Snowboarding Zone - Idaho Springs, Colorado:
Riders Guide - Idaho Springs is just minutes away from top Colorado ski resorts. The closest is Echo Mountain, only about 4 miles away, but even the world-class skiing in Summit County at places like Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin and Keystone are less than 40 miles away. SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch, Aspen Snowmass, Vail and Beaver Creek are only a little farther. So top skiing and snowboarding action are barely a hop, skip and jump (or jib!) from the small tourist town of Idaho Springs.
Parks and Pipes - With Echo Mountain just 5 minutes away, snowboarders can have everything in Idaho Springs. Echo Mountain was originally just a terrain park and has only expanded to ski runs in the last couple of years. But much of the skiable acreage is still dedicated to terrain parks. The Treeline Terrain Park at Arapahoe Basin gets its name from being above the treeline, as the highest North American terrain park. Don't miss the features of the 2 terrain parks here and the amazing quarter pipes, half pipes and superpipes spread out among the many terrain parks in the Idaho Springs area resorts.
Out of Bounds - Colorado is known for snow, which is why the Idaho Springs area resorts take it so seriously. They all offer ski schools that are designed for learning skiers and first-timers. But even experienced skiers can learn new moves at the schools at places like Aspen Snowmass and Keystone. And don't forget all the other great activities like spas, snowcatting tours, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, sleigh rides and more.
Hangout & Hookup - The opportunities to gather and discuss the slopes or enjoy some great nighttime and après-ski are everywhere in Idaho Springs. Avoid the high prices at the resorts and choose one of the many dinner destinations, pubs, taverns and lounges offering live entertainment to be found right in Idaho Springs.
The Deal - Only 4 miles from Echo Mountain, 15 minutes from Loveland, less than an hour from Summit County--what more could you ask for in a ski resort town that's not quite part of the ski resort? An easy trip, although short, and that’s what you'll find when you take I-70 north to one of almost two dozen world-class ski resort destinations. Colorado gets its name as the ski capital thanks to the quality ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains, and you can enjoy them all if you stay in Idaho Springs.
