Crested Butte ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Colorado, United States · Base 9,105 ft · Summit 12,163 ft · Vertical 3,058 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Crested Butte snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 5 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 5 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, building on early strength with 5 in. and 3 in. Friday.
At 183% of normal snowfall, book Jan 3 or Jan 24 to miss Dec 27.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Crested Butte
How much snow does Crested Butte get?
About 233 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December, January and March, with about 40 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Crested Butte?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Crested Butte good for beginners?
31% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 52% intermediate and 17% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Crested Butte on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Crested Butte is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates; limited terrain for experts
■ Beginner 31% · ■ Intermediate 52% · ■ Advanced 17%
93 mapped runs (about 35 miles) and 15 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), about 0.7 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Aspen Highlands Colorado · 19 mi
- Aspen Mountain Colorado · 20 mi
- Buttermilk Colorado · 21 mi
- Aspen Snowmass Colorado · 21 mi
- Sunlight Mountain Colorado · 40 mi
- Monarch Mountain Colorado · 43 mi
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