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Monarch ski area, Sawatch Range, Colorado
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| | Monarch is not the biggest ski mountain in Colorado by far, but the skiing is great. It could use some more vertical feet but since you ski from the top of the mountain that's not likely to happen. It's a really fun mountain in a weird way, I recommend it. says Kenneth Edwards.
This ski area boasts stronger than average snow every season. Monarch has the biggest drop from top to bottom for 46 miles. Having such a full-size skiable land, 800 acres in all you will never be short of skiing land. Monarch has a much |
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higher than average ratio of red and black runs and a ratio of green and blue runs much lower than average. This ski hill has a drop of 1,162 feet; Monarch makes the most of it all. Monarch is an ordinary size ski area having an elevation difference that's roughly
| | speaking average compared to other US Rockies ski areas. The astonishing yearly snowfall of 29 feet is ample for exceptionally nice depth. Monarch has an okay range of trails and enough different ski lifts to serve them all. Monarch has a perfect choice of slopes to suit all abilities; it's totally impossible to get bored here. Getting a bit of tremendous exercise and getting out of the house for a while have snow folks coming here. The natural splendor of the Colorado peaks and the exceptionally pleasant ski runs are | |
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in themselves incentive enough to come here to ski. The snowboarding and the skiing in Colorado is a tremendous thing to do the whole ski season. Having a sum of 63 trails to ski on; there's a good mixture to suit everyone. All of the 7 different ski lifts are
enjoyable to get a ride with. In winter the Sawatch Range is a pure skiing or snowboarding heaven. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, this region has loads of ski resorts. Skiing here at Monarch always an enjoyable experience where plenty of the slopes
push the limits of even the finest skiers. These runs are foot shattering; but if you are addicted to adrenaline you are. The mountains of the Sawatch Range is a view worth seeing. The mountains of Colorado covered in snow are a nice spot for skiing or snowboarding.
There aren’t any accommodations close by, but if you're prepared to go a small distance then no problem, but do book a room before heading out because it is a very popular destination.
Special features: Guided snowcat skiing available.
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Monarch ski area management's own description
Current weather conditions
at Monarch ski area
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QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,162 feet
Top Elevation: 11952 feet
Base Elevation: 10790 feet
Total Runs: 63
- 58% Expert and Advanced
- 28% Intermediate Runs
- 14% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 1 mile
Total Lifts: 7
- 5 Chair Lifts
- 2 Surface Lifts
Skiing Area: 800 acres
Annual snowfall: 29 feet
Snowboarders Welcome
Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.512285
Longitude: -106.332957
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Skier and snowboarder reviews of Monarch ski area, Colorado:
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| These outdoors activities are available near Monarch ski area. |
| | Ski Areas Near Monarch ski area:
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Ski Cooper, Colorado
, 46 miles away
1200 vertical feet
26 runs - 5 lifts
40% Expert & Adv.
30% Intermediate
30% Beginner |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 47 miles away
2100 vertical feet
15 runs - 3 lifts
100% Expert & Adv.
0% Intermediate
0% Beginner |
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Snowmass, Colorado
, 47 miles away
4406 vertical feet
84 runs - 21 lifts
38% Expert & Adv.
55% Intermediate
7% Beginner |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 48 miles away
2775 vertical feet
121 runs - 16 lifts
20% Expert & Adv.
57% Intermediate
23% Beginner |
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Aspen Mountain, Colorado
, 50 miles away
3267 vertical feet
76 runs - 8 lifts
65% Expert & Adv.
35% Intermediate
0% Beginner |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 51 miles away
3635 vertical feet
131 runs - 4 lifts
52% Expert & Adv.
30% Intermediate
18% Beginner |
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Buttermilk, Colorado
, 52 miles away
2030 vertical feet
41 runs - 7 lifts
26% Expert & Adv.
39% Intermediate
35% Beginner |
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Copper Mountain, Colorado
, 55 miles away
2601 vertical feet
125 runs - 23 lifts
54% Expert & Adv.
25% Intermediate
21% Beginner |
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Breckenridge, Colorado
, 56 miles away
3398 vertical feet
146 runs - 27 lifts
55% Expert & Adv.
32% Intermediate
13% Beginner |
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Beaver Creek, Colorado
, 60 miles away
3340 vertical feet
149 runs - 25 lifts
38% Expert & Adv.
43% Intermediate
19% Beginner |
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| | Whitewater Near Monarch ski area:
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Arkansas River, Chaffee
County
, 20 miles away, Class III - 13 miles long (Fork Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access) |
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Arkansas River, Chaffe
County
, 22 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (East Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge) |
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Arkansas River, Chaffee
County
, 24 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista) |
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| | Trails Near Monarch ski area:
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Fooses Creek Trail, Chaffee
, 4 miles away |
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Quakey Mountain Trail, Gunnison
, 9 miles away |
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Coyote Park Trail, Gunnison
, 11 miles away |
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