Ski Resorts in Colorado, United States

26 ski resorts in the Colorado region of United States, sorted by vertical drop. Compare stats on snowfall, trails, and terrain mix to find the right resort for your skiing level and holiday style.

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The largest of the four Aspen mountains, offering the most family-friendly terrain and longest vertical in Colorado.

Vertical1,352m (4,436ft)
Trails94
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner6%
Intermediate51%
Advanced43%
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A historic Colorado mining town turned high-end ski destination, set in a box canyon under dramatic San Juan peaks, with challenging terrain off Palmyra and Gold Hill.

Vertical1,221m (4,006ft)
Trails148
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner23%
Intermediate36%
Advanced41%
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An exclusive Colorado resort with heated walkways, mountainside cookies, and the Birds of Prey World Cup downhill course.

Vertical1,148m (3,766ft)
Trails167
Snowfall813cm/yr (320in)
Beginner19%
Intermediate42%
Advanced39%
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Highest ski resort in the US with five peaks, a charming Victorian main street, and exceptional expert terrain.

Vertical1,078m (3,537ft)
Trails187
Snowfall737cm/yr (290in)
Beginner14%
Intermediate31%
Advanced55%
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One of the largest ski resorts in North America, famous for its Back Bowls and legendary terrain variety.

Vertical1,067m (3,501ft)
Trails195
Snowfall813cm/yr (320in)
Beginner18%
Intermediate29%
Advanced53%
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Home of Highland Bowl, a hike-to expert paradise with some of the most thrilling in-bounds terrain in the country.

Vertical1,066m (3,497ft)
Trails144
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner23%
Intermediate30%
Advanced47%
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The original Aspen peak: no beginner runs, intermediate and expert terrain only, with the strongest après scene of the four Aspen mountains.

Vertical991m (3,251ft)
Trails76
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner0%
Intermediate48%
Advanced52%
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Colorado's longest continually operating ski resort, accessible by ski train from Denver, with the legendary Mary Jane mogul terrain.

Vertical914m (2,999ft)
Trails166
Snowfall838cm/yr (330in)
Beginner8%
Intermediate36%
Advanced56%
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America's most extreme lift-served terrain: guided-only, single-chair, all expert. Pure backcountry feel inbounds.

Vertical914m (2,999ft)
Trails26
Snowfall990cm/yr (390in)
Beginner0%
Intermediate0%
Advanced100%
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Naturally divided mountain terrain with beginner, intermediate, and expert zones on different faces.

Vertical910m (2,986ft)
Trails154
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner21%
Intermediate25%
Advanced54%
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Family-friendly resort near Summit County with night skiing, tubing, and good beginner programs.

Vertical897m (2,943ft)
Trails135
Snowfall635cm/yr (250in)
Beginner11%
Intermediate34%
Advanced55%
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Birthplace of extreme skiing in North America with a charming Victorian town and some of the most challenging in-bounds terrain in the US.

Vertical884m (2,900ft)
Trails121
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner23%
Intermediate57%
Advanced20%
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Famous for Champagne Powder and a laid-back Western vibe, great for families and intermediates.

Vertical884m (2,900ft)
Trails169
Snowfall889cm/yr (350in)
Beginner14%
Intermediate42%
Advanced44%
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A no-frills Colorado favourite at the top of the Continental Divide, with cheap lift tickets, deep snow, and minimal lift lines.

Vertical792m (2,598ft)
Trails94
Snowfall1,067cm/yr (420in)
Beginner13%
Intermediate41%
Advanced46%
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The highest lift-served skiing in the US. Known for expert terrain, late season skiing, and a legendary beach party vibe.

Vertical754m (2,474ft)
Trails165
Snowfall635cm/yr (250in)
Beginner10%
Intermediate24%
Advanced66%
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Friendly, locally-owned mountain near Glenwood Springs: affordable, uncrowded, and perfect for families.

Vertical671m (2,201ft)
Trails67
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate55%
Advanced25%
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Aspen's gentlest mountain and home of the X Games, a beginner-friendly hill with an Olympic-spec superpipe at the top.

Vertical631m (2,070ft)
Trails44
Snowfall686cm/yr (270in)
Beginner35%
Intermediate39%
Advanced26%
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Southwest Colorado's biggest resort, with sunny intermediate cruising near historic Durango and easy family access.

Vertical614m (2,014ft)
Trails105
Snowfall660cm/yr (260in)
Beginner23%
Intermediate51%
Advanced26%
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The snowiest resort in Colorado: a no-frills, family-owned mountain known for early openings and deep powder.

Vertical533m (1,749ft)
Trails133
Snowfall1,067cm/yr (420in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate35%
Advanced45%
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A locals' hill close to Boulder with no overnight lodging, valued for its accessibility and Front Range community vibe.

Vertical488m (1,601ft)
Trails63
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate50%
Advanced30%
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Western Slope local favorite on the Grand Mesa, with wide intermediate cruisers and Grand Junction views.

Vertical481m (1,578ft)
Trails63
Snowfall660cm/yr (260in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate50%
Advanced30%
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A throwback Colorado ski hill above Leadville: cheap tickets, no crowds, plus cat skiing on Chicago Ridge.

Vertical366m (1,201ft)
Trails60
Snowfall660cm/yr (260in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate40%
Advanced30%
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All-natural-snow mountain on the Continental Divide with high elevation, deep snow, and old-school Colorado vibes.

Vertical366m (1,201ft)
Trails67
Snowfall889cm/yr (350in)
Beginner14%
Intermediate26%
Advanced60%
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Small, low-key family resort near Winter Park with two faces, learning-friendly terrain, and a relaxed pace.

Vertical305m (1,001ft)
Trails41
Snowfall533cm/yr (210in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Small Colorado ski hill 35 miles west of Denver with 13 trails on 226 acres and full night-skiing terrain.

Vertical180m (591ft)
Trails13
Snowfall699cm/yr (275in)
Beginner23%
Intermediate46%
Advanced31%
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Colorado's oldest continuously operating ski area and an Olympian-producing ski-jumping training ground in downtown Steamboat.

Vertical134m (440ft)
Trails17
Snowfall533cm/yr (210in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate40%
Advanced30%
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Skiing in Colorado

The Colorado region of United States has 26 ski resorts in the SkiGrade database. The largest by vertical drop is Snowmass at 1352m of vertical.

Resorts within the same region often share similar snow conditions, altitude profiles, and season lengths. Use the stats above to compare individual mountains, or click through to any resort page for a full head-to-head comparison with any other resort in the SkiGrade database.