Loveland Ski Area

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Loveland Ski Area

View of Loveland Ski Area from above the Eisenhower Tunnel
Location:	Colorado, USA
Nearest city:	Silverthorne, Colorado
Coordinates:	39°40′48″N, 105°53′49″W
Top elevation:	13010 ft (3965 m)
Base elevation:	10600 ft (3231 m)
Skiable area:	1365 acres (5.52 km²)
Runs:	77 total 13% beginner 41% intermediate 46% advanced/expert
Longest run:	2 miles (3.22 km)
Lift system:	11 total (3 quad chairs, 2 triple chairs, 4 double chairs, 2 surface)
Terrain parks:	1
Snowfall:	400 in/year (10.16 m)
Web site:	http://www.skiloveland.com

View of the ridge above Loveland Ski Area.

The Loveland Ski Area (formerly Loveland Basin Ski Area) is one of Colorado's highest ski areas, located in the Arapahoe National Forest 53 miles (85 km) west of Denver, USA. The ski area takes its name from Loveland Pass, which separates it from the Arapahoe Basin ski area.

It straddles both sides of the pass at the Eisenhower Tunnel, through which I-70 crosses the Continental Divide. Because it is situated atop the Continental Divide, Loveland is one of the first ski areas to open in the area every season. As of the 2005-06 ski season, it was the first ski area to open in North America for six consecutive years, though Arapahoe Basin won the race for the 2006-2007 season.^[1] Because it has not developed into a resort-style ski area like Copper Mountain or Vail, nor is it situated near a trendy ski town like Aspen or Telluride, it has gained a reputation in the area as a ski area for locals. As such, it often has shorter lines and less-expensive lift tickets, but also fewer trails and on-site amenities.