an unhurried mountain-town feel.
Skiing and Riding on Mount Crested Butte
The lower and middle mountain hold long cruisers and gentle learning terrain near the base village, while the upper mountain is where Crested Butte earns its name with steep chutes, cliff bands and gladed lines reached from the High Lift T-bar and the North Face. Two terrain parks round out the mix. For event planners, that range means one mountain can host a beginner race day, a youth program and an expert-only competition in the same season.
Events Held Here
- Skiing and snowboarding: races, youth and club training days, and season celebrations
- Freeride and big-mountain competitions on the upper mountain
- Summer: lift-served mountain biking and hiking
Upcoming events at this venue are listed below.
Lessons, Coaching & Programs
The resort’s ski and ride school offers lessons for first-timers through advanced skiers and riders, along with children’s programs, and the gentle base-area terrain makes it a comfortable place to learn. Check the resort’s lessons page for current programs and age ranges.
Food, Drink & Amenities
- Base-area village with dining, rentals and ticket sales
- On-mountain dining and warming spots
- Lodging at the base of the mountain
- Free shuttle connections between the mountain and the town of Crested Butte
Private Events & Groups
Group lift tickets, lessons and on-mountain spaces suit team trips, school groups, club race days and corporate ski outings. Contact the resort’s group sales team to plan a group visit or private event.
Membership or Access
Crested Butte is open to the public. As a Vail Resorts mountain it is included on Epic Pass products, and lift tickets are sold online in advance. Race and event entry runs through each event’s own registration.
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Questions About Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Where is Crested Butte Mountain Resort?
It is on Mount Crested Butte in Gunnison County, a few miles above the town of Crested Butte in western Colorado.
How big is Crested Butte?
The resort has about 1,547 skiable acres and roughly 3,000 feet of vertical, with a summit near 12,162 feet.
Is Crested Butte good for beginners?
Yes. About 80 percent of its runs are beginner or intermediate, and the ski and ride school offers lessons for all levels.
What is Crested Butte’s expert terrain like?
The upper mountain has steep chutes and natural terrain on the Headwall above Paradise Bowl and on the North Face.
How much snow does Crested Butte get?
The resort averages about 300 inches of snow a year.
Who owns Crested Butte Mountain Resort?
Vail Resorts has owned and operated the resort since 2018.
How do I list my event?
List your Crested Butte Mountain Resort event free on Colorado Under Par at coloradounderpar.com/submit-event. It takes less than five minutes.
Planning Your Event Here
Crested Butte is a long drive from the Front Range, so give racers and families a full travel day and set check-in at the base area. Book group lessons and lift tickets ahead, plan an indoor awards spot in case of weather, and match the course to your field, since the upper mountain’s terrain is expert only. Contact the venue for current pricing and availability.
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Quick answers
Where is Crested Butte Mountain Resort?
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a ski venue in Mt. Crested Butte, CO.
What events are coming up at Crested Butte Mountain Resort?
Nothing is on the calendar here right now. Follow this venue to get an email when the next one is listed.
How do I host an event at Crested Butte Mountain Resort?
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