Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area is located on U.S. Highway 50. It is twenty miles (32 km) west of Salida, Colorado, on Monarch Pass and has 54 trails, two terrain parks, and a newly-opened Extreme-Terrain area called Mirkwood. The Monarch Mountain Lodge is located three miles (5 km) east of the ski area in the picturesque town of Garfield, Colorado. Many people call this ski area "Colorado's Best-Kept Secret", due to its great terrain and the fact...
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Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area is located on U.S. Highway 50. It is twenty miles (32 km) west of Salida, Colorado, on Monarch Pass and has 54 trails, two terrain parks, and a newly-opened Extreme-Terrain area called Mirkwood. The Monarch Mountain Lodge is located three miles (5 km) east of the ski area in the picturesque town of Garfield, Colorado. Many people call this ski area "Colorado's Best-Kept Secret", due to its great terrain and the fact that it is not popularly known. That makes for short lift lines and less crowds. Monarch is open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from mid-November to early April. Lift tickets range from 35 to 60 dollars depending on age. One of the most famous runs is at the top of the mountain called Skywalker, which follows the ridgeline with breathtaking views. Some less famous but most elegant runs that are uncharted would be pinball, with moguls and gutters. Ten minutes away from the mountain is the Monarch Mountain Hotel.
Monarch first opened in 1939...
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