Copper Mountain vs Crested Butte
Comparing Copper Mountain (CO) and Crested Butte (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$274
Online (advance)$180
Season pass$1,329
Crested Butte
Crested Butte, CO
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Copper Mountain | Crested Butte | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $274 | $239 | Crested Butte |
| Online (30+ days) | $180 | $169 | Crested Butte |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,051 | Crested Butte |
| Annual snowfall | 251" | 236" | Copper Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 2,507 | 1,547 | Copper Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 2,738' | 2,775' | Crested Butte |
| Runs | 150 | 121 | Copper Mountain |
| Lifts | 24 | 16 | Copper Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 12,472' | 12,162' | Copper Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 21% | 15% | Copper Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 54% | 24% | Copper Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 6 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Crested Butte is cheaper at the gate ($169 vs $180 entry). Copper Mountain is significantly bigger (2,507 vs 1,547 acres). Pass affiliation: Copper Mountain is Ikon, Crested Butte is Epic.