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SolVista Basin @ Granby Ranch
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SolVista provides the very best in affordable and friendly family skiing and snowboarding tucked right next to the Continental Divide in Colorado. Located just 15 minutes past Winter Park, SolVista is only 87 miles northwest of Denver. SolVista offers 33 designated trails on 406 acres. The East Mountain is ideal for beginners and intermediates, with long, well-groomed runs. The West Mountain offers more advanced steeper terrain, bowl skiing and moguls. First-time skiers and riders have their own separate area designated for a fun and unintimidating learning atmosphere.

The SolVista ski school provides group and private lessons for skiers and riders of all ages and ability levels. Cross country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts will appreciate the SolVista Nordic trail system, encompassing 40 kilometers of groomed trails and spectacular scenery. Equipment rentals are available at the SolVista Base Lodge. For evening activities, entertainment and restaurants are available in the nearby towns of Granby, Grand Lake and Winter Park. From Denver, take I-70 west to Exit 232, then HWY 40 west to SolVista.

 

 

Ski season dates December -- April
Skiable Acreage 406 acres (164 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall 220 in (559 cm)
Summit Elevation 9,202 ft (2,805 m)
Base Elevation 8,202 ft (2,500 m)
Vertical Drop 1,000 ft (305 m)
Longest Run 7,920 ft (2,414 m)
Terrain parks Yes
Snowmaking 60%
 

 

Number of Lifts 5 Lift Capacity 5,400 per hour
 
High-Speed Six Passenger   Double Chairs 1
High Speed Quads 1 Surface Lifts 1
Quad 1 Carpets  
Triple Chair 1 Eight-Passenger Gondola  
 

 

Easy 30%
Intermediate 50%
Advanced/Expert 20%
 

 

Child Care No Restaurants Yes
Adaptive Skier Yes Snowboard Rentals Yes
Ski Lessons Yes Snowboard Lessons No
Ski Rentals Yes Cildren's Programs No
Nearby Lodging Yes Women's Programs Yes
 

 

PO Box 1110 1000 Village Road Granby, CO 80446

Telephone: 970-887-3384
Snow Phone: 877 253-3169
Fax: 970 887-5105
Toll Free: 877 253-3169

Web Site: http://www.SolVista.com

 

 

From Denver:

Take Interstate 70 west to U.S. Highway 40
Take U.S. 40 north to SolVista Ski Area

Distance is about 83 miles

 

 



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