Colorado’s ski season is shaping up to be a good one—scratch that, a great one. Across the 20 resorts that make up Colorado Ski Country USA, there’s a shared goal this winter: make skiing and riding easier to try and built to stick with you.
From new chairlifts and expanded trails to family passes and kids-ski-free programs, the mountains are investing in what really matters… more time on snow, fewer lift lines, and all the reasons to come back year after year.
“Colorado’s ski areas are focused on keeping skiing a tradition that families return to year after year,” says Colorado Ski Country USA President and CEO Melanie Mills. “The improvements happening this winter give families more chances to be on the mountain together, create better experiences for long-time guests, and invite new skiers into Colorado’s winter tradition.”
This season brings some major on-mountain improvements, from expanded terrain to upgraded lifts and smarter snowmaking systems, all designed to keep your turns smooth and your wait times short.
Monarch Mountain’s No Name Basin expansion adds 377 acres of new terrain, boosting Monarch’s skiable acreage by 50%. The new SkyTrac triple chair opens access to intermediate and advanced runs on the west side of the Continental Divide, making Monarch the only ski area in the US where you can ski both sides.
Aspen Snowmass upgrades its flow with a high-speed six-pack replacing the Elk Camp quad, a double-capacity Cirque T-bar, and construction beginning on Ullrhof, soon to be the resort’s first all-electric restaurant.
Copper Mountain is once again the early-season training home for athletes around the globe. The resort’s snowmaking modernization continues with new fan guns and semi-automatic hydrants. Plus, it’s hosting the Stifel Copper Cup World Cup in November.
Telluride continues its lift and snowmaking modernization, ensuring that its signature early-season turns stay reliably covered.
Sunlight Mountain Resort makes history with its largest capital project ever: new Primo and Segundo lifts and early access for passholders on powder mornings.
Silverton Mountain goes even bigger with Six Run Heli Days and expanded private heli-skiing options for those chasing the ultimate backcountry bragging rights.
Colorado’s ski resorts have a knack for blending old-school charm with new-season excitement. This winter brings plenty to celebrate, from milestone birthdays to hometown upgrades that make mountain time a lot more fun.
Winter Park Resort throws a 50th birthday bash for Mary Jane on January 10 and welcomes expanded Winter Park Express train service—now four days a week straight from Denver’s Union Station.
Steamboat leans into its Olympic legacy with new Ski with an Olympian and Dinner with an Olympian experiences and expanded United Airlines service for easier travel.
Granby Ranch adds a new intermediate zone on West Mountain and launches Granby Connect, a $2 shuttle from the Amtrak station to the base lodge.
Purgatory Resort turns 60 this year and is celebrating with new snowmaking, faster Wi-Fi, refreshed rentals, and all-season events that honor its community spirit.
Trying skiing for the first time? You’ve picked the right year. Resorts across Colorado are rolling out new learning areas, affordable programs, and friendly-priced passes to help people fall in love with the sport.
Arapahoe Basin brings back its Legendary Learning Package, a one-stop bundle with lift access, rentals, and lessons.
Loveland debuts a new Lift 7 triple chair and reshaped learning terrain for smoother first runs.
Eldora adds flexible Family Unlimited and 4-Pass products so parents and kids can learn together.
Ski Cooper keeps things simple with one easy ticket price—best value midweek.
Howelsen Hill, owned by the City of Steamboat Springs, continues Ski Free Sundays and offers affordable multi-sport access.
Purgatory’s Power Kids program means kids 12 and under ski free, all season long.
Powderhorn’s Mission Affordable 4-Pack gives four shareable tickets good any day of the season.
Echo Mountain, just 36 miles from Denver, continues to deliver big value with $109 season passes, night skiing, and a lively base-area vibe.
CSCUSA’s suite of passes gives families and groups easy, affordable ways to spend more time together on the mountain—no matter where they’re coming from.
4 days each at 19 resorts (that’s 76 total!)
$67 for K–2 (new this year!) | $72 for Grades 3–6
Includes 2 free junior daily rentals courtesy of Christy Sports
2 days each at 10 Gems resorts | 20 total days | $207
2 uses each at 10 Gems resorts | $49.99
The gold standard of flexibility: fully transferable, no blackout dates, and valid at 19 CSCUSA resorts.
Ideal for businesses, client perks, and folks who love to share the love of skiing.
Put simply, 2025–26 is all about more-mentum. More access. More connection. More joy on the snow. And Colorado Ski Country USA is making it easier than ever to make skiing a part of your story.
