Top Mid-Mountain Lodges At Colorado Ski Resorts
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Colorado's mountains are famous for their challenging terrain, their excellent snow conditions and other activities like shopping and taking in a live show. Many of these resorts have mid-mountain lodges that offer delicious cuisine that stands on its own. Whether you're taking a break from the mountain or taking a snowcat for a memorable dinner, there is plenty to be proud of at Colorado ski resorts. Work some of these lodges into your itinerary and enjoy.
Black Mountain Lodge
Arapahoe Basin
28194 US Highway 6
Keystone, CO 80435
(888) 272-7246
www.arapahoebasin.com
Take a break from the mountain and treat yourself to lunch at the Black Mountain Lodge. A menu full of mountain-style comfort food like grilled sandwiches and soups along with a full bar and beautiful views of the mountain make this lodge a great place to kick back. This season, the lodge is also hosting a Moonlight Dinner Series in which Chef Christopher Rybak prepares a themed meal, complete with entertainment. Themes include "A Night in Bavaria," "A Night In Italy" and the May Randonee dinner.
Game Creek Restaurant
Vail
278 Hanson Ranch Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 754-4280
www.gamecreekclub.com
World class cuisine, gorgeous views and a variety of specials make Game Creek a great place to relax after you've tired of the mountain. The chalet-style lodge is accessible by snowcat or horseback in the winter making the journey as fun and breathtaking as the destination. Along with apres-ski drink specials, Game Creek also has a delicious brunch menu and a deck where you can take in the sights while enjoying your beverage.
Allred's Restaurant
Telluride Resort
Mountain Village, CO 81435
(970) 728-7474
www.tellurideskiresort.com
Telluride Ski Resort has a wide variety of on-mountain restaurants from which to choose and Allred's is one of its most popular. Serving up a gourmet spin on traditional American fare including lobster bisque, truffle fries and more, this restaurant offers a five star experience right on the mountain. Located at the top of the gondola, this restaurant is easily accessible and offers picturesque views of the resort so you can watch people ski while enjoying your meal.
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The Lodge at Sunspot
Winter Park Resort
677 Winter Park Drive
Winter Park, CO 80482
(970) 726-1446
www.winterparkresort.com
Its location at the top of Winter Park Mountain sits two miles high and offers views of the entire mountain and the village. Serving daily lunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays, this lodge is a great place to stop skiing and refuel. The lunch menu includes a lot of small plates so you won't be overstuffed when you return to the mountain. If you go for dinner, you can enjoy a moonlit gondola ride to the top of the mountain, taking in the stars and the twinkling lights of the village below. Once in the lodge, kick back and enjoy a five-course meal.
Four Points Lodge
Steamboat
2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-5150
www.steamboat.com
With food that is healthy, fresh and made to order, the Four Point Lodge makes for the perfect lunch for refueling. The Four Point lodge uses local ingredients whenever possible, serving up healthy and creative flavor combinations. Accessible by chairlift during the day, this lodge is convenient for taking a break from the slopes. At night, the lodge offers a snowcat dinner with delicious Northern Italian cuisine that is worth the trip up the mountain. It also offers views of Steamboat Springs, adding to the sense of relaxation.
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Alaina Brandenburger is a freelance writer living in Denver. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
