Hidden Valley
In 1949 the Hidden Valley Ski Area began operation inside Rocky Mountain National Park not far from Estes Park, CO. On winter days between the 1950s and 1990s, the mouth of this valley used to hold a ski lodge, ski school and a 500-car parking lot. The ski resort was closed in 1992 due to poor snow conditions and lack of interst from private bidders to operate the ski area. The area is now used as a back country ski area.
Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, Elevation: 9,700 ft., September 10, 2015.
Hidden Valley
In 1949 the Hidden Valley Ski Area began operation inside Rocky Mountain National Park not far from Estes Park, CO. On winter days between the 1950s and 1990s, the mouth of this valley used to hold a ski lodge, ski school and a 500-car parking lot. The ski resort was closed in 1992 due to poor snow conditions and lack of interst from private bidders to operate the ski area. The area is now used as a back country ski area.
Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, Elevation: 9,700 ft., September 10, 2015.