Central Colorado Ski & Snowboard

The sky is dark. Powder is falling from pregnant clouds and your heart starts to race from your desk at work. You check your workload. You check the snow reports. Then drop an email to the boss telling them that though you’d love to come in tomorrow, there’s pow on the mountains and your work here is done. An epic day is waiting for you. Now, where to go, where to go.

Below you’ll find our collection of articles and listings on Colorado downhill and cross country skiing and snowboarding, as well as areas, resorts, rentals, tour guides and outfitters to help you make that epic day nothing less than perfect.

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Buena Vista


The Trailhead, Inc. - P.O. Box 2023; 707 Hwy 24 North; Buena Vista, CO; 81211
phone: 719-395-8001; fax: 719-395-8002
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THE TRAILHEAD is the most accessible ski touring and snowshoeing shop in Central Colorado. Our hours (9-6 daily, closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day) mean we’re open either when you arrive in the area or when you’re leaving. Make us your headquarters for skis, boots, bindings, waxes, skins, and avalanche safety equipment.

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Leadville

Alpine Ski and Sport/Colorado Fly Fishing Guides - 711 Harrison Ave,; Leadville, CO; 80461
phone: 719-486-2331; tollfree: 866-908-7547; fax: 719-486-2391
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Leadville’s local full service ski shop. Retail, custom tuning, & best deal on gear rentals in town. A shop run by skiers – experience the difference!

Bill's Sport Shop, Inc. - 225 Harrison Ave; Leadville, CO; 80461
phone: 719-486-0739; fax: 719-486-8061
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Full-line ski shop with rentals for both alpine and cross-country skiing. Selling snowshoes, back-country equipment and snowboards, and more.

Leadville Ski Country - 116 E. 9th Street; Leadville, CO; 80461
phone: 719-486-3836; tollfree: 800-500-5323; fax: 719-486-2485
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Downhill & Cross Country Ski, Snowmobile, and Snowshoe rentals. Ski packages available including lodging, lift tickets, equipment rental and meals.

Ski Cooper - P.O. Box 896; Leadville, CO; 80461
phone: 719-486-3684; fax: 719-486-3685
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You'll enjoy our less-crowded and affordable resort. There's much more than just alpine skiing.

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Poncha Springs

Mountain Sports Travel - 10240 Hwy 50; PO Box 346; Poncha Springs, CO; 81242
phone: 719-539-7618; tollfree: 800-255-2585; fax: 719-539-7610
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Mountain Sports Travel makes your group skiing trip enjoyable, effortless and affordable. We plan everything - lodging, equipment rental, lift tickets, lessons, transportation, meals, meetings, etc.

Wilderness Ski & Snowboard Shop - 10015 Highway 50; Poncha Springs, CO; 81242
phone: 719-539-3747; tollfree: 888-639-3747
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Family owned & operated since ‘79. We have earned our reputation for fantastic customer service & our customers come back year after year. Whether it’s your 1st time or you’re an old pro-our experienced friendly staff will take the time to fit you w/comfortable quality equipment for your ability level. Personal gear in need of TLC? We can provide everything from a wax & tune to edge & base work.