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Colorado’s smaller ski areas find a niche despite competition

Still strong demand “for folks who just want to drive up, park close to the lift, get their runs in, bring their lunch.”

Sunlight Mountain Resort, located near Glenwood Springs, has set season pass record sales each of the past four seasons. Colorado's small and medium-sized ski areas are doing just fine despite the threat posed by the Epic and Ikon pass deals that have dominated the industry in recent seasons. (Provided by Sunlight Mountain Resort)
Sunlight Mountain Resort, located near Glenwood Springs, has set season pass record sales each of the past four seasons. Colorado’s small and medium-sized ski areas are doing just fine despite the threat posed by the Epic and Ikon pass deals that have dominated the industry in recent seasons. (Provided by Sunlight Mountain Resort)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 13 : Denver Post's John Meyer on Monday, January 13, 2014. (Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post)
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For those who enjoy them, the strength and charm of Colorado's small and medium-sized areas include no-frills skiing and the ability to park near the base area, without the crowds, glitz, glamor and high prices for parking and food that are common at the megaresorts.
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