Monarch Ski Area
Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area is located on U.S. Highway 50. It is twenty miles (32 km) west of Salida, Colorado, on Monarch Pass and has 54 trails, two terrain parks, and a newly-opened Extreme-Terrain area called Mirkwood. The Monarch Mountain Lodge is located three miles (5 km) east of the ski area in the picturesque town of Garfield, Colorado. Monarch is open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from mid-November to early April. One of the most famous runs is at the top of the mountain called Skywalker, which follows the ridgeline. Ten minutes away from the mountain is the Monarch Mountain Hotel.
Read more about Monarch Ski Area: History, Ski School, Terrain Parks
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