Telluride vs Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Which ski resort is right for you?
Telluride
Colorado
2,000 acres
Epic
VS
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Colorado
1,547 acres
Epic
| Telluride | Crested Butte Mountain Resort | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Colorado | Colorado |
| Skiable Acres | 2,000 | 1,547 |
| Runs | 148 | 121 |
| Lifts | 18 | 15 |
| Vertical Drop | 4,425 ft | 2,775 ft |
| Summit | 13,150 ft | 12,162 ft |
| Base | 8,725 ft | 9,375 ft |
| Avg Snowfall | 280 inches | 234 inches |
| 7-Day Snow Forecast | 0.9" | 0.7" |
| Temperature (High/Low) | 23F / 7F | 21F / 6F |
| Season | Late November to Early April | November to April |
| Night Skiing | No | No |
| Season Passes | Epic | Epic |
| Beginner Terrain | 23% | 23% |
| Expert Terrain | 41% | 54% |
| Kids/Senior Discounts | Contact resort | Kids 4 and under: FREE, Epic SchoolKids Colorado |
Resort Locations
82 miles apart
The Verdict
Telluride offers more terrain to explore, but both resorts provide a full day of skiing. Both are on the Epic Pass, so pass holders can ski either without additional tickets. These are closely matched resorts. The deciding factor may come down to crowd levels, base village vibe, or which is closer to your lodging.