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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
Rates (all lifts) (2005/2006):
Regular |
Halfday |
Early Season opening-Dec. 16 |
|
Adult: |
$49.00 |
$30.00 |
$27.00 |
Junior |
$19.00 |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
Senior |
$26.00 |
$16.00 |
$18.00 |
6 & under–Free; 70 & over–Free
Age of Junior:7 to 12 years
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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