Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort Guide
Blacktail Mountain, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 6,677ft |
| Resort Height | 5,236ft |
| Nearest Airports | Denver International and Colorado Springs |
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Blacktail Mountain
The ski area of Blacktail Mountain is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 5,236ft.
Summary
Blacktail Mountain has direct access to 24 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 5,236ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 6,677ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Blacktail Mountain offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Blacktail Mountain offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Blacktail Mountain.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Blacktail Mountain?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 2 January.
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Ski Area Stats
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 6,677ft |
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| Lowest Trail | 5,236ft |
| Resort Altitude (Blacktail Mountain) | 5,236ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,440ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
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Location and Map
Where is Blacktail Mountain?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Jefferson, Colorado.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Blacktail Mountain is Denver International, 56 minutes drive away.
Colorado Springs, Vail/Eagle, Castlegar, Laramie and Steamboat Springs airports are all within three hours drive.
Denver International is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 3,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Blacktail Mountain open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
