2016-17 Crested Butte Lift Ticket Deals
(Last Updated On: January 24, 2017)
This is year three of this Crested Butte Lift Ticket Deals post, something I continue to write about because we receive so many inquiries. The information in this post applies to the 2016-17 ski season. To see prior years, visit the 2014-15 Crested Butte Lift Ticket Deals post I wrote two years ago.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a great ski destination. We are well-known for our steep terrain – terrain unlike any other resort in Colorado and among the best in North America. But, we also have great groomed runs. The current owners have brought in special grooming techniques gained from the east coast. Take a run down International and you’ll feel like you belong with Lindsey Vonn in a World Cup downhill race. Furthermore, with few or no crowds except during a few select holiday weekends and Christmas, you’ll get a better bang for your buck skiing here in Crested Butte because you’ll spend less time in lift lines.
A regular adult lift ticket at Crested Butte Mountain Resort this year is $111, but it goes up by $4 during Christmas week (12/17/16 – 1/02/17) and Spring Break (3/11 – 3/24/17). This is high and not affordable for most people. Thankfully, there are many ways to get around this high price for skiing. Here’s a few deals that will help you fund your fun, and stretch your wallet a little more.
1) Costco Lift Tickets
2) Two-for-One Voucher with Shell Gas
Participating Shell Gas stations have these vouchers available if you purchase 10-gallons or more of gas. You must go inside the Shell gas station to obtain a voucher. However, this deal does not begin until January 4th! More details, including a list of participating Shell Gas stations, can be found on the Ski Free website. This voucher is for two tickets that must be used on the same day, making it ideal if you travel with a friend. Black-out dates apply.
3) Liftopia
Liftopia is always a great resource for discount lift tickets. You never know what you’ll find. But, the deals tend to be better when you book early. Check it out:
4) Multi-day lift tickets at SkiCB.com
If you plan on skiing Crested Butte for more than one day and the previous deals don’t work, purchase multi-day tickets through CBMR’s website. This will get you a few dollars off of your ticket!
5) Child or Senior Discounts
Sometimes the child or senior discounts offered can be better than what you can find through Liftopia and other deals. Children 6 and under ski free! You’ll also find good discounts for children 7-17, and slight discounts for youth 13-17. Senior discounts apply to those 65 or older. Check CBMR’s website for these discounts!
6) Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association
The GCBTA often has various Crested Butte lift ticket deals posted on their site. These are especially good for those also looking for lodging and/or flight options on top of lift tickets. A couple of deals they are currently offering include:
- Gunnison Getaway – Book your lodging in Gunnison and get huge discounts on both lodging and lift tickets. Offers range from $69 to $119 per person (less for children), depending on dates, length of stay, and accommodation choice.
- Free lift tickets with certain flights – Ski free at Crested Butte Mountain Resort the day flight out of Gunnison- Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) with your Alaska Airlines Boarding Pass. Also, you if you fly non-stop from Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), or Houston (IAH) and book your plane tickets through Gunnison-Crested Butte Reservations, you can also get a free lift ticket.
But, the deals are changing all the time, so be sure check out Gunnison-Crested Butte Deals page for updates.
6) Does your resort’s season pass offer a deal?
Now on to you – You found this post because you’re looking for deals. If you found something else that is not included in this post, please exercise good karma and pass on the info by e-mailing me, or commenting below!
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Has anyone used the Entertainment Book coupon for buy one get one free? Lots for sale on eBay. Do you need an Entertainment card to purchase? Thx
I don’t know of anyone who has used the Entertainment Book coupon. But, thanks for letting us know about this too! I would check blackout dates!
Can you get a discount for an extra ticket (for a buddy) if I have a Loveland pass?
Hi Nathan, I do not believe you can do so, but you should check with the Loveland Pass Office!
So, I checked the Arvada Costco and they have the 2/3 day ticket for $99. We are going to be there a week. Is there any reason we can not purchase and use multiple 2/3 day tickets?
Can’t think of any reason why you shouldn’t purchase them, Eric!
One more question… Is it possible to still buy the CB card for $69? It says you get one day for free. Is there something I am missing? Seems to be too good to be true. My “buddy” from the previous post is going to call but I was wondering if anyone has used this deal.
Nathan – CB card are only available pre-season. You cannotg buy one right now.
Thnx for the info Britt , my family and I are coming over from Australia and are keen to stay and ski in CB this December 2016 , we are looking for accomadation and lift passes for approx 10 people ( 4 children) ski in / ski out , any recommendations ?
Thnx again for the post .
Hi John. We don’t really have any specific recommendations. I would say to just contact Crested Butte Mountain Resort and see what package they can build for you!
CBMR said they will not be doing the Shell BOGOs anymore. CB is overrated. Its rocky and gets tracked out fast. No need to make the long drive there.
Hi Brittany. We are flying into Gunison from Tennessee so we wont be passing any Front Range Costcos although we are Costco memebers. Do you know any tricks to getting them online with Costco or if the store will ship them?
Costco does not ship, so your best bet is to drive to one of the Shell Gas stations that do the two for one deals (their site will be up on Monday Jan 9th) or use some of the other options to get discounts.
Hi Bob – CBMR is definitely doing the BOGO’s. I got confirmation from the contact at skifreedeals.com. Their site will be updated Monday Jan 9th with all of the 2017 information.
if i were to purchase the ski 2 days over a 3 day period for $99, do my children who are all 6 or under still get to ski free at CB?
Hi Harry! We’re not 100% sure on this. I would recommend contacting the ticket office at Crested Butte Mountain Resort!
Why are the costco tickets blacked out next week? What is going on?
It’s spring break and CBMR tries to reduce discounts so that they can sell more packages 🙂