A classic ski town, skiing Crested Butte means exploring wild mountain terrain by day and cruising a charming, but action-packed main street at night.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Sixteen lifts shuttle skiers and riders around 1,176 acres of challenging steeps, groomers and hike-to terrain. Crested Butte Colorado skiing opens November 24 through early April.
Monarch Mountain
Renowned for having some of the driest powder snow on Earth, ski Monarch's all-natural 350 inches starting in mid-November through early April.
Ski Vacations
This off-the-beaten-path ski town has excellent bars, restaurants, a caring community and charming main street.
Ski Lodging
Lodging options run the gamut from luxury slopeside condos to secluded homes and in-town budget rooms.
Shops & Rentals
Several ski and snowboard shops offer gear rentals and sales.
Snowboarding
With few traverses, many lifts and excellent instruction, Crested Butte is pure snowboarding joy.
Backcountry
Like easily accessible backcountry powder stashes? Crested Butte skiing is it!
Cross Country
Glide along 50 km of groomed trails at the community owned Nordic center. Daily passes are around $15.
