Ski Echo Mountain, Colorado

Echo Mountain wants to be known as an inexpensive, quality ski and snowboarding resort, and their amazing lift ticket prices and closeness to Denver help them achieve the title of the closest, least expensive and freshest resort. No other resort is closer to Denver and the Denver International Airport, making Echo Mountain an easy place to get to for your skiing or riding vacation. And the already discounted lift ticket prices, when paired with discount ski coupons and lift ticket packages, make Echo Mountain one of the most affordable family vacations anywhere.

Dining, shopping and sightseeing at Echo Mountain give you many choices, most of which are just as affordable as the ski vacation itself. You can enjoy mountain dining with options like burgers, fries, pizzas, burritos, soups and baked desserts, or branch out and enjoy international cuisine at a variety or nearby restaurants. And there's always a drive to Denver only 35 miles away for city dining and shopping, as well as taking in the local attractions and sights.

Family travel is easy when you're going to Echo Mountain thanks to the nearness to the city of Denver and the easy ride there on I-70. Family activities are plentiful in the area, but don't miss the top quality instruction you can get at Echo Mountain. With its focus on terrain, the snowboarding lessons can take kids from clipping on the snowboard for the first time to riding a rail.

Apres-ski in Echo Mountain can be affordable just like your stay at the ski resort. While Echo Mountain is very family-friendly and has a lot of skiers and riders that live in the local area, there are lounges and bars in the area where you can enjoy an after-the-slopes beverage and a relaxing time with music and typical bar snacks like wings, pizzas and other snacks.

Because it is closer to Denver than any other ski resort and it's less expensive than any other ski resort, it's the ideal place for families with beginning skiers. Echo Mountain started out as essentially one large terrain park for snowboarders, but has expanded to accommodate skiers now, as well. Because of its roots, however, it's the ideal place for someone wanting to learn to ride boxes, rails and jibs, with group and private lessons and an emphasis on mountain skiing and snowboarding safety. The whole family can enjoy the powder at Echo Mountain for less.