Winter time in Colorado is everything you've seen in the pictures. Skiing, lounging in front of a fireplace, sitting in a Colorado hot spring, taking a snowmobile ride or ice skating on a frozen pond. Winter is what you think of when you have Colorado on your mind. The adventurist in you wants to ski in the deep powder and you're willing to do what it take to get there. Resorts like Monarch, Ski Cooper,Steamboat and Keystone offer snowcat tours and skiing in back country pristine areas where no man can get to by ski lift alone. Never gone skiing before? Check out our article on ski travel basics. This article will direct you and help you figure out what to pack, when to come and what to expect.
For budget conscious skiers, check out Colorado GEMS resorts. These are smaller more affordable ski areas that cater to beginners, families and skiers interested in avoiding the big Colorado resorts. But if you're looking for the ultimate ski experience step up and visit one of Colorado's premier ski areas. VailBreckenridge, Beaver Creek, Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat Springs and Winter Park are a few of Colorado's larger world class resorts and cities.
Colorado Winter Vacation Ideas
Check out a Winter Vacation at these Colorado Cities and Resorts
