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See the Continental
Divide from Monarch
Monarch Ski
and Snowboard Area operates 670 acres along the Continental Divide in
the Sawatch Range within the Pike and San Isabel National Forest. Located
four hours--210 miles--from Fort Collins, Monarch takes a bit of work
for Front Rangers, but the pristine snow and views can be worth it.
Operating
since 1939, it started with just one tow rope leading to the top of Gumbarrel,
where a tiny warming shack served as the main lodge. Today, that lodge
is now used as the race-team headquarters. You'll want to take Panorama
to Sky-Walker to experience one of Colorado's most pristine views of the
Continental Divide.
Vital
statistics: The vertical rise is 1,170 feet with 670skiable acres, 5 lifts
and 54 trails. They claim an average showfall of 350 inches. Special facilities
include snowcat tours. Season
is November 17 to April 8.
Contact phone number is
1-888-996-7669. For snow reports, call 1-800-228-7943.
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