One of the oldest ski areas in Colorado, Berthoud Pass, has been re-opened by the widow of investor Jim Pearsall following his death in an automobile accident. June and Paul Wiebel have ploughed roughly $1.5 million into making the resort fully functioning.
Although it is small in comparison with its neighbour, Winter Park/Mary Jane, the fact that it is so close to Denver, and charge only $20 for an all day adult lift ticket, gives it a fighting chance.
With terrain for all levels, as well as boarders, it would be nice to see Berthoud Pass rise again to its early glory days.
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Winter Park |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 3672m |
| Ski Season: November to April |
| Mountain Range: Wasatch Range |
| Number of Lifts: 2 |
| Highest Lift (metres): |
| Lowest Lift (metres): |
| Number of Slopes: 65 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.2 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.3 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.5 |
| Snowboarding: Yes |
| Cross Country (km): Nearby |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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| Nearby Attractions: Denver is located 65 miles east of Berthoud Pass, and offers any kind of attraction a visitor could seek, but on the mountain itself, there are other activities such as snow skiing, fishing, and hiking. Or, nearby Winter Park city offers cultural and dining opportunities.
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| Aprés-Ski: Winter Park City is a good place for some apres-ski, if you are looking for a change of scenery, and the Black Diamond Nightlife Tour ‘2 for 1’ drinks offers, makes a visit to Winter Park a memorable one
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