A Colorado-based community marketing executive with Welcome Wagon, Barbara Endres enjoys many outdoor activities at her home near Denver. These activities include skiing, which Barbara Endres has ample opportunity to pursue in Colorado.

According to experts, the top ski destinations near Denver include:

– Winter Park Resort

The longest continuously operated ski facility in Colorado comprises seven territories in which skiers can find a variety of options, including some of the country’s most famous steep mogul runs.

– Keystone Ski Resort

This expansive Summit County mountain offers something for skiers of all levels across its three peaks and five bowls. Families, in particular, can take advantage of children’s programs, kid-friendly dining options, and a town that contains an abundant mix of shopping, restaurants, and other amenities.

– Arapahoe Basin

A bare-bones resort for intermediate and advanced skiers, Arapahoe boasts some of Colorado’s most extreme terrain. Those prepared for the challenge of the mountain can try their luck nearly year-round since the resort maintains a long season that stretches from October until as late as July.