
Best Gear for Keeping Families Warm. There are plenty of places to cut corners and save money on Colorado’s ski slopes but having quality gear is not among them. Our must-haves include these Smartwool Merino 250 Base Layer Top and Bottoms, Hestra Classic 3-Finger Snow Glove (also available in junior sizes), Minus33 Merino Wool Balaclava, and Obermeyer’s I-Grow Ski Jackets and Pants which provide a simple way to lengthen the sleeves and cuffs of your child’s jackets and pants (our quickly-growing kids could wear them 2-3 seasons!) Columbia has a similar line of expandable winter jackets for kids. Nothing kills a good ski day like having a whining, cold child so be sure to have a bulk supply of hand warmers available (and you can even find rechargeable hand warmers that are like a portable pocket heater).
Let it snow!
Ski Granby Ranch – Colorado Family Ski Vacation
Season dates and hours
December 10, 2022 – April 10, 2023. Lifts open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Night skiing from 5-8 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
Area (acres)
406 acres
What family-friendly amenities does your resort offer?
Full-service restaurant
Cafeteria-style restaurant
Ski and ride school for adults and children
Ski and snowboard rentals for adults and children
Day and multi-day lift tickets
Night skiing
Family activities
Variety of lodging; condo, townhouse, cabins and luxury homes
Cafeteria-style restaurant
Ski and ride school for adults and children
Ski and snowboard rentals for adults and children
Day and multi-day lift tickets
Night skiing
Family activities
Variety of lodging; condo, townhouse, cabins and luxury homes
Adult lift ticket prices?
$99
Child lift ticket prices and at what age kids ski free?
$69
Is there on-site childcare and if so, what is the starting cost?
Not available.
What is the starting cost of ski/ride school? Ages?
Half-day starting at $209.
Where can families go for deals on lift tickets/lodging or special promotions?
GranbyRanch.com; 888-850-4615
What area (off-mountain) activities would appeal to families for their winter vacation?
Night skiing at Granby Ranch
Tubing in Fraser
S’mores around the firepit
Dinner at the Grill
Movies and bowling in Fraser at the Foundry
Tubing in Fraser
S’mores around the firepit
Dinner at the Grill
Movies and bowling in Fraser at the Foundry
Distance from Denver
90 minutes
1000 Village Road
Granby, CO
888-850-4615
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