One thing to bear in mind about an early ski-season opening is the amount of manufactured snow that covers large portions of the slopes. The trails and mountains are groomed with snow crawlers and plows, if not enough real snow has fallen yet.
So, choose your ski routes accordingly! Shoulder season is very early in the season or very late in the season when snow is not guaranteed and may be more manufactured. This can be a great time to soak up the fun these mountain towns have to offer without the crowds and the high price tag. Colorado is the most popular state in the nation to visit for skiing and is a world renowned skiing destination. Day or weekend trips , as well as weeklong trips are popular, so you may not be able to snag incredible deals for these packages.
Peak ski season is the most popular time for skiing, which is between late December and mid-March. Many people from Colorado and nearby states will have these days off. Any extended weekend will be busy with people getting a long weekend of skiing in. School spring breaks will also be popular times for families to hit the slopes. Not all schools have spring break at the same time so avoiding spring breaks can be a bit hit or miss. Arapahoe Basin , which doesn't estimate its closing date, is known for its extra-long ski season.
It opens the slopes earlier than other resorts, too. You can typically expect lifts to start running from mid- to late-October. This can offer more than a month of bonus ski time on the front end and as many as two months on the back end. A-Basin, located on the Continental Divide in Summit County, usually sees more than inches of snow every year, which translates to some of the best skiing in the world and also some of the toughest runs around.
Get up to the top quickly with its high-speed chairlift the summit hits 13, feet above sea level. Then pick from more than trails to make your way down.
The acre Montezuma Bowl hugely increased the resort's skiable terrain when it opened in the season. You'll find this on the backside of A-Basin, and it is reserved for more advanced skiers.
Its 36 runs are blue, black, and double black, making A-Basin a draw for the die-hard locals and ski fanatics. With A-Basin's long season, they can get their fix all the way into the summer.
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Peak time is March — All things considered, March really is the best time to hit the slopes in Colorado. Christ Anthony, a Colorado native as well as a seasoned professional skier, had this to say about choosing when to ski in Colorado:.
The light fluffy stuff is in January. But this really depends on the base we receive in November and December. The fact of the matter is that the seasons have been shifting to the spring. The snow seems to become later and later. On this note, the best bet for skiing in Colorado is to shoot for March. By then we usually have a wonderful base and warmer temperatures. Chris Antony now runs his own youth outreach project which has impacted over 70, students to date. You can learn more about his work here.
There might not be a huge amount of snowfall, but generally speaking, December is a beautiful time of year to go skiing in Colorado. January is one of the most reliable months for snowfall in Colorado. Minimal crowds especially in midweek and reliable snowfall.
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