Chalk Creek Pass - near Ski Town Condos

Enjoy exploring the beautiful local hiking & fishing trails around Ski Town Condos. 

Chalk Creek Pass is one of my favorite hikes along the Continental Divide Trail/Colorado Trail.  

Continental Divide Trail along Chalk Pass & over to Hancock Lakes. Trail head is located 5 miles from Ski Town Condos. 4 wheel drive or ATV needed to get to the end of Forest Service Road 230, Middlefork Road. From Ski Town Condos drive across Hwy 50, turn right at Monarch Tours & stay to the left of the building. Continue up Middle Fork Road FS 230 for 5 miles & park in the parking area. Look for the Trail head to the right. 

Gigi Griefenberg, Owner Ski Town Condos Vacation Rentals, your Monarch and Salida Colorado Lodging Choice

Hiking trails around Ski Town Condos

For those who can't get enough of the outdoors, there's an abundance of hiking trials around Ski Town Condos for all levels.

This hike was along the Continental Divide trail/Colorado Trail out to the Monarch Game Drive. Wildflowers are in bloom:  Bistort, Columbine, Northern Paintbrush, and Common Evening Primrose

Gigi Griefenberg, Owner Ski Town Condos Vacation Rentals, your Monarch and Salida Colorado Lodging Choice

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a Colorado Gem

One of Colorado's gem is the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time.

Perfect day trip from Ski Town Condos, the site is an incredible natural landscape featuring
black cliffs (formed 2 billion years ago) towering 2,000 feet above the Gunnison River.

Pack your cooler with food and water, then head for the canyon’s South Rim,
where you’ll find gentle nature trails with stunning overlooks, back country
experiences for visitors who yearn to get off the beaten path, and an array of opportunities
for fishing, hiking, and rock climbing. Consider participating in ranger-led programs to
learn about the geology and wildlife of the area.

Call to make your reservation now at 719-539-7928 or visit Ski Town Condos website.

Gigi Griefenberg, Owner Ski Town Condos Vacation Rentals, your Monarch and Salida Colorado Lodging Choice

Colorado Wildflowers, Ski Town Condos Vacation Rentals

Summer is finally here, and Colorado is just starting to bust out with wildflowers.

Around Ski Town Condos you will see Wild Blue Flax, Red Columbine, and the Golden Pea.

Wildflower hikes from Ski Town Condos are filled with breathtaking scenery!

Call today to make reservations for your Colorado Summer Getaway at Ski Town Condos 719-539-7928 or visit www.SkiTownCondos.com

Gigi Griefenberg, Owner Ski Town Condos Vacation Rentals, your Monarch and Salida Colorado Lodging Choice

Travel Safely - Ski Town Condos Vacation Rentals are open

We are open!

Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued an executive order lifting the statewide restrictions on short-term vacation rentals. As of June 1, vacation rentals across the state of Colorado are permitted to reopen, in accordance with county guidelines.


Ski Town Condos received the certificate of safety from Chaffee County Public Health.

Message from Chaffee County Public Health:
Travel Safely. Welcome to our community. The health and safety of our community is our top focus. We know you love Buena Vista, Salida, Poncha Springs, Garfield/Monarch, and we do too. We are glad you are here. We need to ask for your help to keep our community healthy so that we may continue to serve you. When in public, please remember: maintain 6 feet between you and others, cover your face, please wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds, be patient and courteous.

Additional information provided by CDC on COVID-19:

Travel Safely message from Chaffee County Public Health

-COVID-19 Symptoms   Stop the Spread of Germs (COVID-19)
-Share the facts of COVID-19 

Gigi Griefenberg, Owner Ski Town Condos Vacation Rentals, your Monarch and Salida Colorado Lodging Choice

Explore the hiking trails around Ski Town Condos.

Beautiful hiking trails to explore this summer around Ski Town Condos, mellow to advance.

Here is a fun story of a trek across the Sangre de Christo Range starting in Salida, CO, it’s something you wouldn’t recommend to 99 out of 100 people.

   

Gigi Griefenberg, Owner Ski Town Condos Vacation Rentals, your Monarch and Salida Colorado Lodging Choice

Spring Skiing at Monarch Mountain

Spring skiing at Monarch Mountain - great snow and lots of sunshine.

Having received above average snow fall, Monarch Mountain is staying open till April 12!

Make your reservation now at Ski Town Condos. Save big at Monarch Mountain with the Wings Pass which is good for the rest of this season plus all of next season.

Guests comments: March 8 - 11, 2020 Omaha, NE
Gigi, We really loved our stay here at Ski Town Condos! Thank you so much for all of your hospitality! We loved exploring around the cabin, soaking in the hot tub, and skiing at Monarch ski resort. We would love to return here someday! The Mark M. family

Gigi Griefenberg, Owner Ski Town Condos Vacation Rentals, your Monarch and Salida Colorado Lodging Choice