Best ski resorts in Colorado
Colorado delivers winter — we’ve mapped 11 of its best ski and snowboard resorts, from all-mountain, big-mountain, family. Find your kind of mountain, then plan the trip.
a behemoth of terrain crowned by the legendary Back Bowls.
high, historic, and huge above a Victorian mining town.
four mountains of legendary steeps and a world-class scene.
a dramatic box-canyon resort with serious steeps and views.
famous Champagne Powder and the best tree skiing anywhere.
Mary Jane’s legendary bumps, the closest big resort to Denver.
family terrain and the most night skiing in Colorado.
terrain naturally divided by ability, a locals’ favorite.
a birthplace of extreme skiing — gnarly, soulful, uncrowded.
high-alpine steeps and one of the longest seasons in the country.
the most natural snow in Colorado, no crowds.
Conditions, terrain status, and operating dates change daily — check the resort’s snow report and avalanche advisories, and know your limits before you drop in.
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