Mile High Mamas is a top resource for planning Colorado family ski/ride vacations. Last year, we launched the Colorado Family Ski Directory that focuses exclusively on families–from daily lift ticket prices to the cost of childcare to where to get the best deals. But we’ve taken it one step further! Click the hyperlink for each resort name below for more in-depth details including additional deals, at what ages kids ski free, lessons, family-friendly activities, area attractions for playtime off the slopes and more.
This is just the basic information you’ll need to get started. To give you a true taste of Colorado’s winter, follow our adventures as we visit area resorts this season in our ski section and look for the 
button below for our fun insider tips and informative narratives.
Colorado Family Ski Directory 2016/17
| Resort | Adult | Kids | Childcare | Ski/Ride School | Deals |
| Arapahoe Basin Ski Area | $92 | $77 (ages 15-18)l $45 (ages 6-14); Kids 5 and under ski free every day. | No. | Kids class lessons start at $135 for half-day, $160 for full-day. Multi-week programs start at $325. available for kids of all ability levels, age 3 and up. | Arapahoebasin.com. Check out their Snowsports and hot deals pages. |
| Aspen Highlands | $145 | $92; kids 6 and under ski free | No on-site childcare | Ski and ride school for children ages 5-6 and 7-12. Rates start at $219. | aspensnowmass.com; Kids Ski Free program for kids ages 7-12. Details: (800) 290-1326
|
| Aspen Mountain | $145 | $92; kids 6 and under ski free | No on-site childcare | Private children’s ski and snowboard lessons offered on Aspen Mountain. Rates start at $575 | aspensnowmass.com;
Kids Ski Free program for kids ages 7-12. Details: (800) 290-1326 |
| Beaver Creek Resort
|
$149* | $103* | Full day is $155. 1/2 day is $125 | Starts at $199+ | beavercreek.com |
| Breckenridge Ski Area
|
$138* | $90 | On-site childcare starts at $128. | Starting at $199.* | breckenridge.com |
| Buttermilk
|
$145 | $92 | No on-site childcare | Starting at $219 | aspensnowmass.com; Kids Ski Free program for kids ages 7-12. Details: (800) 290-1326 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Resort
|
$111 | Kids 6 and under ski free, Child (7-12) : $61 Teen (13-17) $100 | There is a nursery for 2 months to 3 years old. Full-day starts at $125. | Group lesson with lunch starts at $170. | skicb.com deals. Kids ski free November 24, December 16 and April 1-9, no strings attached. |
| Cooper | Chicago Ridge
|
$52 | $32′; kids 5 and under ski free | Childcare $14/hr; $55 for half-day; $72 for full-day | Child (5-12) all-day Panda Patrol group lessons start at $109 (get 10% off if you reserve online.) | Deals offered at local rental shops, lodges, and grocery stores. Best deals are at skicooper.com. |
| Copper Mountain Resort | $72 | Starting at $56. Children 5 and under ski/ride for free. | Belly Button Babies & Bakery for daily childcare. Kid’s Night Out is a FREE 3-hour childcare on the condition parents spend at least $30 at the resort. | Starting at $191. Pre-purchase most lessons online and save 20%! | Purchase your tickets at CopperColorado.com and save up to 53% on window prices. You’ll also find lodging steals and vacation packages. |
| Eldora Mountain Resort
|
$94 | Starting at $54 | No on-site child care | Group lesson starts at $159* | Eldora.com |
| Keystone Resort
|
$125* | Starting around $80.* | Starts at $123 for full day | Pricing starts at $182 | Keystoneresort.com |
| Loveland Ski Area
|
$71 | $30 – peak child (6-14) rate. Children 5 & under are free | Full day with lunch and two snacks is $75. Half day (morning only) with one snack is $60. Hourly rate is $17/hour. | Full day lesson with lunch, lift ticket and equipment rental for 6-14 is $120. ages 4-5 is $128 and includes early drop off. | skiloveland.com; lovelandreservations.com; liftopia.com. Any child (4-14) that completes three full lesson packages is eligible for a FREE season pass. |
| Monarch Mountain
|
$74 | Teen (13-15) $45, Junior (7-12) $30, Children under 6, Free | The Children’s Center Rates: $95 – All-day, $50 – Half-day. |
Group ski lessons:
Junior: $90 (4 hour lesson only) |
Monarch ski packages with lodging participants. skimonarch.com
|
| Powderhorn Mountain Resort | $71 | Youth (13-17) $60; Junior (7-12) $35; Child (6 & Under) $18 | No on-site childcare | Children’s Learning Center starts at age 3.
Group lessons start at ages 5-7, with prices starting at $78 for a half-day lesson. |
powderhorn.com |
| Purgatory Resort | $89 | Teen (13-17) $70; Child (6-12) $55; Children 5 & under FREE | $70 half day $90 full day $30 Kids Night Out |
Half-day lessons $72 (lesson only) Full Day Packages 6-12 year olds (lesson, lift ticket, rentals (including helmet) & lunch) $154. |
Purgatory Resort’s website features deals on lodging packages that include discounts on lift tickets. PurgatoryResort.com |
| Ski Granby Ranch | $68 regular; $74 peak season | Junior 6 – 12 $39/$44, Kids 5 and under ski free | No on-site childcare. | Age 3 & 4, half day only, starting at $129. Age 5 – 12, half or full day, starting at $109. |
GranbyRanch.com |
| Snowmass
|
$145 | $92 | The Treehouse Kids Adventure Center. Rates start at $174. | Offered for kids ages 2-4, 5-6 and 7-12. Rates start at $219 for full day. | aspensnowmass.com; Kids Ski Free program for kids ages 7-12. Details: (800) 290-1326 |
| Steamboat Ski Area
|
$90-140 | Start at $55-85. Kids Ski Free Program for ages 12 and under. | Kids’ Vacation Center offers daycare for ages 6 months to Kindergarten. All day program is $125 with advanced online purchase. | Kids’ Vacation Center lessons start at age 3. Prices start at $170 with advanced online purchase. | www.steamboat.com or call 800-922-2722 |
| Sunlight Mountain Resort
|
$63 | $45; 5 and under ski free | Childcare is $100 full day; $55 half-day; $25/hourly. | Super Tots: Full Day lesson, lift, helmet, lunch for ages 4-6 is $155. Half-day is $105.
Regular ski school: 2 hour lesson, lift, rentals is $105. |
Kids 12 and under ski free. Affordable Ski, Swim Stay Packages with Glenwood Hot Springs. |
| Telluride Ski Resort | $119* | $71*; Kids 5 and under ski free | For infants and toddlers, half day is $105 and a full day is $140. | Ski/Ride school starts at $195 for a lesson, lift ticket and lunch for ages 3 to 14. | tellurideskiresort.com |
| Vail | $149 | $103. Kids ages 4 and under ski free. | Small World Nursery offers daycare for children 2 months-6 years starting at $150. | The Vail Ski & Snowboard School lessons start at $199. | Visit Vail.com and purchase tickets 7 days in advance for best prices. |
| Winter Park Resort
|
$115 | Approx. $67. Kids 4 and under ski free. | Childcare for kids 2 months to 6 years. Half day is available for $109, full day is available for $139. | Full day lessons for kids (ages 3-14), including lunch, are $179. | Call Winter Park Central Reservations for latest deals and special promos. 800-729-7907. |
| Wolf Creek Ski Area | $66 | $34. Kids 5 and under $6 | No | Starting at $77 | Visit wolfcreekski.com. |
*Note: Information and prices are subject to change and most resorts offer discounted rates if you purchase online seven days in advance. Many resorts do not publish a set lift ticket price. When compiling our list, we used the date January 9, 2017 as our base to compare prices.
Featured image: Loveland Ski Area
Author: Amber Johnson
Amber is the founder and editor of Mile High Mamas, travel writer and former columnist for The Denver Post. She is a passionate community builder and loves the outdoors. She has two awesome teens and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.
