Denver ski resort recommendations?


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I would like to head west in a few weeks with the family to do some skiing so I hope we can get a few resort recommendations. We are planing on flying in to Denver International but would prefer not to drive several hours to get to the resort because we will have the 17 month old grandchild with us. I know we have a few members here on the forum that are from the Denver area as well as others who may frequent this area so any help would be greatly appreciated.:cheers
 
John -

There are quite a few shuttle services from the Denver Airport to most of the Colorado ski resorts - they use large vans with racks on top to carry all the ski gear.
 
I now typically drive from Detroit to Vail but in ealier days I would fly to the Eagle/Vail airport (not Denver)
..and then you are only 30 minute drive to the Biggest Ski resort in North America,,,VAIL COLO...and don't have the 2.5 hr drive from Denver Airport.
I will be driving out again this March.
AJB
 
Thanks guys! Anyone else?
 
pe2unia

Check out Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, 20 minutes from SLC international airport, I have a home there, number 1 ski resort in North America. Incredible list of accomodations, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, three major resorts within 5 miles.

http://www.deervalley.com/
 
I have been to Steamboat and also Keystone Brekenridge. Keystone is a little smaller, but they have about 25% of the skiiers of the others. AKA Minimal Lines on the lifts. It is about 20 miles from Brekenridge if you are craving crowds, but better shopping.
 
Depending on the groups ski experience and what your over all goal is for the trip, I'd go for Winter Park.
When I was skiing there it was a little less congested than Summit County.
Granted that's been a few years ago.
It has more intermediate and advanced runs, not as many beginner runs though.
When I lived in Denver I skied once a week all winter long every year I was there, and we did them all.
If some in the group would be more interested in the shopping and night life experience, then I'd lean towards Brekenridge or Vail.


Jeff
 
Winterpark. Grab a rental, the drive is not bad. Last time I was there we stayed at the Inn. Nice all around place for the family. IMHO.

Damn, now I want to go skiing. :bored
 
The best place you could go that is closest to Denver is the Park Hyatt at Beaver Creek. If the weather is decent its only about a 2 hour drive into the mountains. You have ski in and out and all the amenities that you would expect at a resort.

One suggestion is that you might want to spend the first night in Denver to let the child get used to the altitude. Then drive up the mountain the next day.

If you go to Beaver Creek, make a reservation for dinner at Beano's Cabin. It's a lot of fun.
 
pe2unia said:
I would like to head west in a few weeks with the family to do some skiing so I hope we can get a few resort recommendations. We are planing on flying in to Denver International but would prefer not to drive several hours to get to the resort because we will have the 17 month old grandchild with us. I know we have a few members here on the forum that are from the Denver area as well as others who may frequent this area so any help would be greatly appreciated.:cheers
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Did you say in a "few weeks"? You may not have the snow you would like to make it meaningful. You could consider staying off I-70 in Silverthorne or Frisco, as there are several areas nearby to choose from that offer everything for the family (From A-Basin, to Breckenridge, Keystone, Loveland, etc., etc.) Lots of motels, etc.
 
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If you go to Beaver Creek, make a reservation for dinner at Beano's Cabin. It's a lot of fun.
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Beaver Creek is my favorite ski resort and I've been to a ton of places over the last 40 years. +1 on Beano's.

Chip
 
I live here in Denver, and I can tell you we have a lot to choose from. Given your circumstances any resort you choose up the I-70 coridore will not be a dissapointment. If you find yourself in Denver for a day or two I could get you on the guest list for the anual Shelby party. This is on Dec 5th at 6 pm in Boulder. Carroll attends each year as well as a lot of other high profile drivers, enginers and people that made it happen back in the day.
Not to mention all of the cool classic vintage Ford race cars to look at. I would also like to share with you if time permitted a look at The Mustang Ranch that I own and opperate. Best regards "Rockstar" Rich Barnes 303-931-5412
 

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I am in the process of setting this up so I will let everyone know how things turn out. Thanks for all of the replies:cheers You guys rock:thumbsup
 
Rockstar said:
I live here in Denver, and I can tell you we have a lot to choose from. Given your circumstances any resort you choose up the I-70 coridore will not be a dissapointment. If you find yourself in Denver for a day or two I could get you on the guest list for the anual Shelby party. This is on Dec 5th at 6 pm in Boulder. Carroll attends each year as well as a lot of other high profile drivers, enginers and people that made it happen back in the day.
Not to mention all of the cool classic vintage Ford race cars to look at. I would also like to share with you if time permitted a look at The Mustang Ranch that I own and opperate. Best regards "Rockstar" Rich Barnes 303-931-5412
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Thanks for the invite but it is now going to be late December:cheers
 
Well, I'd suggest Mammoth in California but that's not an answer to your question. Regarding Colorado, let me try to sum up some of your choices....

A-Basin-Steep, out of the way and 1960's funky
Aspen area-Fly in. 4 completely different mountains. Snowmass is probably best for a family. Aspen's skiing is overrated in my opinion but Highlands is AWESOME. Bring your balls!
Breckenridge-Windy and windy. It's also windy there. Nice town though
Beaver Creek- upscale (ie expensive), good mountain with some steep trees
Copper-underrated, good intermediate terrain if that's your bag. Friendly.
Steamboat- Trees!, Powder! In the boonies!!
Winter Park-not a vacation destination in my opinion.
Vail-Big, fun, expensive. Cool thing to do at least once.

There are others, (Keystone, etc.) but hit them on your next trip.
 
I've been to them all. I was a Professional Instructor at the Beaver Creek Ski School for 8 years. Great mountain, great runs. Super family destination. Heated sidewalks, chocolate chip cookies at the end of the day. Great places to eat too. About 7 miles west of Vail on I-70. Always rated right up there as one of the best in North America. Part of the Vail Association which means you can use your pass at BC, Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, ABasin and Heavenly in CA. Children's ski school is best in USA and maybe the world. I try to ski 21-28 days per year in CO.
 
Agree 100% with fordgt6! My sister lives in Grand Junction, CO and has been a ski instructor for a number of years. She strongly recommends the Vail / Beaver Creek passes as they cover not only the places listed below (even if you only get a 3 day pass), but these are some of the best places to ski in the States!! :thumbsup Sounds like it will be a fun trip!! :cheers
 
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