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

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