Crested Butte vs Solitude
Comparing Crested Butte (CO) and Solitude (UT) 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
Solitude
Solitude, UT
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$139
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Crested Butte | Solitude | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $199 | Solitude |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $139 | Solitude |
| Season pass | $1,051 | — | Crested Butte |
| Annual snowfall | 236" | 500" | Solitude |
| Skiable acres | 1,547 | 1,200 | Crested Butte |
| Vertical drop | 2,775' | 2,494' | Crested Butte |
| Runs | 121 | 82 | Crested Butte |
| Lifts | 16 | 8 | Crested Butte |
| Summit elevation | 12,162' | 10,488' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 20% | Solitude |
| Advanced terrain | 24% | 30% | Solitude |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 6 min | Tied |
The Match
Solitude is cheaper at the gate ($139 vs $169 entry). Crested Butte is significantly bigger (1,547 vs 1,200 acres). Solitude sees more snow (500" vs 236"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.