Monarch Mountain - Community Reviews & Ratings

Monarch is a great independently owned resort. Prices are reasonable and there is a lot of decent terrain.

My son and I skied there two weekdays last week. The weather was perfect, the mountain had plenty of snow, and it was easy to get to. Not one of the larger ski areas, the runs were varied and lengthy. The longest we ever waited in a lift line was maybe 5 minutes, and we were often the only skiers on a run. An "old fashioned" ski area, not a resort, the location is about 15 miles from hotels and town. Food is available at the lodge and not outrageously priced. Entire facility is well maintained and modern. Very family friendly. Lift tickets dynamically priced, but very affordable. Employees were friendly and helpful, eager to help the guests make the most of the day. I'd highly recommend Monarch!

Monarch is a small family resort in south central Colorado. there are hardly any lift lines, except on some holiday and a few big powder days when other Colorado resorts don't get a lot of snow that day.They don't make snow, but usually have a good base and most years there are a lot of powder days and the new snow doesn't get skied off too fast. It may last a few days! The base of the ski area is at 10,790 feet and the highest point in bounds is 11,952 feet. The vertical Drop 1,162 feet.They have some fun hike-to terrain, most notably the Mirkwood area and the short hike to Gunbarrel. Mirkwood is all ungroomed and you can find some steep powder bowls, chutes, and trees.The lift tickets are very affordable by Colorado standards.

Monarch is a smaller resort with no lift lines,all natural snow.you can find powder in the trees even days after a storm. The apres ski atmosphere is cool with a couple of bar options.the scenery is awsome.they often get big dumps of snow.i have skiied a storm dump of 35 inches of new I recommend this resort as it is very inexpensive to ride here

I love skiing here, the only thing I wish we had was more expert terrain. The mountain is big enough to not be crowded but is is also not very close to any huge town, so that helps

Monarch is still independently owned and for the most part a hidden gem. Known to locals but not much outside of the area which keeps traffic and crowds down. You can enjoy a day with a group of friends as well as take the family (I have 4 kiddos that snowboard) and if ski/snowboarding is not your thing you can chill out in the lodge with free wifi or hit the tubes for some tubing action. That with the Town of Salida not far away and plenty of rental shops along the way you can't ask for much more. They also do not manufacture snow it's 100% natural a big plus for me! If you get a chance to ride Monarch take it you will not regret it, they have runs for all levels including back country bowls for those wanting that off he map feel.

Great mountain especially with the small crowds. Still much more affordable than any other big mountain nearby. Just wish they had a little bit more space

Overall the feeling and overall vibe is really great. Its relatively small so the lift lines are never terrible and are only around 5 minutes at the most. Expect a lot of powder throughout the season. The weather is usually really cold during the season just because it sits in a pass. My brother has Down syndrome and he got all he needed with ski school. Overall the price is great for almost everything except groomed blacks which you will not find as well as large terrain parks. They are going to open a new side of the mountain which will hopefully make it bigger than it is. If you want local and quiet go here but if you want all the accommodations go somewhere else thats bigger and more commercial.

Best resort ever! Gates are crushing. Xmas Tree Bowl. Fish Creek Falls. The Meadows and Heavenly white champagne powder.

I grew up skiing here and love Monarch! Its Black runs are amazing and hiking to the side bowl is well worth it. While they dont have any high speed chairs, this helps slow down the pace and make skiing here enjoyable. Monarch isnt a crazy town like the Vail resorts and brings the perfect balance between access and family orientated. I would let my kids free on this mountain.

Monarch mountain is very nice and easy for beginners as I learned out to snowboard there very family friendly and good food

When you first go to Monarch Mountain you may think it's small, but what it lacks in size that the other tourist trap resorts have it more than makes up for in natural snow, short lift lines and an unbeatable back country terrain. My young kids are learning to snowboard and ski there and it's amazing to see the help they receive just from the lifties alone as well as a lack of the tourist crowd to give them the space and the time to learn. Plus you can't beat not having to travel on i-70.

Monarch Mountain is an amazing local mountain with beautiful terrain, a welcoming community, and is a perfect place to teach your loved ones to ski. I have grown up skiing monarch, and I love the terrain. Sure it might not be the craziest descents or the coolest cliffs, but it is fun. there is something at Monarch for everyone. Whether its powder, trees, groomers, cliffs, cat skiing, or a magic carpet. There is everything.

Monarch Mountain is a hidden gem for family fun! It offers affordable lift tickets, stunning scenery, and great runs for all skill levels. The friendly atmosphere, cozy lodge, and lack of crowds make it a perfect getaway. A must-visit for an affordable, memorable ski trip!

Monarch mnt. Is a smaller resort that receives all natural snow.thats right there is no snowmaking here.you are always able to find untracked terrain in the trees on a powder day.There are also groomed trails available. I find this resort is a good bang for your buck.youll find challenging terrain here and runs for cruising. They have a snowcat that takes you to Mirkwood bowl for an extra fee.can do a short hike up to catch the pow for free if you wish.For apre ski you cant beat sidewinder saloon.A run called Gunbarrel is the most challenging run on the mountain. All in all a great place to ski for all abilities.

Its a great mountain for both advanced skiers and lower level skiers no matter what chair if you take to the top, there is terrine for all levels of skiers and borders to make it down. I wish they had a few more high-speed chairs, but the good part is they will be opening up another 400 acres of terrain.

Monarch is a great quaint mountain. It has 5 lift that access the entire mountain, 4 at the base and one midway through the mountain. Every lift except for one are two person lift that are rather slow but are still effective enough. The snow conditions there are rather good and stay that way since there are not many people at the mountain often. The lines can get a bit congested at the base lifts during peak days. There is a wide verity of terrain that is spread all across the mountain. Powder can stay on some runs for weeks after a big snow day because some runs are out of the way, so they dont get skied almost at all.

Monarch Mountain is a great place to get started or go advanced. It has cats to take you up farther on the back side for harder terrain. It is honestly one of the cheaper options in Colorado but has an all around aspect to every rider.

Monarch is fun family mountain. Its relatively flat but they do have some pretty good hiking terrain. Super fun to ride at.

Monarch is a great little local mountain with fun terrain and cat skiing. Recommended!