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Posted on 09 Oct 2025

Shortcut to the Slopes: Staff Favorites for the Best Ski Access in Colorado

The perfect ski day looks a little different for everyone. Some love chasing first tracks while others linger over coffee in front of the fire. That’s why ski access matters. Whether you’re skiing straight from the home or taking a short walk to the lift, it’s easy to come and go as you please. Get kids off early for ski school, take a break and ski home for hot chocolate breaks or lunch, and then slide straight into après or the hot tub at the end of the day. No crowds, no hassle! Our team picked their favorite homes where getting on (and off) the mountain is effortless.


Steamboat Springs

"The trail is RIGHT THERE!"
- Deb Trevor, Kitchen Inventory/Front Desk Specialist

Over the Edge sits on the edge of the Right-O-Way ski trail that will take you down to the base area to access the Steamboat Gondola, Wild Blue Gondola, and Christy Lift.

Learn more about Over the Edge, a spectacular 7-bedroom, one-of-a-kind residence!


“Avoid the base area and walk less than 200 yards from the home to the Thunderhead Lift. When you return at the end of the day, you walk right in to the ski room, complete with waxing station and boot warmers.” 
- Kate Pahula, Reservations Manager


Gold Mine Lodge, one of Steamboat’s most luxurious and unique homes crafted with timbers from an Oregon gold mine, is an easy walk from the backdoor of the home to the Thunderhead Lift. 


Breckenridge


“This home epitomizes ski-in/ski-out.”
- Justin Saunders, Photographer

“This is one of the truest ski-in/ski-out homes. Chateau of Breckenridge is 10 ft. from 4 o'clock run. Can't beat it!”
- Jacob Powell, Maintenance Technician

You'll ski right from the home onto Four O’clock ski run. Follow the Four O'clock run to the Snowflake Lift for easy Peak 8 or 9 access.

Learn more about this 6-bedroom home that, in addition to its slopeside location, has a spectacular rooftop deck.



"This quintessential log home is the perfect home base for a family ski vacation. There are no hassles getting the entire crew on the slopes when you can ski out right from the house onto Four O'clock run."
- Kayla Johnson, Assistant General Manager

You'll ski right from the home onto Four O’clock ski run. Follow the Four O'clock run to the Snowflake Lift for easy Peak 8 or 9 access. You will be required to cross the road to get to the lift.


Vail Valley (Vail & Beaver Creek)

"This is the perfect home for a family ski vacation with loads of amenities and, best of all, being able to ski right from the back door onto a green run that leads right to the Bachelor Gulch Express Lift." 
- Dalon Stone, Business Development Specialist

Walk out the back door right onto the beginner Bear Paw cat track and down to Lower Stirrup run and the Bachelor Gulch Express Lift.

"This penthouse in the Villa Montaine building is as convenient as it gets. Grab a quick bite from the continental breakfast buffet, pick up your skis from the locker room and walk right out on to the slopes. At the end of the day, slide right into relax mode in the building's outdoor hot tub." 
- Kate Pahula, Reservations Manager

Just steps from the Villa Montaine building, you’ll access the skiway to the Elkhorn Lift and will ski back in from Strawberry Park.

LET US HELP YOU FIND YOUR PERFECT STAY AT ONE OF OUR MANY HOMES IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, BRECKENRIDGE, VAIL, AND BEAVER CREEK.

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