Colorado

The Centennial States capital is located in Denver, and the state has a land area of 104,100 square miles. Colorado's highest point is Mt. Elbert at 14,433 feet and its lowest point is the Arkansas River at 3,350 feet. Long known for its mineral resources and livestock ranching, Colorado by the 1990s had a diversified economy with substantial light-industrial development and a growing tourist industry based on its scenic and recreational attractions. The name of the state is taken from the Colorado R., which was named by Spanish explorers and means "reddish colored." Colorado is called the Centennial State. Colorado's mountains, large park areas, and numerous lakes and streams offer ideal conditions for outdoor recreation activities. Also popular are health spas at natural mineral springs. Colorado is the nation's leading ski-resort region, with more than two dozen major ski areas, including those in Aspen, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, and Vail.

Snow Conditions of Resorts in Colorado

Arapahoe Basin | 10-20-2011
Open
Surface FRGR	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 2"	Snow 72 Hours 2"	Base Snow 18"	Open Trails 2 of 105	Open Lifts 1 of 7

Loveland Ski Area | 10-20-2011
Open
Surface LSGR	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 3"	Snow 72 Hours 3"	Base Snow 18"	Open Trails 1 of 93	Open Lifts 1 of 9

Aspen Highlands | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 12/10
Surface	Snow 24 Hours	Snow 48 Hours	Snow 72 Hours	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 124	Open Lifts 0 of 5

Aspen Mountain | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/24
Surface	Snow 24 Hours	Snow 48 Hours	Snow 72 Hours	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 76	Open Lifts 0 of 8

Beaver Creek Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/23
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 1"	Snow 72 Hours 1"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 149	Open Lifts 0 of 17

Breckenridge Ski Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/11
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 4"	Snow 72 Hours 4"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 155	Open Lifts 0 of 31

Buttermilk | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 12/10
Surface	Snow 24 Hours	Snow 48 Hours	Snow 72 Hours	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 44	Open Lifts 0 of 8

Copper | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/04
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 3"	Snow 72 Hours 3"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 126	Open Lifts 0 of 22

Crested Butte Mountain Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/23
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 5"	Snow 72 Hours 5"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 121	Open Lifts 0 of 16

Eldora Mountain Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/18
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours	Snow 72 Hours	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 53	Open Lifts 0 of 12

Keystone Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/04
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 4"	Snow 72 Hours 4"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 135	Open Lifts 0 of 20

Monarch Mountain | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/23
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 3"	Snow 72 Hours 3"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 64	Open Lifts 0 of 7

Powderhorn Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 12/15
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 2"	Snow 72 Hours 2"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 44	Open Lifts 0 of 4

Durango Mountain Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/25
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 1"	Snow 72 Hours 1"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 88	Open Lifts 0 of 10

Silverton Mountain | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 12/03
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 3"	Snow 72 Hours 3"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 69	Open Lifts 0 of 1

Ski Cooper | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/24
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 3"	Snow 72 Hours 3"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 26	Open Lifts 0 of 5

Snowmass | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/24
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 1"	Snow 72 Hours 1"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 91	Open Lifts 0 of 21

Steamboat Ski Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/23
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 1"	Snow 72 Hours 1"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 165	Open Lifts 0 of 18

Sunlight Mountain Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 12/02
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 3"	Snow 72 Hours 3"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 67	Open Lifts 0 of 3

Telluride Ski & Golf Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/24
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 3"	Snow 72 Hours 3"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 125	Open Lifts 0 of 18

Vail Mountain | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/18
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 2"	Snow 72 Hours 2"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 193	Open Lifts 0 of 31

Winter Park Resort | 10-18-2011
Plan to Open 11/16
Surface	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours 2"	Snow 72 Hours 2"	Base Snow	Open Trails 0 of 145	Open Lifts 0 of 26

Wolf Creek Ski Area | 10-19-2011
Reopen 10/22
Surface VC	Snow 24 Hours 0"	Snow 48 Hours	Snow 72 Hours	Base Snow 20"	Open Trails 20 of 77	Open Lifts 3 of 7