Colorado's True Colors

There are few places remaining that can be called a true Colorado ski town. Crested Butte is considered a holdout, retaining its small town charm and the adventurous soul that it has always had. Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning, you immediately feel a difference that sets Crested Butte apart from other mountain locations. With no traffic lights or chain stores and people who openly celebrate life every day, the genuine nature of the community and the pristine surroundings immediately capture you. Here, your time isn't just about a visit to ski an incredible mountain. It's about being away from your other world, finding adventure in an unspoiled setting surrounded by majestic peaks, wide valleys, and being connected to the culture and lifestyle that is Crested Butte.

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Contact Info

Address
12 Snowmass Road
Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225
Main Phone Number
800-810-7669
Lodging/Central Reservations
800-810-7669
Email
Email
Closest Airport
Gunnison/Crested Butte
Miles From Denver
230

Mountain Information

Mountain Information
Annual Snowfall298 inches / 757 cm
Area1167 acres / 4722681 m2
Base Elevation9375 feet / 2858 meters
Summit Elevation12162 feet / 3707 meters
Vertical Drop3062 feet / 933 meters
Hours of Operation9am-4:00pm
Season Dates11/25/2009 - 04/04/2010
Best Known For

The historic town, the nightlife, fun and excitement, and the resort's "Extreme Limits" terrain, offering some of the best extreme skiing in the world.

Home of Colorado's first X-Games, the legendary U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Championships, the U. S. Extreme Freeskiing Telemark Championships, the Randonnee Rally and the Elk Mountain Grand Traverse.

This Just In

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is moving forward with plans and improvement projects for the 2008-2009 winter season after experiencing the resort's snowiest winter on record last season, with a total of 421 inches of snow and an unprecedented 100 inch base on closing day.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort improvements slated for the 2008-2009 winter season are focused on creating an enhanced guest experience. New this winter - increased and expanded airline service, upgrades and remodel of the Treasury Center, a new "Camp CB" replacing Kids World, on-mountain terrain expansion in Teocalli Bowl, glading and brush cutting on the mountain. Along with these improvements, the resort base area hotels continue to expand guest amenities and services. The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Elevation Hotel and the Grand Lodge were recently accepted and are now part of the prestigious Preferred Hotel Group.



Weather Forecast

Resort Forecast
Tuesday 02/09/10
High:24F/-4C
Low: -4F/-20C
Additional Notes:
We have a 70% chance of snowfall expected today!

Featured Deal

Parents Ski Free More Info »

We decided that all the ripping parents in the world needed a little love, so we created Parents Ski Free.
Just drop the kids off in ski school and for every day of lessons we’ll give you a free adult lift ticket. The kids will have a blast and you’ll be free to explore the legendary terrain of Crested Butte.

Restrictions
Valid only on new reservations for travel between 2/22/10 and 4/4/10. Not valid for travel between 3/13/2010 and 3/18/2010. Cannot be combined with any other offers. One adult lift ticket per day of paid children's ski and ride school. Max two free lift tickets per day. Must be booked with lodging managed by Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

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Snow Report

Snow Report
Snow Last 24 Hours7" / 18cm
Snow Last 48 Hours8" / 20cm
Mid Mountain Snow Depth51" / 130cm
Surface ConditionsP
Lifts Open14/16
Terrain Open
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