Closest ski resort to Denver Airport?

Can anyone tell me what the closest airport is to Denver? We are on a tight time schedual and want to find the closest resort. We are beginner/Internediate skiers and prefer nice groomed runs.
Thanks in advance! Alan

Everything else being equal, and if you are landing at DIA, I would go for Loveland. A straight shot from the airport to Pena Blvd to I-70 west straight thru Denver and right up to Loveland. The I-70 tunnel actually splits Loveland. Probably about 100 miles from the airport or a little less.
However, traffic, weather and accidents can drastically change the scenario. Other options might be Eldora, or if you enjoy high mountain passes with no guardrails and 1,000 foot drops, A-Basin over Loveland Pass.
Other airports are Centennial Airport (24th busiest in the USA, or something like that), or Jefferson County (which recently was closed due to 9/11 and closeness to restricted areas - but may be open now, I really don`t know).
For both, the same statement applies about Loveland.
There are airports in the mountains, but, unless you are an experienced mountain pilot, it is dangerous - even experienced pilots crash at Aspen and Eagle and going over the mountains.
Have fun. (FOX FAMILY WEB PAGE)

DIA to Winter Park: 87 miles DIA to Georgetown (Loveland Ski Area): 66 miles
Loveland is closer to DIA than Winter Park.

hour faster. Just came back from Summit County. High speed all the way from Loveland down. From the intersection of I-70 and US 40, where I-70 goes to Loveland and 40 goes to Winter Park, it is about 20-25 minutes to Loveland and about 50-55 minutes to WP. One is a four lane freeway, the other two and 3 lane winding pass roads. (FOX FAMILY WEB PAGE)