Deciding which ski resort to spend your vacation at can be overwhelming, especially when comparing Colorado ski resorts. With some of the best skiing in North America, there is no shortage of options. If you’re looking for the ultimate in luxury during your next ski vacation, look no further than these three ski resorts in Colorado that exemplify five-star service.
Beaver Creek
While most Colorado ski resorts originate in old mining towns, Beaver Creek was built from the ground up with luxury skiing in mind. The resorts boasts 150 trails and almost two thousand skiable acres. Two dozen state of the art lifts and gondolas, as well as a learning gondola for children new to skiing, serve the resort. Perhaps even better than the amazing skiing are the luxury touches the resort adds at every turn. The village at the heart of the resort has spared nothing when it comes to the comfort of its guests. The heated sidewalks ensure no visitors are left trudging through snow and strategically placed escalators mean no climbing stairs in your ski boots.
The resort has thought of everything. Uniform staffers standby to help arriving families carry gear and direct them to the ski schools. Chefs hand out piping hot house-made chocolate chip cookies for free at the base of the slopes each afternoon. There are even fireworks displays weekly for guests to enjoy. There are also plenty of five-star options for lodging as well. The Park Hyatt and Ritz-Carlton both offer luxurious full-service accommodations with dedicated ski lifts and ski concierge services.
Vail
Vail has long been the most popular ski resort in North America, and for good reason. It has more than 200 trails across 5,289 acres served by more than 30 well-connected lifts. When it comes to entertaining off the slopes, Vail has more options than any of the other ski resorts in Colorado. The resort village is so large it is divided into four neighborhoods, Golden Peak, Vail Village, Lionshead, and Cascade Village. All offer direct lift service. Among the many things to do is mountaintop adventure park with ziplining, a luxurious bowling alley that doubles as a mixology bar, and plush movie theater serving up cocktails and gourmet treats. You can also ice skate at one of the resort’s two rinks. For a bit of pampering, visit one of the many top-shelf spas in town. Vail also has more luxury resorts than any other ski resort in the country. The Four Seasons and Arrabelle are both excellent luxury options located quite close to the slopes.
Telluride
Telluride is located in a remote area of southwestern Colorado, making it feel less crowded than other Colorado ski resorts. The resort is built around a picturesque Victorian town. The charm is palpable here. You’ll feel like you’ve just stepped into the Old West in the days of Butch Cassity, who robbed his first bank here. The slopes run directly to the edge of the town. This feature gives visitors the option to stay in the town or in the more contemporary Mountain Village located on the slopes. The resort has plenty of skiing for all levels. It also is one of just a few U.S. resorts with a daily heli-ski operation, accessing an additional 250 square miles of skiing. After skiing, enjoy horseback riding or the very popular fat-tire winter bike tours ending at the Telluride Brewery. For the most luxurious lodging, choose the Madeline in the Mountain Village or the Hotel Telluride in town.
With some of the best skiing options in North America, these Colorado ski resorts are sure to guarantee an amazing vacation. So, which of these ski resorts in Colorado will you book this year? If you’re looking to ski outside of Colorado, explore The World’s Best: Ski Resorts.
