SALIDA, CO -- After receiving over two feet of snow in the most recent storm cycle, Monarch Mountain has announced it is extending its ski season. Monarch’s closing day will now be Sunday April 17, 2022.  

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Exceptional snowfall extends season

After receiving two feet of snow in the most recent storm cycle, Monarch Mountain has announced it is extending its ski season for an additional week. Monarch’s closing day will now be Sunday April 11, 2021.

Monarch Mountain is gearing up to release its Wings Pass on February 19, 2020. Wings passholders can ski the rest of this season at Monarch and all of the 2021-2022 season.

The pass is available for Adults, Teens, Seniors, and Juniors.

Photo Credit: Monarch Mountain

With the most recent snowfall to hit the central mountains, Monarch Mountain will be opening for the season on Friday, November 27, 2020.  

Monarch is one of the few remaining Colorado ski areas that does not have any snow making operations. With a base elevation of 10,790ft, they see an abundance of all-natural snow throughout the ski season.

Photo Credit: TR - Powderhorn; TL - Eldora; BL - Telluride; BR - Cooper

Monarch Mountain 

Monarch Mountain has provided an update on their expected 20/21 operating plans. Here's is a message from its General Manage. 

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