Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Known for steep, extreme in-bounds terrain, with 561 acres of double-black-diamond runs.
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View More →Crested Butte Mountain Resort describes itself as the birthplace of extreme in-bounds skiing and riding in North America. Its 1,547 acres include 561 acres of double-black terrain and more than 150 uniquely named areas in the Extreme Limits. Base elevation is 9,375 feet and the summit is 12,162 feet, 2,787 feet of vertical.
The 165 conventional trails break down as 14% beginner, about 25% intermediate, about 25% advanced and about 37% extreme. Rambo is billed as North America's steepest tree-cut run, and hike-to terrain includes Spellbound and Phoenix Bowls. The resort reports an average of 236 inches of snow, and 15 lifts serve the mountain.
The area opened on Thanksgiving Day 1961 with a rope tow and a T-bar, and 2026-27 is its 65th anniversary season. It has been owned by Vail Resorts since 2018 and is on the Epic Pass. Check current Crested Butte ski conditions before you go.
Stats from Vail Resorts 2026-27 Crested Butte tip sheet, as of Oct 2026. (source) Conditions and pass partners change by season — confirm with the area before you go.
Map of Crested Butte Mountain Resort
- Easiest (green)
- Intermediate (blue)
- Advanced / expert (black)
- Extreme
- Lift
Showing 251 mapped runs and 15 lifts. Open the full Crested Butte trail map, with every run and lift listed → Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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