Top Ski Resorts near Denver

Now that you have moved to Denver and are settled into your new home, it's time to start thinking about where you are going to hit the slopes. All My Sons Denver movers have their favorite spots where they like to bring their family or shred solo, so to help guide you to the top ski resorts near Denver, they have come up with this informative list. Enjoy!

Winter Park - Located 67 miles northwest of Denver lies Winter Park. This ski resort is owned and operated by the City of Denver and sits on the west side of Berthoud Pass. If you or someone in your family is new to skiing after moving to Denver, the beginners and intermediate trails of Winter Park are the perfect place to start. However, locals claim Mary Jane is the run to hit if you are an expert skier chasing an adrenal rush like no other. Winter Park is open from mid-November to mid-April and consists of 143 different runs and 3,060 acres of skiing.

Address: 239 Winter Park Drive, Winter Park, CO 80482

Telephone: 303-316-1564

Loveland - Sitting at 10,800 feet above sea level at its base and 12,700 feet at the highest lift chair, this mountain is popular with the locals. Loveland is located 53 miles from Denver in Loveland Pass at Eisenhower Tunnel and can be accessed from I-70. The mountain includes 10 lifts, 93 trails ranging from beginner to expert, and 1,570 acres of skiing. If you have family visiting after making the move to Denver, All My Sons Denver movers suggest letting your guests acclimate to the elevation for a day or two before taking them to Loveland.

Address: Exit 216 Interstate 70, Georgetown, CO 80444

Telephone: 303-569-3203

Echo Mountain - This ski resort is a favorite of many All My Sons Denver movers, not only because it's the closest resort to Denver but also because it offers night skiing. The mountain includes a vertical drop of 660 feet, 15 ski trails and three chair lifts. The resort and skiing at Echo Mountain is open from mid-December to late April or early May, depending on the amount of snowfall.

Address: 19285 Highway 103, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Telephone: 303-325-7347

After experiencing these nearby ski destinations, All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver encourages you to explore even further and head to other Colorado locations known for skiing and snowboarding. Colorado is one of the biggest ski destinations in the world and is currently ranked sixth in the number of ski areas in the United States according to National Ski Areas Association.