Colorado Ski Country: Mountain for Everyone
COLORADO, USA
Best of Colorado Skiing and Snowboarding
Colorado is home to world-class skiing and snowboarding at family-friendly ski areas. No matter your ability level, Colorado has a mountain for everyone.
Another Colorado Ski Season is Dawning - coloradoskicountryusa
On the dawn of another ski season, Colorado Ski Country USA resorts ready themselves to welcome back skiers and riders. To be a Colorado Ski Country USA resort means having friendly employees, a warm spirit and a neighborly way of making guests feel at home. You know you’re at a Colorado Ski Country USA resort when you have that feeling of being somewhere familiar yet exciting, that feeling of sociable giddiness as you chat with the lift operator after each lap, and that feeling of comradery as another season has gotten the gang back together.
A Mountain for Everyone: Find Your Favorite
Embark on an adventure of a lifetime in Colorado Ski Country USA where there is a mountain for everyone. Try them all and find your favorite, because the season is too short to ski only one resort.
A Mountain for Everyone: An Open Invitation to Colorado Ski Country
Colorado Ski Country USA has a mountain for everyone. Come visit this winter and try some on for size, because life is too short to only ski one resort.
A Family Reunion at Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Alan from Zachary, LA has been coming to Powderhorn Mountain Resort with his family since 1988 because of the great snow and secluded nature of this unique Colorado resort. Powderhorn is located alongside the northern edge of Western Colorado's gorgeous Grand Mesa – the world’s largest flattop mountain. In this video, sit back, enjoy a bowl of gumbo and see why "it's like a family reunion" every time the Howlands come to visit. This year Powderhorn is celebrating their 50th anniversary when they open for the season on December 15th!
Spring Skiing and Beach Parties at Arapahoe Basin
A-Basin is famous for its location on the Continental Divide, long seasons and legendary ski culture. In this video we explore why spring skiing at Arapahoe Basin is the perfect way to spend a day in the mountains, long after other ski areas have closed for the season. Arapahoe Basin, which typically opens in October and operates into June, is also home to "The Beach." The Beach is a section of the Early Riser parking lot that backs up to the three lower mountain chairlifts, making it the perfect spot to enjoy warm temperatures and relax with friends and family between runs. For more information on Arapahoe Basin and The Beach, visit https://www.arapahoebasin.com/ Also be sure to check out their events calendar to see what's shakin' at the Basin: https://www.arapahoebasin.com/events/
Howelsen Hill - The Training Ground for Olympic Hopefuls
Watch as 3-time Olympic medalist Johnny Spillane helps train a new generation of ski jumpers and see why Howelsen Hill plays such an important role in ski history. Opened in 1915, Howelsen Hill is the nation's oldest ski area, owned and operated by the City of Steamboat Springs. Howelsen Hill is home to the largest ski jumping complex in North America and has been the training ground for nearly 90 Olympians, 22 members of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame and 13 members of the National Ski Hall of Fame. On any given day you can find former, current and future Olympians training at Howelsen Hill. But don't let the ski area's historic roots intimidate you. Howelsen Hill is open to the public and even offers Ski Free Sundays, where anyone can ski or snowboard for absolutely free. In addition to affordable skiing and snowboarding for all levels, the ski area offers cross-country skiing and fat bike and snowshoe trails. For more information on Howelsen Hill visit: http://steamboatsprings.net/ski
Skiing at Sunlight Mountain - "The Ultimate Family Resort"
Find out why one mother called Sunlight Mountain the ultimate family resort as her family skis, snowmobiles, and "soaks" at Sunlight Mountain and the Glenwood Springs Hot Springs in Glenwood, Colorado. Find out more about Sunlight Mountain here: http://coloradoski.com/resorts/sunlight
Skiing with kids at Monarch Mountain, Colorado
Watch Sam from Hasting, NE as she heads to Monarch Mountain with her two kids and her mother for their first family ski vacation. Monarch Mountain, located twenty miles west of Salida, Colorado, on Monarch Pass is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of some Colorado ski resorts. Featuring 54 trails, two terrain parks, and an extreme terrain area called Mirkwood, Monarch is a great place for beginners and experts alike.
Hitting the Slopes Between Classes - Skiing at Eldora Mountain Resort
Located just 22 miles outside of Boulder, CO, Eldora Mountain Resort is the closest ski area to the University of Colorado - making it the perfect weekend or weekday getaway for everyone from college students to Front Range families. In this video, college students from CU Boulder head up to Eldora Mountain Resort for a quick break from campus life before heading back to town for some pizza and drinks. Learn more about Eldora at: https://www.coloradoski.com/resorts/e... http://www.eldora.com/
Skip the Lines at Cooper - Leadville's Hidden Gem
Skiing and snowboarding at Cooper in Leadville, Colorado is different. No lift lines, all natural snow and affordable lift tickets are just a few reasons this Gems Resort should be on your winter checklist.
Night Skiing with the Family at Granby Ranch
Join the Waugh family from Denver, CO as the they go night skiing under the lights at Granby Ranch. Granby Ranch provides a true family-friendly environment where there is something for everyone to enjoy. Learn more about Granby Ranch and Colorado Ski Country at https://www.coloradoski.com/ Video by Traveling Jules.
Teaching the Next Generation How to Ski at Loveland Ski Area
Loveland Ski Area, located just 53 miles from Denver, is a favorite among Colorado locals due to its close proximity, abundant snowfall, expansive terrain and laid back atmosphere. In this video from our "Mountain for Everyone" series, we follow along with one family as they pass their love of skiing down to their children at Loveland.
Reconnecting on the Slopes at Purgatory Resort
Purgatory Resort is located in the rugged San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado, 25 miles north of historic downtown Durango. Renowned as a family-friendly resort, Purgatory offers a unique blend of steep tree skiing trails and wide-open cruisers with stunning views. The Luna family has been visiting Purgatory for more than 10 years to connect as a couple and enjoy the resort’s wide-open terrain, breathtaking views and world-class après ski amenities. For more information on Purgatory Resort, visit www.purgatoryresort.com.
A Mountain for Everyone: How Steamboat Won the Hearts of the Shamberg Family | coloradoskicountryusa
What is it about Colorado Ski Country that keeps the Shamberg Family coming back year after year? Could be the excellent guest service from Steamboat's ski instructors, or the welcoming western hospitality from Steamboat locals, or maybe it's the special snow that only seems to fall on Mt. Werner. #AMountainForEveryone
A Mountain for Everyone: Crested Butte is for Family Traditions
For 34 years the Dale family has been skiing in Crested Butte, CO. They bring three generations each year from Texas to ski at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, or as they call it, Paradise. Find out why they choose to visit Colorado and why they choose Crested Butte as their family's "Piece of Heaven".
A Mountain for Everyone: One Trip to Telluride and the Methenys Fell in Love | coloradoskicountryusa
A piece of advice for parents, be careful introducing your kids to skiing, they just might fall in love with it. The same can be said about visiting Telluride. So many things make it a special place. Find out why the Metheny family chooses Colorado and chooses Colorado Ski Country USA's Telluride Ski Resort. #AMountainForEveryone
A Mountain for Everyone: Coming Home to Colorado Ski Country and Copper Mountain
Lance Secretan of Toronto, Canada and his family have skied all over the world. Of all the places to call home, why did they choose Copper Mountain, Colorado? With 300 days of sunshine and 300 inches of snow per year, Colorado is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders. Colorado’s diverse terrain has a mountain for everyone, and Lance has found his at Copper’s Union Meadows, a far-flung stash of powder and trees that feels like a new experience every time he skis it. Come to Colorado Ski Country and find your spiritual home.
A Mountain for Everyone - From Louisiana to Winter Park Resort
Meet Doc Phiroz from Alexandria, Louisiana. Every year, He, his wife, and their black lab make the 18-hour drive to Colorado Ski Country to enjoy the mountain scenery, expertly maintained trails, and laid-back après-ski at Winter Park Resort. Watch this video and you’ll understand what brings them back to America’s premier ski state year after year.
