Colorado · Cross-country skiing

Skyland Cc

Skyland CcPhoto: Helimedic39, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.3 mi
distance
108 ft
climb
8,943 ft
high point
Moderate
difficulty
Jun–Aug
best months

Skyland CC is a cross-country ski route in Colorado, set on private land with protection at about 8,835 feet. The trail rises to 8,943 feet over a distance of roughly 1.3 miles, with a total gain of 108 feet and a steepest grade of about 7% near the end. The route is rated moderate, and the climb is short enough to fit easily into a day of skiing. The most comfortable months for cross-country skiing are typically December through March, when typical averages from the nearby Crested Butte weather station run from highs around 26°F with lows near -7°F in January to highs near 38°F with lows around 7°F in March. Teocalli and Town Ranch, both cross-country ski areas, lie within half a mile, and The Hone Stone climbing area is about 0.8 miles away. For an overnight stay, Crested Butte RV Resort is about 1.7 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Skyland Cc

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / -7°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / -2°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 7°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 19°

      9 wet

    5. May

      58° / 28°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 34°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 40°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 38°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 31°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 22°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 9°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / -4°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Crested Butte, CO, 0.7 mi away at 8,867 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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TeocalliPhoto: Helimedic39, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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