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Ski Resorts Near Denver: 18 Ski Areas by Distance
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
The closest ski areas to Denver are Eldora (79 km), Winter Park Resort (94 km) and Arapahoe Basin (106 km), measured in a straight line from Denver airport (DEN); road distances are longer. The biggest within 250 km is Vail, with about 215 km of mapped runs.
- 1Eldora · 79 km
- 2Winter Park Resort · 94 km
- 3Arapahoe Basin · 106 km
- 4Granby Ranch · 107 km
- 5Loveland Basin Ski Area · 108 km
| Resort | Region | Distance (straight line) | Top elevation | Mapped runs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldora | Colorado | 79 km | 3,232 m (10,604 ft) | 30 km | source |
| Winter Park Resort | Colorado | 94 km | 3,654 m (11,988 ft) | 112 km | source |
| Arapahoe Basin | Colorado | 106 km | 3,815 m (12,516 ft) | 49 km | source |
| Granby Ranch | Colorado | 107 km | 2,823 m (9,262 ft) | 24 km | source |
| Loveland Basin Ski Area | Colorado | 108 km | 3,937 m (12,917 ft) | 47 km | source |
| Keystone | Colorado | 112 km | 3,803 m (12,477 ft) | 116 km | source |
| Breckenridge | Colorado | 126 km | 3,910 m (12,828 ft) | 111 km | source |
| Copper Mountain | Colorado | 133 km | 3,765 m (12,352 ft) | 115 km | source |
| Vail | Colorado | 147 km | 3,526 m (11,568 ft) | 215 km | source |
| Ski Cooper | Colorado | 149 km | 3,579 m (11,742 ft) | 32 km | source |
| Beaver Creek | Colorado | 162 km | 3,484 m (11,430 ft) | 167 km | source |
| Steamboat Ski Resort | Colorado | 191 km | 3,219 m (10,561 ft) | 122 km | source |
| Aspen Mountain | Colorado | 200 km | 3,431 m (11,257 ft) | 59 km | source |
| Buttermilk | Colorado | 202 km | 3,014 m (9,888 ft) | 40 km | source |
| Aspen Highlands | Colorado | 203 km | 3,541 m (11,617 ft) | 43 km | source |
| Monarch Mountain | Colorado | 207 km | 3,598 m (11,804 ft) | 37 km | source |
| Aspen Snowmass | Colorado | 209 km | 3,815 m (12,516 ft) | 119 km | source |
| Crested Butte Mountain Resort | Colorado | 223 km | 3,488 m (11,444 ft) | 56 km | source |
Day trip or ski week?
Areas within about 100 km in a straight line are usually realistic day trips; road distance and mountain roads add time, and winter conditions can add more. For bigger areas further away, compare staying near the slopes with commuting.
How we measured
Straight-line distance from Denver airport (DEN) to the centre of each mapped ski area with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts. Ski area data from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap and airport locations from OurAirports, retrieved 2026-10-01.
Browse all ski resorts →Frequently asked questions
What is the closest ski resort to Denver?
Eldora, about 79 km in a straight line from Denver airport.
What is the biggest ski resort near Denver?
Vail, about 147 km away, with roughly 215 km of mapped runs.
Official sources
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