By Eric Smith
List of Colorado Ski Resorts
Colorado is a favorite destination of skiers from across the
United States. The Rocky Mountains offer beautiful scenic views for skiers, and Colorado snow tends to be light and powdery because of the high mountain altitude. Ski vacationers keep coming back to Colorado ski
resorts because they offer an excellent skiing experience.
Aspen
Visit Aspen Mountain, one of America's most popular ski resorts. Ride the gondola from downtown Aspen to the summit of Aspen Mountain. Aspen ski trails are rated moderate to difficult, and the longest run is 3 miles. Aspen's annual snowfall averages about 300 inches.
Aspen Skiing Company
P.O. Box 1248
Aspen, CO 81612
(970) 925-1220
Steamboat
Visit northwestern Colorado's Steamboat ski resort and ski on some of the lightest powder in the state. Steamboat has trails rated from easy to expert, so the whole family can find suitable trails. Visit the town of Steamboat Springs and experience its authentic western culture.
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation
2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Steamboat, CO 80487
(970) 879-6111
Telluride
Ski at Telluride in southwestern Colorado and catch some rays. Look around and you may see some Hollywood celebrities on the slopes. Ski wide-open powdery snow in the Prospect Bowl, Black Iron Bowl and Revelation Bowl areas of the resort. Telluride's remote location helps keep lift lines short.
Telluride Ski & Golf
565 Mountain Village Blvd.
Telluride, CO 81435
(800) 778-8581
Vail
Ski Vail's wide-open trails without skiing the same trail twice. Vail is the largest single mountain ski resort in the United States. Vail has seven bowls that fill with fine, powdery snow each winter. Vail has terrain parks with rails and jumps for snowboarders. The town of Vail is a Bavarian-style village with pedestrian streets.
Vail Resorts
P.O. Box 7
Vail, CO 81658
(970) 476-5601
Winter Park
Visit Winter Park, a 1 1/2-hour drive west of Denver. Many Denver residents leave their cars at home and take the Ski Train to the resort. The resort has three mountain peaks: Winter Park, Mary Jane and Vasquez Ridge. Mary Jane features hidden huts, tree skiing and difficult trails. Vasquez Ridge offers mogul runs and intermediate terrain.
Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn Road
Winter Park, CO 80482
(970) 726-5514
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About the Author:
Eric Smith has been a freelance writer since 2007 and has published articles on various websites. Smith specializes in a wide variety of topics, particularly health, travel and business. He has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Oakland University.
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