Monarch ski area, Sawatch Range, Colorado, Management Description <<< Back to Monarch ski area main page   Monarch ski area Management Says: Monarch Mountain is located in south central Colorado, well south of the freeway madness that gridlocks Interstate 70 from Denver to the Front Range resorts each weekend. Located on Highway 50 on the Continental Divide, Monarch is very accessible. It's also one of the oldest ski areas in Colorado, established in 1939. Monarch Mountain is what you expect from a real Colorado ski area. Abundant natural snow (350+ inches)     and friendly people are two of our strongest attributes. You can walk from your car right to the lifts, prices are reasonable, and the runs flow naturally back to the base area. At Monarch you'll lose the crowds but not your friends. Monarch is a family favorite because of great snow conditions and easy access to the mountain. Having one base area makes it convenient to drop off the little ones in the Children's Center, pick-up rental equipment, sign up for ski school and get on the slopes in a timely manner. Lift lines are a rarity and you will regularly find ski runs to yourself. Looking for great powder, spectacular views, 1000+ acres of expert terrain, steeps, trees, cliffs, and   bowls? You found it with Monarch Mountain. Check out the 130 acres of hike-to terrain in Mirkwood Basin from the top of the Breezeway Lift. Monarch Mountain Snowcat Tours offers some of the best Snowcat skiing in the state-guests enjoy skiing/riding in closely spaced trees, variable snow conditions and extremely steep slopes. At the base of Monarch Pass lies the sunny Arkansas River Valley, with everything you need to make your visit complete. The towns of Salida, Poncha Springs, and Buena Vista have great restaurants, galleries, shops, and a variety of accommodations. This winter come up and stay a few days and experience our mountain hospitality. Welcome to Monarch, a real Colorado ski area!   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Monarch ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Monarch ski area.   Ski Areas Near Monarch ski area: Ski Cooper, Colorado , 46 miles away    1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    30% Beginner Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 47 miles away    2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs    100% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Snowmass, Colorado , 47 miles away    4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs    38% Expert & Adv.    55% Intermediate    7% Beginner Crested Butte, Colorado , 48 miles away    2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    57% Intermediate    23% Beginner Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 50 miles away    3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs    65% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    0% Beginner Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 51 miles away    3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs    52% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    18% Beginner Buttermilk, Colorado , 52 miles away    2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs    26% Expert & Adv.    39% Intermediate    35% Beginner Copper Mountain, Colorado , 55 miles away    2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs    54% Expert & Adv.    25% Intermediate    21% Beginner Breckenridge, Colorado , 56 miles away    3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs    55% Expert & Adv.    32% Intermediate    13% Beginner Beaver Creek, Colorado , 60 miles away    3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs    38% Expert & Adv.    43% Intermediate    19% Beginner   Whitewater Near Monarch ski area: Whitewater Outfitter - Independent White Water, Chaffee County , 18 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Eddyline Anglers, Chaffee County , 19 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Chaffe County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 18.7 miles long (Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon)   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   Golf Courses Near Monarch ski area: Friend Ranch, Poncha Springs , 17 miles away

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