The purpose of Crested Butte's terrain park program is to provide education, safety, and progression in the sport of freestyle skiing and snowboarding. The idea is to provide a relaxed environment where enthusiasts are free to improve at their own pace as safely as possible. Through Smart Style, safety is made easy with education.

In addition, it is our goal to complement our naturally challenging terrain so that riders and skiers can progress in as many disciplines as possible. The Crested Butte Park Staff is dedicated to offering guests the premium progression package. Oh yeah, did we mention that FUN is what it is all about? In fact, it's probably the most important theme of our terrain park program.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort features three terrain parks, a superpipe, and natural features in locations all over the mountain.  The high quality of the program can be attributed to a staff of cat operators and park technicians that are second to none in the industry. Our park staff is obsessed with keeping all locations immaculate - from minor aesthetics to major overhauls, you'll witness their commitment to reach perfection.


The Goods

DC Superpipe 
The 400 foot long, 17 foot deep "DC Superpipe with a View" is back. The pipe cutting technicians will once again be armed with a state-of-the art Zaugg Pipe Monster, providing a super smooth, consistent ride.

DC Terrain Park 
For its fifth year of existence, the DC Terrain Park will be the best park that Crested Butte has ever seen - better layout, design, and construction than ever before. We'll keep the aspects of the park that work well, and make improvements where they were needed. With better construction of the features and flowmaster technology, the end result will be a park that looks and flows better than ever. This is the perfect area to push the limits of progression and fun.

Keystone Jib Park
Keystone Jib Park continues to be the place where the sunshine meets the rails. We are adding new features that will complement the assortment of sliders our riders and skiers already love. This is the place to get your winter legs early, and keep them, with some low-key action.

Painter Boy Terrain Park 
This is the place for those who want to learn without intimidation. This season, the Painter Boy Park will have better design and flow, accommodating a wider ability range than ever. No matter if you just want to see what the parks are all about, or if you are fine-tuning your skills before taking them to Canaan, this is the spot.

Park Pods
Look for compact locations that have transformed otherwise mild terrain into something a little more spicy. Jibs, jumps, bonks, bumps and more await those who enjoy making the whole mountain their terrain park.

Safety and Education 


Smart Style  
While enjoying the freestyle terrain that Crested Butte has to offer, the main goal is to have fun and stay safe. By following these Smart Style safety rules, everyone can have fun in the park.

• Make a plan
  Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use.  Your speed, approach and take off will directly affect your  maneuver and landing.
• Look before you leap
  Scope around the jumps first, not over them.  Know landings are clear, and clear yourself out of the landing area.
• Easy style it
  Start small and work your way up.  (Inverted aerials not recommended).
• Respect gets respect
  From the lift line through the park

To keep the park and pipe environment safe, Crested Butte Mountain Resort marks all Freestyle Terrain with orange oval signs. When entering this terrain, know your limits. Follow any instructions that resort employees give regarding closures and hazards. Take a look at the trail map to become familiar with the locations of Freestyle Terrain. Take the time to educate yourself on Smart Style, and tell your friends about it too. If you follow these safety tips, you are guaranteed to have fun.

Visit the National Ski Areas Association Smart Style Website to learn more about terrain park safety.