Crested Butte vs Whiteface
Comparing Crested Butte (CO) and Whiteface (NY) 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
Whiteface
Wilmington, NY
Epic pass
Window price$109
Online (advance)$79
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Crested Butte | Whiteface | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $109 | Whiteface |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $79 | Whiteface |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 236" | 200" | Crested Butte |
| Skiable acres | 1,547 | 645 | Crested Butte |
| Vertical drop | 2,775' | 3,430' | Whiteface |
| Runs | 121 | 86 | Crested Butte |
| Lifts | 16 | 11 | Crested Butte |
| Summit elevation | 12,162' | 4,867' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 20% | Whiteface |
| Advanced terrain | 24% | 38% | Whiteface |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 8 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Whiteface is cheaper at the gate ($79 vs $169 entry). Crested Butte is significantly bigger (1,547 vs 645 acres). Crested Butte sees more snow (236" vs 200"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.