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Do you hear that sound?
It is the sound of you yodeling from atop the mountain,
your ski tips dangling over the edge. It's the
sound of your children giggling as they ski for the
first time.
It's your inner child asking,
"Are we there yet?"
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To Ski In Colorado
Is To Discover The Pure Joy of Powder
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| Pinch yourself. You won't believe the world-class
experience that awaits you. |
| There are numerous
ski areas within a reasonable driving distance from
your Colorado Land. Additionally, there are an abundance
of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling
opportunities. The winters in Colorado offer a
lot of recreation and fun! |
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As the premier ski destination in North America, Colorado
boasts the best variety of skiing and ski-related attractions
on the continent, perhaps even the globe. The state's
26 alpine resorts attract more than 11 million skier
visits each year. More than one-fifth of all the lift
tickets sales in North America occur at a Colorado resort.
Seven of the 10 most popular resorts on the continent
share a Colorado address.
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65 Miles
West of Alamosa
Map
Panoramic Photo View of the Ski Area
| Skiable acres: |
1,600 |
| Annual Snowfall: |
465 inches -
the most snow in Colorado |
| Vertical Drop: |
1,604 feet |
| Base Elevation: |
10,300 feet above sea level |
| Summit Elevation: |
11,904 feet above sea level |
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Slopes
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| Beginner: |
20 percent |
| Intermediate: |
35 percent |
| Advance: |
25 percent |
| Expert: |
20 percent |
| Longest Run: |
2 miles -- Navajo Trail |
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Lifts
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1 Double
2 Triple
1 Quad
1 Quad Detachable
1 High Speed Poma Lift
1 Magic Carpet |
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Season
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Early November to Early April |
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91 Miles North of Alamosa
Driving Directions from Alamosa to Monarch
| Skiable acres: |
800 |
| Annual Snowfall: |
350 inches |
| Lifts: |
1 fixed quad, 4 fixed double
chairs |
| Vertical Drop: |
1,170 feet |
| Base Elevation: |
10,790 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
11,961 feet |
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Slopes
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| Beginner: |
14 percent |
| Intermediate: |
28 percent |
| Advance: |
27 percent |
| Expert: |
31 percent |
| Longest Run: |
1 mile |
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Season
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Mid November to Early April |
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164 Miles North of Alamosa
Driving Directions from Alamosa to Crested Butte
| Skiable acres: |
1,058 |
| Lifts: |
14 |
| Vertical Drop: |
2,775 feet |
| Base Elevation: |
9,375 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
12,162 feet |
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135 Miles North of Alamosa
Driving Directions from Alamosa to Leadville
| Skiable
acres: |
400
2400 Snowcat served |
| Annual Snowfall: |
250 inches |
| Lifts: |
4 |
| Vertical Drop: |
1200 feet |
| Base Elevation: |
10,500 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
11,700 feet |
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Slopes
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| Beginner: |
30 percent |
| Intermediate: |
40 percent |
| Expert: |
30 percent |
| Longest Run: |
1.4 miles |
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Season
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Late November to Early April |
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102 Miles
Southeast of Alamosa
Driving Directions from Alamosa to Taos Ski Valley, NM
| Skiable acres: |
1,294 |
| Annual Snowfall: |
305 inches |
| Lifts: |
4 quad chair lifts; 1 triple
chair lift; 5 double chair lifts; 2 surface
lifts |
| Vertical Drop: |
2,612 feet |
| Base Elevation: |
9,207 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
11,819 feet |
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Slopes
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| Beginner: |
24 percent |
| Intermediate: |
25 percent |
| Expert: |
51 percent |
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Season
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Late November to Late March |
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92 Miles
Southeast of Alamosa
Driving Directions from Alamosa to Red River, NM
| Skiable acres: |
290 |
| Annual Snowfall: |
218 inches |
| Lifts: |
4 Double Chairs, 2 Triple Chairs,
1 Surface Tow |
| Vertical Drop: |
1,600 feet |
| Base Elevation: |
8,750 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
10,350 feet |
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Slopes
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| Beginner: |
32 percent |
| Intermediate: |
38 percent |
| Expert: |
30 percent |
| Longest Run: |
2.5 miles |
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Season
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Mid December to Late March |
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114 Miles
Southeast of Alamosa
Driving Directions from Alamosa to Sipapu, NM
| Skiable acres: |
200 |
| Annual Snowfall: |
190 inches |
| Lifts: |
4 |
| Vertical Drop: |
1,055 feet |
| Base Elevation: |
8,200 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
9,255 feet |
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Slopes
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| Beginner: |
20 percent |
| Intermediate: |
45 percent |
| Advance: |
35 percent |
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Season
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Late December to Late March |
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115 Miles
Southeast of Alamosa
Driving Directions from Alamosa to Angel Fire, NM
| Skiable acres: |
500 |
| Annual Snowfall: |
210 inches |
| Lifts: |
2 high-speed quads, 3 doubles,
2 Sunkid Wondercarpets |
| Vertical Drop: |
2,077 feet |
| Base Elevation: |
8,600 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
10,677 feet |
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Slopes
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| Beginner: |
26 percent |
| Intermediate: |
50 percent |
| Advance: |
24 percent |
| Longest Run: |
3.2 miles |
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Season
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Mid December to Late March |
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140 Miles Southeast of Alamosa
Driving Directions from Alamosa to Santa Fe, NM
| Skiable acres: |
660 |
| Annual Snowfall: |
225 inches |
| Lifts: |
7 Lifts: 1 Quad, 2 Triples,
2 Doubles, 2 Surface |
| Vertical Drop: |
1,725 feet |
| Base Elevation: |
10,350 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
12,075 feet |
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Slopes
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| Beginner: |
20 percent |
| Intermediate: |
40 percent |
| Advance: |
40 percent |
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Season
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Late November to Early April |
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