| Colorado is incredibly beautiful. There are forested | | | | package to fit any budget. |
| mountain slopes, clear, swift flowing streams filled with | | | | Ski vacations are not all tailored for bargain shoppers. |
| trout and open plains populated by deer. But when | | | | Some people come to the Colorado ski resorts to get |
| winter comes, Colorado truly becomes a special place. | | | | away from the hoi polloi and spend quiet time with a |
| Located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United | | | | loved one. Many of these seclusion seekers have |
| States, Colorado is a wonder to behold. | | | | unlimited budgets, and Colorado has quite a few ski |
| Each year, millions flock here to take in the scenic | | | | resorts that can provide the perfect romantic |
| views of the Rockies and pleasant climate. The | | | | getaway. For superior ski slopes, Colorado has a |
| eastern two-fifths of the state is flat and is used to | | | | number of cities like Aspen, Arapahoe Basin, |
| raise cattle, Colorado's leading agricultural activity. | | | | Steamboat Springs, Winter Park and Vail. There the |
| Overall, Colorado has the highest average altitude of | | | | jet set frolic in the snow, cuddle in steaming outdoor |
| any of the states. It is about 6,800 feet above sea | | | | hot tubs, or embrace in front a crackling fire as snow |
| level. That is why millions flock to Colorado ski resorts | | | | blankets the earth around their hideaway. |
| each winter. | | | | Colorado has much more to offer visitors. You can |
| Colorado is a true winter wonderland. Although the | | | | climb the Rockies and see the headwaters of the |
| state averages 15 inches of precipitation annually, the | | | | mighty Colorado River. There is Grand Lake, a lake |
| mountainous regions get over 20 inches each year. | | | | formed by glaciers. There is also Summit Lake located |
| This means there is always enough powdery snow | | | | over 12,700 feet above sea level. Colorado is also has |
| drifting down onto the many Colorado ski hotels. | | | | stunning rock formations. Any visitor must see the |
| From the time the ski season opens in November until | | | | famous Pike's Peak. Other picturesque locations |
| it ends in April, the ski slopes are enveloped in gleaming | | | | include the Garden of the Gods, Devil's Kitchen, and |
| white snow. If a five month ski season and a chance | | | | Window Rock and of course the Colorado National |
| to hob knob with the beautiful people who inhabit | | | | Monument, a group of truly unusual rock formations in |
| Colorado ski resorts is not enough to get you to the | | | | western Colorado. Yes, you can ski in Colorado, but |
| Centennial State, then the discount ski holidays offered | | | | you can do so much more. Come to Colorado! |
| by the travel operators will be. There is sure to be a | | | | |