Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Opening day for the 2026-27 season is Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Lifts run 9 am to 4 pm daily.
Just like the town, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a unique and welcoming ski paradise that you are bound to fall in love with, just like we did. Crested Butte receives an average of 236 inches of snow a year, giving the slopes blankets of new powder all the time. People with every skill level are sure to enjoy our mountain as we have terrain for all abilities along with unparalleled extreme terrain for the advanced skiers.
Few Crowds, Fewer Lines
Unless you're visiting on a holiday, don't worry about lift lines, and even then you won't find yourself waiting more than a few minutes. With 15 lifts capable of handling 20,310 people per hour, lift lines are always quick and easy. Most days the mountain sees less than 2,000 people, giving you and your group exceptional time and space to explore the 1,547 acres of terrain. The mountain has 165 trails surrounded by the Elk Mountains in every direction, the longest being 2.6 miles from the Peak to Treasury. You'll have to make a small hike from the Silver Queen lift to reach the peak at 12,162 feet.
The resort posts its current winter trail map, base area map and uphill routes on its trail maps page.
Featured Lodging
Crested Butte Lodging & Property Management has carefully evaluated and inspected each property and has categorized accommodations to further help you make your lodging selection.
Lift Tickets
Buy lift tickets online at skicb.com before you arrive. Advance tickets cost less than the ticket window, the resort limits how many it sells each day, and unused days are refundable. If you plan to ski more than a few days this season, compare the Epic Pass options.
Terrain Parks
Test your abilities at one of Crested Butte's terrain parks. Skill level is of no concern due to the varying levels of difficulty each park has. Work on our basics at the Ten Peaks Progression Park located right next to the Umbrella Bar off of Painter Boy Lift. If you're ready for the advanced sections, head over to the Lower Twister Terrain park on, you guessed it, Lower Twister.
On Mountain Dining
What's better than lunch with a view? Not much in our opinion. Our ski in and ski out restaurants are open and full service. Grab a drink, snack, or meal and enjoy the view of skiers and mountains all around. View all the on resort dining experiences here.
