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SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch, Colorado

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Overview

Sol Vista, Colorado

SNOW REPORT
(800)757-7669

SEASON
December 14, 2011-April 8, 2012

HOURS
Lifts: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Night skiing & tubing: Every Saturday night

MOUNTAIN STATS
Base elevation: 8,202 ft Peak: 9,202 ft Vertical drop: 1,000 ft

SKIABLE ACREAGE
406 acres

ANNUAL SNOWFALL
220 inches

SNOWMAKING
On 60% of the terrain.

TRAILS
3: 30% beginner; 50% intermediate; 20% advanced

SNOWBOARDS
No restrictions

LIFTS
5 total: 1 high speed quad, 1 quad,1 triple, 1double, and 1 surface lift

CAR RENTALS
Hertz in Fraser, CO

MEDICAL CLINIC
Ski Patrol building just east of the SolVista Base Lodge.

GROCERY STORE
City Market (in Granby)
Safeway (in Fraser) (970)726-9484; open 6 am-11 pm, 7 days a week

RESTAURANTS
(Partial listing of 50+ restaurants available in Winter Park, Fraser and Granby)
Fraser Brazier (970)726-8490 Burgers, ice cream, frozen yogurt, under $6

McDonald's (WP and Granby locations)

Subway (Granby)

Hernando's Pizza Pub (970)726-5409
Italian (delivery available) under $18

KFC/Taco Bell (970)726-8888
Fast food, under $6

Pizza Hut (970)726-8101
Pizza, salad bar, pasta, subs (delivery), under $10

SilverCreek Creekside Grill
Located at the Inn at SilverCreek; meal plans available, under $12

Rudi's Deli (970)726-8955
Sandwiches, under $6

Smokin' Moe's Rib House (970)726-4600 Authentic Texas/Oklahoma B-B-Q, under $18

Taco Bell (970)726-4866
Mexican fast food, under $6

Seven Trails Grille (970) 887-5200
Mediterranean food at the base of SolVista Basin

DISTANCE TO
Downtown Winter Park - 16 miles Fraser - 4 Denver - 78 Granby - 2

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

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Lodging

Sol Vista Basin at Granby Ranch Lodging

Sol Vista is great for families or groups who want to be able to meet up throughout the day. The intimacy of the mountain allows for this. There are several comfortable lodging properties in great proximity to the slopes.

  • Inn at SilverCreek - Just minutes from the ski area, all amenities & rooms under one roof, meeting space & meal plans available.
  • Mountainside Condos - Fully-equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, spacious condos. Some ski-in/ski-out access.
  • Summit at SilverCreek - Ski-in/ski-out location, small recreation building on site, fully-equipped kitchens.The Summit Condominiums are located between the towns of Fraser and Granby, 1/4 mile from the SolVista Ski Area. It is a ski-in/ski-out location from the intermediate runs
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Lessons

Check back for 2011-2012 Rates

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Rentals

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Activities

SLEIGH RIDES
Tucked beneath the Continental Divide in the pristine Ranch Creek Valley, Devil’s Thumb offers sleigh rides that traverse the beautiful landscape of winding rivers, and expansive snow-covered meadows & forests. Advance reservations required. (800)757-7669

SNOWMOBILING
Guided snowmobile tours through alpine meadows, winding wooded trails & majestic views in the Colorado National Forest. A hearty ranch lunch is served before or after tours, and transportation to and from SolVista is provided. Advance reservations are required. (800)757-7669

TUBING HILL
Located at Fraser Valley Winter Sports in Fraser. Rent an inner tube and slide down a snow-covered hill. Two rope tows pull you back up the hill. Open evenings and weekend days. (970)726-5954

ICE SKATING
Available at the YMCA/Snow Mountain Ranch (970)887-2152, Town of Fraser Elementary School, and next to the Cooper Creek Square in downtown Winter Park.

SNOWSHOEING
Available at SolVista. Rentals & guided tours are available. Also: Rentals available at YMCA/Snow Mountain Ranch. (970)887-2152

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
40k of groomed trails offering views of the Continental Divide are offered in the backcountry of SolVista. Trails are open daily from 8 AM-4 PM, conditions permitting. Rental equipment is available.

MOVIE THEATER
The Silver Screen Cinema features top box office hits nightly. (970)726-5390

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES – SNOW MTN. RANCH Other activities such as in-line skating, basketball, volleyball, swimming, and an indoor climbing wall are available. (970)887-2152.

HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS
Located 11 miles from SolVista. Relax in natural hot springs after a day of skiing.

NIGHT SKIING
Available only for private, prearranged parties, in which a group rents the mountain from 5-8 PM. Intermediate slopes only on the East Mountain.

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

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