| The state of Colorado is one of the premier spots in | | | | Some of the major ski resorts in Colorado are Vail, |
| the United States for mountain vacationing. A | | | | Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, Beaver |
| Colorado mountain vacation can be the adventure of | | | | Creek, and Telluride. |
| a lifetime. There are many attractions in Colorado, | | | | Each of these resorts offers a variety of amenities, |
| including skiing, shopping, hiking, biking, and enjoying | | | | including accommodations, ski equipment rental, fine |
| live entertainment. | | | | dining, and some of the greatest ski slopes on the |
| A Colorado mountain vacation is a great trip for the | | | | continent. Many resorts also offer lessons to |
| whole family. Children can enjoy the outdoor activities | | | | beginners, assuring that visitors do not have to be |
| like hiking, skiing, and rafting. Families can go shopping | | | | great skiers to have a good time. The slopes range in |
| together and eat at world-class restaurants. | | | | difficulty from beginner's level to extremely difficult. |
| Attractions like Pike's Peak are designed for the | | | | Each ski lodge rates its slopes somewhat differently, |
| whole family. | | | | but the color code system applies to most of them. |
| Couples looking for a good way to unwind are also | | | | A green circle signifies a beginner's slope, slopes for |
| advised to check out a Colorado Mountain vacation. | | | | skiers with intermediate experience are designated |
| Many lodgings are designed for couples, and feature | | | | by a blue square, and difficult slopes are marked with |
| romantic amenities like private hot tubs, candlelit | | | | a black diamond. Some skiers are skilled (and brave) |
| dinners, and breathtaking mountain views. | | | | enough to try a double or triple black diamond. The |
| Colorado includes six of Ski Magazine's top ten North | | | | most difficult ski slopes are marked with a yellow |
| American ski resorts. Skiing and snowboarding are | | | | exclamation point. |
| major attractions of a Colorado mountain vacation. | | | | |