Tired of Long Lift Lines and Expensive Tickets? Try a Colorado Gems Ski Area

You’ve never heard of the Colorado Gems? It’s no wonder. These intimate areas are some of ski country’s best kept secrets.

The Gems span Colorado and include the more well-known Arapahoe Basin, Loveland and Eldora ski areas as well as Cooper, Granby Ranch, Monarch Mountain, Powderhorn Mountain and Sunlight. There’s something for everyone, from awesome steeps to gentle terrain. Cooper even has the longest Magic Carpet in the state – perfect for the beginner.

Après-ski activities abound. Wineries surround Powderhorn, the world’s largest hot springs pool is near Sunlight and Granby Ranch boasts an incredibly family-friendly atmosphere.

– Sydney Ayers, SLJ 100 Communications