Crested Butte Mountain Resort improvements slated for the 2008-2009 winter season are focused on creating an enhanced guest experience. New this winter - increased and expanded airline service, upgrades and remodel of the Treasury Center, a new "Camp CB" replacing Kids World, on-mountain terrain expansion in Teocalli Bowl, glading and brush cutting on the mountain. Along with these improvements, the resort base area hotels continue to expand guest amenities and services. The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Elevation Hotel and the Grand Lodge were recently accepted and are now part of the prestigious Preferred Hotel Group.

Dates
Ski Season:November 26, 2008 through April 5, 2009
Mountain Stats:

• Elevation Summit - 12,162 feet (3,707 meters)
• Base - 9,375 feet ( 2,856 meters)
• Lowest Lift - 9,100 feet (2,774 meter)
• Vertical Drop Lift Served - 2,775 feet (846 meters)
• Overall - 3,062 feet (933 meters) requires a short hike to Peak Terrain
• Skiable Acres 1,167 acres (472 hectares)
• Snowmaking: 282 acres (114 hectares) serviced by 14 of 16 lifts
• Lifts 16 total:
• 4 high speed detachable quads
• 2 fixed grip quads
• 2 triple chairs
• 3 double chairs
• 3 surface lifts
• 2 magic carpets
• Lift Capacity 20,310 people per hour
• Trails 121 Total
• 23% beginner
• 57% intermediate
• 20% advanced
• Longest Run- 2.6 miles (4.2 km) Peak to Treasury
• Terrain Parks: 2
• DC Canaan Terrain Park: (2600 foot long) located under the Paradise Lift includes jumps of various shapes, sizes and sequences and rail features for intermediate to advanced riders.
• Kid's Park: located off the Painter Boy lift this beginner park features smaller hits and features including rails, tabletops, rolls and a mini halfpipe.
• Superpipe DC Superpipe: located at the top of Forest Queen. 55 feet wide, 18 feet high, 17 degree slope
• Snowfall-300 inches per year