Skiing in Colorado
America's skiing capital with legendary resorts: Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge, Telluride, and Steamboat Springs. Famous for champagne powder and over 300 days of sunshine.
Ski Resorts in Colorado
48 ski resorts in Colorado
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Colorado ski resort Arapahoe Basin offers the longest ski and snowboard season in the state. Experience a legendary resort known for its unmatched mountain terrain
Aspen Highlands
Four mountains, two towns, and one unforgettable experience at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.
Aspen Mountain
Four mountains, two towns, and one unforgettable experience at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.
Aspen Snowmass
Four mountains, two towns, and one unforgettable experience at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek Resort is a premier Colorado ski destination offering great skiing, a charming village atmosphere, fine dining, stunning views, and relaxing s
Black Mountain (formerly Evergreen Basin, now private)
Black Mountain (formerly Evergreen Basin, now private) ski resort in United States. 10 runs, 6km of pistes, 2890m - 3266m elevation.
Bowes Ski Hill
Bowes Family Ski Hill is a private ski hill located north of downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It has been in operation since the mid-1960s and features a single rope tow for family and guest use.
Breckenridge
Built for those who come to do it all, Breckenridge offers high-alpine skiing and snowboarding, expansive terrain, and a walkable Colorado mountain town th
Buttermilk
Learn, progress and play at Buttermilk—gentle terrain, great lessons, family zones and famous terrain parks at Aspen Snowmass.
Chapman Hill Recreation Area
Chapman Hill Ski Hill information, schedule, lessons, fees.
Cimarron Mountain Club
Cimarron Mountain Club is a private ski ranch tucked between Telluride and Crested Butte, limited to 13 ranch owner families. It offers 1,950 acres of private and adjacent public skiable terrain with over 60 runs, utilizing luxury snowcats for access rather than traditional lifts.
Colorado Adventure Park
Just minutes from Winter Park, Colorado Adventure Park in Fraser offers Grand County’s largest, fastest and safest tubing hill with two magic carpet lifts, fire pits and mountain fun for all ages.
Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain offers unlimited and unrestricted access with its season pass, which includes a free kid's pass. The resort provides a range of winter activities, including skiing and riding, and also features summer activities like golf and mountain biking.
Cranor Hill Municipal Ski Hill
Gunnison Parks & Recreation, Gunnison. 3,741 likes · 28 talking about this · 695 were here. Providing a variety of quality programs and events in a safe, healthy atmosphere!
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Crested Butte is an untamed destination offering a range of winter activities including ski & ride school, dining, equipment rentals, and a Nordic Center. The resort's opening day is November 25th.
Cuchara Mountain Resort
Enjoy skiing, hiking, and family fun at Cuchara Mountain Park — a community-based, nonprofit recreation area in Huerfano County, Colorado.
Echo Mountain
Echo Mountain ski resort in United States. 8 runs, 4km of pistes, 2 lifts, 3073m - 3251m elevation.
Eldora
Just 21 miles from Boulder, Eldora is a great choice for families looking for great skiing, while avoiding I-70 traffic.
Frisco Nordic Center
The Frisco Nordic Center offers skate skiing, classic cross country skiing, and snowshoeing in a pristine alpine environment. It features 30 km of ski trails and 8 km of snowshoe trails, along with equipment rentals, lessons, and clinics.
Granby Ranch
Located 90 minutes west of Denver, Granby Ranch is a family friendly community with skiing, hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, and golfing.
Hesperus Ski Area
Hesperus Ski Area offers the largest night skiing area in the Southwest, a tubing hill, ski & snowboard lessons, rentals and more!
Hoedown Hill
This September, Hoedown Hill goes full volume with back-to-back nights of music. End the summer with a bang.
Howelson Hill Ski Area
Howelsen Hill Ski Area is owned and operated by the City of Steamboat Springs and holds a unique place in the history of skiing.
Irwin Lodge Snowcat
Crested Butte is known as Colorado’s last great ski town. The high elevation and cold temperatures deliver an average of 500 inches of snow a year to nearby
Colorado at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 48 resorts
Total Resorts
48
Total Piste km
1,902 km
Total Lifts
470
Elevation Range
1,490–3,910 m
Avg Day Pass
€153
Total Runs
2,819
Where to start in Colorado
Top picks across 4 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Beaver CreekVery good
- 2.Granby RanchGood
- 3.Howelson Hill Ski AreaGood
Best for experts
- 1.Steamboat Ski ResortVery good
- 2.Telluride Ski AreaVery good
- 3.VailVery good
Best snow
- 1.Beaver CreekVery good
- 2.Aspen HighlandsVery good
- 3.Aspen MountainVery good
Best value
- 1.Arapahoe Basin Ski AreaExcellent
- 2.Chapman Hill Recreation AreaExcellent
- 3.Colorado Adventure ParkExcellent
Top Resorts in Colorado
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vail | 205 | 1,069 | 32 |
| Beaver Creek | 161 | 1,226 | 24 |
| Steamboat Ski Resort | 124 | 1,103 | 20 |
| Aspen Snowmass | 119 | 1,352 | 19 |
| Copper Mountain | 115 | 798 | 99 |
| Keystone | 114 | 914 | 20 |
| Winter Park Resort | 112 | 882 | 27 |
| Breckenridge | 112 | 988 | 34 |
| Telluride Ski Area | 100 | 1,147 | 19 |
| Purgatory Resort | 67 | 598 | 14 |
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Season Calendar - Colorado
When each resort is open for skiing
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