The following is the most updated ski information we received regarding some of our favorite mountains, based on the Colorado Ski Country and Colorado Ski Central websites, along with our own analysis. Enjoy.
*We have included recent snow bombardments, based on the time of this reporting.
Monarch: Snow Base-56 Inches, Runs Open 67, Percentage of Terrain Open 100
Comments: The locals’ favorite place for snow; shorter runs than most places, but very convenient. 6 Inches in past 6 days (of this report). Snow total since season began now nearing the 200-inch level.
Arapahoe Basin: Snow Base-54 Inches, Runs Open 133, Percentage of Terrain Open 92
Comments: Never a bad day at the Basin; parking sometimes a problem. Pick a day, though, with sun, as sometimes gets really cold. Got hit with13 inches in past 4 days.
Loveland: Snow Base-55 Inches, Runs Open 93, Percentage of Terrain Open 99
Comments: Another great local gem, pounded with considerable snow and like A-Basin, stays open well longer than other mountains. 20 Inches in past 7 days.
Breckenridge: Snow Base-56 Inches, Runs Open 187, Percentage of Terrain Open 100
Comments: Call in sick during the week; try to avoid Breck on the weekend, but can’t beat the close distance from Teller County and their local happenings. 22 Inches in past 6 days. Snow total nearing the 200-inch mark.
Keystone: Snow Base-51 Inches, Runs Open 140 Percentage of Terrain Open 100
Comments: Ideal mountain for families and kids. Underestimated for the great amount of tree runs. 14 Inches in past 6 days.
Copper Mountain: Snow Base-59 Inches, Runs Open 155, Percentage of Terrain Open 100
Comments: Probably the best laid-out mountain; great back bowls, although access is sometimes tricky. 15 Inches in past 14 days.
Ski Cooper: Snow Base-41 to 47 Inches, Runs Open 64, Percentage of Terrain Open 100. 13 Inches in past 4 days.
Comments: Secret gem for telemark skiing; and for advanced intermediates, check out the Snowcat tours. Can’t beat the small, family atmosphere, almost brings back memories of skiing before the big resorts. 5 Inches in past 7 days.
Vail: Snow Base-62 Inches, Runs Open 275, Percentage of Terrain Open 100
Comments: Colorado’s biggest and most well-known mountain resort. Great, but try during the week due to the crowds. 14 Inches in past 6 days. Total snow count for this season has soared above the 200-inch level.
Aspen: Snow Base-40 to 46 Inches, Runs Open 101 Percentage of Terrain Open 97
Aspen Highlands: Snow Base-49 to 67 Inches, Runs Open 118, Percentage of Terrain Open 97
Comments: Check out Aspen Highlands for diversion and views from the top. Snowmass, meanwhile, is probably the best mountain in state for blue skiers.
Crested Butte: Snow Base-58 Inches, Runs Open 160, Percentage of Terrain Open 97
Comments: The acclaimed T-Bars, access to the Butte’s Extreme Limits Terrain is now open. Tours are often provided to this section, under guided supervision. Worth checking out, if you are an advanced intermediate-plus skier. 11 Inches in past 6 days.
Telluride: Snow Base-47-52 Inches, Runs Open 141, Percentage of Terrain Open 96
Comments: Their blacks are definite blacks, so Plunge down the Plunge run with care. No mountain in Colorado rivals the views at Telluride. 6 Inches in past 3 days, and now a total snow total of 153 inches.
Winter Park: Snow Base-69 to 72 Inches, Runs Open 167, Percentage of Terrain Open 99
Comments: A great mountain and easy drive from Denver if ever up that way. 20 Inches in past 7 days. Total snow count now exceeds 240 Inches.
Steamboat: Snow Base-64 to 98 Inches, Runs Open 181, Percentage of Terrain Open 100
Comments: A great ski town if you want to take a several-day excursion, and unbelievable tree skiing, just don’t take a tree limb with you during a crash. 17 Inches in past 6 days. Total snow count since season started: 267 Inches
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