Winter has arrived early in Colorado’s mountain regions, and resorts are unveiling upgrades and discounts.
Purgatory Resort has improved its popular runs, such as Mark’s Park and McCormack’s Maze, while Monarch Mountain is developing No Name Basin, increasing its skiable terrain by 377 acres.
Granby Ranch has installed a new conveyor lift to better serve beginners, and smaller ski areas like Chapman Hill in Durango have upgraded infrastructure with new tow ropes and a platter lift.
Copper Mountain has upgraded its Timberline Express to a high-speed six-person lift, and Snowmass has replaced its Coney Glade chairlift. Telluride is introducing the Heritage Trail, a new beginner-friendly run featuring interactive historical displays.
Meanwhile, Vail is expanding its bus service, adding more routes for the Sandstone and Lionsridge Loop.