Boyne Highlands vs Crested Butte
Comparing Boyne Highlands (MI) and Crested Butte (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Boyne Highlands
Harbor Springs, MI
Epic pass
Window price$105
Online (advance)$85
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 | Boyne Highlands | Crested Butte | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $105 | $239 | Boyne Highlands |
| Online (30+ days) | $85 | $169 | Boyne Highlands |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 150" | 236" | Crested Butte |
| Skiable acres | 432 | 1,547 | Crested Butte |
| Vertical drop | 552' | 2,775' | Crested Butte |
| Runs | 53 | 121 | Crested Butte |
| Lifts | 8 | 16 | Crested Butte |
| Summit elevation | 1,175' | 12,162' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 28% | 15% | Boyne Highlands |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 24% | Boyne Highlands |
| Average lift wait | — | 6 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Boyne Highlands is cheaper at the gate ($85 vs $169 entry). Crested Butte is significantly bigger (1,547 vs 432 acres). Crested Butte sees more snow (236" vs 150"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.