Colorado Ski Resorts - Colorado Ski Resorts and Vacations

Colorado's Rocky Mountains provide first class ski resorts with excellent skiing for all levels of skiers, from beginners to experts. Colorado is perennially on the list of the best ski vacation destinations with resorts that run the gamut from family ski vacations to challenging terrain for expert skiers.

Colorado's Rocky Mountains offer a variety of great ski resorts. This list summarizes the best Colorado ski resorts.

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is located at Arapahoe Basin, in Dillon, Colorado, with 69 ski trails, served by 6 lifts.

Photos of skiing in Colorado, including images from Colorado ski resorts such as Vail, Beaver Creek, and Aspen/Snowmass.

Aspen Highlands, the locals’ favorite, is located in Aspen, Colorado, with 125 ski trails, served by 5 lifts. Hiking to the 12,392-foot summit of Highland Bowl – takes about 30-minutes and typically rewards visitors with untracked descents down pitches as steep as 45 degrees. 220 new acres have been added over the last two seasons.

Aspen Mountain has kept the town of Aspen, Colorado, on the map since 1947 with 76 ski trails, served by 8 lifts. The Elevator Shaft section of the Silver Queen run has a slope angle of 42 degrees.

Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort consists of four peaks - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Here is information on Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort, including information one each individual resort as well.

Aspen/Snowmass is located in Aspen, Colorado. Summer in Aspen is full of activities and events for the whole family, with gondola and lift rides, biking, hiking, paint ball and disc golf areas, horseback riding and paragliding and much more to fill your outdoor hours. Also available is a full schedule of kid's program and adult programs.

Beaver Creek is located approximately 8 miles west of Vail, Colorado, with 148 ski trails, served by 25 lifts. Beaver Creek's tag is "Not Exactly Roughing It" but don't get lulled into thinking you won't be skiing some pretty exhilarating terrain.

Located in the heart of Colorado’s central mountains, Beaver Creek offers outdoor enthusiasts summer adventures and activities for the whole family from scenic hikes or bike rides along the mountainside expansive trail systems to guided horseback rides above the village.

Breckenridge Ski Resort includes four peaks of Colorado's Ten-Mile range. With the highest chairlift in North America, Breckenridge offers both an epic mountain experience and an historic town to enjoy.

The Breckenridge Fun Park opens at the base of Peak 8 at the Breckenridge Ski Resort, with extended hours on the weekends. Uniquely situated on the slopes, the Breckenridge Fun Park features activities for all ages, including the Alpine SuperSlide, mountain biking, a SuperPutt Mini Golf course, Rockpile climbing wall, SuperBungee Trampoline,...

Breckenridge is four peaks of Colorado’s Ten-Mile range, offering skiers 2,350+ acres of skiing and 155 trails served by 28 lifts. With the highest chairlift in North America, Breckenridge’s ski school offers students an epic mountain experience and an historic downtown - offering endless shopping, dining and nightlife.

At Breckenridge, Colorado, it was a given that for three days I expected to be skiing some of the best terrain in North America.

When you take your family on a Breckenridge, Colorado ski vacation, the skiing is terrific, with plenty of terrain for all level skiers. In addition, there's a full calendar of activities and events for the entire family.

Over the life of Breckenridge, Colorado a unique culture has evolved and become the fabric that makes a vacationer or a visiting skier feel more of a friend than a tourist.

During the Winter Dew Tour the world got to see the pros in action on the Breckenridge super pipe. The awesome runs and big airs naturally draw oohs and aahs. But those long panning camera shots down the super pipe were also a visual appreciation for the craftsmanship of a master.

Buttermilk, home of the ESPN Winter X Games, is located 3 miles from downtown Aspen, Colorado, with 44 ski trails, served by 9 lifts.

Copper Mountain is located in Copper Mountain, Colorado, with 125 ski trails served by 22 lifts.

Located in southwest Colorado, Crested Butte’s 16 chairlifts serve 121 ski trails, with 23 percent beginner, 57 percent intermediate, and 20 percent advanced. Crested Butte offers both downhill and cross country skiing for all levels of skiers.

When you take your family on a ski vacation to Crested Butte, Colorado you'll find both downhill and cross country skiing for all levels of skiers. In addition, there's a full calendar of activities and events on and off the slopes for the entire family - both skiers and non-skiers.

Durango Mountain Resort is located in Durango, Colorado, with 85 ski trails served by 11 lifts.

Eldora Mountain Resort is located in Nederland, Colorado, with 55 ski trails served by 12 lifts.

Keystone Ski Resort is located in Keystone, Colorado, with 135 ski trails served by 20 lifts. Keystone is easily accessible from sister resort Breckenridge, and there is plenty of lodging available in Keystone village. Keystone is a great resort for a ski vacation, with terrain for all levels of skiers and plenty of on and off the slope...

Keystone Resort is located in Keystone, Colorado, with 135 ski trails served by 20 lifts.

"The Outback" at Keystone is purposely ungroomed letting the trails and trees get worked in variable fashion at the whim of the skiers and riders.

How often have you seen the kids and beginners corral right next to the parking lot with a whole lot of mountain in front of them? Well, at Keystone they bring the bunnies and little skiers and snowboarders right into the mountain.

There are two villages at Keystone Resort and the Mountain House area. All are within an easy walk or shuttle to either lifts, dining or shops.

There are plenty of exciting activities and relaxing things to do for the entire family at Keystone, even if you don't ski or ride.

Loveland Ski Area is located in Georgetown, Colorado, with 92 ski trails served by 10 lifts.

Monarch Mountain, located in south-central Colorado, is family oriented ski area with free slopeside parking, friendly employees, trails that lead back to the base area, and affordibility. Monarch Mountain is located in Monarch, Colorado, with 63 ski trails served by 7 lifts and offers over 800 acres for snowcat skiing adventures.

Powderhorn Resort is located in Mesa, Colorado, with 47 ski trails served by 3 lifts.

Silverton Mountain is located in Silverton, Colorado, with guided and unguided open skiing served by 1 lift.

Ski Cooper is located in Leadville, Colorado, with 26 ski trails served by 4 lifts.

a recent early spring trip to Vail country I wasn't going to pass up a chance to see and ski Beaver Creek. I drove from the Vail Cascade, where I was staying, over to Beaver Creek. I could have easily taken the Vail Cascade shuttle to the Vail Transportation facility and picked up a bus to Beaver Creek but I wanted to test the driving and parking access.

The recent Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center Grand Opening Celebration gave the public the opportunity to explore this unique facility which presents kids' daycare, ski and snowboard programs, pre-teen, teen and family activities, and entertainment, all under one roof.

Snowmass is located 9 miles from downtown Aspen, Colorado, with 90 ski trails, served by 23 lifts. The “Noon Groom,” is a freshly groomed run that reopens each day at noon. The Long Shot trail offers intermediate skiers a backcountry experience while in-bounds.

SolVista Basin is located in Granby, Colorado, with 37 ski trails served by 5 lifts. SolVista Basin's great learn-to-ski and ride programs, convenient access and affordable prices make it a longtime Colorado family favorite. Stunning scenery, sunny skies, consistent trail grooming and superior customer service promise a great guest experience.

Steamboat Ski Resort is located in Steamboat, Colorado. Steamboat has 165 ski trails served by 18 lifts, and offers 2,965 acres of prime skiing. Steamboat is known for dry and fluffy Champagne Powder® snow, which is measured to have 70% less moisture than your average snow and is certainly a pleasure to ski.

Steamboat Ski and Resort is located in Steamboat, Colorado. In the winter Steamboat is a world class ski destination and summer at Steamboat is just as exciting with horseback riding and a professional rodeo, mountain biking, guided gourmet hikes, kayaking, rafting and much more family, kids only and adult activities.

Sunlight Mountain Resort is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with 64 ski trails served by 4 lifts.

Telluride Ski Resort is located in Telluride, Colorado, with 115 ski trails served by 18 lifts.

Telluride, Colorado is located in Southwestern Colorado in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Victorian architecture distinguish the former mining town of Telluride, while European alpine elegance surrounds the Mountain Village core.

The focal point of the new Snowmass base village development is the two-story, 25,000-square-foot Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center located at the intersection of the three new lifts on Fanny Hill. At $17 million the Treehouse is the largest capital investment project ever by the Aspen Skiing Company.

Vail, an extraordinary vacation experience. Epic powder filled Back Bowls, miles of groomed corduroy, a world class food and entertainment scene, and luxurious accommodations. Vail – Like Nothing on Earth.

One of Colorado's biggest ski resorts, Winter Park is ideal for ski vacation for all ski levels. Be prepared for an "authentic" Colorado experiece complete with powder snow. With ridges, bowls, and ski trails, Winter Park can enterain everyone from the novice skier to the daring experts.

Vail Resort is located in Colorado with 100 trails served by 14 lifts for winter skiing and riding. Vail is also a terrific summer vacation destination as well, with mountain biking and hiking, golf, kayaking and many other summer activities.

During a quick three day visit to Vail in early April,it started snowing just after midnight on the day I arrived putting down a good 4" by morning. This was on top of 34" that had fallen during the last seven days. At dawn with temps in the high 20s there was no sign of spring skiing here.

Wolf Creek Ski Area is located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, with 77 ski trails served by 7 lifts.

Colorado's Rocky Mountains provide top ski resorts that provide excellent skiing for all levels of skiers, from beginners to experts. This season, ski resort improvements and investments are enhancing all the top Colorado ski resorts.

Can a couple of proficient Yankee skiers ski in snow they're not used to - like maybe powder over the edges of their skis? Yes, they can, powder skiing is definitely a learned skill that Easterners can master.

Located in southwest Colorado, Crested Butte has long been recognized as the birthplace of mountain biking. Other Adventure Park activities include chairlift rides, bike uploads, disc golf and bungee trampolines, rock climbing and the Flying Gopher Mini Golf Course and much more summer fun.

Keystone Resort conveniently located an hour from Denver, Colorado has something for everyone. Summertime offers snow tubing (through early July!), hiking, horseback riding, world class mountain biking, dining, award winning golf courses and a jam packed summer activities schedule for children and adults alike.

Copper Mountain is located in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Summer at Copper means scenic chairlift rides, mountain biking, bumper and paddle boats, hiking & trail running, mini-golf and Copper Creek Golf Course, the highest championship golf course in North America. Copper also offers Woodward at Copper, a year round ski & snowboard training camp...