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WINTER GUIDE
W H Y COLORADO? Boasting 21 unique resorts, consistent and abundant annual snowfall, and over 300 days of sunshine, it is clear why the world chooses Colorado as a top winter destination. The resorts of Colorado Ski Country offer visitors a wide range of options from world-class resorts with a high standard of amenities and luxury, to hidden “Gems” that are off the beaten path. Each resort has a variety of terrain suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. Colorado truly offers A Mountain for Everyone.
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C OL OR A DO S K I C OUN T R Y BR A GGING R IGH T S
300 300”/762 cm 29,760 ac/ 12,043 ha 8,963’/2,732 m 11,398’/3,474 m 2,435’/742 m 1,808 216 49
DAYS OF SUNSHINE AVERAGE SNOWFALL TOTAL SKIABLE AREA AVERAGE BASE ELEVATION AVERAGE PEAK ELEVATION AVERAGE VERTICAL RISE
C S CU S A 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
D ID YOU KNOW ? Colorado’s ski resorts are safe, family-friendly, public areas where consuming marijuana is not allowed. Those looking to purchase marijuana will find places in many Colorado communities to legally do so. Those looking to avoid marijuana will not find it to be prevalent at Colorado’s ski areas.
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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 Other Activities in Colorado Ski Country
SNOW SHOEING ICE SKATING CROSS-COUNTRY & SKATE SKIING DINNER SLEIGH RIDES SNOWMOBILE TOURS
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W E L C OMING, A F F OR D A BL E , & A C CE S SIBL E Your holiday time is valuable. In Colorado Ski Country you can count on quality snow conditions, ample blue skies, and a welcoming western hospitality no matter where you choose to visit. Make the most of your time and vacation dollar and head to the slopes of Colorado.
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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.
Colorado is home to some of skiing’s “Hidden Gems”. These are eight Colorado resorts that are off the beaten path, provide authentic experiences, are free of crowds, and boast affordable prices.
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 Purchase a Gems Card which provides discounted lift tickets at all eight resorts. COLORADOSKI.COM/GEMS
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WHY COLORADO? C OME F OR T HE W IN T E R . S TAY F OR T HE S UMME R .
Come visit in the winter and you’ll want to experience it again in the summer. Summer activities include:
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
W H Y COLORADO? 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
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
675 ac 273 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
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
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’/ 12,437’ 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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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
1,360 ac 550 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
3,362 ac 1,361 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
F L Y I N G T O COLORA D O is a breeze.
It is easy to fly into the heart of Colorado Ski Country. With Denver International Airport 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 with distances and drive times from the airport. Colorado also has a network of regional airports. Many offer flights from Denver or flights from other large domestic airports across the United States. Colorado Ski Country is just a short drive or flight from just about anywhere.
REGIONAL FLIGHTS INTO COLORADO SKI COUNTRY
STEAMBOAT STEAMBOAT/HAYDEN (HDN)
TELLURIDE MONTROSE (MTJ)
DENVER (DEN) 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) X MINNEAPOLIS (MSP) X NEWARK (EWR) X X PHOENIX (PHX) X SAN FRANCISCO (SFO) X X SEATTLE (SEA) X WASHINGTON D.C. / DULLES (IAD) X
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ASPEN ASPEN/PITKIN (ASE)
CRESTED BUTTE GUNNISON (GUC)
PURGATORY/WOLF CREEK DURANGO (DRO)
POWDERHORN GRAND JUNCTION (GJT)
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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
91
Cooper
82 Aspen/Pitkin
Snowmass
Grand Junction
Buttermilk
Aspen Highlands
65
LEADVILLE
ASPEN
Aspen Mountain
GRAND JUNCTION Powderhorn
24
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
DIA
GEORGETOWN
GOLDEN
DENVER
Loveland Ski Area
70
Arapahoe Basin
285
25
LIMON
24
COLORADO SPRINGS
ALIDA
50
PUEBLO
ROCKY FORD
LAS ANIMAS
LA JUNTA
DE N V E R IN T E R N AT ION A L A IR P OR T Flying to Colorado is not your only option. Depending on where you are starting from and what part of Colorado Ski Country you want to explore, many resorts are just a day’s drive from Texas, the Southwest, and Midwest.
KIM TRINIDAD
IMPERIAL
TRAVEL TIMES WAUNETA
WRAY
RESORT
DISTANCE FROM DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BENKELMAN
HAIGLER
87 Miles, 1 H, 35 Min
ARAPAHOE BASIN
ATWOOD220 Miles, 3
ASPEN/BUTTERMILK SAINT FRANCIS
H, 45 Min
BIRD CITY
221 Miles, 3 H, 49 Min
ASPEN HIGHLANDS
131 Miles, 2 H, 19 Min
COOPER COPPER MOUNTAIN
COLBY
101 Miles, 1 H, 42 Min
GOODLAND SEIBERT
STRATTON
253 Miles, 4 H, 40 Min
CRESTED BUTTE
BURLINGTON
63 Miles, 1 H, 20 Min
ELDORA MOUNTAIN HOWELSEN HILL
WINONA
LOVELAND
79 Miles, 1 H, 20 Min
MONARCH
178 Miles, 3 H, 11 Min
SHARON SPRINGS
CHEYENNE WELLS
268 Miles, 4 H, 19 Min
POWDERHORN EADS
SHERIDAN LAKE
PURGATORY TRIBUNE
386 Miles, 6 H, 52 Min
LEOTI
353 Miles, 6 H, 54 Min
SILVERTON MOUNTAIN
109 Miles, 2 H, 2 Min
SKI GRANBY RANCH LAMAR
219 Miles, 3 H, 45 Min
SNOWMASS
HARTMAN
177 Miles, 3 H, 10 Min
SYRACUSE STEAMBOAT
SUNLIGHT
LAKIN
WINTER PARK JOHNSON
ULYSSES
RICHFIELD HUGOTON
ELKHART
90 Miles, 1 H, 39 Min 258 Miles, 4 H, 28 Min
WOLF CREEK
CAMPO
192 Miles, 3 H, 26 Min 387 Miles, 6 H, 31 Min
TELLURIDE
SPRINGFIELD
180 Miles, 3 H, 16 Min
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