Crested Butte vs Sunlight Mountain
Comparing Crested Butte (CO) and Sunlight Mountain (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
Sunlight Mountain
Glenwood Springs, CO
Independent pass
Window price$89
Online (advance)$49
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Crested Butte | Sunlight Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $89 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $49 | Sunlight Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,051 | — | Crested Butte |
| Annual snowfall | 236" | 250" | Sunlight Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 1,547 | 680 | Crested Butte |
| Vertical drop | 2,775' | 2,010' | Crested Butte |
| Runs | 121 | 72 | Crested Butte |
| Lifts | 16 | 3 | Crested Butte |
| Summit elevation | 12,162' | 9,895' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 20% | Sunlight Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 24% | 25% | Sunlight Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | — | Crested Butte |
The Match
Sunlight Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($49 vs $169 entry). Crested Butte is significantly bigger (1,547 vs 680 acres). Pass affiliation: Crested Butte is Epic, Sunlight Mountain is Independent.