Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Trail Map

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte Mountain Resort offers challenging terrain with approximately 37% of the runs classified as advanced terrain, offering steep and technical descents. The resort is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, providing stunning views and a unique skiing experience away from the crowds. While the terrain is challenging, there are also forgiving blue and green runs for beginners and families. Crested Butte is known for its authentic ski town vibe, with a focus on local businesses and a community-oriented atmosphere. The resort hosts various winter events and activities, making it a vibrant destination for skiers and snowboarders.

SnoCountry provides the updated snow reports, weather conditions, and mountain information you need for a great day on the snow at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

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Low: 24°

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Trails Open

Lifts Open

Updated on: 2/24/2026, 5:31:06 AM

Recent Snowfall

Past 24 Hours

Snow Comments

30" past 7 days

Past 48 Hours

Season Total

109"

Snow Conditions

Primary Surface

Machine Groomed

Secondary Surface

Packed Powder

Base Depth

53-53"

Status:

Open for Snow Sports

Hours:

Weekend:

Sat/Sun: 9a-4p

Weekdays:

Mon-Fri: 9a-4p

Special:

Not available

Resort Stats

Summit Elevation:

12162 ft/3707 m

Base Elevation:

9375 ft/2856 m

Vertical Drop:

2787 ft / 849 m

Skiable Acres:

1547

Total Trails:

165

Total Chairlifts:

Uphill Info

Uphill skiing is allowed: Crested Butte Mountain Resort Policy Page (All Uphill travel may begin at 4:30p and must cease by 8:45a during the entire operating season. Pre-season access is not allowed due to snowmaking and grooming operations.Post-season access is not allowed due to mountain operations such as road plowing.)

Pass required: No

Routes:

When the upper mountain is open, the uphill skinning route is Warming House Hill > Lower Keystone > Upper Park > Yellow Brick Road > Paradise Bowl.
During early season, until the upper mountain is open down to Upper Park, do not proceed uphill past the junction of Peanut and Lower Keystone. A sign will indicate this specific area.
NO UPHILL ACCESS IS PERMITTED BEYOND PARADISE BOWL including Silver Queen Road and Windy Gap.
Winter Biking Route: Fat Biking is only allowed before and after lift operations; before 9a and after 4:30p. Warming House Hill > Lower Keystone > Houston. Once you come to Bubba s Skiway, please return to base area via Houston > Lower Keystone > Warming House Hill.
Descending Route: After 4:30p and before 8:45a, downhill travel is restricted to Paradise Bowl > Yellow Brick Road > Upper Park > Lower Keystone > Warming House Hill. This allows for increased safety when snowmobiles and snowcats are present outside of operation hours to prepare and maintain the mountain.
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