Resorts Monarch-Mountain
Area Profile
Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area is an intimate, family-oriented ski area located in south central Colorado near Salida. Services include a ski and snowboarding school offering group and private lessons, a children's center, and a lodge with plenty of seating and a variety of food and drinks. Monarch relies on an annual average of 350" of snowfall to cover its 670 acres of terrain, with trails ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert. Monarch also offers guided snowcat tours on an additional 900 acres of backcountry. Lots to do here, including snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing. A visit to Salida gives shop-a-holics a chance to do their worst.
Lodging Profile
None at the Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area. Monarch Mountain Lodge is located three miles east of the ski area. There are a variety of lodging options, from budget hotels to B&B's, located in Salida, just 18 miles east of the ski area.
Services Profile
Restaurant and lounge at Monarch Mt. Lodge. Cafeteria and Sidewinder Lounges at base lodge. Many others in nearby Salida area. Ski shop at area. Convenience store, post office, gas station at Garfield. Hospital 20 miles away. Ski and snowboard school, rental and repair. Ski Instruction offers classes for all abilities; learn to ski packages, racing, bump and powder. Also offer Children's Center for ages 3-6 years; special senior and women's programs. Child care for children ages 12 months - 6 years.
Area Recreation Profile
For the outdoor enthusiast, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, snowcat tours, year around hiking and mountain biking are available. For those looking for a break from the outdoors, there are hot springs and wide range of one-of-a-kind shops and galleries in the Salida, Buena Vista area.
Snowboarding Profile
Terrain park and lessons available for snowboarding on site.
Cross Country Profile
Cross counry terrain available on site.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 11952 FT Bottom: 10790 FT Vertical Drop: 1162 FT Skiable Terrain: 800 acres Number of Runs: 54 Snow Making: 0 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 2 Capacity: 6100 |
Beginner Runs: 14% Intermediate Runs: 28% Advanced Runs: 27% Expert Runs: 31% Average Snowfall: 350 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 166 Year Open: 1939 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Monarch-Mountain | |
Contact Information
Monarch-Mountain
Address:23715 W Hwy 50 Monarch, CO, 81227Phone: (888) 996-7669
Email: info@skimonarch.com
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