What was once a mining town Monarch Mountain has been reincarnated as one of Colorado's best ski areas, cheap lift tickets, Steep terrain, black diamond runs, tree skiing Famous for its powder snow and Snowcat skiing attracts expert and advanced skiers. Perched atop a mountain pass in the rugged Sawatch Mountain Range It is located in south central Colorado only 2 hours from Colorado Springs and is very accessible. The drive to Monarch Mountain is easy from anywhere in Colorado or New Mexico.
Monarch is a mountain for adventurous travelers and families alike. Family skiers are drawn to Monarch for ski deals, fun ski lessons and ski and snowboard rentals, It is the perfect ski area for people looking to get away from the hustle-bustle of the bigger resorts, The Mountain has more of an old time ski area feeling than that of a modern ski resort.
At the base of Monarch Pass is the sunny Arkansas River Valley, with everything you need to make your visit complete, Other top activities along Monarch Pass include horseback riding, riding the Monarch Crest Gondola to over 12,000 feet for unmatched panoramic views (summer only), Also famous for its snow, diversity of terrain, excellent tree skiing, crowd-less slopes and backcountry snowcat operation,
With 800 acres of area and (350+ inches), cross-country skiers will enjoy quiet stretches along the Old Monarch Pass Road, while hikers and mountain bikers will enjoy exploring a section of the 500-mile Colorado Trail. Hot springs and ghost towns are also within miles.
