Ikon pass

Ikon Mtns near Denver

The Ikon pass gives buyers access to 50+ ski and snowboard destinations. With 4 of them being just over an hour from Denver!

Check out my must haves for skiing if you need to upgrade or add some items to your gear!

Winter Park

Just 1 hr and 17 min from Denver, west on i70 and just over Berthoud Pass. Every time I went I found new terrain to explore. Insider tip – park for free in the Mary Jane lot and ride right from the Mary Jane base lift.

Copper

My favorite mountain of these 4, right off i70, is Copper Mountain. The T-bars bring me back to my childhood and the alpine skiing is breathtaking. The variety of terrain and quality of snow and trails makes this a favorite.

eldora

It’s just west of Boulder, with the furthest parking from the slopes I encountered driving solo. If you know Wachusett Mountain, this is the Wachusett of the Rockies and the iciest day on the slopes for me. But probably the best place to learn on the front range.

Arapahoe basin

Not a ski resort. A-Basin boasts the closest views of the Rocky Mountain rock faces just next to you while your on the slopes. The quickest drive is over Loveland pass- the sketchiest pass I encountered while in CO.