Loveland Ski Area
The state of Colorado is home to a handful of the most popular ski resorts in the country. With most of the areas receiving more than 300 inches of snow annually, Colorado ski resorts have become the destinations for millions of people worldwide. What does all this mean to the savvy skier or snowboarder who is looking to maximize their time on snow? Nothing but long lift-lines and traffic. If you are looking to escape the crowds and monotony of the typical ski resort scene in Colorado then a visit to Loveland Ski Area is a must. Situated a few miles east from the more well-known (and populated) ski resorts of Summit County, Loveland Ski Area is a small family-oriented resort with lots of snow near the east entrance to Eisenhower Tunnel. Although you might not find the same terrain as you would at some of the more popular resorts in the area, at Loveland you can count on two things: less expensive lift tickets and an opening date that is earlier than any other resorts in North America.
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First opened to the public in 1936, Loveland has been the first ski resort in North America to open its lifts 16 of the last 22 years. Harboring a long season, Loveland is certain to be open each year by mid-November and can close as late as July Fourth. Offering more than 1,300 acres of skiable terrain, equipment rentals and sales, instruction and numerous amenities, Loveland is the ideal ski resort for expert and beginner riders alike. And with a full-day adult lift ticket costing only $25, it's almost a no-brainer to visit the area if you are skiing your way through Colorado. With a moderate vertical drop of 2,410-feet, Loveland boasts four double chairlifts, two triple lifts, three quad lifts and a few others. Loveland's base elevation sits at 10,600-feet and tops out at a summit elevation of 13,010-feet, making for an exciting oxygen-starved descent.
So, if your skis or board are waxed and your ready to log more time racing down slopes of powder snow than shuffling in the lift-line, head to Loveland Ski Area and experience a Colorado ski resort that's a little different. You'll definitely be glad you went.
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