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Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado · Gunnison Valley

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is in Mt. Crested Butte, separate from the historic town below. Its reputation for extreme inbounds skiing coexists with dedicated learning terrain at the base, giving different groups very different versions of a day on this mountain.

  • Base learning terrain and Peachtree
  • Red Lady progression routes
  • Distinct extreme inbounds terrain

Crested Butte Mountain snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

No snow in this forecast through Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Higher terrain can differ.

  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026 (early hours)

    Mostly Clear

    Wind calm (0 mph)

    Low 25°F (-4°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the northwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 51°F (11°C)Low 27°F (-3°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the west-northwest, 0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h)

    High 47°F (8°C)Low 23°F (-5°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Clear

    Wind from the north-northwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 47°F (8°C)Low 25°F (-4°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind calm (0 mph)

    High 49°F (9°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Partly Cloudy

    Wind from the northwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 48°F (9°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Partly Cloudy

    Wind calm (0 mph)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 25°F (-4°C)
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Wind from the west-northwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 44°F (7°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Crested Butte Mountain

First-timers can begin on the base carpets and progress toward Peachtree and easier Red Lady Express routes such as Houston. Silver Queen and the higher extreme zones require a different skill level. Do not make an expert itinerary the default for a group with new skiers.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Mountaineer Square is a resort-base transit hub, with Mountain Express connecting the town and mountain. Check the current route, lesson check-in and parking instructions. A town meeting point is not the same as being ready at the lift base.

Plan a meetup at Crested Butte Mountain

Choose the resort base for the first gathering, then split by ability if needed. Name Red Lady or Silver Queen when describing the starting area. Reunite somewhere beginners can reach without taking an extreme-terrain detour or relying on a higher lift staying open.

Use the meetup message planner for Crested Butte Mountain to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Crested Butte Mountain official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Crested Butte Mountain with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Crested Butte Mountain

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.