Best skiing near Gunnison

9 ski resorts · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best skiing near Gunnison, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 9 of 9 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
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Snowmass
#1 Snowmass Off-season
1343 m Vertical3132 Acres91 Runs24 Lifts
55.0 mi away
72°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 72°F — wet, slushy snow
Snowmass Ski Resort is a popular destination for skiers in the United States, located in Colorado. With over 3,300 acres of ski terrain, this resort offers some of the best skiing…
Why 82: resort size & terrain
82Elite
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Telluride
#2 Telluride Off-season
1068 m Vertical2000 Acres115 Runs18 Lifts
58.0 mi away
42°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 50 mph — lift holds likely· 42°F — wet, slushy snow
Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado is a world-renowned destination for skiing with over 2,000 skiable acres, 148 trails, and 18 lifts. The resort is known for its diverse terrain…
Why 72: resort size & terrain
72Top-rated
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort
#3 Crested Butte Mountain Resort Off-season
850 m Vertical1167 Acres121 Runs16 Lifts
34.8 mi away
70°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 70°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, offering 1,547 acres of varied terrain. The resort's best trails include the expert-level…
Why 58: resort size & terrain
58Solid
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Aspen Highlands
#4 Aspen Highlands Off-season
1108 m Vertical1028 Acres125 Runs5 Lifts
53.1 mi away
72°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 72°F — wet, slushy snow
Aspen Highlands is a ski resort in Colorado, USA, known for its steep and challenging terrain. Some of the best trails include Highland Bowl, Olympic Bowl, and Steeplechase. An…
Why 60: resort size & terrain
60Solid
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Aspen Mountain
#5 Aspen Mountain Off-season
995 m Vertical673 Acres76 Runs8 Lifts
54.0 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 73°F — wet, slushy snow
Aspen Mountain ski resort in the United States is known for its challenging terrain, from the bumps on the Bell Mountain to the steeps on Ruthie's Run. For beginners, a great…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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Silverton Mountain
#6 Silverton Mountain Off-season
580 m Vertical1819 Acres1 Lifts
52.3 mi away
1″ base 71°F
· Very thin · 1" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 71°F — wet, slushy snow
Silverton Mountain ski resort in Colorado, United States is a backcountry skiing adventure that offers steep and challenging terrain. The resort only allows expert skiers and…
Why 41: resort size & terrain
41Rated
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Buttermilk Mountain
#7 Buttermilk Mountain Off-season
619 m Vertical470 Acres44 Runs7 Lifts
55.3 mi away
72°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 72°F — wet, slushy snow
Buttermilk Mountain ski resort is located in Aspen, United States. It is known for its beginner-friendly terrain and family-friendly atmosphere. Some of the best trails at…
Why 32: resort size & terrain
32Rated
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Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area
#8 Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area Off-season
357 m Vertical800 Acres63 Runs5 Lifts
34.3 mi away
1″ new 1″ base 66°F
· Very thin · 1" — early-season cover· High wind · 45 mph — lift holds likely· 66°F — wet, slushy snow
Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area is a popular ski resort in Colorado, United States. The ski area offers 800 acres of skiable terrain and is known for its challenging slopes…
Why 27: resort size & terrain
27Rated
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Kendall Mountain
#9 Kendall Mountain Off-season
35 Acres11 Runs1 Lifts
55.5 mi away
42°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 50 mph — lift holds likely· 42°F — wet, slushy snow
Kendall Mountain Ski Resort in Colorado has 200 acres of skiable terrain with a vertical drop of 240 feet. The resort offers a variety of trails for all levels of skiers, with the…
Why 3: resort size & terrain
3Rated

Skiing near Gunnison

The Gunnison area has 9 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Snowmass (3,132 acres), and Snowmass has the most vertical (1,343 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.

How we rank the best skiing near Gunnison

How are these ski resorts ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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