Lakes at Centerra New Home Community: Top Ski Resorts Nearby

Thoughtfully placed in Loveland’s Gateway to the Rockies, The Lakes at Centerra is a lifestyle community designed for families who enjoy participating in active and outdoor activities all year long. Part of the Rocky Mountain appeal is the number of high-end ski areas and resorts available, and The Lakes at Centerra residents are just a short drive from a handful of Colorado’s finest peaks.

Loveland Ski Area

Although Loveland Ski Area is not located in Loveland, CO, it’s only a one hour and 45-minute drive from The Lakes at Centerra. A popular mountain to locals, Loveland Ski Area gets regular snowfall and is also known to have a longer-than-average ski season (some years extending into May and June). The terrain appeals to both beginners and experts with its lesson program, remarkable terrain and free snowcat skiing along the Continental Divide.

Learn More: http://skiloveland.com/

Arapahoe Basin

Just 15 minutes west of Loveland Ski Area, Arapahoe Basin is another winter gem known as A Basin to many Coloradoans. It too has been known to stay open all the way through June, and has even hosted Fourth of July skiing festivities when snow allows. Surrounded by the White River National Forest of Colorado, it’s a great place to bring your family skiing and snowboarding for the weekend.

Learn More: http://arapahoebasin.com/Abasin/Default.aspx

Copper Mountain

Located about 75 miles west of Denver on I-70, Copper Mountain is one of the first resorts to open each season and offers over 140 trails, 23 lifts and 2,465 acres of skiable terrain. In addition to the endless ski and snowboard opportunities, Copper also offers family-friendly activities such as the tubing hill, ice-skating, Woodward Trampoline Park, restaurants, shopping and more.

Learn More: http://www.coppercolorado.com/

Keystone

Known for its night skiing, Keystone Ski Resort offers select chairlifts that remain open past normal daytime hours, extending from 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. It also has the top ranked terrain park in the state and one of the best in the country. With a newly renovated luxury spa, a 5-acre ice-skating rink and 100,000 square foot conference center, Keystone is a great place for your next winter weekend getaway.

Learn More: http://www.keystoneresort.com/

Breckenridge

With five skiable peaks spanning 2,908 acres, Breckenridge has something for all abilities and skill levels. Every beginner and intermediate trail is groomed nightly ensuring smooth turns throughout your day. It is also home to North America’s highest chairlift, the Imperial Express.

Learn More: http://www.breckenridge.com/

With a variety of renowned ski areas located near new homes for sale in Fort Collins and Loveland, Northern Colorado is a quickly growing area. The Lakes at Centerra is a unique lifestyle community complimented with a seamless mix of urban amenities and beautiful natural areas.

Our talented, carefully selected group of homebuilders (Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, TRI Pointe Homes, Landmark Homes, Village Homes and Wonderland Homes), have introduced a collection of innovatively designed homes. Visit us today for a tour of any of our 9 model homes, open daily for your convenience. Life is different here.