COVID rules for ski resorts across Colorado
Ski season in Colorado looks a bit different this year, but everything in our world does. As long as you know the general rules and research ski resorts ahead of time, you can get outside and enjoy Colorado this winter.
Plan Ahead
If you’re headed up to the high country, research the ski resort’s regulations in advance. Rules change quickly, and you might need to make reservations in advance to ski and snowboard. Try to keep aware of any ski resort changes, especially if you have a season pass or if you’re trying to head out regularly. Some resorts also require parking passes in advance, so plan your outing ahead of time so you can know how to prepare.
Be Flexible
At some point, you’ll want to grab some food and beverages. Some counties have indoor food and drink restrictions, and others have limited food service. Luckily, TACRentals has you covered. We offer a Mobile Ski Lodge Package to solve some of these issues. You can rent our mobile-friendly basecamp that includes a vehicle that’s ready for snow and everything you’ll need to warm up, snag some food and warm up with a beverage after hitting the slopes.
We also offer people activities for days they may not be able to ski, or if your group wants to take a break from skiing. We rent sleds, snow shoes and can help with scenic drive ideas. There’s plenty to see and do in the high country beyond only skiing and snowboarding.
Ski tailgate lunch: making grilled cheese and warming up around the firepit
Backcountry Skiing
Another option for your high-country visit—exploring Colorado through backcountry skiing. Backcountry ski usage is popular this year because of the extra precautions and limited capacity at the resorts. Luckily, our partner Bluebird Backcountry has your back. They offer backcountry guides, education, lessons and all that you need to give backcountry skiing a try. For people who don't want the ski-area restrictions, but aren’t ready to take the leap to out of bounds backcountry on their own, Bluebird is a great place to start. Keep in mind that they do have their own COVID policies to keep everyone safe this ski season.
General COVID policies
Things change quickly, but here are some general rules at the resorts right now:
Wear your mask: You’ll be required to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth in all indoor and outdoor public places at ski resorts. Pull up your mask to cover your nose and mouth after each ski run, approaching a lift line or riding a lift line or gondola and if you’re using a restroom or hanging out in a warm-up area.
Reserve in advance: Buying lift tickets, renting equipment and reserving ski school spots in advance is the norm this ski season. Most ski resorts aren’t selling same-day lift tickets.
Transportation: Ski area shuttles have limited capacity this ski season, so figure out your transportation options ahead of time.
Resources
Here are some great resources to use to check. They update info as things change, and are a great place to check the latest info:
https://www.coloradoski.com/covid-19
https://www.cpr.org/2020/11/11/colorado-ski-area-opening-day-coronavirus/
