Howelson Ski Area was founded by Norwegian Carl Howelson in 1914, making it Colorado's oldest ski area. The area features one of the finest ski jumping facilities in the USA, and is an Olympic training site.
Howelson holds a unique place in the history of skiing. It has sent more skiers to international competition than any other area in North America. Howelsen Hill boasts a remarkable heritage. It is the oldest ski area in continuous use in Colorado, and has the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America. Howelsen has been the training ground for over 47 Olympians, 15 members of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame & six members of the National Ski Hall of fame.