The Parker-Fitzgerald Cuchara Mountain Park is operated and managed by the 501c3 nonprofit, Panadero Ski Corporation, in agreement with Huerfano County 

Cuchara Mountain Park is like none other. We are a community-based, nonprofit-operated outdoor recreation area created through grassroots efforts to renew a special area that was left abandoned by the former ski area managers stop operations in 2000. Read more about our history. 

 

We offer year-round outdoor recreational opportunities with a focus on free and affordable activities. Our mission is to motivate Southern Coloradoans, especially the youth, to get outdoors and enjoy the activities Cuchara Mountain Park offers.

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Cuchara Mountain Park is now a member of the National Ski Area Association

 

As a 501c3 nonprofit, the Panadero Ski Corporation is guided by the following:

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​Mission

Act as stewards for Cuchara Mountain Park, offering year-round, affordable, and fun recreational and educational opportunities for everyone.

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Vision

Cuchara Mountain Park is a sustainable, all-season attraction open to all residents and visitors of Huerfano County to enjoy and learn about outdoor recreation and build an appreciation for nature. 

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Core Values

• Skiing and snowsports provide year-round outdoor recreation and exercise, an important part of a healthy lifestyle contributing to fitness, self-confidence, community building, and time in nature. This kind of lifestyle should be available to everyone. 

• Diverse outdoor recreational opportunities make our community a more attractive place to live and visit. As we grow, Cuchara Mountain Park will provide a backdrop for families to make lasting memories, for businesses to thrive, and for fulfilling employment opportunities.

• Cuchara Mountain Park and the adjacent public land are a valued resource and must remain available for the whole community to enjoy.