Buttermilk vs Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Buttermilk (Colorado) and Crested Butte Mountain Resort (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Buttermilk | Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 2,001 ft (610 m) | 2,316 ft (706 m) |
| Summit elevation | 9,882 ft | 11,444 ft |
| Base elevation | 7,881 ft | 9,131 ft |
| Lifts | 8 | 15 |
| Runs | 50 | 93 |
| Beginner terrain | 24% | 25% |
| Intermediate terrain | 46% | 52% |
| Expert terrain | 30% | 23% |
| Night skiing | No | No |
Crested Butte Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,316 ft vs 2,001 ft); Crested Butte Mountain Resort has more runs (93 vs 50); Buttermilk skews more expert (30% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Buttermilk | Ikon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days |
| Crested Butte Mountain Resort | Epic Pass: unlimited days |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
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