Granby Ranch
open summer
Granby Ranch’s (formerly SolVista Basin) great learn-to-ski and ride programs, convenient access and family friendly prices make it a longtime Colorado family favorite. Stunning scenery, sunny skies, consistent trail grooming and superior customer service promise a great guest experience.
Annual Snowfall:
220 in / 559 cm
Base Elevation:
8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Summit Elevation:
9,202 ft / 2,805 m
Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday:
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Season Dates:
–Skiable Area:
406 acres / 164 hectares
# of trails:
Snowmaking:
245 acres / 99 hectares
Best Known For
Get on The Snow Program:
If you have ever wanted to learn to ski or snowboard, Granby Ranch has the program for you! You can learn an exciting new sport with our professional instructors, and receive a season pass to Get on the Snow. Granby Ranch's Snow School enables beginners to improve their skiing faster with a direct-to-parallel approach that utilizes specific body movements in conjunction with shaped skis. Granby Ranch's Snow School incorporates a gentle beginner hill with seven Progression Terrain Parks as the perfect landscape for connecting turns and learning jumps. Complete two ski or snowboarding lesson packages and graduate with a GOTS season pass to Granby Ranch, as well as a 20% discount coupon valid for a retail merchandise purchase.
This program is for Level 1 beginners only. Reservations required.
Visit granbyranch.com for more information.
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