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Crested Butte Ski Holidays

USA

Crested Butte town © Bona Trent
Known as the “Last Great Colorado Ski Town”, Crested Butte ski holidays are a real gem. The resort is a little harder to get to than many of the other Colorado resorts but is well worth the journey.
  • Culture
  • Non-Ski Activities
  • Off the Beaten Track
  • Powder
  • Village Charm
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The historic town is one of the best-preserved Victorian mining towns in Colorado, and the ski area is uncrowded with some stunning scenery. Crested Butte is ideal for those interested in great skiing in the day and relaxation in the evenings.

Don't be fooled by the size of the resort - “The Butte” is famous for it’s challenging in-bounds black terrain and some great off-piste areas. Extreme Limits is an aptly named area of chutes, trees and drops guaranteed to give you some heart-stopping challenges. However, more than 80% of the runs are classed as beginner or intermediate so there is plenty to keep those less inclined to throw themselves off cliffs entertained. In addition, the uncrowded slopes mean that families with children learning to ski are very well catered for.

"An historic town and some of the steepest terrain in the US makes Crested Butte a great option for a ski pilgrimage – for those adventurous types combining Crested Butte with Telluride could well be the dream ski holiday."

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Resort Guide

Season
November to April
Nearest airport
Gunnison
Transfer time
45 minutes
Transport
Car hire
Elevation
12,162 ft
Vertical drop
3,062 ft
Avg snowfall
19.5 ft
Ski area
1,547 acres
Ski lifts
15
Runs
121
Grade
62% advanced 24% intermediates 14% beginners

Customer Reviews

What our customers say about Crested Butte.

We thought this was a real gem. The ski area is fantastic with loads of variety and interesting runs. The slopes are very very quiet and no lift lines at all. The lifts are fast and the runs off them long. It's an easy resort to ski i.e. no flats at all so no polling and admittedly some of the steepest green runs I've ever seen. It's best to stay on the mountain and you can get the free shuttle do…
Caroline Chambers
7th February 2014
This is a great resort. Not big, but great snow and some really good runs. We went as a family. Me, wife and 22yrs and 24yrs "kids" spent 3 days skiing here on safari. People were all so helpful and made us feel like locals. Wife felt sad leaving
Roger
21st January 2014
No lines, great skiing, friendly and the best restaurants in Colorado. What more would you want. Don't forget that Alpine Express meets each flight and they have a toll free number. Pity Club Med is no longer part of the mountain. Huge renovations happening 2006/07 but not one hotel room left on the mountain, only condos. Another pity. Otherwise, my favorite skiing resort by far.
Lynn Johnston
18th October 2006

Insider Tips

See our latest Crested Butte blog posts.

Whistler Blackcomb November Snow 2025 © Matt Sylvestr
6th November 2025  -  Rollo Squire
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