One of Monarch Mountain’s ski lifts, the Garfield lift, shut down due to mechanical failure around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 4 but was ...

And it's a throwback, ski bum paradise. I pulled into the parking lot at Monarch Mountain on a cold, windy morning. Snow had arrived the night before, and another storm was on its way.

The arctic air headed for southern Colorado won't spare the mountains. Weekend wind chills between -20 and -40 are in store, with snow along the Front Range but not much on the slopes.

The closest major ski resort to Pueblo has officially opened for the 2024-25 season. Monarch Mountain, a less than 2 1/2-hour drive from Pueblo, celebrated the opening day of its 85 th season Nov. 22.

In its 85th season, Monarch is often seen as an escape from the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts elsewhere in Colorado, but that wasn’t the case this weekend as crowds descended on the ski area ...

Monarch Mountain offers a discounted military season pass ($289). They also offer military discounts on lift tickets. Visit the Monarch Mountain for more information. Military.com provides ...

See below. Like many ski resorts across the country, Monarch Mountain is located in National Forest land. Specifically, the Pike San Isabel National Forest. The resort had been campaigning for a ...

but that wasn’t the case this weekend as crowds descended on the ski area. “Yesterday was an unforgettable day at Monarch Mountain, as we celebrated a record number of visitors! With perfect ...