Once the snow falls, Crested Butte transforms into a winter wonderland—an ideal destination for people who enjoy the outdoors, love to ski, and prefer getting off the beaten path. Though only a 35-minute scenic drive from the Gunnison/Crested Butte Regional Airport, it is removed from the highly trafficked ski resorts situated along I-70. Crested Butte’s location attracts devoted skiers with a passion for perfectly powdered slopes, making it easy to understand why it’s often called the “Last Great Colorado Ski Town.”

Breckenridge Ski Resort is based in the historic mining town of Breckenridge which was established in 1859. Located less than 2 hours from Denver, Breckenridge is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The resort has over 2,900 acres of skiable terrain and 187 trails to explore, including four award-winning terrain parks and an 18’ halfpipe. The highest chairlift in North America resides at the Breckenridge Ski Resort, rising over 12,800 feet. Breckenridge’s charming Main Street offers exceptional dining, shopping and a notable arts district.

Copper Mountain is home to both the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center and the Woodward Training Facility. The resort features over 2,400 acres of skiable terrain, 150 trails and five bowls that can be enjoyed by all ability levels. Copper is also host to the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup and the U.S. Grand Prix Tour where the best riders and freestyle skiers compete.

Often recognized as one of the best ski towns in the U.S., Telluride is home to the world-class Telluride Ski Resort, also known as “the most beautiful place you’ll ever ski.” The ski resort is unique for its out-the-front-door access from both Telluride and Mountain Village, with two chair lifts and the Gondola within walking distance from anywhere in the town of Telluride, as well as three chair lifts and the Gondola accessible from Mountain Village. The Gondola – the only free public transportation system of its kind in North America – links the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village in a spectacularly scenic 13-minute ride, providing easy access to an array of adventures year-round.

THE VAIL VALLEY is a destination where visitors from around the world come to enjoy the beauty of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, featuring two of the most popular ski resorts – Vail and Beaver Creek.

Nestled between the Gore and Sawatch Mountain Ranges lies the Town of Vail, located just 100 miles west of Denver. Sitting at an elevation of 8,150 feet above sea level, Vail has grown into one of the most famous alpine destinations in the world attracting outdoor enthusiasts from all over. Winter season turns Vail into a winter wonderland. Skiers and riders of all levels can take in Vail Mountain’s awe-inspiring views as there are over 5,200 acres and nearly 200 runs of skiable terrain that can be accessed by 31 lifts. Vail’s legendary back bowls – Sun Down, Sun Up, Tea Cup, China, Siberia, Inner Mongolia, Outer Mongolia, Pete’s Bowl and Blue Sky Basin, offers vast alpine fields of fresh, deep powder to explore.

Winter activities also include tubing, snowshoeing and ski biking. Winter Park’s Coca Cola Tube Park features four individual lanes, exciting banked curves, and a covered conveyor lift ride back to the top. Several guided snowshoe and ski biking tours are available to choose from. Throughout the winter season the Winter Park Express Train delivers passengers from Denver’s Union Station to Winter Park Resort.