Echo Mountain Ski Resort

Carrying on the legacy of perfect skiing that the mountains and terrains in Colorado are known for,the Echo mountain park offers a sensational skiing experience that one can hardly forget.It is a resort that has been specially designed to cater to the needs of the younger generation who are adventurous and fun loving in nature.

Echo Park History

Echo Mountain Park is built on the ashses of the famous Sqaw Pass Ski Area which was the brainchild of an adventurous gentleman named Tom Crighton who first introduced skiing in this area in 1960 by installing two rope tows.Later on a T-bar was installed to facilitate skiing and a lodge area was constructed to serve the needs of the local residents.But it unfortunately met with a silent death in 1975 owing to its incapability to afford the rising operation costs.However,it tasted a revival when it was purchased by the Pettit family of Colorado who were keen on rebuilding the Ski area and this endeavour contributed to the making of the famous Echo Mountain Park Resort.

Location of Echo Mountain Park

In the Clear Creek County region of Colorado in the city of Evergreen,the Echo Mountain Park with a huge area of 75 acres is located within the Araphoe National Forest and gives a view of the Northern side of the Chief Mountain at an elevation of 11,709 feet.

Special Features & Attractions

Being a very recent product the Echo National Park has been able to clinch the title of being the closest,cheapest & the freshest ski and ride area of Denver. It possess multiple terrain parks and gladed runs where it offers night skiing as well.Commercially it attracts all by playing music through speakers which creates a mind-soothing environment for all.The lodgings are industrially and technologically advanced featuring modern windows, highly furnished metal walls and ceilings,and also includes a cafe and a bar.

It can boast of having superpipes,rails, jumps and boxes which have been constructed by the world-renowned pipe and park builders,the Planet Snow who have been responsible for on-snow masterpieces such as the Salt Lake City Olympics superpipe, the  High Cascade Terrain Park ,and other such unique features.

Expansion

The Echo featured 40 new items when it was opened in 2006 which has increased to 80.The trails have expanded to include runs of glades and learning centres.It can also be accessed by 3lift systems namely the Yan 1000 Triple which serves the entire park,the second lift used as a handle tow called the Frog Legs,and the recently installed Magic Carpet surface lift.All these facilities combined can handle as many as 2000 people per hour.There are more proposals on the anvil to make it more adventurous in the near future.

What to expect from The Echo?

The Echo Mountain Park is the first Colorado resort which unlike others is not solely meant for the bourgeois but is highly accessible for people from all ranks of society.Hence,it has been a product of a uniqe time and unique circumstances and is a great reveller for those who want to enjoy life.

Time to Visit

Normal Season Period - From Mid- November to April and early May.

Contact Details

For any query or reservations please contact the undersigned :

19285 Highway 103
Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452
Ph - (303) 325-7347
Fax - (303) 845-9498
Official Website : EchoMTNPark

The Copper Mountain in Colorado has a terrain which seems created just for skiing. It is in all likelihood, the most famous ski area not only in the Arapahoe National Forest but also possibly in entire Colorado. Hence, its not surprising that the mountain is host to Colorado’s one of the most exclusive round-the-year destination resorts.

The peaks of Copper Mountain have terrain features which make it an extremely suitable place for all levels of skiers, including the beginner, intermediate and expert categories . All levels of skiers can ski back to the base area from the different runs. The mountain’s snow coverage and spread out tree cover has made it possible to design runs which merge beautifully into the scenic countryside.

The Ski Resort

Copper Ski Resort sprawls over 2,483 acres, enjoying the designation of being Summit County’s largest ski area in the Colorado Rockies today. However, it had relatively modest beginnings.

Your browser may not support display of this image. Recognizing the huge potential of the area, Chuck Lewis built the resort in 1971. He purchased about 280 acres at the base of the mountain and in cooperation with the Forest Service, set the guidelines for skiing. Copper encompassed more area gradually, growing to its present size of 2,483 acres with several new lifts coming up. Besides the skiing in winter, the mountain beckons during the summer too, luring visitors with the charms of the beautiful Copper Creek Golf Course.

History

The Arapaho and Ute Indians roamed the peaks of Copper Mountain hundreds of years ago. They reveled in the scenic beauty, the lush snow, the brilliant sunshine and respected nature as she was.

The mining bonanza hit Summit County in the 1800’s, when copper was discovered in the area. The mineral gave the place its name. A settlement was established by Judge John S. Wheeler midway between the Gore and Ten Mile mountain ranges. The old buildings still stand near the A-lift’s, or, close to the back nine of the Golf Club if one is looking in the summer. The place acquired fame as a riding and fishing centre. As the settlement thrived, miners and prospectors and other traders thronged to what was then popularly known as Wheeler Junction.

Ambience, Activities and Ski School

The layout design of Copper’s ski runs is truly unique in that they are naturally divided. The fantastic runs have been designed to please skiers of different capabilities. In overall ambience too the resort leads the way. Several Restaurants and Dining joints dot the mountain area serving food suited to different palates. Accommodation choices too are plentiful. There are Spa Treatments on offer along with an Athletic Club, Cycling Options and Child Care Facilities. The whole development has been carried out responsibly, keeping in mind environment concerns, making the resort the recipient of many awards for environment conscious development.

The resort’s fame is based on the numerous activities on offer for the visitors. The winter activities include mountain orientation tours, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice-skating, sleigh rides and dog-sledding. In summer, the activities change to rafting, paddle and power boating, quad power jumping, scenic chair-lift rides and cycling.

The Ski School at the resort has courses for skiers at all levels, including group lessons, private lessons, adult and youth seasonal programmes and skiing tips.

Overall, the Copper Mountain Ski Resort is a skier’s paradise and amazingly offers a variety of activities for non-skiers too. It is truly a family holiday destination, accessible round the year with world class facilities.

Contact:

Copper Mountain Resort
Lodging and Reservations: 888.219.2441
General Information: 866.841.2481
PO Box No. 3001 (USPS)
209, Ten Mile Circle (FedEx, UPS)
Copper Mountain, CO 80443

Ideal spring break vacation… ideally said…GO TO COLORADO. Colorado’s sunny days, legendary spring skiing, festivals and special events is just nothing beyond than a complete joy on vacations. This year, Colorado’s resorts are offering the best deals. You can collect details from www.colorado.com/deals.

Dynamite Deals

Opt for Telluride and save much with Spring Ski & Stay Package, which includes 4 nights stay at selected hotels and condominium properties. and 3 day lift ticket starting at mere $119 for one, per night.

Durango Mountain Resort and Frontier Airlines have joined together and are offering air-inclusive spring ski packages. Isn’t it great. In the package they are offering 3 day and 3 night air-inclusive packages, including round-trip flights, lift tickets and lodging start at a mere $425 for one.

Crested Butte is with an outstanding offer known as “Friends and Family Fly Free.” Every 3rd airline ticket is absolutely free with them when visitors book a Crested Butte vacation for three or more people. Air fare and the lodging and lift ticket packages start from $584 only for one person. The offer is valid through April 5, 2009 with restrictions.

The Broadmoor’s Winter Spa & Golf Getaway at just $405 for one person offers accommodations, a 70-minute deep tissue massage, a round of golf, range balls and more. The offer is available through April, 2009.

The numbers of skiers visit this year to Colorado Ski Country have exceeded expectations and if the good snow continued as December and January in Silverton Mountain, Crested Butte and Telluride then resorts will ride out the economic storm. The industry officials are optimistic about the snow.

Melanie Mills, president of the industry trade group and chief executive officer said that the skiers and snowboarders are dedicated sports lovers and also optimistic by nature. Though the business is down if we compare with few of the last record-setting seasons, but the participation levels this year show strong performance.

October 15 to December 31 statistics show that the resorts were braced for the worst by at the same time were buoyed by good numbers of skiers.

According to Jennifer Rudolph, the spokesperson for Colorado Ski Country said, “People are determined to ski.” She also added “Resorts with a regional and local drive market are doing well.”

Rudolph also mentioned that it is important to take a note that skier numbers of the trade group did not include this year the four ski areas i.e. Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Vail. Earlier the Vail Resorts reported that its skier visits showed a southward graph by 5.5 percent from last year.

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There is some good news for Ski Enthusiasts In Colorado, in a recent Top 10 Ski Resort Rankings done by the renowed travel company Orbitz, 6 Ski Resorts from Colorado made it to the list. Lake Tahoe in California took the top honors and was ranked number one.  I managed to get an Insider Ski Resort Index from the Orbitz which shows comparative Daily Hotel Rate Average.

Lake Tahoe of California took the top honors in the index. Breckenridge Ski Resort emerged as the top Colorado Ski Resort and overall 2nd, I hope with so many world class Ski Resorts in our Colorado there is going to be an increased number of tourists this year.

Below is the table :

For more information about this ranking please visit Orbitz. You can also refer to our Colorado Ski Resorts page for more information on ski resorts in Colorado, but its still a work in progress.

Colorado is one among the great places to go skiing. Ski resorts in Colorado offer fantastic way to experience skiing in the Rocky mountains. You will find a few resorts here with world-beating restaurants, where as others have world-beating ski instructors. Also, they offer rental equipments. A few resorts offer skiing programs for children too.

Before choosing the best Ski resort, read the following:

1. Check out for the discounts online.
2. Check the package deals which include rentals, lifts and air tickets.
3. Give a ring to the respective resorts, if you can’t locate online offers.
4. Try to contact travel agents who will have the collective information of different resorts.
5. If you are confused with the various offers, choose the one which has the features that you are looking for.
6. Have a look at the type of rooms available and the meals you wish for.

Take the decision based on your tour, whether it is an indvidual or a family tour.

Colorado, the place which is filled with white snow everywhere, is the best place to show your interest in snow games. If you are so much interested in snow games and thinking about a place to spend your vacation, you can’t afford to miss Colorado. It is well known for a few good winter resorts in North America, Aspen, Beaver, Breckenridge, Vail and Rocky mountains. Snowboarding and skiing in such snow mountains gives pleasure, especially for those who have great passion for skiing.

Not only the above, you can play any sport you wish, in Colorado. From Snowmobiling and Nordic skiing to Ice climbing ice fishing, you will find everything here. Since Colorado is becoming popular for recreation activities, it is now a popular place for a condo or second home. Colorado is a perfect place for one who wish for an outdoor lifestyle. With lot of shopping facilities and other amenities, sporting events and film festivals, Colorado is a good option for leading the life.

Having trouble planning the next winter vacation spot? Go to Colorado, the perfect state for a winter vacation. There are tons of ski resorts in Colorado. Also like most resorts all of these ski resorts also give rentals and lessons. Located near the Rocky Mountain region Colorado gives a wide variety of hills from beginner hills to master hills. More than 15 different ski resorts are located near the capital city of Denver. Also there are more than 10 world class ski resorts and more than 25 different places to ski. With a large annual snowfall Colorado is made for skiing.

Thousands tourist comes to this state yearly just to go up and down on these different hills. Most of the resorts in Colorado also have their own website. On those websites you may pre-order hotel rooms and ski tickets. Also these sites offer something called “snow check” which checks the snow of the hills at that resort. This seems like a very good addition to the site since now you can check if the snow at this resort is good for skiing or not.

With so many resorts it is hard to not find a place in the winter that would be a great place to ski. Colorado should be your next winter destination.

“In December 2006, eight friends from the East Coast ventured out on a snowboarding trip to the Mountains of Colorado.” This video is just a trip of 8 friends who came to Colorado for a snowboarding trip and left with much more than that. They made the video into a “Movie Trailer”, definitely worth the time to watch.