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.

January is the perfect time in Colorado to learn how to ski or snow board. Many resorts are offering excellent package deals for lessons, rentals and lift tickets throughout this month. Some even offer season passes with their lesson packages. Not only is skiing and boarding great exercise but it is also a way to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months.

Top 5 Ski resorts in Colorado

Colorado ski areas averages more than 300 inches per year of snow. To a true skier that equal tons and tons of high quality pure powder. Colorado is home to more than 25 ski resorts and around 8 of these are world class resorts. If your undecided on where you want take your next winter vacation, look no further than Colorado’s Ski Resorts. I have listed for you 5 of my favorite. But make sure you do not miss out on the others I have listed on my Ski Resort Page. This page is a work in progress. I will be updating this page often so keep checking it.

Breckenridge, Colorado

Breckenridge is around an hour and half drive away. It is known as one of Colorado’s top ski resort. With 2,000 acres of ski-able terrain you will have no trouble finding a different run to ride. Breckenridge terrain can be great for beginners but also enough backcountry for the more experienced skier.

Aspen, Colorado

Although, Aspen is more known as the home of the rich and famous, it is now becoming the top ski resorts for people of all income. With an airport no less than 10 minutes away you could be on the slopes within minutes of you touching down. With four great mountains and over five thousand acres of land perfect for skiing, you are sure to have the ski adventure of your dreams in Aspen, Colorado.

Vail, Colorado

Vail, Colorado is commonly referred to as North Americas Premier Resort Community, and there is good reason for that. With over five thousand acres of land perfect for all levels of ski and breathtaking views, Vail is considered paradise for ski lovers.

Crested Butte, Colorado

Although off the beaten path, Crested Butte is a top Colorado ski resort. Crested Butte is ideal for the more experienced skier so if you’re a beginner please try one of the other ski resorts I have listed.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Steamboat is slowly becoming the next Vail or Aspen. It is a little off the beaten path but well worth the travel time. Steamboat is located about 3 hours from Denver but the drive is bar none one of the best drives in the world. Once you come over that last mountain top and see Steamboat in the valley below you will know why you planned your vacation here. Steamboat has 6 mountain ranges and around 3,000 acres of ski able land. Steamboat should be on top of your list of ski destinations. Whether you are ready to hop right on the slopes or improve your skiing techniques, you are able to do so at the Steamboat resort in Colorado. The Steamboat resort area is commonly referred to as “Ski Town, U.S.A.”

Snowboarding is slowly catching up with Skiing as being the sport of choice in the High Country. How can you turn down the stylish clothing and the sleek design of a cool snowboard? Once considered a nuisance snowboarding is now accepted on the mountain even from those hard core skiers. With my endless searching for cool websites I ended up finding Boardingtube.com. Sign up and view all the Snowboarding videos you can handle. Check this cool snowboarding video out.