Arapahoe Basin has always been known as the legend for its legendary steeps on East Wall and off Pallavicini lift, legendary views from the Continental Divide, and now for a legendary 80% terrain expansion into Montezuma Bowl. Arapahoe Basin will almost double in size this season as we expand into Montezuma Bowl with high alpine groomed runs, bowls, chutes and glades. http://www.arapahoebasin.com
Think you are really, really good? Then go where the locals go to get humbled--Aspen Highlands. Wide-open runs, breathtaking views, plenty of beginner and intermediate runs, and hike-accessible terrain that is some of the steepest in the state. The flagship mountain of Aspen rises imposingly out of the heart of downtown. Famous for its steeps, bumps, and incredible views, Aspen Mountain and its double-blacks and tree runs are fun for riders and skiers alike.
http://www.aspensnowmass.com
Reminiscent of many secluded European alpine villages, Beaver Creek combines the polish and refinement of a five-star resort with a relaxed, family atmosphere. A few highlights: village-to-village skiing, a performing arts center, and three world-class spas. http://beavercreek.snow.com/winterhome.asp
Four mountains with terrain for any ability level and one 140-year-old Victorian town with shopping and dining for every taste--just think great snow, rich history, and vibrant nightlife. Breckenridge has it all! http://www.breckenridge.com
On slope, Copper Mountain´s terrain is naturally divided for all abilities and includes fantastic bowl skiing. Off slope, three recently completed base villages have redefined the Copper experience with accommodations, restaurants, bars, shops, and a kids-only lodge. http://www.coppercolorado.com
When its time to get away, Crested Butte is the place to be. Its true were not on the Interstate like some other ski areas. People who come here consider that a good thing. Crested Butte is the perfect place to disconnect and reconnect with family and friends. Vacations are all about getting away from it all and our guests really have the sense of having gotten away from it all when they return home. Breakfast in suburbia; lunch in paradise. Why look any further? http://www.skicb.com
Echo Mountain is the Newest, Closest & Cheapest ski and snowboard area in Colorado. At 10,650 feet, glowing with lights for night skiing and riding, wired with music. Echo Mountain gives riders and skiers of all ability levels exactly what they want for less than half the price of tickets at other resorts. http://www.EchoMt.com
Eldora Mountain Resort is the closest skiing and riding to Denver, offering a short, no-hassle drive. Besides its charming local flavor, Eldora is best known for its diverse terrain, cross-country center, and terrain parks. http://www.eldora.com
Howelsen Hill, located in downtown Steamboat Springs, offers affordable skiing and snowboarding for all levels. On any given day you can find present and future Olympians training here, while enjoying the hill yourself. http://www.steamboatsprings.net/index.php?id=193
Located in the White River National Forest, Keystone is home to three magnificent mountain playgrounds - Dercum Mountain, North Peak and The Outback. There's something special for every skier and rider of any level at each mountain. There are more than 3,000 vertical feet and over 3,000 acres of bowls, bumps, glades, steeps and groomers to be experienced.
http://www.keystone.snow.com
Over seventy years ago the founders of Loveland Ski Area discovered the core of great skiing in this mountain ? an abundance of snow from October through May, varied terrain and a close, easy trip from the city of Denver. Loveland has stayed true to what the founders discovered and what current locals refuse to let go of ? great skiing and riding. To us, the core of great skiing and riding is uncrowded slopes, short lift lines, free close-in parking and fresh tracks all day long and days after a storm hits. This is the essence of great Colorado skiing and riding. This is Core Colorado. http://www.skiloveland.com
Monarch Mountain near Salida, Colorado, is known for its affordability, hometown hospitality, and spectacular setting. Ride the Panorama Lift, a narrow lift between snow-covered trees to the Continental Divide with 360-degree views. Now that´s a Monarch moment. http://www.skimonarch.com
Powderhorn Resort has a fresh approach to a skiing or snowboarding adventure. With more than 600 acres to explore, novice and experts can cruise the corduroy, dash into the aspens for glade skiing, plow through waist deep powder, hit the bumps or jib through the terrain parks. Some Powderhorn distinctions include short lift lines, amazing views, hospitable service, informal atmosphere and a welcome feeling of being home. Nestled on the edge of the Grand Mesa, 35 minutes from Grand Junction, Colorado, Powderhorn sits at 4,000 feet above the valley floor. http://www.powderhorn.com
If you love the mountains, whether skiing, boarding, enjoying majestic scenery, or exploring rugged backcountry, then the Durango lifestyle is where it´s at--Jean-Claude Killy called the Purgatory area the most beautiful this side of the Italian Alps. http://www.durangomountainresort.com
Unparalleled big-mountain powder and chairlift-served guided skiing with an emphasis on adventure - need we say more? Colorado´s newest ski area, Silverton Mountain, also is its highest and most-expert, serving up exclusively non-groomed advanced/expert terrain to powderhounds of all ages. http://www.silvertonmountain.com
Ski Cooper is skiing the way it used to be, affordable and family-friendly with extras, like Chicago Ridge Backcountry Ski Tours. For an affordable treat, stay in Leadville and enjoy the ambiance of an authentic Victorian mining town. http://www.skicooper.com
Too massive to be adequately explored in a single day, Snowmass demands repeat trips. And who wouldn´t want to revisit over 3,000 acres of cruisers, steeps, terrain parks and halfpipes, splayed upon a Rocky Mountain massif with a vertical drop of 4,406 feet? With 23 lifts and 90 trains, Snowmass defies belief. http://www.aspensnowmass.com
SolVista´s fun lesson programs, convenient access, and affordable prices make it a long-time family favorite. The Kicking Horse Lodges, SolVista´s new ski-in, ski-out luxury condominiums, have set a high standard for future development at the 5,400-acre, four-season resort. http://www.solvista.com
Steamboat is one of North Americas largest ski mountains, with six peaks of groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, world-famous tree skiing, and lots of that champagne powder snow. http://www.steamboat.com
Surrounded by the White River National Forest near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Sunlight Mountain Resort encompasses hundreds of acres for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. With slopes ranging from beginner to expert, two terrain parks, one of Colorado´s steepest runs, and 29 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails, Sunlight offers something for everyone at down-to-earth prices. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, equipment rental, retail shop, ski school, children´s center, and snowmobile tours. http://www.sunlightmtn.com
Telluride ? No Crowds. No Lift Lines. No Hassles. Experience unbelievable scenery and terrain, luxury lodging and spas, and laid-back locals in this one-of-a-kind mountain town. http://www.tellurideskiresort.com
Stand atop the most celebrated mountain in the world and feel its magic. Then explore Vail's three faces: the Front Side, Back Bowls, and Blue Sky Basin. 5289 acres of terrain offers something for everyone. http://vail.snow.com
Winter Park is only 67 miles from Denver, is family friendly, and offers an incredible variety of terrain spread across five mountains. At 3,060 acres, Winter Park Resort is BIG. Combine this with over 3,000 ft of vertical and 30 ft of snow annually and you have the makings for your next great ski trip full of what ever terrain you desire. Steeps? No problem - head to Vasquez Cirque. Bumps - the size of small VW bugs over at Mary Jane. Groomers? Winter Park Mountain has you covered for both great groomers and beginner terrain. Deeps? On a powder day ? it´s everywhere and Vasquez Ridge is usually the last place anyone looks! http://www.skiwinterpark.com
Wolf Creek Ski Area is known for deep powder and its great mix of beautiful pristine terrain. Every ability level and age group enjoys the quality and abundance of snow as well as the friendly atmosphere that is eminently present. Located in Southern Colorado, Wolf Creek has a reputation for early season skiing and excellent homemade food and pastries.
http://www.wolfcreekski.com