Total Area 1,365 acres Annual Snowfall 400 inches 3 quads, 2 triples, 4 doubles, 2 surface lifts Lifts

Loveland, the ski area that arcs across the east side of the Eisenhower Tunnel along Interstate 70, is one of Colorado's highest areas in terms of both altitude and annual snowfall. Chair 9 takes skiers and riders higher than any other four-passenger chairlift in the world. Loveland's terrain sprawls over a vast basin, largely above the timberline, and it is always one of the first ski areas to open and one of the last to close for the season. An excellent and totally separate beginner and novice area called Loveland Valley provides topnotch learn-to-ski terrain. The nearest accommodations are down the valley in Georgetown, but even if it's not a vacation destination, it's a great stopover for a half day's skiing en route between Denver and one of the resorts to the west — or a convenient sneak-away during a business trip to the Mile High City.

Where: 56 miles from Denver, right off I-70.

What's There: 2,410-foot vertical drop, 70 trails, 1,365 acres, 3 quads, 2 triples, 4 doubles, 2 surface lifts, and a snowboard park.

What's New: Four new state-of-the-art grooming machines and snow-making enhancements.

Season: Mid-October to Mid-May.

Snowboarding: Loveland's terrain park has been redesigned this season. Clinics are available.

Terrain: Beginner 17%, Intermediate 42%, Advanced 41%, Expert 0%

Average Annual Snowfall: Loveland receives approximately 400 inches of snow per season, the second-highest total in Colorado.

Ski School: There are 270 ski school staff members. Loveland offers a half-day lift and lesson package for $44 (skiers) and $49 (snowboarders). Children's and adults' lessons are available for all levels. This resort doesn't offer handicap ski school lessons.

Mountain Contact: Loveland, tel. (303) 569-3203 or (800) 736-3SKI.

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