Ski resorts in Colorado (the United States)
10 ski resorts in Colorado (the United States), with top elevations from 3,221 to 4,008 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Colorado
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride | 2,659 m | 4,008 m | 1,349 m | 2,000 acres | 17 | 23 % beginner · 36 % intermediate | Rent skis |
| Breckenridge | 2,926 m | 3,962 m | 1,036 m | 2,908 acres | 35 | 11 % beginner · 31 % intermediate · 24 % advanced · 34 % expert | Rent skis |
| Aspen Snowmass | 2,399 m | 3,813 m | 1,414 m | 5,700 acres | 43 | — | Rent skis |
| Copper Mountain | 2,961 m | 3,792 m | 831 m | 2,490 acres | 23 | 25 % beginner · 24 % intermediate · 34 % advanced · 17 % expert | Rent skis |
| Keystone | 2,829 m | 3,782 m | 953 m | 3,149 acres | 21 | 12 % beginner · 39 % intermediate · 49 % advanced | Rent skis |
| Crested Butte | 2,858 m | 3,707 m | 849 m | 1,547 acres | 15 | 14 % beginner · 24 % intermediate · 25 % advanced · 37 % expert | Rent skis |
| Winter Park | 2,743 m | 3,676 m | 933 m | 3,081 acres | 23 | 8 % beginner · 18 % intermediate · 19 % advanced | Rent skis |
| Vail | 2,475 m | 3,527 m | 1,052 m | 5,317 acres | 32 | 18 % beginner · 29 % intermediate · 53 % advanced | Rent skis |
| Beaver Creek | 2,469 m | 3,487 m | 1,018 m | 2,000 acres | 26 | 39 % beginner · 31 % intermediate · 24 % advanced · 6 % expert | Rent skis |
| Steamboat | 2,103 m | 3,221 m | 1,118 m | 3,741 acres | 23 | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Colorado
Which ski resorts are there in Colorado?
This page compares 10 ski resorts in Colorado, spread across these areas: Colorado. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the biggest ski resort in Colorado?
Of the 10 resorts in Colorado that publish their skiable terrain (out of 10 compared), the largest is Aspen Snowmass, with 5,700 acres, ahead of Vail (5,317 acres). North America measures its ski areas in acres, not in kilometres of slopes.
Which is the highest ski resort in Colorado?
The highest point in Colorado is at Telluride: 4,008 m, in Colorado. Next comes Breckenridge (3,962 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Colorado?
Aspen Snowmass: 1,414 m between its base (2,399 m) and its summit (3,813 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
Which ski resort is best for beginners in Colorado?
Of the 8 resorts in Colorado that publish their terrain breakdown, the one with most beginner terrain is Beaver Creek, at 39%. Each resort's breakdown is in the table above.
Which ski resort is best for advanced skiers in Colorado?
Of the 7 resorts in Colorado that publish their terrain breakdown, the one with most advanced and expert terrain is Crested Butte, at 62%.
When do the ski resorts in Colorado open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 10 resorts in Colorado with a calculated window open between October 31, 2026 and November 27, 2026, and close between April 5, 2027 and May 25, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Colorado?
10 of the 10 resorts in Colorado on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.