Monarch ski area, Sawatch Range, Colorado

Monarch ski area, Sawatch Range, Colorado

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 resort has 63 runs that you may ski on; there's a splendid set to suit everyone. This ski resort has a much higher than average percentage of advanced and expert slopes and a much lower than average percentage of green and blue

    slopes. The unbelievable yearly snowfall of 29 feet is ample for especially splendid depth. Monarch has the greatest elevation difference among ski resorts in a 46 mile radius. This ski hill has a reasonable collection of trails and an acceptable sum of ski lifts.
This ski resort has a vertical drop of 1,162 feet; it's enough to get some decent time on the ski trails between lifts. With such a great skiable terrain, 800 acres in all you won't be short of skiable terrain. Monarch boasts higher snowfall than the local average each season. This is an average size ski resort featuring an average altitude difference if compared to other US Rockies ski resorts. The Sawatch Range and its summits is a panorama worth seeing. All 7 great ski lifts at this ski mountain are amusing to catch

a ride with. It's always enjoyable to ski here with loads of difficult ski trails. Not too many rooms nearby, you'll have to voyage a bit to get to one, but you'd better book previous to going given that these rooms fill up quickly. The snowboarding and the skiing in Colorado is scores of fun every day of the ski season. Some of the ski runs on Monarch can easily wound you; but if you are in need of thrills you are. This is a fine ski area with loads of different ski trails; it's not possible to get bored here. You might be into skiing or snowboarding, or both, doesn't matter, around here, you'll locate lots of wonderful sites. The summits of Colorado covered in great snow are a wonderful place for skiing or snowboarding. The natural splendor of the Colorado hills and the truly nice trails are certain to keep you coming back. A little bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you returning for more. The delightful snow covered Sawatch Range summits are a total skiing or snowboarding heaven.

Special features: Guided snowcat skiing available.

Monarch ski area management's own description

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at Monarch ski area
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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Ski Areas Near Monarch ski area:

Ski Cooper, Colorado , 46 miles away
   1200 vertical feet
   26 runs - 5 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 47 miles away
   2100 vertical feet
   15 runs - 3 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Snowmass, Colorado , 47 miles away
   4406 vertical feet
   84 runs - 21 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   7% Beginner

Crested Butte, Colorado , 48 miles away
   3062 vertical feet
   121 runs - 16 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   57% Intermediate
   23% Beginner

Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 50 miles away
   3267 vertical feet
   76 runs - 8 lifts
   65% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 51 miles away
   3635 vertical feet
   131 runs - 4 lifts
   52% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Buttermilk, Colorado , 52 miles away
   2030 vertical feet
   41 runs - 7 lifts
   26% Expert & Adv.
   39% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Copper Mountain, Colorado , 55 miles away
   2601 vertical feet
   125 runs - 23 lifts
   54% Expert & Adv.
   25% Intermediate
   21% Beginner

Breckenridge, Colorado , 56 miles away
   3398 vertical feet
   146 runs - 27 lifts
   55% Expert & Adv.
   32% Intermediate
   13% Beginner

Beaver Creek, Colorado , 60 miles away
   4040 vertical feet
   149 runs - 25 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   43% Intermediate
   19% Beginner

Whitewater Near Monarch ski area:

Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 20 miles away, Class III - 13 miles long (Fork Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access)

Arkansas River, Chaffe County , 22 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (East Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge)

Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 24 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista)

Trails Near Monarch ski area:

Fooses Creek Trail, Chaffee , 4 miles away

Quakey Mountain Trail, Gunnison , 9 miles away

Coyote Park Trail, Gunnison , 11 miles away

National Parks Near Monarch ski area:

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 19 miles away

Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 19 miles away