Monarch Mountain, Salida

I hesitate to review this place because I selfishly don't want want more people to know about it. Absolutely wonderful. Yes, it's smaller than done of the resorts in summit county, but more than makes up for it. Fantastic runs, incredibly friendly staff, free parking (and you can actually walk to the lifts from the parking lot), affordable lift tickets, and reasonable wait times at the lifts (and on some weekdays, no wait time at all!). My family will definitely be returning.

Great place for great skiing, without the huge lines of larger corporate resorts! Nice variety of terrain for all skill levels. Would be even better if the double lifts had foot rests and there was at least a tow line to the top of Mirkwood. The food quality was a bit poor also and costly, and we were eating at the Saloon. Otherwise, parking was easy and we had fun!