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Colorado Family Ski Guide 2018/19

Colorado Family Ski Guide 2018/19

Mile High Mamas is a top resource for planning Colorado family ski/ride vacations. A few years ago, we launched the Colorado Family Ski Guide 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 momreview button below for our fun insider tips and informative narratives.

Colorado Family Ski Directory 2018/19

Resort Adult Kids Childcare Ski/Ride School Deals
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area $105 $85 (ages 15-18) $49 (ages 6-14); Kids 5 and under ski free every day. No. Kids class lessons start at $140 for half-day, $165 for full-day. Available for kids of all ability levels, age 3 and up. Arapahoebasin.com. Check out their Snowsports and hot deals pages.
Aspen Highlands $159 $106; 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 $230. aspensnowmass.com; Kids Ski Free program for kids ages 7-12. Details:  (800) 290-1326

 

Aspen Mountain $159 $106; kids 6 and under ski free No on-site childcare Private children’s ski and snowboard lessons offered on Aspen Mountain. Rates start at $615 for a half-day. aspensnowmass.com;

Kids Ski Free program for kids ages 7-12. Details:  (800) 290-1326

Beaver Creek Resort

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$161*  $111*  Half-day $125; full-day $163 (2018 prices; 2019 not yet released) Starts at $229+ beavercreek.com
Breckenridge Ski Area

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$147*  $96 On-site childcare starts at $128.  (2018 prices; 2019 not yet released)  Starting at $199.* breckenridge.com
Buttermilk

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$159* $106; kids 6 and under ski free No on-site childcare  Starting at $230 aspensnowmass.com; Kids Ski Free program for kids ages 7-12. Details:  (800) 290-1326
Crested Butte Mountain Resort

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$102 Kids 6 and under ski free, Child (7-12): $59  There is a nursery for 2 months to 3 years old. Full-day starts at $135. Group lesson with lunch starts at $170.  skicb.com deals. Kids ski free Nov. 22-Dec. 13
Cooper | Chicago Ridge

 

 $58  $35; kids 5 and under ski free  Childcare $15/hr; $49 for half-day;  $89 for full-day  Child (5-12) all-day Panda Patrol group lessons start at $129   Deals offered at local rental shops, lodges, and grocery stores. Best deals are at skicooper.com.
Copper Mountain Resort $107* Starting at $82. 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 $239. 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

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TBD TBD No on-site child care Group lesson starts at TBD   Eldora.com 
Keystone Resort

 

 $121* Starting around $70.*  Starts at $125 for full day  Pricing starts at $189  Keystoneresort.com
Loveland Ski Area

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$65 $31 – peak child (6-14) rate. Children 5 & under are free Full day with lunch and two snacks is $80. Half day (morning only) with one snack is $65. Hourly rate is $20/hour. Full day lesson with lunch and lift ticket is $129.  skiloveland.com;
lovelandreservations.co
m; liftopia.com. Any child (4-14) that completes three full lesson packages is eligible for a FREE season pass. 
Monarch Mountain

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$89 Teen (13-15) $59, Junior (7-12) $43, Children under 6, Free The Children’s Center Rates: $50 half-day; $90 all-day Group ski lessons: $149 Monarch ski packages with lodging participants. skimonarch.com

 

Powderhorn Mountain Resort $71 Youth (13-17) $60; Junior (7-12) $35; Child (6 & Under) $18

(prices not yet updated for 2018/19)

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) $60; Children 7 & under FREE Cost: Half-day $70; full-day $93 Half-day lessons $49 (lesson only)
Full Day Packages 6-12 year olds $89 (lesson, lift ticket, rentals (including helmet) & lunch)  
Purgatory Resort’s website features deals on lodging packages that include discounts on lift tickets. PurgatoryResort.com
Ski Granby Ranch $78 $44. Kids 5 and under ski free No on-site childcare. Starting at $189. GranbyRanch.com
Snowmass

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$159 $106 The Treehouse Kids Adventure Center. Rates start at $174. Offered for kids ages 2-4, 5-6 and 7-12. Rates start at $230 for full day. aspensnowmass.com; Kids Ski Free program for kids ages 7-12. Details:  (800) 290-1326
Steamboat Ski Area

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$149* Child (ages 5-12): $99*.  Kids’ Vacation Center full-day $145. Kids’ Vacation Center lessons start at age 3. Prices start at $179 with advanced online purchase. www.steamboat.com or call 800-922-2722
Sunlight Mountain Resort

 

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$65 $45; 5 and under ski free Childcare is $100 full day; $55 half-day; $25/hourly. 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.

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Telluride Ski Resort $139* $83* (ages 6-12); Kids 5 and under ski free  For infants and toddlers, half day is $110 and a full day is $150. Ski/Ride school starts at $215 for a lesson, lift ticket and lunch for ages 3 to 14.  tellurideskiresort.com
Vail  $161 $111. Kids ages 4 and under ski free.  Small World Nursery offers daycare for children 2 months-6 years starting at $158. The Vail Ski & Snowboard School lessons start at $232. Visit Vail.com and purchase tickets 7 days in advance for best prices.
Winter Park Resort

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$134 Approx. $94. Kids 4 and under ski free. Childcare for kids 2 months to 6 years. Full-day: $134 when you pre-book. 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. winterparkresort.com
Wolf Creek Ski Area  $72 $37. Kids 5 and under $6 No Starting at $85 for full day (4 hours) 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 12, 2019 as our base to compare prices.

Featured image: Loveland Ski Area, Dustin Schaefer

Amber Johnson
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.

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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.

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