Boyne Mountain vs Crested Butte
Comparing Boyne Mountain (MI) and Crested Butte (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Boyne Mountain
Boyne Falls, MI
Epic pass
Window price$120
Online (advance)$75
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 Mountain | Crested Butte | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $120 | $239 | Boyne Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $75 | $169 | Boyne Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 150" | 236" | Crested Butte |
| Skiable acres | 415 | 1,547 | Crested Butte |
| Vertical drop | 500' | 2,775' | Crested Butte |
| Runs | 60 | 121 | Crested Butte |
| Lifts | 12 | 16 | Crested Butte |
| Summit elevation | 1,290' | 12,162' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 15% | Boyne Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 24% | Boyne Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 6 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Boyne Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($75 vs $169 entry). Crested Butte is significantly bigger (1,547 vs 415 acres). Crested Butte sees more snow (236" vs 150"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.