Views of rugged snow-capped mountains standing above emerald valleys and pine forests will take your breath away. The northwest has some of Colorado’s most famous ski resorts, including Steamboat, Breckenridge, Vail, Aspen, and Winter Park. During the summer, these resorts attract hikers and mountain bikers. Further west, the scenery gradually changes into a hauntingly beautiful land of colorful canyons and soothing hot springs.