Crested Butte vs Okemo
Comparing Crested Butte (CO) and Okemo (VT) 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
Okemo
Ludlow, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Crested Butte | Okemo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $239 | Tied |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $149 | Okemo |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 236" | 250" | Okemo |
| Skiable acres | 1,547 | 1,500 | Crested Butte |
| Vertical drop | 2,775' | 2,150' | Crested Butte |
| Runs | 121 | 122 | Okemo |
| Lifts | 16 | 20 | Okemo |
| Summit elevation | 12,162' | 3,308' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 27% | Okemo |
| Advanced terrain | 24% | 34% | Okemo |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 10 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Okemo is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $169 entry). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.