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
45 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
Aspen Highlands is a ski area in Colorado, United States. It has 43 km of pistes served by 6 lifts, including 6 chairlifts. The slopes run from 2,472 m to 3,529 m, a vertical drop of 1,057 m.
Aspen Mountain
Aspen Mountain is a ski area in Colorado, United States. It has 58 km of pistes served by 8 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 7 chairlifts. The slopes run from 2,429 m to 3,438 m, a vertical drop of 1,009 m.
Aspen Snowmass
Aspen Snowmass is a large ski area in Colorado, United States. It has 119 km of pistes served by 20 lifts, including 2 gondolas and cable cars and 12 chairlifts. The slopes run from 2,472 m to 3,813 m, a vertical drop of 1,341 m.
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek Resort is a premier Colorado ski destination offering great skiing, a charming village atmosphere, fine dining, stunning views, and relaxing spas.
Black Mountain (formerly Evergreen Basin, now private)
Black Mountain (formerly Evergreen Basin is a ski area in Colorado, United States. It has 5.6 km of pistes. The slopes run from 2,890 m to 3,266 m, a vertical drop of 376 m.
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 guests.
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 that keeps the energy going beyond the lifts.
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 in southwest Colorado, offering 1,950 acres of private skiing terrain and over 60 ski runs. It is an exclusive club limited to 13 ranch owner families, providing year-round wilderness adventures and heli-skiing.
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 is a ski resort offering unlimited and unrestricted winter access, with a focus on progression and lessons. It is known as 'The Athlete's Mountain' and opens in November.
Cranor Hill Municipal Ski Hill
Cranor Hill Municipal Ski Hill is a small ski area in Colorado, United States. It has 2.3 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 2,402 m to 2,497 m, a vertical drop of 95 m.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Crested Butte is described as an untamed destination at the end of the road, offering a variety of winter activities including ski & ride school, dining, equipment rentals, and a Nordic Center. The resort opens on 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 is a small ski area in Colorado, United States. It has 4.1 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 3,073 m to 3,251 m, a vertical drop of 178 m.
Eldora
Just 21 miles from Boulder, Eldora is a great choice for families looking for great skiing, while avoiding I-70 traffic.
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 is a ski area in Colorado, United States. It has 7.7 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 2,525 m to 2,711 m, a vertical drop of 186 m.
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
Kendall Mountain Recreation Area
Kendall Mountain Ski Area in Silverton, Colorado, offers an affordable, family-friendly experience, especially suited for beginners and families with small children. It relies solely on natural snow and emphasizes a laid-back atmosphere.
Colorado at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 45 resorts
Total Resorts
45
Total Piste km
1,943 km
Total Lifts
389
Elevation Range
1,490–3,978 m
Avg Day Pass
US$180
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.Telluride Ski AreaVery good
- 2.VailVery good
- 3.Aspen HighlandsVery good
Best snow
- 1.Beaver CreekVery good
- 2.Aspen HighlandsVery good
- 3.Aspen MountainVery good
Best value
- 1.Wolf Creek Ski AreaExcellent
- 2.Winter Park ResortExcellent
- 3.Arapahoe Basin Ski AreaGood
Top Resorts in Colorado
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vail | 234 | 1,073 | 32 |
| Beaver Creek | 161 | 1,018 | 24 |
| Breckenridge | 153 | 988 | 35 |
| Steamboat Ski Resort | 124 | 1,121 | 23 |
| Aspen Snowmass | 119 | 1,341 | 20 |
| Copper Mountain | 115 | 846 | 24 |
| Keystone | 114 | 953 | 21 |
| Winter Park Resort | 112 | 933 | 23 |
| Telluride Ski Area | 100 | 1,156 | 17 |
| Purgatory Resort | 67 | 619 | 11 |
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Season Calendar - Colorado
When each resort is open for skiing
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