| Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area is nestled in the pine and aspen
trees in the San Isabel National Forest located in central Colorado
on the Continental Divide. Monarch's abundant, natural snowfall (350 inches
on average, that's 29 feet) makes skiing and boarding a pleasure, whether you're
a first-timer on groomed beginner slopes, an intermediate looking for an ever-more
challenging run or an expert looking for fresh and untracked deep powder. At
a base elevation of 10,790 feet, Monarch has 54 trails on 670 skiable acres,
including 900 backcountry acres accessed by Monarch Snowcat Tours. PSIA-certified
instructors using the American Teaching Method teach clinics in alpine, telemark
and backcountry skiing and in snowboarding.
There also are special programs for women and great children's programs.
Monarch is a family-oriented area and has an on-site day care facility. The
staff of professionals are trained in first aid and early childhood development.
Ski programs are available for older children as well. Monarch Ski and Snowboard
Area is located on scenic U.S. Highway 50 between the Royal Gorge and Gunnison,
21 miles west of the town of Salida. From Denver, take Highway 285 south to
U.S. Highway 50 west for about 15 miles to Monarch Ski Resort. |
