 Season dates: November 18, 2006 to April 8, 2007
Lift operating hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(High Lift & East River Lift close at 3:30 pm. North Face Lift closes at 3:00 pm)
Summit elevation: 12,162 ft/3,707 m
Base elevation: 9,375 ft/2,856 m
Lowest lift: 9,100 ft/2,774 m
Vertical:
2,775 ft/846 m - lift-served
- 3,062 ft/933 m - requires short hike to Peak
Terrain: 1,167 acres
Snowmaking: 282 acres of terrain covered by 14 of 16 lifts
Lifts: 16 total -- 4 high-speed detachable quad chairs, 2 fixed grip quad, 2 triple chairs, 3 double chairs, 3 surface lifts, 2 Magic Carpets
Lift capacity: 19,850-people/hour
Trails: 121 total -- 23% beginner, 57% intermediate, 20% advanced
Longest run: 2.6 miles/ 4.2 km (Peak to Treasury)
DC Superpipe: Located at the top of Forest Queen. The dimensions for the superpipe are: 55' wide, 18' high, and a slope of 17 degrees
Terrain parks: The DC Canaan Terrain Park, (2600 foot park) located under the Paradise Lift includes jumps of various shapes, sizes and sequences and a dozen or so rail features for intermediates to advanced riders. The popular Kid's Park is located off the Painter Boy lift and open to skiers, snowboarders and snowskates. The park includes beginner hits and features that include rails, tabletops, rolls and a mini halfpipe. Open to all ages.
Tubing Hill: In case your kids aren't tired enough, a children's tubing hill will be available after the lifts close at the base of the Red Lady Express. This hill is lit for nighttime tubing.
Atlas snowshoe loop: 2 miles/1.2 km - Two daily tours available/moonlight tours available in January, February and March
Average annual snowfall: 300 inches
Lodging bed base: Mt. Crested Butte - 5,000 pillows, Crested Butte - 550 pillows
Bars and restaurants:
- On-mountain - 5
- Mt. Crested Butte - 8
- Crested Butte - 28
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