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Colorado - Regional Ski Guide

Ski Areas in Colorado

Colorado Ski Resorts

Colorado is a region of United States offering skiing and snowboarding in 24 American Ski Resorts, including Aspen, Breckenridge and Vail.

Snow Forecasts for Colorado

Ski Resorts in Colorado with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Powderhorn 19cm 8in
Eldora Mountain Resort 7cm 3in
Loveland Ski Area 7cm 3in
Arapahoe Basin 6cm 2in
Breckenridge 4cm 1in

Forecast updated : 15 Mar 2026 05:52 UTC

Colorado Ski Resorts

 Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in Colorado

The highest altitude ski resorts in Colorado, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Colorado
Ski ResortResort
Arapahoe Basin 3,290m 10,794ft
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

 Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Colorado

The highest lift-served skiing in Colorado, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Colorado
Ski ResortTop
Arapahoe Basin 3,980m 13,058ft
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.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Colorado
Ski ResortBeginn.
Aspen4*
Beaver Creek4*
Breckenridge4*
Copper Mountain4*
Durango Mountain Resort4*
Keystone3*
Powderhorn4*
Vail4*
Winter Park4*

 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.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Colorado
Ski ResortInterm.
Arapahoe Basin3*
Aspen5*
Beaver Creek4*
Breckenridge5*
Copper Mountain5*
Keystone5*
Loveland Ski Area3*
Powderhorn5*
Vail5*
Winter Park5*

 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.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Colorado
Ski ResortExperts
Aspen5*
Beaver Creek4*
Breckenridge5*
Copper Mountain4*
Crested Butte4*
Durango Mountain Resort4*
Keystone4*
Loveland Ski Area3*
Vail5*
Winter Park4*