Please note: This “Know Before You Go” update is as of Jan. 22. Travel restrictions and requirements can change quickly, so be sure and check resort websites prior to travel.
Spoiled, are we? We live within a proverbial snowball’s toss of some of the finest winter resorts in the world. We jump in the car and can be wherever we want to ski and ride in a blink of the eye. We have so many other options, too, when we are looking for a change of scenery. We head to DIA and can be in neighboring Utah, California and British Columbia in a matter of hours.
But this year isn’t like any other. We have compiled the latest COVID-19 information for driving and flying so you can decide the safest and most convenient ways to enjoy this ski season. Check back often, as we’ll be updating these pages as new information comes in.
OnTheSnow.com invites all of our site visitors to choose their favorite ski resorts in a variety of categories each spring. Resorts listed in this guide are the top choices by Denver Metro site visitors.
Easy Day or Weekend Trips
Just look out the window. The majestic Rocky Mountain peaks are right there for the taking. A day trip or weekend getaway – even a vacation week – has never been easier.Just look out the window. The majestic Rocky Mountain peaks are right there for the taking. A day trip or weekend getaway – even a vacation week – has never been easier.
OntheSnow Visitor Drive-To Picks
Colorado
COVID Fast Facts – Day/Weekend Trips
When and where do I need to wear a face covering?
Statewide mask mandate for those 11+. Face coverings required virtually everywhere at the resort except when eating or drinking and whenever social distancing is not possible.
Where can I find the most up-to-date information or COVID guidelines?
Destination Resort Fly-To Options
OnTheSnow Visitor Picks: These are the most popular resort choices for those coming from the Denver metro area.
California
Travel restrictions between Colorado and California: Most of California is under a stay-at-home order based on a region's ICU availability below 15%. Travelers advised to quarantine for 14 days; some areas 10 days (San Francisco and LA County). Face masks are mandatory in public spaces (some exceptions). Order prohibits staying overnight at ski areas.
Note: Mammoth Lodging Collection is not accepting reservations for the duration of the stay home order.
Montana
New Mexico
Travel restrictions between Denver and New Mexico:
Wyoming
Travel restrictions between Colorado and Wyoming: None as of Jan. 22. Mask mandate for those 12+ when in public spaces or on public transportation in effect until Jan. 25.