Ski Areas in Colorado
Colorado Ski Resorts
Colorado is a region of United States offering skiing and snowboarding in 25 American Ski Resorts, including Aspen, Breckenridge and Vail.
Snow Forecasts for Colorado
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Durango Mountain Resort | 29cm 11in |
| Durango / Purgatory | 26cm 10in |
| Hesperus | 25cm 10in |
| Vail | 13cm 5in |
| Sugarloaf | 9cm 4in |
Forecast updated : 15 Nov 2025 12:37 UTC
Colorado Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in Colorado
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Colorado, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Sugarloaf | 88km 55 miles |
Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in Colorado
The highest altitude ski resorts in Colorado, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Breckenridge | 2,930m 9,613ft |
| Copper Mountain | 2,960m 9,711ft |
| Crested Butte | 2,860m 9,383ft |
| Cuchara Mountain Resort | 2,819m 9,249ft |
| Echo Mountain Park | 3,246m 10,650ft |
| Eldora Mountain Resort | 2,800m 9,186ft |
| Elk Meadows | 3,000m 9,843ft |
| Keystone | 2,850m 9,350ft |
| Loveland Ski Area | 3,230m 10,597ft |
| Winter Park | 2,740m 8,990ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Colorado
The highest lift-served skiing in Colorado, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Aspen | 3,490m 11,450ft |
| Breckenridge | 3,960m 12,992ft |
| Copper Mountain | 3,780m 12,402ft |
| Crested Butte | 3,620m 11,877ft |
| Keystone | 3,720m 12,205ft |
| Loveland Ski Area | 3,870m 12,697ft |
| Snowmass | 3,790m 12,434ft |
| Telluride | 3,740m 12,270ft |
| Vail | 3,530m 11,581ft |
| Winter Park | 3,680m 12,073ft |
Best ski areas for Beginners in Colorado
The best beginner ski areas in Colorado, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Aspen |  |
| Beaver Creek | |
| Breckenridge | |
| Copper Mountain | |
| Durango Mountain Resort | |
| Keystone |  |
| Powderhorn | |
| Vail | |
| Winter Park | |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Colorado
The best intermediate ski resorts in Colorado, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Aspen |  |
| Beaver Creek | |
| Blacktail Mountain | |
| Breckenridge | |
| Copper Mountain | |
| Keystone | |
| Loveland Ski Area | |
| Powderhorn | |
| Vail | |
| Winter Park | |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Colorado
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Colorado, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Aspen | |
| Beaver Creek | |
| Breckenridge | |
| Copper Mountain | |
| Crested Butte | |
| Durango Mountain Resort | |
| Keystone | |
| Sugarloaf | |
| Vail | |
| Winter Park | |