Ski Areas and Nordic Trails in the Gunnison Valley

Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is the only ski area in the Gunnison Valley. It is located in Mt. Crested Butte, just a few miles north of the town of Crested Butte. While CBMR is known for its extreme terrain, skiers and snowboarders of any ability level will find runs suited to their style and skills. The ski area holds 1,527 skiable acres and accumulates an average of 234” of snow each year. With a summit elevation of 12,162 feet and a base area elevation of 9,380, the resort is made accessible by 15 chairlifts serving 121 trails. It’s the kind of place you can ride all week and still find new areas to explore.

32% of the terrain at Crested Butte Mountain is classified as expert. This famous double-black terrain usually opens in January. Adventurous skiers and snowboarders will enjoy exploring the steep glades and rocky bowls on the southeast end of the resort. Most of the extreme terrain is accessible via the North Face lift and High lift, which are both T-bars. More of Crested Butte’s double-black runs are accessible on the front side of the resort off the Silver Queen lift.