Located at the top of the Continental Divide, Monarch recieves huge amounts of snow from every angle. We offer lift served, hike-to, and snowcat terrain to choose from. Over 800 acres of in-bounds and an additional 1000 + acres of snowcat terrain make skiing/riding Monarch an unforgettable experience. If you're new to the sport, our friendly and patient instructors will show you the ropes without making you feel uncomfortable.
Monarch Mountain
Monarch, CO
(719) 539-3573 | (888) 996-7669
Located at the top of the Continental Divide, Monarch recieves huge amounts of snow from every angle. We offer lift served, hike-to, and snowcat terrain to choose from. Over 800 acres of in-bounds and an additional 1000 + acres of snowcat terrain make skiing/riding Monarch an unforgettable experience. If you're new to the sport, our friendly and patient instructors will show you the ropes without making you feel uncomfortable.
Snowcat Skiing Available On Site
Total Acres of Skiing
800
Total Terrain
63 trails
Expected Opening Date
11.25.09
Expected Closing Date
04.11.10
Elevation of Summit In Feet
11952'
Elevation of Base in Feet
10790'
Vertical Drop in Feet
1161'
Number of Terrain Parks
3
Percentage of Green Trails
14%
Percentage of Blue Trails
55%
Percentage of Black Trails
31%
Most Difficult Trail
Staircase
Improvements for this Season
This season we've remodeled the Ski School/Rental Center adding a new reservation system including additional reservation kiosks, a new will call center, new boot drying system, and new demo skis. We;ve also added signeage around the mountain and a new entrance sign. Our popular run, sleepy Hollow has been widened and a new beginner terrain park, Tilt has been added.
Local Recreation Options
Backcountry touring is available around Monarch Pass. Cross-country skiing is great on the Old Monarch Pass road which runs along our southern ski area boundary. If summer activities are your thing, The Upper Arkansas Valley offers world class rafting, kayaking, and fishing on the Arkansas River. Peak baggers will rejoice on our many 14ners. Mountain biking is in a class of its own.
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Located at the top of the Continental Divide, Monarch recieves huge amounts of snow from every angle. We offer lift served, hike-to, and snowcat terrain to choose from. Over 800 acres of in-bounds and an additional 1000 + acres of snowcat terrain make skiing/riding Monarch an unforgettable experience. If you're new to the sport, our friendly and patient instructors will show you the ropes without making you feel uncomfortable. 
Snowcat Skiing Available On Site
