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Monarch Ski Area
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 At the turnoff from US 50 |
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Folks have been skiing in this area since about 1914 but Monarch itself was built in 1939 as a Works Project Administration project. On completion, the ski area was given to the city of Salida. Since then, the ski area has changed hands quite a few times, each new owner(s) slowly making changes and upgrading and expanding from the original 500-foot Chevy-powered rope tow to today's quad lift and 4 double chairs. And originally, there was only one trail: Gunbarrel. Now there are 63 trails with a real parking lot, mountain lodge and outside ticket windows. Even the old 6-hole outhouse has been replaced... I don't know what the ski area is valued at now but in 1955, Salida sold it to the guy who had already managed it for six years for the sum of $100. |
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Quick Facts:
Season: November 21, 2007 - April 6, 2008 (Weather permitting)
Hours of operation: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, MST Lifts: 5: * 1 quad lift * 4 double chairs Average snowfall: 350+ inches In operation since 1939
Base Elevation: 10,790 ft
Summit elevation: 11,952 ft Vertical Rise: 1,162 ft Total Ski/Board Terrain: 800 acres Number of Trails: 63 Trails Classification: Beginner: 14% Intermediate: 28% Advanced: 27% Expert: 31% Longest Run: 1 mile |
    Ski Patrol and services  Tickets, food, etc.  From the summit of Monarch Pass |
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Ski Trails Maps courtesy of Monarch Ski Area |
