Other names · Monarch, Monarch Ski Area
Local recommendations are editorial guidance. Travel times are approximate and depend on your route and conditions.
Typically late November to mid April
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Official website
- https://skimonarch.com
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Reported average snowfall (in)
- 350
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Skiable area (acres)
- 1146
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Base elevation (ft)
- 10727
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 11952
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 1225
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Published opening time
- 09:00
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- Published closing time
- 16:00
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Ride the Monarch Crest tram for summer mountain sightseeing.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Summer visit planning
- At the operator’s Monarch Mountain at the Crest facility, separate from the winter ski-area base. Tram operation is weather dependent.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Longest run (mi).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
80 trails includes 72 lift-served plus 8 hike-to; acreage includes 1,017 lift access and 129 hiking access. The nine listed lifts include tubing and ski-school-only facilities, so a general ski-lift total is not verified.
Monarch No Name Basin ↗The mountain extends across both sides of the divide with intermediate and advanced lift-served and hike-to terrain. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Mirkwood Basin ↗The operator identifies expert hike-to terrain and access instructions. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Monarch Mountain directions ↗The ski area lies near the top of Monarch Pass on US 50 west of Salida. Check CDOT for current road conditions. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Monarch Mountain | Lodging ↗Monarch states there are no overnight accommodations on ski-area property and identifies Ski Town Condos as a Garfield stay. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Monarch Mountain Lodge | Stay ↗Hotel on US 50 with a ski-area shuttle, indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs and restaurant. Family rooms have a mini-fridge and microwave. Pets are permitted only in certain rooms. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort | Lodging ↗Nathrop hot springs resort with lodge rooms, cabins and creekside suites. Overnight guests get pool access, and treatments can be arranged. Dogs are accepted only in certain rooms or cabins. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Salida Inn & Monarch Suites ↗The Salida roadside property lists private hotel rooms, suites and cottages, including a two-bedroom family cottage. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Salida Inn & Monarch Suites | Operator FAQ ↗The motel is on US 50/West Rainbow Boulevard, with a seasonal outdoor pool and outdoor hot tub. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Simple Lodge & Hostel ↗The Salida hostel offers private rooms and shared dorms, a communal kitchen and shared facilities on East First Street. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Ski Town Condos | Garfield ↗The Garfield operator offers private-entry two-bedroom condos with furnished kitchens, laundry and access to a shared outdoor hot tub. Pets are not accepted. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Monarch Mountain Snowsports School ↗The school lists junior group lessons, private instruction and adult learning options. Its reservations line is 719-530-5196, including adaptive lesson enquiries. Inclusions depend on the lesson. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Monarch Mountain Rentals ↗Standard ski or snowboard rental packages include boots and a helmet, plus poles for skiers. The resort recommends advance reservations for busy days and gives 719-530-5196 for reservations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Monarch beginner arrival guide ↗Guests with lessons or rentals check in at the Reservations windows in the large tent-like Rental and Lesson Center north of the main lodge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Monarch Mountain | Dining ↗Gunbarrel Grill and Java Stop are on the main lodge’s middle level. Gunbarrel is cafeteria-style, Java Stop serves local coffee and hot chocolate, and Sidewinder serves sit-down meals, burgers, local beer and spirits. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Amicas Pizza & Microbrew ↗The Salida pizzeria and microbrew offers pizzas, beers, wine, dine-in and pickup. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Shavano Restaurant | Food menus ↗At 113 E. Sackett Avenue, Shavano serves Colorado ingredients and offers a family-style dinner menu. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
JNB | Shavano renovation ↗The contractor reports that Shavano’s owners bought out The Fritz and renovated the former restaurant. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
