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Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort Guide

Blacktail Mountain, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Highest Lift2,035m6,677ft
Resort Height1,596m5,236ft
 Nearest AirportsDenver International and Colorado Springs
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Blacktail Mountain

The ski area of Blacktail Mountain is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 1,596m5,236ft.

Summary

Blacktail Mountain has direct access to 24 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,596m5,236ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,035m6,677ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Blacktail Mountain offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Blacktail Mountain offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Blacktail Mountain.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Blacktail Mountain?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm1in, expected on 24 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 6 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
10
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 8 
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
5

Altitudes & Slopes

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,035m6,677ft
Lowest Piste1,596m5,236ft
Resort Altitude (Blacktail Mountain)1,596m5,236ft
Max Vertical439m1,440ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Blacktail Mountain
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Intermediate Skiers
Snowboarding
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Location and Map

Where is Blacktail Mountain?

This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Jefferson, Colorado.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Blacktail Mountain is Denver International, 56 minutes drive away.

Colorado Springs, Vail/Eagle, Laramie and Steamboat Springs airports are all within three hours drive.

Denver International is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The five ski lifts are able to uplift 3,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Blacktail Mountain open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Blacktail Mountain