Colorado snowboarding suggestions?

[Jaxonalden]

Originally Posted by djomlas

thx for the infor guys.
$100 buck or so a night sounds pretty good (wonder if thats for 2 beds)

2 more weeks or so, I'm excited, but my ankle is starting to show some pain in last 2-3 days, SOB, but i hop it will b good till then

Djomlas,

I see a couple of posts about Keystone, since I was there last year I have to admit it's first rate. You can get package deals where you can ski multiple resorts in the area (Breckenridge and Vail). This is Keystones site, http://keystone.snow.com/Home/Lodging.aspx , I see they have $100 a night stays...just what your looking for. The family and I stayed in a condo in Lakeside Village. I'd suggest staying in River Run or Mountain Village because the area is so quaint that you'll feel like your in Europe. With the economy they're really making deals to bring in the tourists and the weather is spot on for hitting the slopes.

Your going to have a great time.

[timothy]

I spent the xmas holiday in the Breckenridge area. My parents live there so lodging is free We primarily cross country ski in the backcountry but I always fit in a day or two of downhill. This was our first time to ski Breck and I had a generally positive experience. Positives: there is a lot of skiable terrain and the bowls look fun though we did not make it there. Negatives: Blue runs seemed to be easier than at Copper and A-Basin and I found it took too long traversing from one mountain to the next. Lodges are the bottom of Peak 7 are under construction as of 12/2008 so you have to trasfer to Peak 8 to get lunch or take a break. The lack of mid-mountain lifts funnels all traffic to the bottom and those lift lines get really crowded. My observation over the years is that being able to stay on the upper half of the mountain, such as at Copper, helps to avoid long lines at the base. More runs for one's dollar.

[Dave S.]

If you don't end up buying a package deal that includes lodging and lift tickets, you can buy discounted lift tickets at Denver area King Sooper grocery stores before you head up to the mountains.

Check out this site for a few ideas:
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?pageID=621

Dave S.

[djomlas]

I think we just may end up at Keystone.

Quick question tho, as far as flights from Ohare, is the closest one to there Aspen airport? or is there something closer?

[timothy]

Eagle/Vail (EGE) is about an hour from Keystone and Denver (DIA) is an hour and half. Those airports are the closest and I let airline price decide. Keep in mind that Denver can get busy so leave enough time to get through security when going back home. Are you planning to rent a car? We often use Colorado Mountain Express (CME) from DIA but have never used a van from Eagle. Might try these guys http://www.vailcoach.com/ Have fun!

Originally Posted by djomlas

I think we just may end up at Keystone.

Quick question tho, as far as flights from Ohare, is the closest one to there Aspen airport? or is there something closer?

[timothy]

One more thing. Summit County had a convenient *free* bus system that links all the towns and resorts. This comes in very handy if you don't have a car or enjoyed a little too much fun après-ski http://www.summitstage.com/

[Wingnut2u]

Vail/Eagle airport is the closest at about an hour and has limited flights.

Denver Airport is about 1 1/2 hours with numerous flights. Personally I would fly into Denver for the added flexibilty and airfare will usually be cheaper as well.

Keystone is a good location, personally I prefer Breckenridge but only because it has a better town and nightlife. As far as riding goes, opinions are split pretty 50/50 on which one has better terrain.

Either way you will have a great time