Loveland Ski Area
Ski rentals near Loveland Ski Area
Loveland is the closest mountain to Idaho Springs: 25 miles up I-70 to Exit 216. Rent at Exit 241 on the way and skip the rental desk at the base.
25 miles from the shop
Loveland Ski Area: rent in Idaho Springs, ski the mountain
Loveland is the mountain most Idaho Springs families ski, and for good reason — it is the shortest drive from the shop and the terrain splits neatly between learners and people who want the upper mountain.
Loveland Valley is the beginner side: gentle pitches, a dedicated learning area and room for kids to figure out how their edges work. Loveland Basin is where the cruisers, trees and bowls are, plus the ridge terrain that keeps advanced skiers busy all season.
Because the shop is 25 miles from the entrance, renting here means your boots are fitted and your bindings are set before you leave town. That is the difference between a 7:30 start and an 8:30 one.
- Kids' packages from $25 include a helmet
- Sport skis for Loveland Valley
- Performance or Demo skis for the Basin
- Grip Walk boots need Performance or Demo skis
On the mountain
Loveland Valley or Loveland Basin?
- Loveland Valley for first-timers and kids
- Loveland Basin for trees, bowls and cruisers
- 25 miles from Exit 241 to Exit 216
- Ideal for single-day and weekend rentals
The drive
The drive to Exit 216
- 25 miles west on I-70, about 30 minutes
- Exit 216, before Loveland Pass
- Leave Idaho Springs by 7:30 AM on weekends
- Return gear to the shop by 7 PM on your last day
- Call the shop if I-70 is slow on the way home
Check COtrip for road conditions before you leave; closures on I-70 are the one thing we cannot tune around.
Good to know
Loveland Ski Area questions
How far is Loveland Ski Area from Maison de Ski?
Loveland Ski Area is 25 miles west of Maison de Ski, roughly 30 minutes up I-70 to Exit 216. It is the closest ski area to the shop.
Which Loveland entrance should I use?
Loveland Valley is the beginner side, with gentle terrain for first-timers and kids. Loveland Basin is where the trees, bowls and cruisers are, and it suits skiers who are comfortable on blue runs and above.
Can I rent gear for a single Loveland day?
Yes. One-day ski rentals start at $25 for kids and $40 for Sport skis. Pick up after 2 PM the day before and you are on the road early instead of in a rental line.
What happens if Loveland Pass closes?
Loveland Ski Area is reached from I-70 at Exit 216, before the pass, so a closure over the pass does not affect the drive. If I-70 itself is slow, call 303-567-2044 about a late return.
Loveland is 25 miles away
Reserve ski or snowboard packages at Exit 241 and be on the road to Exit 216 before the Denver traffic reaches the foothills.