Crested Butte is one of the premier ski resorts in Colorado . In winter, the resort is regarded as a skiers' and snowboarders' paradise. Apart from skiing, there are several other winter sport activities hosted by the ski resort.
Crested Butte ski resort is an integral part of the Okemo, Vermont and Mount Sunapee family of resorts. There is the Gunnison/ Crested Butte Airport which receives flights from all over United States and accessing the resort has become simpler. The resort can also be reached from Grand Junction and Denver.
Crested Butte ski resort has excellent skiing facilities for skiers of all levels. The resort has 1,125 acres of skiable area distributed over 85 ski slopes. The longest run in the resort measures 2.6 miles. Summit elevation reaches 12,162 feet while the vertical drop records 3,062 feet. More than 50 percent of the ski trails are suitable for intermediate skiers. Sixteen ski lifts, in the form of chair and surface lifts make the ski slopes accessible. Ski season in Crested Butte spans from November to April.
Hotels, inns, condominiums, lodges and cabins are the available sources of accommodation in Crested Butte ski resort . Additional facilities provided by the resort include restaurants, lounges, cafes, bars, nightclubs, ski rentals and ski shops.
