Afton Alps vs Crested Butte
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Crested Butte (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Afton Alps
Hastings, MN
Epic pass
Window price$85
Online (advance)$53
Season pass$1,051
Crested Butte
Crested Butte, CO
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Crested Butte | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $239 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $169 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 236" | Crested Butte |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 1,547 | Crested Butte |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 2,775' | Crested Butte |
| Runs | 26 | 121 | Crested Butte |
| Lifts | 9 | 16 | Crested Butte |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 12,162' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 15% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 24% | Crested Butte |
| Average lift wait | — | 6 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $169 entry). Crested Butte is significantly bigger (1,547 vs 300 acres). Crested Butte sees more snow (236" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.