Monarch Mountain
Just 18 miles west of Salida on the Continental Divide, Monarch Mountain is Colorado's best-kept powder secret - 800+ acres, legendary 350-inch snowfall, and short lift lines.
Why Monarch Mountain
Monarch Mountain sits at 11,952 feet on the Continental Divide and receives some of the deepest, driest powder in Colorado. With a compact lift system and loyal local following, Monarch rarely has lift lines - even on weekends.
The mountain offers terrain for all levels: gentle groomers for beginners, long cruising runs for intermediates, and steep chutes and glades for experts. Mirkwood Basin is steep hike-to expert terrain inside the ski area, and separate snowcat tours (extra tickets) reach more than 1,000 acres of untracked terrain.
Mountain Stats
11,952 ft
Summit
10,790 ft
Base
1,162 ft
Vertical Drop
63 runs
Trails
5 lifts
Lifts
350 inches
Annual Snow
30/40/30
Terrain Mix
1,000+ ac
Cat Skiing
Staying in Salida
Salida makes an ideal base for Monarch Mountain: the ski area is 18 miles west of town on US-50. You get authentic small-town lodging, restaurants, and après-ski options at a fraction of the cost of ski resort towns. Many visitors combine skiing with a soak at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs for the ultimate Colorado mountain day.
Mountain Info
23715 US Hwy 50, Monarch, CO 81227
Daily 9am-4pm (winter season, conditions permitting)
Season Snapshot
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