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Snowboarding in Colorado

Snowboarding in Colorado is a must, whether you’re a visitor or a local. A beloved pastime since the 1960s, it’s now a sport for everyone. Some resorts even offer adaptive programs to make the slopes accessible to all. Picture yourself gliding down scenic slopes or landing your best tricks in a terrain park — there’s no better place to ride than here.

Snowboarder gliding down steep, snow-covered slopes at Copper Mountain, Colorado.
Shredding fresh powder at Copper Mountain
Snowboarder pausing on the edge of a snowy slope with a mountain backdrop at Copper Mountain, Colorado.
Taking in the stillness before the adrenaline-filled ride
A lineup of geared snowboarders preparing for a descent at Vail Mountain, Colorado.
Prepping for daring tricks at Vail Mountain
Snowboarder flipping mid-air above a snowy mound with trees in the distance at Monarch Mountain, Colorado.
Pulling aerial moves on snowy terrain at Monarch Mountain
Snowboarder in bright pants gliding over snow-packed terrain in Colorado.
Soaring effortlessly above the crisp winter slopes
A snowboarder training on an indoor slope at The Woodward Copper Barn in Copper Mountain, Colorado.
Sharpening skills before the big challenge at The Woodward Copper Barn
Skiers gathering beside a red snowcat before heading off for an adventure at Copper Mountain.
Gearing up for snowcat skiing and boarding at Copper Mountain
Closeup of a snowcat perched on a snowy slope, overlooking a wintry landscape in Colorado.
Exploring on a guided snowcat skiing and boarding trip with Vail Powder Guides
Snowboarders preparing for a guided backcountry tour next to a snowcat in Colorado.
Navigating through pristine snowfields with San Juan Ski Company near Purgatory
A snowcat leading a group of skiers and snowboarders, surrounded by scenic mountain views near Aspen, Colorado.
Snowcat ski adventure through fresh snow with Aspen Powder Tours

Freeriding or Freestyling? Here’s the Difference 

As with skiing, Colorado snowboarding comes in different styles: freeriding and freestyling. 

Freeriding focuses on exploring the whole mountain — cruising through trees, weaving through moguls and floating over fresh snow.

Freestyle snowboarding is about launching off jumps, sliding rails, hitting a pipe or park filled with fun boxes and other features.

Snowboarding Terrain Parks & Lessons in Colorado

Colorado snowboarding parks are designed for specific skill levels, from beginner parks with tiny rails hugging the ground to terrain parks with roller-coaster rails, fun boxes and tabletops for more experienced snowboarders.

Whether you're a first-timer or already comfortable going lip-to-lip in a pipe, Colorado snowboarding clinics and resorts offer lessons to help you improve. A lot of Colorado resorts offer multiday clinics, so if you're headed to ski country this winter, consider wrapping your vacation dates around a Colorado snowboarding clinic.

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