Ski Resorts
SKI RESORTS
Skiing has had a place in Colorado since gold was discovered in the Rocky Mountains west of Denver in 1859. Snowshoes, used by Indians and trappers to travel on the plains of Eastern Colorado, would not support a man on the light, fluffy snow that was encountered in the mountains. Miners, mail carriers and traders needing to travel road less mountain terrain turned to Norwegian snow shoes (skis) to get around in winter. Ski clubs would later be formed in mining towns to provide sport and entertainment during the long winter months. A great boost to skiing in Colorado came about during WWII when Camp Hale was built near Leadville, Colorado to train the 10th Mountain Division. Many of the men who served in that division came back to Colorado after the war and worked to build the great ski resorts that bless Colorado today.
The major ski resorts within 100 miles driving distance of Denver are listed here along with the web addresses you can use to check out the resorts for lift ticket prices, lodging, ski conditions and amenities.
SKI RESORTS AND DRIVING DISTANCES
New: Eclipse Snow Park is seeking approval to build a new ski resort. Proposed opening date is autumn, 2007. The resort unltimately plans to offer skiing from 10:00 A. M. to 10:00 P. M. The URL will be added here as soon as it is available.
Eclipse Snow Park 40 Mi. http://www.eclipsesnow.com
Echo Mountain Park 40 Mi. http://www.skiecho.com
Eldora 45 Mi.
Loveland Basin 53 Mi. http://www.skiloveland.com
Winter Park 67 Mi. http://www.winterparkresort.com
Arapahoe Basin 68 Mi. http://www.arapahoebasin.com
Keystone 70 Mi. http://www.keystone.snow.com
Copper Mountain 75 Mi. http://www.coppercolorado.com
Solvista 78 Mi.
Breckenridge 90 Mi. http://www.breckenridge.com
Vail 100 Mi.
Beaver Creek 110 Mi. http://www.beavercreek.com
Fresh Powder
Ski Colorado for the sheer joy of it.
What's For Dinner?
The Fishing Is Great and So Is The Scenery
Down Hill Plunge
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