2016-17 Colorado Ski Country USA Winter Guide

COLORADO SKI COUNTRY USA®

WINTER GUIDE

E X P E R I E N C E COLOR A D O Why plan your winter ski vacation to Colorado? With 21 unique resorts, abundant annual snowfall, and over 300 days of sunshine, it is obvious why Colorado is one of the world’s top winter destinations.

The resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA truly offer a Mountain for Everyone. Whether you want a world-class resort complete with lavish amenities and luxury-galore, or the authentic Colorado experience found off the beaten path, Colorado has the perfect mountain for you.

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BR A GGING R IGH T S

300 300”/762 cm 29,985 ac/ 12,134 ha 8,963’/2,732 m 11,398’/3,474 m 2,435’/742 m 1,803 219 49

DAYS OF SUNSHINE AVERAGE SNOWFALL TOTAL SKIABLE AREA AVERAGE BASE ELEVATION AVERAGE PEAK ELEVATION AVERAGE VERTICAL RISE

Overall Trail Ratings BEGINNER

16% I N T E R M E D I AT E

38%

TOTAL TRAILS

A D VA N C E D

TOTAL LIFTS

46%

TERRAIN PARKS

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COLORADO SKI COUNTRY SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

SKI Pristine powder

Corduroy groomers

Tree skiing & riding

Night skiing

Nine snowcat operations

Two heli-ski operations

PLAY Other Activities in Colorado Ski Country

Tubing Snowshoeing Ice skating Cross-country & skate skiing Dinner sleigh rides Snowmobile tours

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STAY Your holiday time is valuable. Colorado Ski Country resorts offer easy access, Western hospitality, and affordable prices to help you make the most of your vacation dollar. Come stay with us today!

THE PEAK OF LUXURY In Colorado, the delight doesn’t stop at the slopes. Boasting top-notch service, a bustling après-ski scene and a host of opulent hotels, spas and cultural attractions, Colorado Ski Country is truly a luxury destination.

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Free of paid parking, free of crowds, free of lift lines, free of hassles.

With down-to-earth prices, the Colorado Gems offer instant access to world-class terrain.

The Gems are perfect for those seeking the authentic Colorado skiing or snowboarding experience.

E X PL OR E T HE COL OR A DO GEMS A R A PA HOE B A S IN • C OOP E R • E L DOR A • L O V E L A ND • MON A R C H P O W DE R HOR N • S K I GR A NB Y R A NC H • S UNL IGH T MOUN TA IN The Gems Card provides either TWO 2-FOR-1 LIFT TICKETS or TWO 30% OFF LIFT TICKETS at each of the EIGHT COLORADO GEMS RESORTS. Use your Gems Card for either two bogos, two 30% discounts, or one of each deal at all eight Gems resorts.

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COME FOR THE WINTER .

STAY FOR THE SUM MER .

Experience the other side of mountain life.

Summer activities include:

Hiking & Camping

Whitewater Rafting

Fishing

Wine & Beer Tastings

Golfing

Mountain & Road Biking

Food & Music Festivals

Zip Lines & Canopy Tours

WHY C OLORADO? THE NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES! SKIABLE AREA (acres/ hectares)

NUMBER OF TRAILS

NUMBER OF LIFTS

960 ac 388 ha

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10,780’/ 13,050’ 3,286 m/3,978 m

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Aspen Highlands

1,040 ac 421 ha

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8,040’/ 12,392’ 2,451 m/3,777 m

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Aspen Mountain

675 ac 273 ha

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7,945’/ 11,212’ 2,422 m/3,417 m

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Buttermilk

470 ac 190 ha

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7,870’/ 9,900’ 2,399 m/3,018 m

ASPENSNOWMASS.COM

400 ac 162 ha

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10,500’/11,700’ 3,200 m/3,566 m

SKICOOPER.COM

2,465 ac 998 ha

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9,703’/ 12,313’ 2,957m/3,753 m

COPPERCOLORADO.COM

1,547 ac 626 ha

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9,375’/ 12,437’ 2,858 m/3,791 m

SKICB.COM

680 ac 275 ha

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9,200’/ 10,800’ 2,804 m/3,292 m

ELDORA.COM

50 ac 20 ha

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6,696’/7,136’ 2,041 m/2,175 m

S T E A M B O AT S P R IN G S . N E T

1,800 ac 728 ha

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10,800’/13,010’ 3,292 m/3,965 m

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BASE/PEAK ELEVATION (feet/meters)

RESORT WEBSITE

SKI COUNTRY RESORTS

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SKIABLE AREA (acres/ hectares)

NUMBER OF TRAILS

NUMBER OF LIFTS

800 ac 324 ha

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10,790’/ 11,952’ 3,289 m/3,643 m

S K IM O N A R C H . C O M

1,600 ac 647 ha

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8,200’/ 9,850’ 2,499 m/3,002 m

POWDERHORN.COM

1,525 ac 617 ha

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8,793’/10,822’ 2,680 m/3,299 m

P U R G AT O R Y R E S O R T. C O M

1,819 ac 736 ha

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10,400’/13,487’ 3,170 m/4,111 m

S ILV E R T O N M O U N TA IN . C O M

406 ac 164 ha

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8,202’/9,202’ 2,500 m/2,805 m

GRANBYRANCH.COM

3,332 ac 1,348 ha

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8,104’/12,510’ 2,470 m/3,813 m

ASPENSNOWMASS.COM

2,965 ac 1,200 ha

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6,900’/10,568’ 2,103 m/3,221 m

S T E A M B O AT. C O M

680 ac 275 ha

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7,885’/9,895’ 2,403 m/3,016 m

SUNLIGHTMTN.COM

2,000 ac 809 ha

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8,725’/13,150’ 2,659 m /4,008 m

T E L L U R ID E S K IR E S O R T. C O M

3,081 ac 1,247 ha

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9,000’/12,060’ 2,743 m/3,676 m

W IN T E R PA R K R E S O R T. C O M

1,600 ac 647 ha

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10,300’/11,904’ 3,139 m/3,628 m

WOLFCREEKSKI.COM

BASE/PEAK ELEVATION (feet/meters)

RESORT WEBSITE

REGIONAL FLIGHTS INTO COLORADO SKI COUNTRY

STEAMBOAT/HAYDEN (HDN) STEAMBOAT

MONTROSE (MTJ) CRESTED BUTTE/TELLURIDE

TELLURIDE (TEX) TELLURIDE

DENVER (DEN) X X X

ATLANTA (ATL) X X

CHICAGO (ORD) X X

DALLAS (DFW) X X

HOUSTON (IAH) X X

LOS ANGELES (LAX) X X

LAGUARDIA (LGA) X

LAS VEGAS (LAS)

MINNEAPOLIS (MSP) X

NEWARK (EWR) X X

PHOENIX (PHX) X

SALT LAKE CITY (SLC)

SAN DIEGO (SAN) X

SAN FRANCISCO (SFO) X X

SEATTLE (SEA) X WASHINGTON D.C. / DULLES (IAD) X

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F L Y I N G T O CO LO R A D O It’s a breeze to fly in to the heart of Colorado Ski Country. With Denver International Airport (DEN) conveniently located 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver, it is easy to rent a car or take a shuttle to any of our 21 member resorts. See page 14 for a map, complete with distances and drive times from the airport.

Colorado also has an extensive network of regional airports. You can fly from Denver, or connect directly from many other large domestic airports across the United States.

Colorado Ski Country is a short flight or drive from just about anywhere!

ASPEN/PITKIN (ASE) ASPEN

GUNNISON (GUC) CRESTED BUTTE

DURANGO (DRO) PURGATORY/WOLF CREEK

GRAND JUNCTION (GJT) POWDERHORN

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Steamboat/Hayden

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

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Steamboat

Howelsen Hill

SKI RESORTS GEMS RESORTS DIA REGIONAL AIRPORTS 70

HIGHWAYS 9

Eagle County

70

GLENWOOD SPRINGS 70

Copper Mountain Sunlight Mountain

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Cooper

82 Aspen/Pitkin

Snowmass

Grand Junction

Buttermilk

Aspen Highlands

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LEADVILLE

ASPEN

Aspen Mountain

GRAND JUNCTION Powderhorn

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Crested Butte CRESTED BUTTE

135 50

Monarch Mountain

Montrose

GUNNISON

MONTROSE

Telluride

50

Gunnison/Crested Butte

Telluride TELLURIDE

Silverton Mountain

SILVERTON

DURANGO

Purgatory 550

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Durango/La Plata

Wolf Creek

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FORT COLLINS

STERLING

25

ESTES PARK

76

Ski Granby Ranch

FORT MORGAN

BOULDER

Eldora Winter Park

DEN

GEORGETOWN

GOLDEN

DENVER

Loveland Ski Area

70

Arapahoe Basin

285

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LIMON

24

COLORADO SPRINGS

ALIDA

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PUEBLO

ROCKY FORD

LAS ANIMAS

LA JUNTA

CL O S E R T H A N YOU T HINK Hop in the ca r a nd ta ke a drive.

Many Colorado Ski Country resorts are just a day’s drive from Texas, the Southwest and the Midwest. No matter where you go, the scenic route can get you there.

TRINIDAD

KIM

IMPERIAL

WAUNETA

TRAVEL TIMES WRAY

BENKELMAN

HAIGLER

DISTANCE FROM DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

RESORT ATWOOD

ARAPAHOE BASIN BIRD CITY

SAINT FRANCIS

ASPEN/BUTTERMILK

220 Miles, 3 H, 45 Min

ASPEN HIGHLANDS

221 Miles, 3 H, 49 Min

COOPER

COLBY

GOODLAND

SEIBERT

131 Miles, 2 H, 19 Min

STRATTON BURLINGTON

101 Miles, 1 H, 42 Min

COPPER MOUNTAIN

253 Miles, 4 H, 40 Min

CRESTED BUTTE ELDORA MOUNTAIN

HARTMAN

180 Miles, 3 H, 16 Min 79 Miles, 1 H, 20 Min

MONARCH

178 Miles, 3 H, 11 Min 268 Miles, 4 H, 19 Min

LEOTI

PURGATORY

386 Miles, 6 H, 52 Min

SILVERTON MOUNTAIN

353 Miles, 6 H, 54 Min 109 Miles, 2 H, 2 Min

SKI GRANBY RANCH SYRACUSE

SNOWMASS

219 Miles, 3 H, 45 Min LAKIN

177 Miles, 3 H, 10 Min

STEAMBOAT

192 Miles, 3 H, 26 Min

SUNLIGHT JOHNSON TELLURIDE

SPRINGFIELD

63 Miles, 1 H, 20 Min

LOVELAND

TRIBUNE POWDERHORN

SHERIDAN LAKE

LAMAR

WINONA

SHARON SPRINGS HOWELSEN HILL

CHEYENNE WELLS

EADS

87 Miles, 1 H, 35 Min

ULYSSES

90 Miles, 1 H, 39 Min

WINTER PARK

258 Miles, 4 H, 28 Min

WOLF CREEK RICHFIELD HUGOTON CAMPO ELKHART

387 Miles, 6 H, 31 Min

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