SolVista Basin ski area, Colorado - Skiing and Snowboarding

SolVista Basin ski area, Colorado

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.

    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

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

SolVista Basin ski area management's own description

Base Camp One by Alpine Resort Properties, Granby
Come and enjoy the newest property in Granby Ranch. Golf, fish, hike, ski - you name it. Base Camp One offers high end units located right in the heart of Grand County. This property offers one, two a...

Kicking Horse Lodges by Alpine Resort, Granby
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at SolVista Basin ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,000 feet
Top Elevation: 9202 feet
Base Elevation: 8202 feet

Total Runs: 37
- 20% Expert and Advanced
- 50% Intermediate Runs
- 30% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 1.5 miles

Total Lifts: 6
- 4 Chair Lifts
- 1 Surface Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 406 acres
- Snowmaking on 100 acres
Annual snowfall: 18 feet
Night Skiing is Available
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.04784
Longitude: -105.898969

Skier and snowboarder reviews of SolVista Basin ski area, Colorado:

11 year old James Rico
- submitted by: Albert

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Ski Areas Near SolVista Basin ski area:

Winter Park, Colorado , 13 miles away
   3060 vertical feet
   145 runs - 26 lifts
   57% Expert & Adv.
   34% Intermediate
   9% Beginner

Loveland, Colorado , 19 miles away
   2410 vertical feet
   92 runs - 10 lifts
   46% Expert & Adv.
   41% Intermediate
   13% Beginner

Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 22 miles away
   2270 vertical feet
   105 runs - 7 lifts
   60% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   10% Beginner

Eldora, Colorado , 22 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   53 runs - 12 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Keystone, Colorado , 24 miles away
   3128 vertical feet
   135 runs - 20 lifts
   49% Expert & Adv.
   32% Intermediate
   19% Beginner

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

Copper Mountain, Colorado , 34 miles away
   2601 vertical feet
   125 runs - 23 lifts
   54% Expert & Adv.
   25% Intermediate
   21% Beginner

Vail, Colorado , 39 miles away
   3450 vertical feet
   193 runs - 31 lifts
   53% Expert & Adv.
   29% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

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

Beaver Creek, Colorado , 49 miles away
   3340 vertical feet
   149 runs - 25 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   43% Intermediate
   19% Beginner

Whitewater Near SolVista Basin ski area:

Fraser River, Grand County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Tabernash to Granby)

Colorado River, Grand County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Hot Sulphur Springs to Highway 40 bridge)

Willow Creek, Grand County , 11 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (National Forest Campground to Reservoir)

Trails Near SolVista Basin ski area:

Strawberry Trail, Grand , 8 miles away

Muddy Keyser Trail, Grand , 9 miles away

Caribou Trail, Grand , 9 miles away

National Parks Near SolVista Basin ski area:

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 32 miles away

Golf Courses Near SolVista Basin ski area:

SolVista Golf Club, Granby , 3 miles away

Grand Elk Golf Course, Granby , 3 miles away

Pole Creek Golf Club, Fraser , 5 miles away