Loveland Ski Area Colorado

Loveland Ski Area altitude is as high as 13,010 feet (3965.448 meter) at the summit, which makes it one of Colorado’s highest Ski Areas both incase of altitude and annual snowfall.

The Loveland Ski Area opening day or season changes according to weather related issues and due to other reasons. The opening day months usually begins in mid- October and closes by early May. Loveland Ski Area has then been known as one of the earliest opening and also closing Ski Area. Loveland Ski Area Colorado has around 10 Ski Lifts, 93 trails and 1 terrain park.

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The Arapahoe Basin Ski area or the ‘A-basin’ is a skiing and snowboarding haven, cradled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is situated at a height of 13,050 feet (3977m); the ski resort opens early in mid-October and stays open till July. The Arapahoe Basin area has difficult and advanced terrain for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.

Arapahoe basin ski area Dillon has 3 distinct lodges, each offering the best of cuisine and also has a ski school for learners.  It was started by Max and Edna Dercum in the 1940’s along with the Ski Tip Lodge. In 2006-2007, the Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort became the first resort to open in the US with a single lift, run and terrain park. Since then it holds the record for the earliest opening date of a ski area in history.

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Aspen Highlands Ski area has been a favorite amongst the locals for over 50 yrs and is located in Pitkin County, Colorado. The Ski Resort was established in 1946 by Walter Paepcke and is operated by the Aspen Skiing Company as part of the Aspen Snowmass Complex.

The ski area is famous for the Highland bowl which opened in 2002, and is known for its intense terrains. Aspen Highlands Bowl is at an elevation of 12,392 feet.  It has less crowded trails, some of the most challenging terrains and gives a panoramic view of the mountains.

Aspen Highlands’ elevation is 11,675 ft/3,559 m, it consists of 118 trails. The Aspen Highlands Highland bowl has been an integral part of the Ski area since 2002.

Trails are categorized into easy, difficult, very difficult and expert terrain. Season begins in December 11th and stretches up to April 24th. The Maroon Bells can be beautifully seen from its summit.

It has two restaurants- Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro and Merry-Go-Round. The ski resort also provides lodging for different budgets. Aspen Highlands was opened in 1958 and is thronged by locals and outsiders. Aspen Highlands’ opening day is on December 11th; Aspen Highlands’ closing day is April 24th.

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Steamboat Ski Resort is a majestic and major ski area in Northwestern Colorado. The Ski Resort is operated by the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation of Steamboat Springs city.

Steamboat Ski Resort is nestled amidst Mount Werner, Park Range at Routt National Forest. The Ski Resort first opened its door to the public on 12th January, 1963.

Steamboat Ski Resort is has 165 named trails, 18 ski lifts and is home to the Mavericks Superpipe snowboarding/skiing, which is one of the premier pipes in the whole of North America.

The season at the ski resort begins on the 24th of November and stretches till 10th April. The ‘Champagne powder’ ski condition is unlike any found in other ski resorts.

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Copper Mountain Ski Resort or Copper Mountain Ski area is a winter palace and one of the best ski holiday destinations in Colorado. It is located in Summit County and opened in late 1972.

Copper Mountain Ski Resort is divided into three villages on the grounds of lodging, dining and entertainment facilities – East Village, The Village at Copper (also called Center Village) and Union Creek. Copper Mountain season begins on November 5th through April 24th.

Copper Mountain elevation from the base is 9,712 feet/2,926 meters and the summit elevation is at 12,313 feet/3,767 meters. Copper Mountain Resort has a total of 22 ski lifts 125 trails, four bowls and one high-speed six pack.Copper Mountain Ski Resort is no doubt a perfect place for a getaway with family or friends with amazing world-class skiing and snowboarding along with many indoor and outdoor recreational activities, food and lodging!

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Breckenridge Ski Resort is one of North America’s most exquisite and visited Ski Resorts. It is located in Summit County in Colorado near the town of Breckenridge.

The Ski Resort has four peaks with a hundred and fifty-five trails, thirty ski lifts, five terrain parks and 2 half pipes to choose from.

Breckenridge Ski Resort history dates back to December 16, 1961 when it first started operating.Breckenridge Ski Resort is abuzz with activity throughout the winter and summer seasons.

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Beaver Creek Ski Resort

Beaver Creek Ski Resort is a sophisticated and luxurious ski area, recognized for its superb services and stylish skiing slopes. It offers its visitors first class stay at five star lodges, with professional ski instructors minus the large crowds.

Being concealed in the rocky mountains of Colorado,the Ski Resort provides its guests privacy.the Ski Resort Beaver Creek has a modern yet cozy ambience, never ceasing to bring the best of everything to make your visit a deluxe one.Safety comes first at Beaver Creek; it has received the National Ski Area Association’s Best Overall Safety Award in 2010.

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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.