These dates are subject to change at Crested Butte’s discretion based on weather and snowfall….Opening and Closing Dates. Crested ButteOpen.
| Season | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | Nov 25 2020 | Apr 04 2021 |
| 19/20 | Nov 27 2019 | Mar 14 2020 * |
| 18/19 | Nov 22 2018 | Apr 07 2019 |
| 17/18 | Nov 23 2017 | Apr 08 2018 |
Is Mount Crested Butte open?
We are now open for the 2021/22 winter season.
Do you need reservations to ski Crested Butte?
Reservations can only be booked on or across all of our North American resort sites.
Is Crested Butte good for beginners?
About a quarter of Crested Butte’s terrain is beginner-friendly, which means even if it’s your first time skiing or riding, you won’t be stuck on the bunny slope all day. Thanks to all its press as a hardcore destination, you’ll find that the green-rated slopes are decidedly less crowded than at other resorts.
How much are ski rentals in Crested Butte?
Crested Butte Rental Rates
| Ski and Board Packages | Rack Rates |
|---|---|
| Premium Ski Package | $68.00 |
| Performance Ski Package | $58.00 |
| Premium Snowboard Package | $68.00 |
| Performance Snowboard Package | $58.00 |
Is Crested Butte a fun ski town?
Vail Resorts left Crested Butte largely untouched in its first year of ownership, and readers still proclaim Crested Butte to be “an outstanding ski mountain with a full-fun town to boot,” “a real gem” “with a small resort charm and no snotty attitude” (No. 6 in Charm).
Can you climb Mt Crested Butte?
The Peak of Mt. Crested Butte is 12,162 feet. From the top of the Silver Queen Express, it’s a 2 mile round-trip hike but hikers can expect a rather strenuous climb, navigating rocks and gaining over 1,200 feet in elevation.
How busy is Crested Butte?
Crested Butte enjoys very few crowds and short lift lines, which leads us to believe there’s a misconception that Crested Butte is a destination that’s hard to get to. In fact, the resort is 35 minutes from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and about 1.5 hours from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).
Is Crested Butte worth it?
It’s still affordable: Unlike other ski towns where it seems like you have to get a second mortgage to afford your ski vacation, Crested Butte still offers up serious value. Lodging is often 10-20% less than other ski towns, and lift tickets are still reasonably priced (of course, it’s all relative).
Where do you fly into for Crested Butte?
Directions from Montrose Regional Airport to Crested Butte
- Turn left out of the airport onto US 50 East.
- Follow US 50E for 60 miles to reach Gunnison.
- Turn left on CO-135 North and continue for 28 miles to reach Crested Butte.
Do kids ski free in Crested Butte?
Children six and under always ski free at Crested Butte. All kids ages 12 and under visiting Crested Butte Mountain Resort Nov. For more information, visit
