Crested Butte vs Heavenly
Comparing Crested Butte (CO) and Heavenly (CA) 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
Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Epic pass
Window price$191
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Crested Butte | Heavenly | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $191 | Heavenly |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $119 | Heavenly |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 236" | 360" | Heavenly |
| Skiable acres | 1,547 | 4,800 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 2,775' | 3,812' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 121 | 97 | Crested Butte |
| Lifts | 16 | 30 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 12,162' | 10,067' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 20% | Heavenly |
| Advanced terrain | 24% | 35% | Heavenly |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 18 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Heavenly is cheaper at the gate ($119 vs $169 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 1,547 acres). Heavenly sees more snow (360" vs 236"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.