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SolVista Basin ski area, Colorado
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| | Save time and money and avoid Solvista for skiing. Has potential as the mountain is friendly to new skiers but the amenities leave a lot to be desired. Lack of parking and or shuttles and no room to relax as the lodge reminds me of a cross-country ski shelter. If you can pack a BBQ in the car that would be your best bet for warm food and a place to sit down. says Tony Rankin.
this is a great resort for teaching the young ones how to ride. the staff did an excellent job in teaching my two kids. says diggity.
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Sol Vista is a tiny mountain compared to the other ski mountains nearby. It does have it's charm though. It's a good place to learn before you hit the bigger resorts nearby. says Daniel.
The 1,000 feet of drop from top to bottom is not too bad; SolVista
| | Basin makes the most of it all. SolVista Basin obtains an average amount of snow every ski season. With a totality of 37 ski trails to ski on; there are more than enough ski trails for every ability. This ski area has 406 acres of ski terrain, and it's all in pleasant condition. This is a relaxed ski mountain featuring a cozier than average vertical drop when you compare it to other ski resorts in the region. The amazing 18 feet of annual snowfall is one of the finest highlights of this ski resort. SolVista Basin has | |
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a decent selection of trails and enough lifts to serve them all. All of the 6 good ski lifts will get you up the slope effectively. SolVista Basin has a much lower than average proportion of advanced and expert trails and a much higher than average part of easy
trails. This is a good site for everybody with heaps of beginner and intermediate slopes. Some exercise and spending some quality time in the fresh air attract ski folks from far and wide. The grandiose mountain view of Colorado and marvelous runs are splendid
attractions for many snow skiers. The hills of Colorado covered in beautiful snow are a great spot for skiing or snowboarding. If you'll be sleeping in a hotel, you're in luck, accommodations are on hand in the vicinity of the bottom of the hill, but do reserve
a room before heading out in view of the fact that it is a very popular destination. Given that you're on this internet page you are almost certainly into skiing or snowboarding, either way, this is an area with loads of places for that. Snowboarding and skiing
in this part of Colorado is loads of fun the whole winter season.
Special features: Tubing Zone open on Night Ski Nights. Snow Play Park, Half Pipe, Terrain Park, Progression Park
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SolVista Basin ski area management's own description
Skier and snowboarder reviews of SolVista Basin ski area, Colorado:
11 year old James Rico
- submitted by: Albert
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| These outdoors activities are available near SolVista Basin ski area. |
| | Ski Areas Near SolVista Basin ski area:
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Winter Park, Colorado
, 13 miles away 3060 vertical feet 145 runs - 26 lifts 57% Expert & Adv. 34% Intermediate 9% Beginner |
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Loveland, Colorado
, 19 miles away 2410 vertical feet 92 runs - 10 lifts 46% Expert & Adv. 41% Intermediate 13% Beginner |
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Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
, 22 miles away 2270 vertical feet 105 runs - 7 lifts 60% Expert & Adv. 30% Intermediate 10% Beginner |
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Eldora, Colorado
, 22 miles away 1600 vertical feet 53 runs - 12 lifts 30% Expert & Adv. 50% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Keystone, Colorado
, 24 miles away 3128 vertical feet 135 runs - 20 lifts 49% Expert & Adv. 32% Intermediate 19% Beginner |
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Breckenridge, Colorado
, 32 miles away 3398 vertical feet 146 runs - 27 lifts 55% Expert & Adv. 32% Intermediate 13% Beginner |
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Copper Mountain, Colorado
, 34 miles away 2601 vertical feet 125 runs - 23 lifts 54% Expert & Adv. 25% Intermediate 21% Beginner |
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Vail, Colorado
, 39 miles away 3450 vertical feet 193 runs - 31 lifts 53% Expert & Adv. 29% Intermediate 18% Beginner |
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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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Beaver Creek, Colorado
, 49 miles away 3340 vertical feet 149 runs - 25 lifts 38% Expert & Adv. 43% Intermediate 19% Beginner |
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| | Whitewater Near SolVista Basin ski area:
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Fraser River, Grand
County
, 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Tabernash to Granby) |
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Colorado River, Grand
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Hot Sulphur Springs to Highway 40 bridge) |
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Willow Creek, Grand
County
, 11 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (National Forest Campground to Reservoir) |
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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
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