Crested Butte vs Telluride
Comparing Crested Butte (CO) and Telluride (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
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Crested Butte | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $328 | Crested Butte |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $165 | Telluride |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 236" | 300" | Telluride |
| Skiable acres | 1,547 | 2,000 | Telluride |
| Vertical drop | 2,775' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 121 | 149 | Telluride |
| Lifts | 16 | 17 | Telluride |
| Summit elevation | 12,162' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 23% | Telluride |
| Advanced terrain | 24% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Telluride is cheaper at the gate ($165 vs $169 entry). Telluride is significantly bigger (2,000 vs 1,547 acres). Telluride sees more snow (300" vs 236"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.