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Crested Butte Mountain Resort

By Mike Doyle, About.com

(Courtesy Crested Butte Mountain Resort)

Crested Butte Ski Resort Description:

Crested Butte’s 121 ski trails are 23 percent beginner, 57 percent intermediate, and 20 percent advanced. Crested Butte has 15 chair lifts and offers both downhill and cross country skiing for all levels of skiers.

Crested Butte Directions / Location:

Located in southwest Colorado, Crested Butte is 4 hours from Denver and just under 4 hours from Colorado Springs.
Crested Butte Directions
Crested Butte Driving Conditions

Crested Butte Statistics:

Summit Elevation: 12,162’
Vertical Drop: 3,062'
Skiable Acres: 1,125
Average Annual Snowfall: 240"
Trails: 121
Lifts: 15

Crested Butte Tickets and Season Passes:

Crested Butte provides online season pass reservations and web specials. Discounted lift tickets and ski rentals can also be purchased online.
Crested Butte Lift Tickets and Passes
Crested Butte Ski Rentals

Crested Butte Accommodations:

Crested Butte Lodging

Crested Butte Weather:

Snow Report
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Events and Activities:

Calendar

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