Peak Elevation
12,162 ft
3,707 m
Vertical Drop
2,787 ft
849 m
Skiable Area
1,547 ac
626 ha
Avg Snowfall
300 in
762 cm
Lifts
15
Crested Butte Weather Forecast
About
Crested Butte sits at the end of the road in Colorado's Elk Mountains, a former mining town turned ski resort owned by Vail Resorts. The mountain runs 165 trails and 15 lifts across 1,547 acres, rising to a 12,162-foot summit, and roughly a third of the terrain is rated expert. It built its name on extreme steeps like Rambo, among the steepest cut runs in North America.
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Operated by Vail Resorts
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Crested Butte have?
Crested Butte has 15 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 20,310 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Crested Butte?
Crested Butte has a vertical drop of 2,787 feet (849 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Crested Butte?
The summit of Crested Butte sits at 12,162 feet (3,707 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Crested Butte have?
Crested Butte has 165 marked trails.
How big is the skiable terrain at Crested Butte?
Crested Butte covers 1,547 acres (626 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Crested Butte offer night skiing?
No, Crested Butte does not offer night skiing.
Does Crested Butte have snowmaking?
Yes, Crested Butte has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Crested Butte get each year?
Crested Butte averages around 300 inches (762 cm) of snowfall per season.