Aspen is among the most popular ski destinations in Colorado with four major ski areas around town. The surrounding peaks are some of the most picturesque in the state, and provide a massive playground for both winter and summer activities. Visitors can also enjoy art galleries and frequent music festivals.

Crested Butte is a small community nestled high in the Rockies, providing services for the skiers, hikers, mountain bikers, and other outdoors enthusiasts who flock to the Elk and West Elk mountains in western Colorado.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort, tucked off the beaten path in the Elk Mountains, is a moderately large ski area catering to advanced skiers. Nearly half the resort is taken up by "Extreme Limits," a steep expert-only area of ungroomed powder. about activities and sightseeing for the town of Crested Butte.

Glenwood Springs is a medium-sized town in western Colorado, the largest community between Grand Junction and Denver. A number of local attractions such as the hot springs and several caves make Glenwood Springs a fun place to stay, and nearby natural wonders such as Glenwood Canyon and the White River Plateau make the town a great base for rafters, fishers, and hikers.

Leadville, at over 10,000 feet in elevation, is North America's highest incorporated city. This historic mining town at the top of the Rockies has an icy beauty all its own, and is surrounded by the highest mountains in Colorado.

Salida is a colorful town situated in one of the prettiest spots in Colorado. Located at the base of some of Colorado's highest and most rugged peaks, the Collegiate Peaks to the west and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the south, great recreation spots are available in all directions.

Vail. Vail. There's No Comparison?. The largest ski area in the United States. Consisting of three major areas, each itself the size of a regular ski resort, Vail offers dozens of trails for all experience levels.