Monarch is a smaller resort with no lift lines,all natural snow.you can find powder in the trees even days after a storm. The apres ski atmosphere is cool with a couple of bar options.the scenery is awsome.they often get big dumps of snow.i have skiied a storm dump of 35 inches of new I recommend this resort as it is very inexpensive to ride here

I love skiing here, the only thing I wish we had was more expert terrain. The mountain is big enough to not be crowded but is is also not very close to any huge town, so that helps

Monarch is still independently owned and for the most part a hidden gem. Known to locals but not much outside of the area which keeps traffic and crowds down. You can enjoy a day with a group of friends as well as take the family (I have 4 kiddos that snowboard) and if ski/snowboarding is not your thing you can chill out in the lodge with free wifi or hit the tubes for some tubing action. That with the Town of Salida not far away and plenty of rental shops along the way you can't ask for much more. They also do not manufacture snow it's 100% natural a big plus for me! If you get a chance to ride Monarch take it you will not regret it, they have runs for all levels including back country bowls for those wanting that off he map feel.

Great mountain especially with the small crowds. Still much more affordable than any other big mountain nearby. Just wish they had a little bit more space

Overall the feeling and overall vibe is really great. Its relatively small so the lift lines are never terrible and are only around 5 minutes at the most. Expect a lot of powder throughout the season. The weather is usually really cold during the season just because it sits in a pass. My brother has Down syndrome and he got all he needed with ski school. Overall the price is great for almost everything except groomed blacks which you will not find as well as large terrain parks. They are going to open a new side of the mountain which will hopefully make it bigger than it is. If you want local and quiet go here but if you want all the accommodations go somewhere else thats bigger and more commercial.

Best resort ever! Gates are crushing. Xmas Tree Bowl. Fish Creek Falls. The Meadows and Heavenly white champagne powder.

I grew up skiing here and love Monarch! Its Black runs are amazing and hiking to the side bowl is well worth it. While they dont have any high speed chairs, this helps slow down the pace and make skiing here enjoyable. Monarch isnt a crazy town like the Vail resorts and brings the perfect balance between access and family orientated. I would let my kids free on this mountain.

Monarch mountain is very nice and easy for beginners as I learned out to snowboard there very family friendly and good food

When you first go to Monarch Mountain you may think it's small, but what it lacks in size that the other tourist trap resorts have it more than makes up for in natural snow, short lift lines and an unbeatable back country terrain. My young kids are learning to snowboard and ski there and it's amazing to see the help they receive just from the lifties alone as well as a lack of the tourist crowd to give them the space and the time to learn. Plus you can't beat not having to travel on i-70.

Monarch Mountain is an amazing local mountain with beautiful terrain, a welcoming community, and is a perfect place to teach your loved ones to ski. I have grown up skiing monarch, and I love the terrain. Sure it might not be the craziest descents or the coolest cliffs, but it is fun. there is something at Monarch for everyone. Whether its powder, trees, groomers, cliffs, cat skiing, or a magic carpet. There is everything.