Crested Butte vs Steamboat
Comparing Crested Butte (CO) and Steamboat (CO) 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
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Crested Butte | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $339 | Crested Butte |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $149 | Steamboat |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,329 | Crested Butte |
| Annual snowfall | 236" | 342" | Steamboat |
| Skiable acres | 1,547 | 3,741 | Steamboat |
| Vertical drop | 2,775' | 3,668' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 121 | 184 | Steamboat |
| Lifts | 16 | 23 | Steamboat |
| Summit elevation | 12,162' | 10,568' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 14% | Crested Butte |
| Advanced terrain | 24% | 44% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 10 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Steamboat is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $169 entry). Steamboat is significantly bigger (3,741 vs 1,547 acres). Steamboat sees more snow (342" vs 236"). Pass affiliation: Crested Butte is Epic, Steamboat is Ikon.