Crested Butte vs Fernie Alpine
Comparing Crested Butte (CO) and Fernie Alpine (BC) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Crested Butte
Crested Butte, CO
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Fernie Alpine
Fernie, BC
Epic pass
Window price$189
Online (advance)$160
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Crested Butte | Fernie Alpine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $189 | Fernie Alpine |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $160 | Fernie Alpine |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 236" | 300" | Fernie Alpine |
| Skiable acres | 1,547 | 2,500 | Fernie Alpine |
| Vertical drop | 2,775' | 3,550' | Fernie Alpine |
| Runs | 121 | 142 | Fernie Alpine |
| Lifts | 16 | 10 | Crested Butte |
| Summit elevation | 12,162' | 6,150' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 10% | Crested Butte |
| Advanced terrain | 24% | 50% | Fernie Alpine |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | — | Crested Butte |
The Match
Fernie Alpine is cheaper at the gate ($160 vs $169 entry). Fernie Alpine is significantly bigger (2,500 vs 1,547 acres). Fernie Alpine sees more snow (300" vs 236"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.