Monarch Mountain
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Monarch Mountain sits at Monarch Pass in south central Colorado. It receives abundant snow for great powder skiing. The varied terrain includes bowls, tree skiing and expert terrain. Although not one of the largest resorts in Colorado, with great snow, plenty of sun, reasonable lift tickets, less crowds and laid back feel, Monarch Mountain is often considered a hidden gem. There are easier runs and learn to ski packages as well as plenty of expert terrain. With the recent addition of Mirkwood Basin, there is now 130 more acres of extreme skiing terrain available. Monarch Mountain is nice choice for skiers of any ability looking for a relaxed resort experience.
| Location | Monarch Mountain is in south central Colorado, 157 miles from Denver, 123 miles from Colorado Springs and 43 miles from Gunnison. |
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| Airports | Denver International Airport- 180 miles Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport- 47 miles Colorado Springs Airport- 126 miles |
| Season Length | November to April (typical length, depending on weather) |
| Hours | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Mountain Info
| Acres | 800 |
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| Base Elevation | 10,790 ft |
| Summit Elevation | 11,952 ft |
| Vertical Rise | 1162 ft |
| Avg. Annual Snowfall | 350 in |
| Lessons | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Terrain Park | Yes – 2 |
| Snowcat Skiing | Yes |
| Cross Country Skiing | No |
| Night Skiing | No |
| Trails | 63 |
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| Longest Run | 1 Miles |
| Terrain | Beginner 14% Intermediate 28% Advanced 27% Expert 31% |
| Lifts | 1 fixed quad 4 fixed double chairs 1 conveyor lift 2 surface lifts |
| Amenities | Cafe, bar, restaurants, sport shop |
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| Trail Map Link | Monarch Mountain Trail Map Monarch Mountain Mirkwood Trail Map |
| Ski Town | Monarch Mountain is 19 miles from the mountain town of Salida. |
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| Summer | — |
