For anyone who loves to ski, Colorado is a heaven on earth. With over thirty resorts to choose from, skiers can find any kind of terrain in Colorado. Colorado ski resorts offer any kind of skiing ranging from gentle beginner slopes and trails, to waist-high moguls and steep chutes. True ski bums know that the only disadvantage to a great ski trip is dealing with snowy roads on the drive home. If you have always wanted to live in the mountains where you can ski whenever you want to, but have been intimidated by the thought of shoveling ten feet of snow out of your driveway, then Denver might be the perfect location for your new home.
Denver is ideally situated, on Colorado’s Front Range, right where the Rocky Mountains erupt straight up out of the plains. Because it is situated down on the plain, Denver is sheltered from the heavy snowfall that blankets the Colorado ski resorts. Denver boasts over three hundred sunny days a year, and that sun quickly melts any Denver snowfall. While Denver features a moderate and pleasant climate, it is only a short, safe drive to some of the world’s finest ski resorts. Just head up Interstate 70 and within an hour you can find yourself at the doorstep of great ski areas such as Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, and Keystone. If you prefer a smaller, more intimate ski area, you can try Loveland or Eldora, both also a short drive from Denver. The interstate is well maintained, and makes a drive from city to mountain a short, safe trip.
If the thought of driving home after a long day on the slopes is too exhausting, Denver boasts another unique skiing tradition, the ski train. Leaving from Denver’s downtown Union Station, the ski train makes a trip through historic mining country right to the base of the Winter Park ski areas. At the end of the day, hop back on the train, and enjoy a warm drink and a well deserved rest on your trip back to Denver.
For winter sports enthusiasts, Colorado has much to offer. If you want to enjoy the lifestyle of a ski bum, but with the convenience of living in a city with great weather and amenities, consider making Denver your new home.