Ski Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a great town for shopping and dining, especially if you're in the area on a ski vacation. While not as close as Idaho Springs, Colorado Springs is still within short drive of many of Colorado's top ski resorts like Echo Mountain, Winterpark, Loveland and just a little farther from Summit County skiing at resorts like Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin and Copper Mountain.
The nearby peaks get hundreds of inches of snow per year, and offer world-class skiing, snowboarding and other activities like snowcatting, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing and fun things like dog sledding and sleigh rides.
Colorado Springs is full of shops and stores that offer ski and snowboarding equipment. From sporting goods chain and big box stores to small, family owned shops you can find everything you need to head up the Interstate to top quality ski resorts. You can also find an extensive collection of rental equipment.
If you're willing to make the drive each today to places like Echo Mountain, you can not only enjoy the scenic drive and the tourist stops and attractions on the way, you can save money on lodging over staying at almost any of the resorts. And the dining in Colorado Springs offers a huge variety of choices, from pub food to find dining. Even though it's a fair drive to Summit County and surrounding resorts, you can still find that après-ski atmosphere in Colorado Springs. Why not take a bus or taxi to commute back and forth for added convenience?
About 70 miles away from Summit County and only about 90 miles away from top skiing at places like Aspen Snowmass, Vail and Beaver Creek, the choices about where to ski are almost endless. And the variety of slopes for beginners and expert skiers are staggering when there are this many top resorts in one place, with many of them offering Olympic quality runs and training areas.
Lodging in Colorado Springs runs the gamut. Ski cabins abound even though the resorts are 50 to 70 miles away. Condominiums offer luxury lodging with an easy commute to resorts, especially if you use limo or bus service. And the nightlife in Colorado Springs is comparable to that in a city like Denver, where you can choose from laid-back pubs to elegant wine and light fare. Don't spend all your money on high-cost lodging and dining at a resort when you can stay in Colorado Springs and spend more on your fun instead.
