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SKI TOWN CONDOS, LLC 866-539-7380

 

Colorado Mountain Vacation Packages for everyone!

 

Want to relax in beautiful Colorado?

Pamper yourself with a massage or a visit to the soothing waters of Salida,  Joyful Journey,  Mt. Princeton or Cottonwood Hot Springs- Take a trail ride or a wine tour, or walk the historic districts and art galleries of Salida (named one of the 100 best small art towns in America) & Buena Vista - Enjoy free summer concerts and art shows - Grab your favorite book and relax in the serenity of beautiful Monarch Valley!!

 

Want Colorado outdoor adventure ?

For  those who can't get enough of the outdoors, there's downhill skiing at Monarch Mountain ski resort, Nordic trails, snowshoeing, guided backcountry snowcat tours, Arkansas River rafting, kayaking, ATV trail riding, jeep tours, mountain biking, rock climbing, hunting, public and private fishing, and hiking galore - 15 fourteeners to choose from in the Sawatch Range and the Colorado Trail !

 

Want something for the whole Family? Colorado Family Vacation & Packages!

Take a kayaking lesson - Tour the ghost towns of St. Elmo, Vicksburg, Winfield and Turret - Splash in the natural hot springs of Salida, Mt. Princeton, and Cottonwood - Enjoy a jeep tour or a half-day trail ride - Ski and snowboard at Monarch Mountain Ski Resort- Explore hiking trails - Rockhounding & Prospecting Sites  - Take the Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway to 12,000 feet for a spectacular panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains - Visit the unique shops of Salida and Buena Vista!!

 

Colorado Winter Vacation

 

Only three miles to Monarch Mountain Ski Area:

Snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, guided backcountry snowcat tours - 350+ inches of natural snow annually, 670 acres of varied terrain with trails ranging from beginner to expert.

 

Cross-country Ski & Snowshoe trails:                    4 miles to Old Monarch Pass (2.6 miles out & back)- ski novice/intermediate & shoe novice, avalanche danger - minimal;                 3 miles to Monarch Park (5.7 miles out & back w/ small loop) - ski novice/intermediate & shoe novice, avalanche danger - minimal only during periods of high hazard;           3 miles to Fooses Creek (4.4 miles out & back) - ski novice/intermediate & shoe novice, avalanche danger - minimal except near tree line;            walking distance to Middle Fork Creek (5.2 miles out & back to the Lost Wonder Hut) - ski advance & shoe intermediate, avalanche danger - minimal base of Mt. Aetna;            2.9 miles to Waterdog Lakes (3 miles out & back, steep!) ski advance & shoe intermediate, avalanche danger - minimal but much higher near the upper lake.

 

Colorado Summer Vacation

 

River Rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, ATV riding, golf, tennis, jeep tours, ghost town tours, free concerts in Salida and the Monarch Crest scenic tramway.

 

The Colorado Trail is 500 miles long in the Rocky Mountains between Denver & Durango. It has been described as one of the best trails anywhere, one of the most scenic, and among the best maintained! The trail is a favorite of enthusiasts who hike, mountain bike and ride horseback.  (2.5 miles from Ski Town Condos)

The Continental Trail is 3100 miles long from Canada to Mexico along the backbone of America. Described as “America’s 3,100-mile-long national park”, also know as the “King of Trails.” (Crosses Monarch Pass at Ski Town Condos)

The Monarch Crest Trail is rated the best in Chaffee County - Ride the Divide! (6miles to the trail head from Ski Town Condos)

The Colorado’s Arkansas River is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the United States!

 

Colorado All Season

 

Natural hot springs; shopping, antiques, art galleries, dining, and entertainment in historic Salida (18 miles);  Buena Vista (25 miles);  and Gunnison (47 miles).

 

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