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SOLVISTA BASIN

With a series of lifts and trails from green to black, everyone can start at their own comfort level, and all trails lead back to the same base area. SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch is a place where your friends and family can have fun, connect, and really enjoy the natural environment of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. We have specific terrain that is gentle and perfect for learning. You can keep everyone together or let the kids explore on their own - without worrying about anyone getting lost.

CLOSEST TOWNS
MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

SEASON - December 14, 2011 - April 8, 2012

HOURS - Daily 9am - 4pm;
Saturday Night 5pm-9pm

ELEVATION
Peak - 9,202 ft.
Base - 8,202 ft.
Vertical Rise - 1,000 ft.

TERRAIN & SERVICES
Beginner - 30%
Intermediate - 50%
Advanced/Expert - 20%
Skiable Acres - 406
Number of Trails - 33
Longest Trail - 1.5 miles
Terrain Parks - 2
Total Lifts - 6


Avg Annual Snowfall - 220 inches
Avg Days of Sun Year - 300 days

ADDRESS
SolVista Basin
P.O. Box 1110
Granby, CO 80446

MILES FROM DENVER -78


SolVista Basin Trail Map

SOLVISTA BASIN - View from back deck
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If your looking for a deal head to SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch's Facebook Page. www.facebook.com/skisolvista

MOUNTAIN DINING
The SolVista base lodge offers guests two dining options. The Seven Trails Grille serves lunch and dinner daily, featuring pastas, hand made pizzas, and other Mediterranean fare, plus a full bar. The Dining Hall is open daily for pizza slices, grill items, soup, salads, sandwiches, and more!

LESSONS
The Accelerated Learning Center offers programs for both skiers and riders, teens and adults, and for all abilities. Ask about our Guaranteed Start to Ski or Ride and Get On The Snow Program for never-evers.
The SolVista Childrens Center provides on-the-snow all day programs for kids from 3 to 12. Reservations strongly recommended. Contact (970) 887-5123 for details.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS & RETAIL
Complete ski and snowboard rentals and packages are available in the base lodge for both kids and adults. SolVista retail shop is open daily for clothing and accessories.

FYI
SolVista Basin offers night skiing as well as lift served tubing on selected Saturdays throughout the ski season. Seven Trails Grille open for dinner and a limited Dining Hall menu is also available. Call (970) 887-5123 for applicable dates and details.

BIGGEST EVENT
Torchlight Parade and Fireworks: New Year's Eve.

APRES SPOT
Stop by the bar at the Seven Trails Grille for draft beers, cocktails, drink specials, and food items from the bar menu. The bar regularly features acoustic entertainment. In the spring, enjoy refreshments on the Seven Trails deck around the fire pit.

SNOW PLAY
Kids love the snow play area and free sledding hill.

Events

Winter Wonderland at Granby Ranch: December 24 to December 31

Santa Claus visits Granby Ranch,
Saturday, December 24th, Santa Claus is coming to town! He will take time from his busy schedule at the North Pole to visit Granby Ranch on Christmas Eve, followed by holiday music, family photos, and a non-denominational church service at Base Camp Lodge. Please call 1.888.850.4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.

Night Skiing and Tubing through Holiday Lights, December 26-30 Celebrate the Holiday season with an evening of night skiing and tubing with holiday lights and decorations at SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch from 5-8 pm. Listen to holiday music by the fire from 5-6 pm, including performances by The Original Dickens Carolers every evening. Roast s' mores or warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. Cost for night skiing is $12/person; tubing is $14/person; or combo ticket is $20/person. Please call 1.888.850.4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.

Terrain Park Events Compete for cash and prizes at SolVista Basin Terrain Park, featuring six Progression Parks, a new all natural log park, "The Tank" feature, new beginner terrain features at the base area, and a fully lit park during Saturday Night Skiing & Tubing. Please call 1.888.850.4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.

• January 21: Slopestyle (15 & older)
• February 4: Rail Jam (16 & under)
• February 18: Slopestyle (15 & older)
• March 17: Rail Jam (all ages)

Kid's Totally Insane Winter Blast Saturday, February 4th Enjoy a day of family fun at Granby Ranch filled with activities, games, a rail jam and live music, followed by night skiing and tubing from 5-8 pm. Please call 1.888.850.4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.

Mardi Gras Party Saturday, February 18 "Laissez les bons temps rouler," or "let the good times roll!" Grab your Mardi Gras beads and join us for Hurricanes and Gumbo in Seven Trails Grille. Please call 970-887-5200 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information

Beach Bash Saturday, March 17th Sip island drinks at the Tiki Snow Bar and dance to live Reggae music. Enjoy a day of beach fun and games, and an all-ages rail jam, followed by night skiing and tubing from 5-8 pm. Please call 1.888.850.4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.

Vista Vibe Acoustics, January 7th -April 7th Free songwriter series Saturdays at SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch Vista Vibe is a free après ski concert series every Saturday from 2-5 pm. Chair lifts will be open from 9-4 pm and again from 5-8 pm every Saturday night for Night Skiing & Tubing. The Vista Vibe Acoustic concert series features a different singer-songwriter each week by the fire at Seven Trails Grille, and is free for all ages. Please call 970-887-5200 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com

Season-Ending Splash and Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 7th Come celebrate spring with a splash at SolVista Basin, and try your skills in the pond. SolVista Basin would like to thank you for another great season. Please call 1.888.850.4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS BY AIR
Denver International Airport DEN (100 miles east) provides direct service to major cities worldwide.


DIRECTIONS BY BUS
SolVista Basin provides complimentary transportation to and from lodging properties at the resort.

DIRECTIONS BY CAR
78 miles west of Denver via I-70 and US 40.



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