THIS IS C O L O R ADO A Mountain for Everyone.
WINTER GUIDE
W H Y COLOR A DO? Colorado resorts have terrain, restaurants, and activities for every ability, taste, and interest. Families Groups Experts Beginners Thrill seekers Nature lovers
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C O L O R A D O S K I . C O M Š COLORADO SKI COUNTRY USA 2014-2015. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. COVER PHOTO IS A COMPOSITE OF IMAGES FROM TELLURIDE AND LOVELAND.
THIS I S COL ORA D O Colorado Ski Country Bragging Rights
300 300”/762 cm 29,758 ac/ 12,042 ha 8,964’/2,732 m 11,385’/3,470 m 4,761ac/ 1,927 ha 2,421’/738 m 1,812 217 49
DAYS OF SUNSHINE AVERAGE SNOWFALL TOTAL SKIABLE AREA
C S CU S A
AVERAGE BASE ELEVATION
Overall Trail Ratings
AVERAGE PEAK ELEVATION
BEGINNER
SNOMAKING AVERAGE VERTICAL RISE TOTAL TRAILS
18% I N T E R M E D I AT E
37%
TOTAL LIFTS TERRAIN PARKS
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A D VA N C E D
45%
Colorado’s ski resorts are safe, family-friendly, public areas where consuming marijuana is not allowed. Be mindful of local, state, and federal restrictions on marijuana possession and consumption in Colorado.
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From world-class resorts,
TO D OW N-TO -E A RT H H I DDE N GE M S , A N D E V E RY T H I NG I N BET W E E N the resorts of Colorado Ski Country offer something for everybody.
Phenomenal tree skiing and riding
Two heli-ski operations
Stashes of pristine powder
Miles of tubing lanes
Immaculately groomed corduroy
Thrilling night skiing operations
Nine snowcat operations
Countless memories
OTHER ESCAPADES Snow shoeing
Dinner sleigh rides
Ice skating
Snowmobile tours
Cross- country & skate skiing
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VALUE AFFORDABLE, CONVENIENT & COLORADO CASUAL! Colorado Ski Country resorts offer more variety and value for your vacation dollar. ColoradoSki.com
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DESTINATION COLORADO In Colorado, the enjoyment does not end with the ski and ride experience. Top-notch service, cuisine to delight every palate, and a host of luxury hotels, spas, and cultural attractions can be found just steps from the slopes.
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WHY COLORADO? Nestled among the Rocky Mountains, the resorts of Colorado Ski Country pride themselves on unparalleled guest experiences, amenities, and above all - Colorado friendliness and western charm. Come and see for yourself why the world choses Colorado the top winter vacation destination.
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W H Y COLOR A DO? Come for the winter. Stay for the summer.
In Ski Country you will hear locals say,
“The best kept secret about skiing in Colorado is that the summers are just as fun!” Hiking & camping
Whitewater rafting
Zip lines & canopy tours
Wine & beer tastings
Mountain & road biking
Golf & fly fishing
Music festivals
Bar-b-q’s & food events
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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
A R A PA H O E B A S IN . C O M
Aspen Highlands
1,040 ac 421 ha
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8,040’/ 12,392’ 2,451 m/3,777 m
ASPENSNOWMASS.COM
Aspen Mountain
673 ac 272 ha
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7,945’/ 11,212’ 2,422 m/3,417 m
ASPENSNOWMASS.COM
Buttermilk
470 ac 190 ha
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7,870’/ 9,900’ 2,399 m/3,018 m
ASPENSNOWMASS.COM
2,465 ac 998 ha
140
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9,712’/ 12,313’ 2,960 m/3,753 m
COPPERCOLORADO.COM
1,547 ac 626 ha
121
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9,375’/ 12,162’ 2,858 m/3,707 m
SKICB.COM
1,360 ac 550 ha
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8,793’/10,822’ 2,680 m/3,299 m
D U R A N G O M O U N TA IN R E S O R T. C O M
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
93
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10,800’/13,010’ 3,292 m/3,965 m
S K IL O V E L A N D . C O M
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
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SKIABLE AREA (acres/ hectares)
NUMBER OF TRAILS
NUMBER OF LIFTS
1,600 ac 647 ha
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8,200’/ 9,850’ 2,499 m/3,002 m
POWDERHORN.COM
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
400 ac 162 ha
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10,500’/11,700’ 3,200 m/3,566 m
SKICOOPER.COM
406 ac 164 ha
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8,202’/9,202’ 2,500 m/2,805 m
GRANBYRANCH.COM
3,362 ac 1,361 ha
97
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8,104’/12,510’ 2,470 m/3,813 m
ASPENSNOWMASS.COM
2,965 ac 1,200 ha
165
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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
67
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7,885’/9,895’ 2,403 m/3,016 m
SUNLIGHTMTN.COM
2,000 ac 809 ha
127
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8,750’/13,150’ 2,667 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
143
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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
RESORT WEBSITE
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GETT I NG H ER E is easy.
Deciding where to go and what to do is the hard part. Access to Colorado’s world-class skiing is easy thanks to Colorado’s central location. With convenient air service through Denver International Airport, rated one of the best-run and most efficient airports in the United States, Colorado is just a quick nonstop flight away.
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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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Ski Cooper
82 Aspen/Pitkin
Snowmass
Grand Junction
Buttermilk
Aspen Highlands
65
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
Purgatory (Durango) 550
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DURANGO
PAGOSA SPRINGS
Durango/La Plata
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Wolf Creek
C O L O R A D O S K I . C O M
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FORT COLLINS
STERLING
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ESTES PARK
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Ski Granby Ranch
FORT MORGAN
BOULDER
Eldora Winter Park
DIA
GEORGETOWN
GOLDEN
DENVER
Loveland Ski Area
70
Arapahoe Basin
285
25
LIMON
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COLORADO SPRINGS
ALIDA
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PUEBLO
DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ROCKY FORD
LAS ANIMAS
Conveniently located 25 miles northeast of Denver, DIA boasts airLAservice JUNTA from 15 different carriers providing nearly 1,600 daily commercial flights. With nonstop arrivals from more than 180 destinations into Denver, Colorado Ski Country is just a short hop from just about anywhere. From DIA, connect to one of eleven regional airports, rent a car, catch a shuttle, or spend a night in Denver before heading to Colorado’s famous slopes!
KIM TRINIDAD
IMPERIAL
WAUNETA
T R AV EL T I M E S RESORT
WRAY
BENKELMAN
HAIGLER
DISTANCE FROM DIA
87 Miles, 1 H, 35 Min
ARAPAHOE BASIN ASPEN/BUTTERMILK SAINT FRANCIS
ATWOOD 220 Miles, 3
H, 45 Min
BIRD CITY
ASPEN HIGHLANDS
221 Miles, 3 H, 49 Min
COPPER MOUNTAIN
101 Miles, 1 H, 42 Min 253 Miles, 4 COLBY
CRESTED BUTTE
H, 40 Min
GOODLAND SEIBERT
STRATTON
386 Miles, 6 H, 52 Min
DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT BURLINGTON
63 Miles, 1 H, 20 Min
ELDORA MOUNTAIN WINONA
HOWELSEN HILL
180 Miles, 3 H, 16 Min
LOVELAND SKI AREA SHARON SPRINGS
79 Miles, 1 H, 20 Min
MONARCH
178 Miles, 3 H, 11 Min
CHEYENNE WELLS
268 Miles, 4 H, 19 Min
POWDERHORN EADS
SILVERTON MOUNTAIN TRIBUNE
SHERIDAN LAKE
LAMAR
353 Miles, 6 H, 54 Min
LEOTI
SKI COOPER
131 Miles, 2 H, 19 Min
SNOWMASS
219 Miles, 3 H, 45 Min
HARTMAN
109 Miles, 2 H, 2 Min
SKI GRANBY RANCH STEAMBOAT
177 Miles, 3 H, 10 Min
SYRACUSE LAKIN
SUNLIGHT
192 Miles, 3 H, 26 Min
TELLURIDE
387 Miles, 6 H, 31 Min
WINTER PARK
JOHNSON
ULYSSES
258 Miles, 4 H, 28 Min
WOLF CREEK
SPRINGFIELD
RICHFIELD HUGOTON CAMPO ELKHART
90 Miles, 1 H, 39 Min
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