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Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area

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Monarch is known for its light and fluffy snow, and since it is astride the continental divide it catches a great amount of the winter's snow. The area offers lessons, the price including a lift ticket, equipment rental and beginner lessons. Monarch Snowcat Tours take adventurous skiiers into the steep backcountry terrain along the Continental Divide.

A number of motels and bed & breakfasts in the Monarch area offer lift tickets and lodging packages. The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce can provide information - 719-395-6612.

Location: Salida Colorado Telephone 719-539-2068

Other Sports and Sporting Events nearby:
(Salida) Absolute Bikes
(Canon City) Adventure Quest Expeditions
(Crested Butte) Adventures to the Edge
(Buena Vista) Arkansas Valley Adventures
(Salida) Bear Creek Rainbow Trail
(Nathrop) Bill Dvorak Kayak & Rafting Expeditions

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