Crested Butte Ski Mountain
Mount Crested Butte: The Birthplace of In-Bounds Extreme
While many resorts claim to be "steep," Crested Butte is the legitimate birthplace of extreme freeskiing. Our mountain is famous for its craggy ridges, technical chutes, and the kind of "Big Mountain" terrain that has trained Olympians—yet half the mountain remains a perfectly groomed playground for families and beginners.
The Wildcat "Peak" Perspective
From the living room at 2255 Wildcat, you can look directly across the valley at the 12,162-foot summit.
Vertical Drop: 3,062 total feet (The "Peak to Treasury" run is 2.6 miles of pure leg-burn).
The Extremes: Home to Rambo, the steepest tree-cut run in North America with a 55° pitch.
The Secret Stash: While experts head for the North Face T-Bar, families love the wide-open, "Bluebird" groomers off the Prospect and Painter Boy lifts.
Mountain Stats at a Glance
The Highs & Lows By The Numbers
Summit Elevation: 12,162 ft | Skiable Acres: 1,547 | Base Elevation: 9,375 ft | Total Trails: 121 | Average Snowfall: 234" | Winter Lifts: 15
Seasonal Vitality
Winter (Late Nov – Mid April): 15 lifts with a capacity to move 20,000 people per hour. When you're done, head back to 2255 Wildcat for a soak in the hot tub overlooking the sunset on the peaks.
Summer (June – Sept): The mountain transforms into a downhill mountain biking mecca with 30+ miles of lift-served singletrack.
Terrain Breakdown
26% Beginner: Wide, gentle slopes like Augusta and Houston—perfect for those finding their ski legs.
57% Intermediate: The heart of the mountain. Check out the Paradise area for long, rolling cruisers.
17% Advanced/Expert: This is where the legends are made. If you’re ready, head to the Headwall or the Teocalli Bowls.
The "Local's" Navigation Guide
Skiing Made Easy: Use Black Tie Ski Rentals. They come to our heated garage to fit your group—avoiding the base area chaos and long lines is the ultimate luxury.
Winter Gear: Use the 24-port boot dryer in the garage to dry your helmets, shoes, boots and gloves after a day on the mountain. We also have multiple ski racks in the garage to store your skis and poles.
Driving Distance: The base area is just 7 miles away from 2255 Wildcat and we recommend allowing 20 minutes to get there with winter conditions.
CB Pow Cams: Check the Live Cams before you leave the house to see how much fresh "CB Gold" fell overnight.