Skiing in Colorado

Skiing in Colorado

Colorado is the most popular North American ski area offering more ski terrain than anywhere else in the United States; Colorado, known as the Rocky Mountain State, has over 54 peaks over 4500 metres high in no fewer than 18 different ski resorts, and over 700cm of snow each year.  Skiing in Colorado offers skiers many different kinds of skiing holidays. Skiing in Colorado offers a huge choice of very different resorts and ski areas to suit all budgets and tastes.

There are historical mining towns steeped in history and tradition, such as the ski resort of Breckenridge or the world famous ski resort of Aspen, upscale, glitzy and a celebrity filled playground offering fantastic skiing. Skiing in Colorado also offers smaller, more secluded resorts such as Beaver Creek, with more of a Wild West feel or Winter Park, the nearest resort to the city of Denver. Winter Park has a laid back atmosphere of genuine Colorado. The ski resort of Vail is a purpose built resort offering the single largest ski area in the United States. Colorado offers something to suit all tastes and budgets. Colorado also has purpose built resorts such as Vail or Beaver Creek that are great for families.

Skiing in Colorado has come a long way since it was introduced as a mode of transport in the Rocky Mountains way back in the 19th century. Colorado now has a reputation as one of the most important ski destinations in the world. Skiers come here for the champagne powder, uncrowded slopes and breathtaking scenery. Skiers also come here for the unique après ski in Colarado, which includes local breweries, saloons and restaurants. Eating out in Colorado offers everything from fine dining to BBQ and steakhouses. Where else but Colorado could you experience the real Wild West?

Skiing in Colorado offers all visitors a chance to enjoy a different kind of skiing holiday. En-route to your ski holiday in Colorado you may want to enjoy a city stop-over in Denver, the mile high city, or even New York, Washington or Chicago.  After skiing in Colorado you could take in the sights of Colorado's capital city before flying back to the UK.

Skiing in Colorado offers visitors the chance to enjoy a true American mountain way of life. Colorado skiing is characterised by huge mountains, high-speed lifts, long immaculately groomed runs and a great choice of terrain for all levels of skier. Skiing in Colorado means the added advantage of smaller lift queues and lots of perfect snow. The term 'champagne powder' comes from Colorado.  Colorado is a winter wonderland for ski and snowboard enthusiasts alike. The magnificent Rocky Mountains provide spectacular skiing conditions for all levels of skier and snowboarder and some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.

City stop-overs on our  North American ski programme.

Our flexible flight programme means that you can stop-over at a fantastic North American city for a few days at the beginning or end (or both) of your North American ski holiday at no extra cost to your flights. Click on the link below to find out how you can make the most of your transatlantic trip and sample some of the sensational sights of North America's most magnificent cities. more>>