Family-Friendly Ski Resorts in Colorado
Top 10 resorts for kids, beginners & family ski vacations
Best Colorado Resorts for Families
These resorts offer excellent ski schools, gentle beginner slopes, and family-friendly amenities.
#1
Eldora Mountain Resort
30% beginner terrain • 680 acres
#2
Buttermilk
35% beginner terrain • 470 acres
#3
Telluride
23% beginner terrain • 2,000 acres
#4
Purgatory Resort
23% beginner terrain • 1,635 acres
#5
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
23% beginner terrain • 1,547 acres
#6
Monarch Mountain
23% beginner terrain • 800 acres
#7
Copper Mountain
21% beginner terrain • 2,490 acres
#8
Silverton Mountain
20% beginner terrain • 26,819 acres
#9
Powderhorn
20% beginner terrain • 1,600 acres
#10
Wolf Creek Ski Area
20% beginner terrain • 1,600 acres
👨👩👧👦 Family Ski Trip Tips
- Book lessons early - Ski school fills up fast during holidays
- Arrive early - Less crowded slopes in the morning
- Rent equipment on-mountain - Easier for kids
- Pack snacks - On-mountain food can be pricey