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Crested Butte is located about 230 miles southwest of Denver. The town of Crested Butte is located about 3 miles from the resort. The town of Mt. Crested Butte is located around the base of the mountain. There are several lodging options to chose from and plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. The town of Crested Butte has been historically preserved and has the feel of an old western mining town. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a past host of the X-Games.
Crested Butte- Mountain Facts
Lift Capacity: 18,160 people per hour. Snowmaking: Covering 12 out of 14 lifts. Vertical rise: 2,787' (lifts served) 3,062' Total Vertical (requires hike to peak). Longest Run: 2.6 miles ( Peak to Treasury) Number of Trails:85 Base Area Elevation: 9,375 feet Top Lift Elevation: 11,875 feet. Terrain: 1,058 skiable acres, 14% beginner, 46% intermediate, 10% advanced and 30% expert.
Key Benefits
- Several on or near slope lodging options as well as less expensive options in Gunnison.
- Smaller area, easier to keep track of you ski group members and yet plenty of amenities.
- Awesome scenery and mountain experience.
- Four nights of lodging, three days of lift tickets and ski rentals starting at $238 for students.