Unspoiled since 1939, Monarch Mountain annually boasts more than 350 inches of 100% all-natural powder. Located just 20 minutes from Salida along the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Mountain Range, at Monarch you'll lose the crowds, not your friends.
Season: November to April; Annual snowfall: approx 350+ inches / 100% natural snowfall; Operated since 1939; Elevation base: 10,790 ft; Summit: 11,952 ft; Vertical drop: 1,162 ft; Skiable terrain: 800 in-bound and hikable acres, 1,000+ snowcat served acres; 63 trails: 14% beginner, 28% intermediate, 27% advanced, 31% expert; 6 lifts, Lift hours: 9 am - 4 pm daily.
MONARCH VIDEOS
Mirkwood Trees
High Anxiety Trees
TO TRAILHEAD:
From the junction of US Hwy 285 and US Hwy 50 in Poncha Springs: Take US Hwy 50 West for 13.5 miles to Monarch Mountain.
