Apex

Apex is an abandoned ski area located in Colorado's high country, now serving primarily as a historical landmark and backcountry access point rather than an operational resort. The site, situated at elevation in the Colorado Rockies, once offered downhill skiing but has been inactive for decades, making it a destination primarily for backcountry ski touring, snowshoeing, and summer hiking enthusiasts seeking quieter alpine terrain away from crowded resorts. The surrounding area provides excellent opportunities for backcountry skiing during winter months, with direct access to high-elevation bowls and ridgelines that reward experienced skiers and boarders with untracked powder and solitude. Summer visitors can explore the abandoned resort infrastructure while enjoying alpine hiking, wildflower meadows, and panoramic mountain vistas characteristic of the Colorado high country.