This winter season, Colorado celebrates its new offerings, from ski enhancements at 28 resorts to award-winning dining and off-the-slope adventures.
You can be a snow enthusiast or a food lover, a hot spring hopper, sightseer, or even a local, there’s something magical always a brew in Colorado.
We recognize and honor the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the 51 contemporary tribes with historic ties to the land currently known as Colorado as the original inhabitants of this land.
New 2024 – 2025 Winter Season
On the Slopes:
Colorado’s ski resorts with updates for 2024-25:
- Arapahoe Basin introduces parking reservations for a streamlined experience.
- Beaver Creek hosts back-to-back Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup races in December.
- Copper Mountain upgrades its Timberline Express to a high-speed 6-pack chairlift.
- Keystone Resort adds over 500 acres of terrain and transforms River Run Village.
- Silverton Mountain offers improved tree skiing, forest management, and a new post-ski bar.
Explore renowned Vail Mountain or ride the Winter Park Express train from Denver, maybe take the bus from Union Station. Colorado’s slopes will elevate your winter adventure and you don’t have to be an expert skier or drive to enjoy the mountains in winter.
New Winter Lodging:
Colorado’s winter stays just got even cozier:
- Populus Hotel in Denver is the first carbon-positive hotel in the U.S.
- Rustic Rook Resort near Great Sand Dunes offers stylish glamping tents and vintage RVs.
- Four Seasons Resort Vail unveils a redesigned spa and a new Ski Concierge service.
- The Pitkin Hotel reopens in Pitkin after a historic renovation, complete with a cozy restaurant and cocktail bar.
Unwind in style after a day of outdoor fun at these exciting new accommodations.
Culinary Delights:
Colorado’s culinary scene continues to impress with new MICHELIN recognitions:
- Alma Fonda Fina in Denver joins the prestigious MICHELIN-starred list.
- Matt Vawter wins the James Beard Award for “Best Chef” in the mountain region.
- Frasca Hospitality Group partners with Four Seasons Vail to open Tavernetta Vail this winter.
From craft casual wineries to seasonal mountain dining, Colorado’s dining options offer the perfect way to indulge after a day on the slopes.
Off-Slope Adventures:
The excitement continues beyond skiing:
- Explore the breathtaking Aurora Borealis Festival in Aurora this November.
- Try skijoring in Estes Park or attend the iconic Ouray Ice Festival.
- Backcountry hut trips, including the luxe Red Mountain Alpine Lodge and Thelma Hut, offer immersive, snow-filled adventures.
Soothing Hot Springs:
The Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop features 23 hot spring experiences:
- Glenwood Hot Springs debuts new pools and plans further expansions, including a new boutique hotel by 2025.
- The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs is adding 20 new hot springs pools and a geothermal greenhouse.
Relax and rejuvenate in these unique winter escapes.
For more details and travel planning, visit COLORADO.com.
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