It’s the most anticipated time of the year— time to plan your Monarch Mountain skiing vacation! While you wax your skis and anticipate the exhilarating and meditative swish of the snow glittering like diamond dust beneath you, there are few considerations to get the most out of your stay in Salida, CO.
It’s the perfect season to wax your skis and begin packing up your kayak for the winter. While packing up your shorts and pulling your sweatshirts out, it’s time to make plans for fall in this world-class site! Here are some of the blissful Monarch Pass fun activities to schedule for fall…
Spring is that bittersweet season when we say goodbye to winter and prepare for the best weather conditions of the year. Never fear! There is still plenty of excellent spring skiing in Salida for you to indulge.
Creekside Chalets and Monarch Mountain are ready to welcome you to a new winter wonderland. If you want to enjoy a safe, clean, and exhilarating adventure here in Salida, the following tips and tricks will help save you time, save you money, and ensure a hassle-free winter vacation of your dreams.
With over 1,630 acres of diverse expert terrain, Monarch offers some of the most challenging and rewarding catskiing to be had.
Backcountry skiing is for people who want the ultimate challenge of ungroomed slopes in a beautiful, peaceful environment. Monarch Pass, at 11,312 feet, is one of Colorado’s most popular areas for backcountry skiers. Monarch Pass is located on Highway 50 between Salida and Gunnison and it receives about 350 inches of snow each year. The …
Trying to plan the perfect family vacation can feel tough; ensuring that little ones remain entertained, adults aren’t left underwhelmed, and that everybody has experiences that create memories to last a lifetime is a tall order. Luckily, the Salida & Buena Vista area offers families a host of activities that’ll leave everybody happy after a …
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Often times skiing with a group is challenging due to varying levels of skiers who are together. You may have a variety of beginners to experts and everything in between. This doesn’t need to stop everyone from enjoying the Colorado skiing experience. If you know what you need and prepare, Everyone is sure to have …
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It’s a bright and shiny new year and we’re excited to see what 2018 brings! January is a great time to visit Salida and go skiing or snowboarding at Monarch Mountain. After the busy holiday season, the town and the mountain have fewer visitors, which gives you the chance to better experience how special the …
Known as “the biggest little mountain in Colorado,” Monarch Mountain is a great choice for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Monarch first-timers are probably wondering what to expect of the ski resort. After all, while it’s by no means a small ski resort, it’s a bit more off the beaten path than those large …