Winter Activities In Crested Butte

Welcome to the end of the road, where the pitches are steep, the passion is strong, and the quirky characters are abundant. Now that you’re here, make the most of your time in Crested Butte by taking advantage of all the town and mountain have to offer. Read on for our ultimate Crested Butte winter vacation bucket list.

Find your stepping stone to the steeps

With 561 acres of double-black-diamond terrain, Crested Butte is known as the North American birthplace of inbounds extreme skiing and riding. It's an expert's paradise, but that doesn’t mean it’s an experts-only spot! With the Peachtree lift servicing beginner terrain, and the Gold Link and Prospect lifts providing access to beautifully groomed intermediate trails, skiers and riders of all skill levels can feel inspired to choose their challenge and find their stepping stone to the steeps.

Whether you’re brand new to the sport or an expert skier looking for the best spots, our world-class instructors are here to help. We offer private and group lessons for every skill level, and the CB Steeps Guide program is designed specifically for advanced skiers and riders who are ready to take their next step into the famed extremes. We even have a Ski with an Olympian program that helps intermediates master terrain alongside Olympian!

Crested Butte Mountain Statistics