SolVista Basin @ Granby Ranch - Colorado
SolVista provides the very best in affordable, friendly family skiing and snowboarding tucked right next to the Continental Divide in Colorado.
Located just 15 minutes past Winter Park, SolVista is 87 miles northwest of Denver, the mountain is perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and the resort has many activities for the whole family.
A ski area for those who are fueled by hot cocoa, not adrenaline.
SolVista offers 33 designated trails on 406 acres. The East Mountain is ideal for beginners and intermediates, with long, well-groomed runs.
The West Mountain offers more advanced steeper terrain, bowl skiing and moguls.
First-time skiers and riders have their own separate area designated for a fun and non-intimidating learning atmosphere. The SolVista ski school provides group and private lessons for skiers and riders of all ages and ability levels.
Cross country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts will appreciate the SolVista Nordic trail system, encompassing 40 kilometers of groomed trails and spectacular scenery. Equipment rentals are available at the SolVista Base Lodge.
For evening activities, entertainment and restaurants are available in the nearby towns of Granby, Grand Lake and Winter Park.
From Denver, take I-70 west to Exit 232, then HWY 40 west to SolVista.
| MOUNTAIN STATISTICS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Elevation: | 8,202 ft | (2,500 m) |
| Summit Elevation: | 9,202 ft | (2,805 m) |
| Vertical Drop: | 1,000 ft | (305 m) |
| Skiable Area: | 406 acres | (164 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: | 220 in | (559 cm) |
| Longest Run: | 7,920 ft | (2,414 m) |
| Snowmaking: | 60 % | |
| Number of Lifts: | 5 | |
| Uphill Lift Capacity: | 5,400 per hour | |
| Types of Lifts: | 1 Surface Lift 1 Double Chair 1 Triple Chair 1 Quad 1 High Speed Quad |
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| Number of Trails: | 33 | |
| TRAIL RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Easiest: |  |
30% |
| More Difficult: |  |
50% |
| Most Difficult: |  |
20% |
| Experts Only: |  |
0% | Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas. |
| AREA DETAILS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Skiing: | Yes | ||||||
| Snowboarding: | Yes | ||||||
| Required: | Yes | ||||||
| Terrain Park: | Yes | ||||||
| Cross Country: | 40 km | ||||||
| Half Pipe: | Yes | ||||||
