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COLORADO
MONARCH MOUNTAIN
MONARCH,COLORADO 81227
Area Telephone:(719) 539-3573
Fax:(719) 539-7652
Snow Condition:(800) 996-SNOW (7669)
Internet Address:
E-mail: info@skimonarch.com
AREA'S SKIING STATISTICS
Elevation: Top:11,961 feet; Base:10,790 feet
Vertical Drop: 1,170 feet
Skiing Terrain: 800acres, 66 groomed and ungroomed runs, hikeable backcountry extreme terrain, plus an additional 770 acres of Snowcat served skiing atop the Continental Divide.
Longest run: 2 miles
Slope Difficulty: Beginner:14%; Intermediate: 28%; Advanced: 27%; Expert: 31%
Average Annual Snowfall: 350 inches
Snowmaking: None necessary
Lift Capacity Per Hour: 6,100
Lifts: MC: 1 Bars: 0; Tows: 0 Chairs:5 (4 dbls,1 qd)
SKIING SEASON
November 23, 2005 –April 9, 2006
Days Open & Hours of Operation:
Open Daily 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Halfday pass begins:12:30 pm
Night Skiing:None
EQUIPMENT AND SCHOOLING
Ski Rental/Repair: Full service ski & snow-board rental & repair
X-Country Rental/Repair:
Ski Instruction: Classes for all abilities; Learn to Ski pckgs, racing, bump, powder, Telemark; Group:$40.00/day or $30.00/am only; Private:$80.00/hour; $30 ea. add'l pers.; Children's Ski School (3–6 yrs); special women's clinics offered
Ski School Telephone: 888-996-7669
ADDITIONAL RECREATION
Salida, 20 miles away, is Colorado's largest Historical District with shopping, nightlife, hot springs, bowling, golfing and family activities.
LODGING FACILITIES
Lodging/Walking Distance to Slope: None. Lodging at Monarch Lodge, 3 miles east of ski area; Over 1,000 pillows in Salida nearby, call (877) 772-5432 for a reservation in Monarch Play and Stay Program
RESTAURANTS AND APRES-SKI
Restaurants/Bars/Lounges: Restaurants/lounge at Monarch Mt. Lodge; Cafeteria, pizzeria & Sidewinder Lounge at base lodge. Cliffhangers located at Monarch Mountain lodge. Many in Salida area
SERVICES
Ski shop at area.
Daycare at area. Reservations required 888-996-7669; ages 12 months - 6 years
Credit Cards: AE, MC, AX, Visa, Discover, for lifts, sports shop & rental shop
Medical: Hospital–20 mi.; Prof. Ski Patrol Day care available
SKIING RATES
Early and Late Season
Early Season - (Opening day thru December 16, 2005)
Late Season - (March 27, 2006 through closing day)
Adult: (ages 16-61) |
$27.00 |
Teens: (ages 13-15) |
$20.00 |
Junior: (ages 7-12) |
$15.00 |
Senior: (ages 62-69) |
$18.00 |
Regular Season
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1/2 day |
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1 day |
2 day |
3 day |
4 day |
(starts at 12:30) |
Adult: (ages 16-61) |
$49.00 |
$94.00 |
$141.00 |
$188.00 |
$35.00 |
Teens: (ages 13-15) |
$31.00 |
$60.00 |
$87.00 |
$116.00 |
$25.00 |
Junior: (ages 7-12) |
$19.00 |
$34.00 |
$51.00 |
$68.00 |
$12.00 |
Senior: (ages 62-69) |
$26.00 |
$48.00 |
$72.00 |
$96.00 |
$16.00 |
Monarch Season Pass Prices
November 6, 2005 thru April 9, 2006
Adult: (ages 16-61) |
$369.00 |
High School/College Student with ID: |
$299.00 |
Student: (13-15) |
$219.00 |
Junior: (ages 7-12) |
$99.00 |
Senior: (ages 62-69) |
$219.00 |
Child (6 & under) and Senior (70 & over) - Ski/Ride for free!
Season Pass Sale-Show Locations:
September 28, 10am-5pm at Western State College in Gunnison, CO - Student Union
October 18, 10am-6pm at Kristi Sports in Alamosa, CO
October 22, 10am-5pm at Quality Inn in Canon City, CO
October 29, 10am-6pm at The Edge in Pueblo, CO
Multi-day Rates and Group Discounts are available
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION
Gunnison–45 mi., U.S. Hwy 50,commercial flights available; Garfield–3 mi., U.S. Hwy 50 (5 min); Salida–20 mi., U.S. Hwy 50 (30 min); Denver–160 mi.(2 1/2 hrs); Colorado Springs–130 mi.; com. flights; Pueblo–120 mi. (2 hrs); Lighted runway at Salida Airport
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