HOURS & DIRECTIONS

Lifts are open from:

Loveland Ski Area is CLOSED for the 2024-25 Season!

GETTING HERE

Loveland Ski Area is located on the Continental Divide just 53 miles (85km) west of Denver or 12 miles (19km) east of Silverthorne at on Interstate 70 at Exit 216.

PARKING – SHUTTLES

Our convenient, FREE parking right at the base of the area doesn’t require figuring out confusing shuttle schedules. You’ll be on the slopes in no time. Shuttle service to and from the Basin & Valley is available every 5-10 minutes. The Valley shuttle stop is located in front of the Valley Sport Shop. The Basin shuttle stop is located at the bottom of the parking lot main stairs.

Bus Service to Loveland on the Snowstang

Snowstang provides a convenient way to get to Loveland Ski Area! Let Snowstang do the driving so you can rest up and get ready to hit the slopes. They pick up in Downtown Denver at Union Station, and also at Federal Center Station in Lakewood and the Wooly Mammoth Lot in Golden, where there are Park-and-Ride lots available. Check the schedule, pick your travel date, and then select your ticket types! Tickets start at $25.00 Round-trip. Get a round trip bus ticket and an adult lift ticket for $134.  Additional discounts will be available for Seniors and Children. Each Snowstang coach is equipped with a restroom, free WiFi, power outlets and USB ports. PLEASE NOTE: You must purchase a ticket below to reserve a seat. Cash purchases will only be allowed after all ticketed passengers have boarded. Click HERE for more info.

SNOWSTANG TRIP DATES

Runs every Saturday and Sunday from December 14 to May 4 with additional trips on MLK, Jr. Day and President’s Day.

ROUND TRIP for only $25 for adults, $12.50 for children.

ROUND TRIP + ADULT LIFT TICKET PACKAGE – $134

Headed up to the mountains for Presidents Day Weekend? Use promo code 3DAY25 for 25% off Snowstang tickets Sat–Mon.

RIDEBUSTANG.COM for details

$25 – Adults (Ages 12+)
$134 – Adult Round Trip + Adult Lift Ticket
$12.50 – Children (Ages 2-11)

TreadShare

Safely carpool to Loveland and your other favorite Colorado destinations. Share the costs of a trip, make friends, decrease traffic and protect our beautiful Colorado! App available on App Store and Google Play Store

CARAVAN Carpool

Caravan is an app that connects Denver riders  and drivers with others looking to carpool to high country mountain resorts. Caravan is an environmental and social platform that connects passengers for free, while excluding any type of monetary transaction. Through Caravan, ride sharing will reduce the amount of emissions and congestion on the I-70 Mountain Corridor at peak travel times. Download the Caravan App                        

UBER/LYFT

You can likely find a ride on Uber or Lyft up to the mountain, but it can be difficult or sometimes impossible to find a ride home. If you plan to use Uber or Lyft to get up to Loveland, please make sure you have a way home at the end of the day.

Hours of Operation – Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loveland Ski Area open right now?
No. Loveland Ski Area is currently closed for the 2024–25 season. The resort will reopen in the fall for the 2025–26 winter season.

What are the hours of operation during the ski season?

• Weekdays: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Weekends & Holidays: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  Lift hours may vary based on weather and conditions.

Where is Loveland Ski Area located?
Loveland is located at Exit 216 off Interstate 70, just before the Eisenhower Tunnel. It’s approximately 53 miles west of Denver.

Is parking free at Loveland?
Yes. All parking at Loveland is free, with lots available at both the Basin and Valley base areas.

Are there shuttles between the Basin and Valley?
Yes. Free shuttles run every 5–10 minutes between the Basin and Valley areas during normal operating hours.

Does Loveland offer public transportation?
Yes. The Snowstang bus offers direct weekend and holiday service to Loveland from Denver’s Union Station, Federal Center, and Wooly Mammoth Park-n-Ride in Golden.

What are the Snowstang operating times?
Snowstang typically departs Denver around 6:35 AM and leaves Loveland around 4:00 PM, operating weekends and select holidays from mid-December through early May.

How can I contact Loveland Ski Area?

• Phone: (303) 571‑5580 or (800) 736‑3SKI

• Email: loveland@skiloveland.com