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Monarch Mountain Reviews

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Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Monarch Mountain to better plan your ski trip. Monarch Mountain reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 4.0

Rating Details:

Family Friendly
4.1
All Mtn. Terrain
61.5
Terrain Park
3.2
Nightlife
2.4

Recommended For:

Single/Newlyweds
26%
Beginner
23%
Families
39%
Intermediate
29%
Empty Nesters
26%
Advanced
29%

31 Total Reviews:

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4

Sweet little snow gem

by snowfun - 23rd March 2010

Pros: Hometown hill vibe, small attitude, not crowded

Cons: Shorter runs, cold, wind, few close lodging options

Monarch is off the well-beaten I-70 path, but it isn't always easy to get to when Monarch Pass is icy & snowpacked. It's not big on amenities, but its old s... Full review

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4

Great first time

by Tuuktalus - 16th February 2010

Pros: Steeps, trees, short lift lines

Cons: small lodge

I recently visited Monarch Mountain for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I got lucky and had a good 6-8 inches of pow and I made the most of it.... Full review

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2

Fun Until the End

by alissa881 - 18th January 2010

Pros: great snow, no lines

Cons: THEFT A HUGE PROBLEM

We went to Monarch as a ski vacation over the weekend. It was a great day with a lot of good snow, no lift lines and friendly staff. The food in the lodge w... Full review

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5

Best Snow in Colorado

by AltaP - 2nd November 2009

Pros: Great Tree Skiing, Awesome Cat Skiing, Fluffy Powder

Cons: Day was too short

Great resort for everyone. Very family friendly. Great terrain and lots of snow. The nearby town of Salida offers cheap lodging, great food and an outsta... Full review

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5

Best secret in Colorado

by newsance - 22nd March 2009

Pros: SNOW, terrain, NO LIFT LINES

Cons: Could use a more competitive season pass.

Monarch is a great ski area. If you haven't skied it yet, DO SO. Its worth it. Snow is 100% natural and they get a ton of it! While this does mean that ... Full review

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3

Very Average

by jfoldno7 - 21st February 2009

Pros: Good Prices

Cons: Slow lifts = bad lines, Lousy vertical, short runs

I have been to Monarch a couple of times. This is one of the more average mountains in Colorado and to be honest I was not that impressed with their lifts ... Full review

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