Your Complete Guide to Skiing in Colorado

Practical insights on 22 ski resorts across Colorado, with honest reviews and planning advice for your next ski trip.High-altitude Rocky Mountain skiing with champagne powder.

Why Choose Colorado for Skiing?

What Makes Colorado Special

✓High altitude
✓Powder snow
✓Aspen and Vail
✓Rocky Mountains

Best For

•High-altitude skiing
•Powder snow
•Luxury mountain resorts

Peak Season: January to March

22 Ski Resorts in Colorado

From beginner-friendly slopes of Beaver Creek through to the advanced terrain of Aspen Highlands

Resorts

327

Total Lifts

2,574

Total Trails

41,609ac

Skiable Area

Filter & Sort Resorts

Showing 22 of 22 resorts

Arapahoe Basin

Aspen Buttermilk

Aspen Highlands

Aspen Mountain

Aspen Snowmass

Beaver Creek

Breckenridge

Cooper Ski Area

Copper Mountain

Crested Butte

Eldora

Keystone

Loveland

Monarch Mountain

Powderhorn

Purgatory

Steamboat

Sunlight Mountain

Telluride

Vail

Winter Park

Wolf Creek

Planning Tips for Colorado

From Our Research

High altitude - allow time for acclimatisation

How It Compares: Some of America's most prestigious ski resorts

Planning Questions

Best time to ski in Colorado?

January to March typically offers the best conditions. Check individual resort pages for specific timing and current snow reports.

How do these resorts compare globally?

Some of America's most prestigious ski resorts

What is the best ski resort in Colorado?

For beginners, Beaver Creek offers excellent learning terrain, while Aspen Highlands provides the most challenging slopes for advanced skiers. Check our detailed resort profiles below for specific recommendations.

Can I ski multiple resorts in Colorado?

Colorado has 22 ski resorts. Check individual resort pages for information about multi-resort passes and connections between ski areas.