Aspen Mountain is the premiere ski resort in the Aspen area. The rich and famous come from across the country to ski these intermediate and advanced slopes. There are no beginner runs here, allowing experienced skiers and boarders free reign.

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.

Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to the tallest sand dunes in the U.S., nestled at the base of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains in southern Colorado. Over 700 feet high in places, the sweeping dunes are constantly changed by winds coming over the Rockies.

Picturesque Gunnison in the middle of the Rockies is surrounded on all sides by beautiful scenery. It's near two major ski resorts and provides an excellent base from which to explore the mountains of western Colorado.

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.

Monte Vista is a small town with a long history and spectacular views. Although situated in the mountains, Monte Vista is not only close to ski resorts, but to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Highland or flatland, sand or peak, you can experience them all from Monte Vista's hub.

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are a narrow, steep range noticeably different from the rest of the Colorado Rockies. Several of the country's most challenging peaks are in this range, but the surrounding region offers up stunning views even for non-climbers.