Colorado Ski Resorts

Colorado ski resorts vary widely across the state.

If you're looking for affordable powder that is family-friendly, you might try Monarch Mountain or Wolf Creek.

If you want a full luxury resort experience, you'll want to head over to Aspen. And Vail is always a winner for sheer size and skiing/snowboarding terrain.

Below is a full list of all the Colorado ski resorts we know of, with a bit of extra information to set you in the right direction.

Keep in mind, the Adult Full Day rates listed may change, and they decrease when you buy multiple days. Updated 2011/2012 ski season rates are listed below.

If you're a die-hard skiier/snowboarder, check out the Colorado Pass (now called the Epic Local Pass) or Rocky Mountain Super Pass and other great deals for unlimited access to several resorts!

Happy Skiing!

ARAPAHOE BASIN
(Often the first resort open for the season)
Adult Full Day: $59
28194 US Hwy 6
Keystone, CO 80435
1-888- 272-7246
Distance from Colorado Springs: 142 miles

ASPEN
(Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Snowmass)
Adult 2-Day: $206
Aspen, CO
800-308-6935
Distance from Colorado Springs: 156 miles

BEAVER CREEK
(Not exactly roughing it)
Adult Full Day: $102-$105
Beaver Creek, CO
970-845-9090
Distance from Colorado Springs: 174 miles

BRECKENRIDGE
(The most popular of Colorado ski resorts)
Adult Full Day: $93-$99
Breckenridge, CO
970-453-5000
Distance from Colorado Springs: 106 miles

COPPER MOUNTAIN
Adult 2-Day Ticket: $140-$158
209 Ten Mile Circle Copper Mountain, CO 80443
866-841-2481
Distance from Colorado Springs: 145 miles

CRESTED BUTTE
(Out of the way but very charming)
Adult Full Day: $92
Crested Butte, CO
800-810-7669
Distance from Colorado Springs: 194 miles

ECHO MOUNTAIN
Adult Full Day: $49
19285 Highway 103
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-325-7347
Distance from Colorado Springs: 105 miles

ELDORA
(20 miles west of Boulder)
Adult Full Day: $62
Nederland, CO
303-440-8700
Distance from Colorado Springs: 114 miles

HOWELSEN HILL SKI AREA
(Historically significant)
Adult Full Day: $20
Steamboat Springs, CO
970-879-8499
Distance from Colorado Springs: 223 miles

KEYSTONE
Adult Full Day: $93-$99
Keystone, CO
800-344-8878
Distance from Colorado Springs: 142 miles

LOVELAND
Adult Full Day: $59
Exit 216 Interstate 70
Georgetown, CO 80444
303-569-3203
Distance from Colorado Springs: 112 miles

MONARCH MOUNTAIN
Adult Full Day: $57
23715 W Highway 50
Monarch, CO 81227
888-996-7669
Distance from Colorado Springs: 102 miles

POWDERHORN
Adult Full Day: $56
48338 Powderhorn Rd
Mesa, CO 81643
970-268-5700
Distance from Colorado Springs: 308 miles

PURGATORY (Durango Mountain Resort)
Adult Full Day: $62
#1 Skier Place
Durango, CO 81301
800-982-6103
Distance from Colorado Springs: 320 miles

SILVERTON MOUNTAIN
(Most advanced/expert of all the Colorado ski resorts!)
Adult Full Day Unguided: $49
Silverton, CO
970-387-5706
Distance from Colorado Springs: 290 miles

SKI COOPER
Adult Full Day: $44
Leadville, CO
800-707-6114
Distance from Colorado Springs: 123 miles

SOLVISTA BASIN
Adult Full Day: $56
999 Village Rd
Granby, CO 80446
970-887-5123
Distance from Colorado Springs: 153 miles

STEAMBOAT
Adult Full Day: $99
2305 Mt Werner Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
970-871-5252
Distance from Colorado Springs: 221 miles

SUNLIGHT
Adult Full Day: $55
10901 County Road 117, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
800-445-7931
Distance from Colorado Springs: 222 miles

TELLURIDE
(Plenty of steep terrain in this box canyon resort)
Adult 2-Day: $202
Telluride, CO
970-728-7517
Distance from Colorado Springs: 297 miles

VAIL
(Largest ski resort in the USA at 7 miles wide)
Adult Full Day: $102-$105
Vail, CO
877-204-7881
Distance from Colorado Springs: 165 miles

WINTER PARK
Adult Full Day: $89
Winter Park, CO
303-316-1564
Distance from Colorado Springs: 134 miles

WOLF CREEK SKI AREA
(Claims the most snow of all the Colorado ski resorts at 465 inches)
Adult Full Day: $54
Top of Wolf Creek Pass, CO
970-264-5639
Distance from Colorado Springs: 240 miles

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