Colorado Ski Areas

Rocky and mountainous regions of the southwesternthe fact that opened up the Town of Vail, named
parts of the United States are home to an estimatedafter the resort. Another would be the Aspen Winter
4,861,515 Coloradans this year 2007. Although almostResort found in the most populous city in Pitkin
half of the State of Colorado's geographical make upCounty, Colorado, where aside from being a famous
is flat, in blatant contrast to the rugged Rockyski lodge is also nearby other institutions like the
Mountain region of the United States where itAspen Music and Festival School, also a recreational
resides, Colorado is made up of more than 500target for tourists and Coloradans alike in their own
mountain tops that stretch up to more than 4,000special way.
meters in height - making it the only state in theWhether climates are in season for skiing or not,
United States that goes beyond 1,000 meters inColorado ski areas are always open to welcome
elevation. Out of the 500 towering peaks, 51 ofcustomers for reservations and vacation plans to
which are called "fourteeners", that is, those of itstheir establishments when the time comes for
kind that elevate up to 14,000 meters and evenfamilies and individuals, local or foreign, to enjoy
more.themselves in the snow. As a matter of fact, the
Despite the incredibly changing weather conditions inbest time to get great vacation packages to these
the area brought about by the varying land altitudesresorts is during off season. Colorado ski areas like
of Colorado, the mountains always bring in rich layersthe Arapahoe Basin as well as the Sunlight Mountain
of white cool snow when the season comes. This isand all other resorts that belong to the Colorado
why Colorado is home to many world famous skiGems Resorts offer lots of deals and offers over
resorts. Colorado ski areas swarm the mountainousthe internet.
regions of the state, catering to the local populationWith ski paths that are made to vary to suit every
and snow loving tourists alike, making it one of itsunique skier's skill level, along with world class service
strongest economic assets based on tourism. Amongfor all those who want it, Colorado ski areas are
the world renowned Colorado ski areas include thealways open to all snow lovers and skiers worldwide
Vail Ski Resort located in the Eagle County offor as long as there is snow.
Colorado known for its various ski paths as well as