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Alone on the slope, the wind whispers over your skis in the mountainous silence. An unspoiled blanket of feathery snow lies before you, waiting for your serpentine signature. You push off, and the rush and the wind play in your heart, on your cheeks, as you send high-arcing waves of light powder into the air which each turn, until you stop at the bottom to look up with satisfaction at the deep, clean carves left in your wake.
The grin on your face is frozen, not from the cold, but from the pleasure of skiing in Colorado.
Colorado's snow adventures are simply the best in North America, perhaps even the world. With 26 resorts, Colorado skiing not only offers the variety and excitement of towering mountains with slopes to suit your ability and ambition, but also the extras that perfect the vacation experience with the best in dining, lodging and entertainment. It's no coincidence that seven of the 10 most popular resorts on the continent call Colorado home.
Nor is it a coincidence that travel agents receive so many thank you cards from the families they send on skiing holidays to Colorado. With ski packages including luxurious hotels right on the slopes, discounted lift passes, transportation and more, all for a great price, you'll discover how Colorado and vacation are as vital to skiing as, well, your skis.
Travel agents will tell you that the secret to Colorado's skiing excellence is in the snow. Famed for its abundance and consistency, the snow flourishes in this area of high elevation and low humidity, creating a light and fluffy powder custom made to make skiing dreams come true. Plus, snowfall arrives early and stays late in the Colorado high country, resulting in reliable snow conditions from mid-October at Keystone and Loveland to as late as July at Arapahoe Basin, the highest ski area in North America at 13,050 feet.
The result is unparalleled - a white sea of powder that makes it seem you can ski for days without crossing paths with another soul. Both amateurs and experts excel in these perfect conditions, ripping big-time air off a heart-stopping plunge or cutting tight turns on a gradual slope.
With breathing space and optimal terrain, Colorado provides the perfect playground for all extreme snow hobbies. Colorado resorts were among the first to embrace snowboarding, the fastest growing of all snow sports, constructing elaborate playgrounds with dramatic half-pipes. Snowcat and heliski operators take skiers where the lifts can't reach for the ultimate backcountry experience. For less extreme and more family fun, special areas for tubing and sledding and scenic dogsled rides through the wilderness are offered at many resorts.
All Colorado resorts share ideal snow conditions, the breathtaking beauty of the Rockies and the promise of adventure, yet each has a unique character to keep guests coming back year after year.
Nirvana to skiers worldwide, Vail is the largest ski mountain in North America, stretching seven miles from east to west. Size alone is not its only asset, as good times thrive off the slopes in the Austrian-inspired Vail Village, featuring picturesque lanes filled with restaurants and boutiques to appease the cosmopolitan clientele that make Vail America's most popular resort. Even with an air of sophistication, kids are welcomed everywhere, though they prefer to play at Fort Whippersnapper and its ski-through Lost Mine.
Along with Vail, Aspen is the winter playground for the wealthy, blending history, culture and festivals to create a world-class resort. But don't let the prosperous few clad in the latest designer skiwear chase you off the slopes, for everyone comes here to enjoy the Elk Mountains, a wondrous landscape brimming with "fourteeners" - peaks towering over 14,000 ft. In Aspen, be prepared to pick your jaw up off the ground.
Other snow-capped Colorado icons include Keystone, renowned for its sensational night-skiing; Copper Mountain, a sanctuary for some of the lightest powder and most scenic views in the Rockies; Steamboat Springs, an authentic Old West town-turned unique ski resort; Winter Park, a family favorite; and Telluride, simply the most beautiful place you'll ever ski.
Just the mention of Colorado and these legendary mountains invoke images of deep powder, clear blue skies and great skiing. With long, challenging runs for accomplished riders and broad, easy slopes for those still learning, you will find the ideal slope to soar down, chasing that perfect run until the lodge beckons you to join your family for a steaming cup of cocoa. Contact a trusted travel agent today to find a golden lift ticket with your name on it. Jump on! The gondola is ready to take you up the mountain!
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