Overview

Monarch Mountain, Colorado

SHUTTLE
There is no local shuttle available. Groups must provide their own transportation.

SNOW REPORT
(888)996-7669

SALIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(877)772-5432

SEASON
November 25, 2010 - April 10, 2011

HOURS
9:00am-4:00pm Lifts are in operation 8:00am-5:30pm Main Lodge is open During the ski season Monarch is open 7 days a week!

MOUNTAIN STATS
Base elevation: 10,790 ft Peak: 11,952 ft Vertical drop: 1,162 ft

SKIABLE ACREAGE
800 acres

ANNUAL SNOWFALL
350+ inches

SNOWMAKING None; all natural

TRAILS
63: 14% beginner; 28% intermediate; 58% advanced/expert

SNOWBOARDS
No restrictions; lessons available

LIFTS
1 quad, 4 double chairlifts

MEDICAL CLINIC
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, Salida (719) 530-2200

GROCERY STORE
Safeway, Salida - (719) 539-3513‎ Walmart Connection Center – (719)539-2810

RESTAURANTS
(Partial listing of restaurants available) Burger King
(719)539-9234 in Salida

Country Bounty
(719)539-3546 in Salida

First Street Café
(719)539-4759 in Salida

McDonald's
(719)539-2288 in Salida

Gunbarrel Grill
located at the Ski Area

Starbuck's
located at the Ski Area

Sidewinder Saloon (800)332-3668 at the Monarch Mountain Lodge

The Windmill Restaurant
(719)539-3594 on Highway 50

DISTANCE TO
Denver -157 miles Colorado Springs - 120 Salida - 18 Gunnison - 45

*Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.

Lodging

Monarch ranks among the smaller of ski areas that we work with, but they have the advantage of relying completely on natural snowfall—they get enough each year that snowmaking is unheard of there. While playing in their winter wonderland, here’s where you could stay…

• Holiday Inn Express - 18 miles to ski area, indoor pool & sauna, continental breakfast, 1 block from hot springs
• Monarch Mountain Lodge - 3 miles to ski area, lots of on-site amenities, mtg room & meal plans available
• Super 8 Motel - 18 miles to ski area, across street from hot springs, indoor pool, close to restaurants
• Gateway Inn & Suites - 20 miles to ski area, newer property, under one roof, meeting space
• Hampton Inn - Opened in 2011, free breakfast

Lessons

2011-2012 Lesson Rates

FOR GROUPS WITH 20+ SKIER/BOARDERS ONLY

WHO: Never-ever Skiers/boarders ages 13 & up

WHEN: 9:15 AM-1 PM OR 11:15 AM-3:45 PM (3.5 hours)

PRICE: $70

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WHO: Beginner skiers/boarders ages 7-12

WHEN: 9:15 AM OR 11:15 AM start (Half day-3.5 hrs); 9:15 AM-3:45 PM (full day-5.25. hours)

PRICE: $78 half day; $128 full day
Cost includes lunch (full day only) or snack (half day) but does not include lift or rental, which are required

NOTES: All lessons are nonrefundable.

Rentals

High Point has an ongoing relationship with the following shop(s) in Monarch:

Monarch Mountain Rentals

In 2007 we wereinformed that manufacturers will no longer be producing snowblades (also known as ski blades). This may or may not affect availability for this season but will affect availability in the years to come as equipment becomes older and worn.

Activities

HOT SPRINGS POOL
Year-round facility, located in Salida (719)539-6738

SNOWCAT TOURS
Sightseeing tours through the backcountry (888)996-SNOW

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
2 miles of track available, including a beginner's loop

SNOWMOBILING
Half day, all day and custom tours are available to the Continental Divide. Visit www.snowmobilemonarch.com for more info.

SNOWSHOEING
Wilderness Snowshoeing in the San Isabel Nation Forest. Tours available: (719)530-0914

MONARCH MOUNTAIN LODGE HEALTH CLUB Includes swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, Nautilus Fitness Center,racquetball courts (wallyball), and game room.

WINTER FLY-FISHING
On the Arkansas River; 20 minute drive from Monarch. More info available through ArkAnglers in Salida: (719)539-4223

*Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.