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
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 to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Crested Butte Mountain snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 8:17 PM MDT
- TonightLow 33°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Wind 0 mph
- TuesdayHigh 51°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind WNW 0 to 5 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 33°F
Mostly Clear
Wind 0 mph
- WednesdayHigh 53°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SE 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 39°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SE 0 to 10 mph
- ThursdayHigh 50°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SE 0 to 5 mph
- Thursday NightLow 38°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SSE 5 to 15 mph
- FridayHigh 46°F
Slight Chance T-storms
Wind SSW 5 to 10 mph
- Friday NightLow 30°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wind WSW 0 to 5 mph
- SaturdayHigh 44°F
Chance Snow Showers
Wind W 0 to 5 mph
- Saturday NightLow 28°F
Chance Snow Showers
Wind 0 mph
- SundayHigh 48°F
Sunny
Wind W 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday NightLow 30°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind 0 mph
- MondayHigh 48°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind WNW 0 to 5 mph
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.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official beginner guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official basecamp and arrival guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official first-time visitor and transport guide (opens in a new tab)
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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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