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  • SolVista Basin @ Granby Ranch

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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.

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.


   

AttributesInformation
Alpine Skiing yes
Skiable Area1 406
Lifts 5
Lift Capacity 5400 per hour
Heli Skiing no
Skiable Area2 164
Lift Type 1 Surface Lift;1 Double Chair;1 Triple Chair;1 Quad;1 High Speed Quad
Night Skiing no
Annual Snowfall1 220
Annual Snowfall2 559
Snowcat Skiing no
Cross Country 40 km
Snowmaking 60
Snow Tubing no
Terrain Park yes
Snow Boarding yes
Restricted Areas no
Leash Required yes


AttributesInformation
Trails Number 33
Longest Run1 7920
Longest Run2 2414
Trail Rating Easiest : 30;More Difficult : 50;Most Difficult : 20%
Half Pipe yes
Base Elevation1 8202
Base Elevation2 2500
Summit Elevation1 9202
Summit Elevation2 2805
Vertical Drop2 305


AttributesInformation
Child Care no
Adaptive Skier yes
Ski Lessons yes
Childrens Program no
Womens Program yes
Nearby Lodging yes


AttributesInformation
Ski Snowboard no
Ski Rentals yes
Snowboard Rentals yes


AttributesInformation
Telephone 970-887-3384
Direction1

From Denver:

Take Interstate 70 west to U.S. Highway 40. Take U.S. 40 north to SolVista Ski Area. Distance is about 83 miles
Opening Date 13-Dec-06
Closing Date 1-Apr-07
Snow Phone 877 253-3169
Operation Hours

Daily: 9am - 4pm

Half Day: 12:30pm
Fax 970 887-5105
Toll Free 877 253-3169
Web Address http://www.SolVista.com



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NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-05-27T10:02:45Z
Forecast at a Glance
Sunday (PM)
Breezy
Breezy
Lo 30°F
Hi 52°F
Monday (PM)
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Lo 32°F
Hi 59°F
Tuesday (PM)
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Lo 36°F
Hi 65°F
Wednesday (PM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 36°F
Hi 62°F
Thursday (PM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 38°F
Hi 65°F
Friday (PM)
Slight Chance Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 41°F
Hi 69°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Kremmling/McElroy Field, CO Overcast May 22 2011, 10:54 pm MDT 48.0 F 62% 23.9 Miles Wind: 6
Wind Chill: 45 F (7 C)
Mount Werner, CO Light Rain May 22 2011, 10:33 pm MDT 37.0 F 87% 32.4 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill: 33 F (1 C)
Copper Mountain (12,400 feet), CO Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 8:08 pm MDT 37.0 F 75% 41.8 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Broomfield/Rocky Mtn Metro Airport, CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 9:50 pm MDT 63.0 F 32% 42.8 Miles Wind: 8
Wind Chill: 62 F (17 C)