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Colorado's Headwaters of Adventure
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Spring has sprung in the Heart of the Rockies. Beautiful sunny days, cool, clear nights.

Make our Salida, Colorado hotel the destination for your Rocky Mountain vacation. The family friendly Salida Super 8 is conveniently located in the heart of the Upper Arkansas River Valley, nestled among some of Colorado's highest peaks in the heart of the fourteener's region. We are well placed for easy access to Historic Downtown Salida, CO, Chaffee County Living History, Ghost Towns, hot springs, hiking, biking CrestTrail Report, fly fish, kayak or raft the beautiful Arkansas River, Monarch Ski Resort including all-inclusive Ski Packages and many other wonderful Colorado mountain recreation possibilities. Check the skiing conditions at Monarch Mountain with these links:

Monarch Mountain Ski Report & Ski Monarch Weather.

Spring time in the Rockies... time to go fishing!

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Caddis Hatch

Good Early Season Fly Fishing

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Our Friends at Arkanglers Have a New Blog

When people think of fly-fishing in Colorado, they picture floating a wild freestone river, walking a high meadow stream, casting to cruising cutthroats at timberline, or landing unexpectedly large rainbows within a cast of their guest ranch cabin. They hope for success, be that two fish, twenty, or maybe just the pleasure of leaving the world behind for a day and learning some new skills. And they crave solitude | the chance to share the river with a friend or two, a companionable guide, and the fish. If you are looking for a guided experience try our friends at Arkanglers our customers say they are the best on the river. Here is a link to their fishing report Arkanglers.

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Monarch Mountain, Colorado's Gem of the Gems!

490 Inches A New Personal Best! Thanks for a record breaking ski season.

Monarch Sets A Record

Vail Envy!

Colorado Springs Gazette- Now this is Colorado!

Colorado Springs Gazette- Monarch Mountain

Denver Post- Ski Monarch Gem

Monarch Mountain is located in south central Colorado, well south of the freeway madness that gridlocks Interstate 70 from Denver to the Front Range resorts each weekend. Located on Highway 50 on the Continental Divide, Monarch is very accessible.

Monarch Mountain is what you expect from a real Colorado ski area. Abundant natural snow (350+ inches), you can walk from your car right to the lifts, prices are reasonable, and the runs flow naturally back to the base area. At Monarch you’ll lose the crowds but not your friends.

Monarch is a family favorite because of great snow conditions, variety of green and blue terrain and easy access to the mountain. Having one base area makes it convenient to drop off the little ones in the Children’s Center, pick up rental equipment, sign up for ski school and get on the slopes in a timely manner. Lift lines are a rarity, and you will regularly find ski runs to yourself.

Looking for great powder, spectacular views, 1000+ acres of expert terrain, steeps, trees, cliffs, and bowls? Blue Skiers do not be deterred...you found it with Monarch Mountain we have the lifts and gliding terrain for you! Check out the 130 acres of hike-to terrain in Mirkwood Basin from the top of the Breezeway Lift. Monarch Mountain Snowcat Tours offers some of the best Snowcat skiing in the state—guests enjoy skiing/riding in closely spaced trees, variable snow conditions and extremely steep slopes.

Salida's Favored Hotel... Salida Super 8

We are situated just off U.S. 50 across from the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center & Recreational Park, and are near a fine selection of restaurants & shopping. We feature 52 spacious, spotless guestrooms, each with a complimentary coffee maker and hairdryer. Enjoy our indoor heated pool & 3 hot tubs or barbecue on our picnic patio and gaze at beautiful mountain views. While in Salida make the Super 8 your home away from home.

We feature one indoor hot tub and two hot tubs on our sun deck... giving us a total of three! One of the new tubs is reserved for adults only from 6-10pm. Picture yourself relaxing on our deck, soaking up the moonlight and starshine after skiing Mirkwood Basin at Monarch, hiking to lost lake, cycling up Monarch Pass, reeling in the gorgeous Brown Trout resplendent with her fall colors from the Arkansas River, or purchasing that special piece of art you have been looking for for months, since Salida's Artwalk. Escape to the Headwaters of Adventure!

Our Executive King Rooms- ground floor rooms featuring a luxurious Sealy King Bed, a queen-sized pull out sofa sleeper, coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. Perfect for that extended stay or a family traveling with small children.

Want to see what our guests have said about us? Guest Comments.

We are committed to providing the highest level of personal service. Our staff is pleased to offer recommendations for area restaurants, activities and assist you in making reservations. We love our corner of Colorado and want to help you have an excellent experience in our historic mountain town.

The Weather is Great Here, they call us the Banana Belt
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We have a SuperStart Continental Breakfast!

Top 8 Reasons to Stay at the Salida Super 8 Hotel in Salida, Colorado

1. Complimentary Super Start Breakfast...more than a continental!

2. Clean, Comfortable Rooms With Coffee Makers, New 25" Color TVs...HBO

3. Indoor Heated Pool and Three Hot Tubs.

4. A "Pride of Super 8" Property.

5. Guest Laundry, Microwaves & Refrigerators Available.

6. Walking Distance to Restaurants & many Shopping possibilities.

7. Across from the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center & Recreation Park.

8. Free High Speed Wireless Internet, Guest Computer in our Lobby

Copyright © 2007. Salida Super 8 Motel All rights reserved.
525 W. Rainbow Blvd. (U.S. 50) Salida, Colorado 81201
Phone: 719-539-6689 Fax: 719-539-7018
Toll Free:1-800-800-8000 (National Reservations)
Email: sales@salidasuper8.com