About Summit County
Summit County is the heart of Colorado's ski country, home to four world-class ski resorts and endless outdoor recreation. Our location provides easy access to the entire region.
Our Location
White Mountain Tours is located 9.5 miles south of Copper Mountain on Highway 91, at the base of Fremont Pass. We're centrally located with easy access from:
- Copper Mountain: 10 minutes
- Frisco: 20 minutes
- Breckenridge: 30 minutes
- Vail: 30 minutes
- Leadville: 30 minutes
- Denver: 90 minutes
Towns
Breckenridge
The largest town with historic Main Street, shops, restaurants, and Victorian charm. Major ski resort.
Frisco
Central location on Lake Dillon. Main Street shopping, restaurants, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Dillon
Quieter town on the reservoir. Marina, outlet stores, and stunning views.
Silverthorne
Outlet mall shopping, restaurants, and access to Blue River.
Keystone
Ski resort village with lodging, dining, and winter activities.
Getting Here
From Denver
- Take I-70 West
- Exit 195 for Copper Mountain
- South on Highway 91
- 9.5 miles to our location
From Vail
- I-70 East
- Exit 195
- South on Highway 91
Lodging
Options throughout the area:
- Ski resort hotels and condos
- Vacation rentals
- Budget motels
- Bed and breakfasts
Dining
From casual to fine dining:
- Breckenridge Main Street restaurants
- Frisco local favorites
- Resort dining
- Brewpubs and après options
Explore Nearby
- Breckenridge - historic gold mining town with world-class skiing
- Frisco - central hub with Main Street charm
- Copper Mountain - our closest neighbor resort
- Book a Group Tour - custom adventures for your Summit County trip
Summit County base towns
Summit County encompasses Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, Silverthorne, Keystone, and Copper Mountain. Each town is within 30 minutes of our staging area, making Summit County the most convenient base for our tours. Frisco and Dillon offer the most affordable lodging; Breckenridge has the most diverse dining and nightlife; Copper Mountain is closest to the staging area and best for early-morning sunrise tours.
Summit County weather patterns
Summit County receives 300-400 inches of annual snowfall depending on the year and microclimate. The reliable snow base makes our trail network operational from late November through mid-April most seasons. Storm cycles tend to come through in 3-5 day pulses with clearer windows in between — this affects tour quality. Powder days (within 24 hours of significant snowfall) offer the deepest experience but slightly slower pace as guides let conditions improve. Bluebird days a few days after a storm offer the most photogenic conditions with packed surfaces and unbroken visibility.