Colorado is renowned for being the home of outdoor exploration all year long, and in the winter, a lot of ardent skiers travel there for a memorable ski season.
The state is the go-to location for individuals who love the slopes because it includes 26 ski resorts, all of which have remarkable terrain.
Experience a winter wonderland at Keystone Resort
A short drive from Denver, Keystone Resort has more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain spread across three summits. The start of the ski season in Colorado includes night skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, sleigh rides, and other activities. Children under 12 can ski and ride for free every day of the season with the Kids Ski Free program when two or more nights of lodging are reserved. Additionally, the well-known Outpost Restaurant has expanded by 6,000 square feet, adding 300 additional guest seats inside and 75 additional seats outside.
Ski in Spring at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, which was among the first to open this season, will be open every day of the week and is anticipated to have the longest ski and ride season, lasting until June. From mid-mountain to the base, the resort will offer skiing and riding, and the Black Mountain Express Lift will serve the intermediate run High Noon. A second high-speed lift, the newest lift fleet in the nation, new eateries, and the reintroduction of Kids Club Arapahoe, a well-liked group skiing program are all examples of newness. In order to give a higher-quality ski and ride experience, they are continuing their efforts to control and reduce overcrowding.
Live in luxury at Aspen Snowmass
Aspen Snowmass is getting ready for another ski season and intends to return with a bang with thrilling activities like the return of World Cup racing on Aspen Mountain and new significant developments like a renovated Buttermilk base area. After a $23 million renovation, Buttermilk will have a new base area with an expanded bar and outdoor patio called The Backyard, a 9,000 square foot electric skier services building, a new Mountain Lodge restaurant, and more.
Discover a love for skiing in Loveland
A ski resort with 1,800 acres of spectacular terrain, free snow cat skiing over the Continental Divide, an inventive lesson program, and more snow than any Front Range or Summit County ski area can be found in Loveland, which is only 53 miles west of Denver. Loveland is the ideal vacation spot this winter because it provides a warm home for skiers, has a wide variety of food options, and has an active activities schedule.
Snowy celebrations in Steamboat
Steamboat will commemorate its 60th anniversary in January 2023. The well-liked resort, which is renowned for its western tradition, is currently receiving a $200 million refurbishment that will modernise the resort’s base area and its mountain. The lower leg of the new Wild Blue Gondola, which is the longest and fastest 10-person gondola in North America, will open in the winter of 22/23, and base area upgrades will include a brand-new ice-skating rink and food and beverage hall.
Telluride Gay Ski Week (25 February 25 – 4 March 4 2023)
Telluride Gay Ski Week announces its lineup of performances as the snow begins to accumulate on the slopes of the renowned Telluride. The LGBTQ+ winter festival in collaboration with Telluride AIDS Benefit will take place in February and will include a wide range of entertaining activities, such as performers, comedians, fashion pop-ups, glam parties, and much more. The slopes, which offer more than just skiing, will host on-mountain celebrations with their distinctive flair. One of the highlights is the Drag Race Contest, where participants can ski to Gorrono Ranch while wearing costumes and competing for prizes.