| The state of Colorado is one of the premier spots in | | | | vacation. Some of the major ski resorts in Colorado |
| the United States for mountain vacationing. A | | | | are Vail, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, |
| Colorado mountain vacation can be the adventure of | | | | Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, and Telluride. |
| a lifetime. There are many attractions in Colorado, | | | | Each of these resorts offers a variety of amenities, |
| including skiing, shopping, hiking, biking, and enjoying | | | | including accommodations, ski equipment rental, fine |
| live entertainment. | | | | dining, and some of the greatest ski slopes on the |
| A Colorado mountain vacation is a great trip for the | | | | continent. Many resorts also offer lessons to |
| whole family. Children can enjoy the outdoor activities | | | | beginners, assuring that visitors do not have to be |
| like hiking, skiing, and rafting. Families can go shopping | | | | great skiers to have a good time. The slopes range in |
| together and eat at world-class restaurants. | | | | difficulty from beginner’s level to extremely |
| Attractions like Pike’s Peak are designed for | | | | difficult. |
| the whole family. | | | | Each ski lodge rates its slopes somewhat differently, |
| Couples looking for a good way to unwind are also | | | | but the color code system applies to most of them. |
| advised to check out a Colorado Mountain vacation. | | | | A green circle signifies a beginner’s slope, |
| Many lodgings are designed for couples, and feature | | | | slopes for skiers with intermediate experience are |
| romantic amenities like private hot tubs, candlelit | | | | designated by a blue square, and difficult slopes are |
| dinners, and breathtaking mountain views. | | | | marked with a black diamond. Some skiers are skilled |
| Colorado includes six of Ski Magazine’s top ten | | | | (and brave) enough to try a double or triple black |
| North American ski resorts. Skiing and snowboarding | | | | diamond. The most difficult ski slopes are marked |
| are major attractions of a Colorado mountain | | | | with a yellow exclamation point. |