Colorado
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Loveland Ski Area
Loveland Ski Area
Loveland has been a local favorite for decades. Great snow, reasonable prices, friendly staff and more than 1365 acres of varied terrain has kept the faithful coming back for over 60 years.
Skiers and boarders looking for more aggressive terrain are likely to show up at Loveland Basin, where steeps, bumps and glades team up with wide open bowls to please any member of the family. Beginners enjoy the feel of a separate base area with milder slopes at Loveland Valley. First-time Ski School starts here, where adults and children can comfortably learn on wide, gentle terrain, away from more advanced enthusiasts.
Looking for an adrenaline rush that can only come from cutting fresh tracks in untouched powder? Lift #9 will now whisk skiers and riders to the chutes and ridges along the Continental Divide, higher than any other four passenger chair lift in the world.
Places to Stay & Fun Things to Do
RV and Tent sites in the mountains above Denver at Idaho Springs RV Resort Campground, enjoy great access to the Scenic Byways: Mt Blue Sky and Guanella Pass, and Loveland Ski Area. Dogs welcome!
General Skiing Information
Season Opening Date: November 8, 2024
Season Closing Date: May 11, 2025
Vertical Rise: 2,210 ft.
Terrain: 1,800 acres/729 hectares
Number of Trails: 94
Longest Run: 2 miles
Trails:
- Beginner - 13%
- Intermediate - 41%
- Advanced - 46%
Terrain Parks: 1 (Love Park)
Annual Snowfall: 422 inches
Lifts: 11 Total (1 High-Speed Quad, 3 Quad, 3 Triple, 2 Double & 2 Magic Carpets)
Lift Capacity: 14,293 riders/hour
Facilities
Base Elevation: 10,800 ft.
Summit Elevation: 13,010 ft.
Map Location: North Central F-13
Location: On the Continental Divide just 53 miles west of Denver; 12 miles east of Silverthorne.
More Activities & Information
Denver Mountain Area, Colorado includes: Black Hawk, Central City, Empire, Evergreen, Genesee, Georgetown, Golden Mountains, Idaho Springs, Idledale, Morrison
Summit County, Colorado includes: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Green Mountain Reservoir, Heeney, Keystone, Silverthorne