Crested Butte Ski Resort
Slightly off the beaten track, visitors can expect a warm welcome and a unique skiing experience in this small corner of Colorado. Featuring 1,120 acres of ski area, 120 uncrowded ski trails and the most lift-serviced extreme terrain in North America, this is an amazing resort.
Beginners
Beginners can relax in the confident hands of the ski school and will find it an absolute joy to learn on the perfect beginners' areas around Keystone and Peachtree lifts.
Intermediates
A ski heaven for intermediates with the wide open bowls and tree line trails. This is Colorado cruising at its best and there are more demanding runs like the trio of Jokerville, Twister and Crystal to ensure variety and a constant challenge.
Advanced
Crested Butte has developed a reputation for extreme skiing and the famous North Face and Paradise headwall will provide the main attraction. The bumps and powder here are amongst the best skiing in America.
Snowboarding
The terrain park recently opened and now features 12 jumps and features as well as 10 rails. Freeriders will enjoy the open bowls, perfect for carving those turns.
| Approx Transfer Time | Denver approx. 5 hours |
|---|---|
| Village Height | 3,648m (12,162ft) |
| Highest Lift | 3,648m (12,162ft) |
Apres Ski
Cowboy-style, with live music and a good choice of bars.
Activities
Sledding · Tubing · Snowshoeing · Cross-county skiing · Sleigh rides · Ice skating
Eating Out
The cuisine here is diverse and ranges from gourmet French restaurants to The Secret Stash, a 100 year old miner's cabin that serves BBQ food.
Other Amenities
Theatres · A variety of shops · Excellent ski shuttle service · Taxis
Resort Facts
| Total Km's of Piste | 1,120acres |
|---|---|
| Easy Runs | 22 |
| Intermediate Runs | 43 |
| Difficult Runs | 20 plus limitless time off piste |
| Longest Run | 2.6 miles (Peak to Treasury) |
| Direction of Slopes | W, NW, N, NE |
| Total Lifts | 15 |
| Uphill Lift Capacity | 19,160 (per hour) |
| Mountain Restaurants | 6 |
Piste Map
