Located just 68 miles west of Denver, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area boasts the longest ski and ride season in Colorado, family-friendly events and a laidback, local vibe. Situated on the scenic Continental Divide, the ski area’s terrain provides beginner and intermediate skiers with wide open, rolling groomers, and tests experts with rocky steeps and chutes. Check out The Beavers this season for 468 acres of new lift-served intermediate and expert terrain! ArapahoeBasin.com

Cooper is different! No crowds or lift lines; just authentic Colorado skiing & riding with soft all-natural snow, a laid-back family-friendly vibe, and affordable prices. Whether you want cruisers, glades, powder, or bumps, Cooper’s 60 trails will satisfy. For high adventure, try Tennessee Creek Basin with expert-level tree skiing. Grab a bite at our mountaintop yurt or kick back at Katie O’Rourke’s Irish Pub for a brew, appetizer and live music!  SkiCooper.com

Echo Mountain is Denver's closest, most affordable ski area just 50 minutes from downtown. Away from the overcrowded I-70 corridor, Echo also offers night skiing 5 nights/week. Grow and hone your skills, get runs in after work or school, or come for a half-day when life gets busy. A cozy mountain lodge, great equipment and clothing rentals, and delicious restaurant & bar overlooking the Continental Divide are everything you need for an authentic Colorado ski experience.  EchoMountainResort.com

Eldora Mountain Resort is Boulder County’s local playground, offering authentic, free-spirited mountain adventure for all ages and abilities of skiers and riders. Eldora’s 680 acres of skiable terrain include terrific beginner areas, quiet glades, thrilling groomers, and the challenging Corona Bowl. The mountain features nine lifts and several Woodward terrain parks, and it’s one of only two Colorado resorts to offer The Woodward Experience. Eldora also offers uphill access, plus 42 kilometers of Nordic and snowshoeing trails. Located 47 miles from Denver and 21 miles from Boulder, Eldora is the only Colorado resort served by Denver’s RTD public transit. Eldora.com

Fun lesson programs, convenient access and affordable prices make Granby Ranch a long-time family favorite. This mountain paradise is a genuine Colorado retreat with western charm and small-town friendliness that invites you to slow down and enjoy. Granby Ranch offers a variety of dining options including The Granby Ranch Grill – complete with a sun-drenched patio featuring panoramic views to soak in while you sip your favorite après drink. Granby Ranch is the most family-friendly ski mountain in Colorado. GranbyRanch.com

Located 11 miles west of Durango on Highway 160, Hesperus is a charming ski area perfect for families and those who want an affordable skiing experience.  Known as one of the largest night skiing areas in the southwest region, find something for all skill levels. Hesperus offers a terrain park with 12 features including a rainbow rail over an actual VW Bug.  The ski area features a day lodge, rental shop, ski & ride school and tubing hill.  Ski-Hesperus.com

Kendall Mountain Ski Area offers family-friendly, affordable winter fun within walking distance of Silverton’s historic downtown district. At Kendall, an entire family can enjoy ice skating, tubing, sledding, snowshoeing, Nordic trails and downhill skiing for the cost of a single lift ticket at other resorts. With a double chair lift and 16 acres of gentle terrain, Kendall is an ideal setting for beginners and families with small kids. Kendall Mountain

Near to the hearts and homes of generations of Colorado skiers and riders, Loveland is Colorado’s true winter wonderland. Just 53 miles west of Denver, Loveland features remarkable terrain for all ages and abilities, FREE snowcat skiing, an innovative lesson program and a new high-speed detachable quad. Come find out why there’s more to love at Loveland. SkiLoveland.com

Located just outside of Salida, Colorado, Monarch Mountain's abundant natural snow and friendly people make for a real Rocky Mountain ski experience. Enjoy convenient, free parking, reasonable prices and runs that flow naturally back to a single base area. Monarch's variety of terrain offers something for skiers and riders of any level.  Ski Independent. SkiMonarch.com

Nestled deep in the heart of the Grand Mesa on the storied Western Slope of Colorado, Powderhorn is a scenic, family-friendly resort featuring 1,600 acres of terrain suited to a variety of abilities and preferences. Powderhorn is known for extending exceptional value to each guest, thanks to improvements at the resort and a mountain focused on creating a one-of-a-kind, year-round experience. Western Colorado is known for its wide-open spaces, distinctive topography and friendly local residents. Powderhorn.com.

Sunlight gives you a full day of skiing for about half the cost of the mega resorts. You’ll park for free, walk to the lifts and never stand in line. Without the crowds, the powder lasts for days. All 67 trails lead right to the lodge where you can stow your brown bag lunch or get something hot at the grill. No hassles. No hype. It’s exactly what you’ve been missing. Sunlight is located just 12 miles south of Glenwood Springs, where you can après ski in the world’s largest hot springs pool and still find a room for under $100 a night. SunlightMtn.com