Considering Crested Butte and Wolf Creek. Nightlife and all that other stuff isn't a consideration. Just looking for the best of the two in terms of ski experience.

Wolf Creek

If you're going skiing for the skiing then wolf creek is the place.

Would agree that if all you care about is the mountain, go with Wolf Creek.

Absolutely Wolf Creek, the best snow and most snow in Colorado. They just got over 20" last weekend, they're one of the first ski resorts opening this weekend, the second earliest weekend they've ever opened.

Wolf creek is great for all levels of skiing. Only problem is the drive to Pagosa Springs is a haul. Look for AirBnB or VRBO houses close to the mountain.

Wolf Creek! Check out the Hulabaloo House in South Fork. Lots of Ags on the mountain and in the area.

I've never been to Wolf Creek... we were looking at Telluride, but now y'all have me interested in WC.

Where do you fly into? Is there plenty of lodging in Wolf Creek proper? Or does everyone stay in Pagosa Springs?

How aggressive is the mountain? My youngsters can get down some easy blues, but greens are nice for them too. Jackson Hole was a little too much for them last year (of course the mountain was a block of ice).

Also, we're going during the first week of January... New Years. I'm guessing the crowds won't be as bad as other resorts since WC is a little out of the way.

I have never flown into Pagosa Springs. There may be a small regional airport but I am not sure.

There is not lodging at Wolf Creek. The only thing there is a ski shop and a restaurant. There are some homes for rent in the area through AirBnB or VRBO. That is by far the best option cause it will drastically reduce your commute.

The mountain has good trails for all different skill levels. As a rule of thumb, the right side of the mountain is blues and greens, with more difficult blues and blacks as you get to the left side.

Durango is probably the best option if you're needing to fly to get to WC. Direct flights out of DFW on AA. 1-2 hr drive depending on where you'd be staying.