Buttermilk vs Durango Mountain Resort
Buttermilk (Colorado) and Durango Mountain Resort (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Buttermilk | Durango Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 2,001 ft (610 m) | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Summit elevation | 9,882 ft | 10,797 ft |
| Base elevation | 7,881 ft | 8,845 ft |
| Lifts | 8 | 14 |
| Runs | 50 | 89 |
| Beginner terrain | 24% | 20% |
| Intermediate terrain | 46% | 47% |
| Expert terrain | 30% | 33% |
| Night skiing | No | No |
Buttermilk has the bigger vertical (2,001 ft vs 1,952 ft); Durango Mountain Resort has more runs (89 vs 50); Durango Mountain Resort skews more expert (33% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Buttermilk | Ikon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days |
| Durango Mountain Resort | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
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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