Colorado Springs on a Budget

     The chart below shows a list of Colorado ski areas and is provided for your convenience. If you want to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information contact the ski area directly. Each ski area determines when to open for the season based on whether they have snowmaking equipment and on their snow accumulations. Ski areas typically open between October and late December depending on conditions. While most of the ski areas operate daily in the winter, a few smaller areas do close certain days of the week or operate only on weekends. The distances from Colorado Springs are provided on the chart, but remember during the winter months the road conditions can vary a lot. So one has to keep in mind that the weather can be beautiful in Colorado Springs when it is snowing in the mountains. Plan accordingly. So,once again, check their websites if it is important for you to have the most up-to-date information. So, grab your skis, boards, boots and helmets and head for the snow.