United airplane at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, CO. Photo: redlegsfan21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOnly a mile and less than 5 minutes of driving will have you from Aspen\u2019s regional airport to its closest ski area, Buttermilk. The other Aspen ski resorts aren\u2019t much further away: 3 miles\/8 minutes to Aspen Highlands, 4 miles\/11 minutes to Aspen Mountain, and 6 miles\/13 minutes to Snowmass.<\/p>\n
You\u2019re only looking at about a 10-minute drive to reach your downtown Aspen accommodation too, and then a possible walk to the slopes. The same goes for Snowmass Village.<\/p>\n
The Aspen-Pitkin County Airport has 10 destinations it flights to and from throughout the country. So their flight network casts wide coverage for those preferring direct access to the ski slopes. While Denver isn\u2019t as blessed as Salt Lake City with its local ski slopes, Aspen\u2019s local airport literally lands you in between 4 world-class ski resorts. Have fun with more time for the slopes and your apres ski party.<\/p>\nAspen Mountain and Bonnie\u2019s Restaurant from Ajax Express chairlift. Photo: Matt Ryall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2024-25 Winter direct nonstop flight schedule to ASE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nAtlanta (ATL)<\/li>\n Austin (AUS)<\/li>\n Chicago\u2013O\u2019Hare (ORD)<\/li>\n Dallas\/Fort Worth (DFW)<\/li>\n Denver (DEN)<\/li>\n Houston\u2013Intercontinental (IAH)<\/li>\n Los Angeles (LAX)<\/li>\n Phoenix\u2013Sky Harbor (PHX)<\/li>\n San Francisco (SFO)<\/li>\n Van Nuys (VNY)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTelluride \u2013 Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)<\/h2>\nWinter at Telluride Regional Airport. Photo: tellurideairport.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNot to be outdone by Aspen, Telluride too, boasts its own local airport. The much smaller, Telluride Regional Airport only offers year-round nonstop flights to\/from Denver International via Denver Air Connection. It sure beats the heck out of the 6-10 hour drive, weather pending to get there. It\u2019s located in the town only 5 miles to the west of downtown Telluride.<\/p>\n
A better option to bypass Denver International could be via Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). Located only 1.5 hours from Telluride, it\u2019s a much larger airport. It has nonstop flights from throughout the USA, so it\u2019s easy to catch a connecting flight into Montrose. Rent a car or take a shuttle, and maybe stop by Orvis Hot Springs on the way.<\/p>\n
2,000 skiable acres of expansive and diverse terrain will be your playground. Telluride Ski Resort rises out of downtown Telluride (along with its free gondola) passing by Mountain Village on the way. This is a separate base village area, adding to the uniqueness and exploratory nature of Telluride.<\/p>\nPalmyra Peak at Telluride Ski Resort. Photo: mobil\u2019homme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2024-25 Winter direct nonstop flight schedule to TEX:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nDenver International Airport (DEN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n2024-25 Winter direct nonstop flight schedule to MTJ:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nAtlanta, GA (ATL)<\/li>\n Austin, TX (AUS)<\/li>\n Chicago (ORD)<\/li>\n *Dallas\/Fort Worth, TX (DFW)<\/li>\n *Denver International Airport, CO (DEN)<\/li>\n Houston, TX (IAH)<\/li>\n Los Angeles, CA (LAX)<\/li>\n New York, NY (EWR)<\/li>\n Phoenix, AZ (PHX)<\/li>\n San Francisco, CA (SFO)<\/li>\n *year-round, others are winter only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSteamboat\u2019s Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN)<\/h2>\nYampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden, CO. Photo: Jeffrey Beall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLocated about 40 minutes\/28 miles west of Steamboat Ski Resort, the Yampa Valley Regional Airport serves up quick access to the finest champagne powder in the state. It\u2019s the gateway to Northwest Colorado, providing access in 30 minutes or less to downtown Steamboat Springs, as well as Craig in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n
Located 3 miles east of Hayden, you probably won\u2019t enter this sleepy little gem if heading directly to the slopes (as most are). You\u2019ll definitely want to base in The Boat and hit up one of its bubbly hot springs.<\/p>\n
Hayden\u2019s airport provides a wide array of nonstop flights from throughout the country. Schedule a shuttle to pick you up and you\u2019ll be shredding The Boat\u2019s 3,741\u00a0skiable acres in time.<\/p>\nSteamboat Ski Resort view from Squirrel\u2019s tent -5 degrees. Photo by: Squirrel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2024-25 Winter direct nonstop <\/strong>flight schedule to HDN:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nAtlanta, GA (ATL)<\/li>\n Boston, MA (BOS)<\/li>\n Chicago, IL (ORD)<\/li>\n Dallas\/Ft.Worth, TX (DFW)<\/li>\n Dallas Love, TX (DAL)<\/li>\n Denver, CO (DEN)<\/li>\n Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)<\/li>\n Houston, TX (IAH)<\/li>\n Los Angeles, CA (LAX)<\/li>\n Minneapolis\/St. Paul, MN (MSP)<\/li>\n Nashville, TN (BNA)<\/li>\n Newark, NJ (EWR)<\/li>\n San Diego, CA (SAN)<\/li>\n San Francisco, CA (SFO)<\/li>\n Seattle, WA (SEA)<\/li>\n Washington Dulles (IAD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBeaver Creek & Vail\u2019s Eagle Co Regional Airport (EGE)<\/h2>\nUnited Airlines coming in to land at Eagle County Regional Airport. Photo: Bryce Bradford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNaturally, Colorado\u2019s other two ritzy ski resorts, Vail and Beaver Creek also boast an airport nearby, the Eagle County Regional Airport. In 30 minutes (28 miles) heading east from the airport in Gypsum, you can arrive in Beaver Creek Village, ready to take on the resort. Just another 7 minutes and 5 miles further west on I-70 would have gotten you to Vail\u2019s luxurious villages.<\/p>\n
As far as mountain towns go, they are each nice, alpine villages striving for that picturesque setting, which lands on a bit of Disney theme park ambiance. The town of Avon directly off the highway acts as a gateway to Beaver Creek Village, providing even more accommodations, dining, and things to do.<\/p>\n
Edwards is even closer to the airport than Avon and also provides chairlift access to access Beaver Creek Resort.<\/p>\n
Both mountains are on the same pass, so you can plan on venturing to either ski resort: Beaver Creek or Vail. The terrain is epic at both places, with so much for everybody of all levels. Do a powder dance the night before and prey you dumped on because you\u2019ll have the conditions of a lifetime. To the back bowls!<\/p>\nSki trails at Beaver Creek Resort. Photo: Dave Herholz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2024-25 Winter direct nonstop flight schedule to EGE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nAtlanta, GA \u2014 Hartsfield\u2013Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)<\/li>\n Chicago, IL \u2014 O\u2019Hare International Airport (ORD)<\/li>\n Denver, CO \u2014 *Denver International Airport (DEN)<\/li>\n Dallas, TX \u2014 Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)<\/li>\n Houston, TX \u2014 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)<\/li>\n Queens, NY \u2014 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)<\/li>\n Los Angeles, CA \u2014 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)<\/li>\n Miami, FL \u2014 Miami International Airport (MIA)<\/li>\n Newark, NJ \u2014 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)<\/li>\n Phoenix, AZ \u2014 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)<\/li>\n Queens, NY \u2014 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)<\/li>\n San Diego, CA \u2014 San Diego International Airport (SAN)<\/li>\n San Francisco, CA \u2014 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)<\/li>\n Seattle, WA \u2014 Seattle\u2013Tacoma International Airport (SEA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPurgatory\u2019s Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)<\/h2>\nDurango-La Plata County Airport in Durango, CO. Photo: Austin Flynn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe thrilling ski slopes of Purgatory Resort await only 50 minutes\/41 miles north of Durango-La Plata County Airport. You\u2019ll pass through downtown Durango on the way, which sits only 20 minutes\/14 miles northwest of the airport. This makes the best base as you\u2019ll have access to probably the largest mountain town in the state, with around 20,000 people.<\/p>\n
Because of its world-class narrow gauge railroad and surrounding adventure found within the San Juans, Durango is loaded with tourist-serving restaurants, shops, and lodging. You can also shack up at the base of the ski resort, 30 minutes north, and seclude yourself away from the minor bustle. Purgatory\u2019s 1,635 skiable acres will keep all levels entertained and mesmerized at the surrounding panoramas.<\/p>\nBluebird day at Purgatory Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2024-25 Winter direct nonstop <\/strong>flight schedule to DRO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nDenver, CO (DEN)<\/li>\n Phoenix, AZ (PHX)<\/li>\n Dallas\/Fort Worth (DFW)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCrested Butte\u2019s Gunnison-CB Regional Airport (GUC)<\/h2>\nGunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport in Gunnison, Colo. Photo: Orschstaffer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFrom Gunnison\u2019s airport, less than a forty-five-minute drive (30 miles) will land you at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. It\u2019s a fun laid-back ski area in the center of the Rockies. It\u2019s a pretty big resort too, at just over 1500 skiable acres. For terrain, Crested Butte has a lot of long, fast cruisers, some beginner runs, and a good mix of expert skiing.<\/p>\n
CB has both a mountain village and historic downtown. The two are about 5 minutes apart, with free shuttles running daily. You\u2019ll pass through downtown Gunnison on the way, which provides more affordable and additional accommodations. Monarch Mountain also comes into play for those staying in Gunny, 45 minutes east.<\/p>\n
The town of CB\u00a0 has both a cool historic downtown and a separate mountain village, connected by a 5-minute bus ride.<\/p>\n
The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport has just a few winter flight destinations. Dallas is a big hub for American Airlines, so this could play well for people living anywhere south of Colorado, as DFW is a convenient airport to fly into. United operates year-round flights out of Houston too. But it\u2019s always easy to fly into Denver International if required, with daily departing flights to Gunny all year.<\/p>\nPowder day at Crested Butte. Photo: Rich Whitlow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2024-25 Winter direct nonstop flight schedule to GUC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nDallas\/Fort Worth (DFW)<\/li>\n Denver International Airport (DEN)<\/li>\n Houston\u2019s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPowderhorn\u2019s Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)<\/h2>\nGrand Junction Regional Airport in Grand Junction, CO. Photo: Road Travel America<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOnly 45 minutes drive (38 miles) east of Grand Junction Regional Airport arrives at the stunning ski slopes on Grand Mesa. Often completely forgotten by Coloradoans living on the front range, the trails at Powderhorn are long, rolling, and with dry, western snow. The resort added a high-speed detachable chair lift to their game, the quad Flat Top Flyer high. So you\u2019ll reach its 1600 skiable acres faster!<\/p>\n
Powderhorn Mountain Resort gets about 250 inches of light snow each year. They\u2019ve also upped their game in the 2019-20 season when they began phase one of the Tiny Homes at Powderhorn. You can stay at the mountain base in a townhome, available during the season for nightly rentals.<\/p>\n
Aside from the new tiny homes in the main lodge, the amenities at the base are pretty sparse. There\u2019s also the town of Mesa to stay in, located 10 minutes north of the slopes. It\u2019s quiet, so more fun and commodities, consider Palisade or Grand Junction. They\u2019re both on I-70 and neighbors of one another, so opt for Palisade if you prefer a mountain town feel.<\/p>\nSnowboarding on the Western Slope at Purgatory.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2024-25 Winter direct nonstop flight schedule to GJT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nDenver, CO (DEN)<\/li>\n Dallas, TX (DFW)<\/li>\n Hartford, CT (BDL) \u2014 Starting January 9, 2025<\/li>\n Los Angeles, CA (LAX)<\/li>\n Las Vegas, NV (LAS)<\/li>\n Orange County\u2014Santa Ana, CA (SNA)<\/li>\n Phoenix, AZ (PHX)<\/li>\n Provo\u2014Salt Lake City, UT (PVU)<\/li>\n Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) \u2014 starting December 3, 2024<\/li>\n San Francisco, CA (SFO)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThose are Colorado\u2019s regional airports closest to a big ski resort. If you\u2019re renting a car, consider reading over our winter driving tips for the Rockies. Godspeed!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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