MONARCH IS THE PERFECT ski area for families from the southwest region, easily accessible and affordable. Surface lifts specifically for children in lesson programs and caring professional instructors help make Monarch an ideal place to take the young ones. Last season a new Ski School Center and Rental Shop opened to make it convenient to get what you need and hit the slopes.
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CLOSEST COMMUNITIES
•Salida
MOUNTAIN DINING
At the base there is a choice for all of your stomach's grumblings: Gunbarrel Café, Starbucks coffee, and preferred seating and service in the Sidewinder Saloon Bar.
LESSONS
Monarch Ski & Ride School.
Lessons: (All ages) alpine, snowboarding, never-ever packages, weekly adult clinics, weekly women's afternoon clinics, multi-week children's programs (3-18 years).
Daycare: Childcare and lessons for 2 to 6 years.
Contact: Ski & Ride School, 888.996.7669 x5196; childcare, 888,996.7669 x5141.
FYI
Looking for great backcountry? Monarch has a couple options for you; Mirkwood Basin is 130 acres of "hike to heaven" with some double-black bowls, chutes and trees. Since 1990 Monarch Snowcat Tours has been taking people to the top of the Continental Divide to ski some fantastic terrain. The friendly Guides will take you to open bowls, steep tree runs, glades, cliffs and even show you some of the local's secret stash. You really need to experience a day with Monarch Snowcat Tours to make your season complete.
BIGGEST EVENT
Kayaks on Snow, Boatercross: April 4, 2009.
APRES SPOT
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs.
ALTERNATE DAY
Monarch Snowmobile Tours offers full and half day adventures. The Arkansas River flows right through the nearby town of Salida which contains Colorado's largest historic district. Salida's downtown is full of funky art galleries, tasty restaurants, and live music venues.
DIRECTIONS BY CAR
159 miles from Denver via US 285 and US 50; 120 miles from Colorado Springs via Colorado 115 and US 50 or via US 24, US 285 and US 50; 110 miles from Pueblo via US 50; 190 miles from Grand Junction via US 50.
DIRECTIONS BY AIR
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport and Denver International Airport provide jet connections to cities worldwide. Gunnison airport is only an hour away.
INFORMATION
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Snow Report: 888.996.7669
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LODGING | CENTRAL RESV
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ADDRESS
Monarch
#1 Powder Place
23715 Hwy. 50
Monarch, CO 81227
MILES FROM DENVER
159
MOUNTAIN FACTS
Season -
Nov. 26, 2008 to April 12, 2009
Hours -
9am-4pm
ELEVATION
Peak - 11,952 ft.
Base - 10,790 ft.
Vertical Rise - 1,162 ft.
TERRAIN & SERVICES
Beginner - 14%
Intermediate - 28%
Advanced - 27%
Expert - 31%
Skiable Acres - 800
Number of Trails - 63
Longest Trail - 1 mile
Terrain Parks - 3
Total Lifts - 7
Average Annual Snowfall 350 inches
Average Days of Sun per Year 300 days
To plan your ski vacation to Monarch, visit Colorado Winter Info for all the information you need.
