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Colorado may be known for its mega ski resorts, but there are several small-town communities keeping the ski dream alive. Most of the ski areas operate at a loss just to serve their local community and give people the opportunity to enjoy the snow. Many only operate on the weekends, or when natural snowfall allows, but that doesn’t stop them from constantly adapting to meet the needs of their communities.
- Location: Durango, CO
- Season: December – March
- Skiable Acres: 7
- Vertical: 400 ft.
- Lifts: 2 rope tows
- Extra: snowmaking, lessons, night skiing, terrain park, ice rink
- Location: Gunnison, CO
- Season: January – March
- Skiable Acres: 45
- Vertical: 305 ft.
- Lifts: 1 poma
- Extra: Friday – Sunday only
- Location: Lake City, CO
- Season: December – March
- Skiable Acres: 14
- Vertical: 247 ft.
- Lifts: 1 poma
- Extra: free equipment to borrow, warming hut, terrain park
- Location: Ouray, CO
- Season: December – March
- Vertical: 75 ft.
- Lifts: 1 rope tow
- Extra: local hot springs
- Location: Silverton, CO
- Season: December – March
- Skiable Acres: 35
- Vertical: 240 ft.
- Lifts: 1 double chairlift
- Extra: Friday – Sunday only, terrain park, Nordic trails, ice rink, sledding
- Location: Steamboat Springs, CO
- Season: December – March
- Skiable Acres: 50
- Vertical: 440 ft.
- Lifts: 1 double chairlift, 1 poma, 1 magic carpet
- Extra: ski jumps, terrain park, night skiing, cross country trails, sledding, ice rink
Next time you find yourself around these ski hills, or your own local ski hill, take a step back and try it out. You never know when you will have another opportunity, or how big of an impact your small gesture may be.
