Colorado snowboarding suggestions?

[JAAY]

If you are interested we have a house in VT. Can't wait till the season starts. VT. doesn't compare to out west but we have a real good time there. Our home is right by Okemo ski resort and Killington. I have been up to Hilltop and alyeska in alaska. I have never seen powder like that before. Sorry to hijack the post, I just can't wait to hit the trails.

[rdancd816]

I moved to Colorado from Illinois in 1987. I think a new snowboarder would enjoy what I call the "real" Colorado ski towns. These are cities that existed before the big ski resorts were built. As has been mentioned: Breckenridge, Steamboat, Aspen, are all great. Aspen is a bit difficult for boarders - especially non experts. Copper Mountain is good for beginners because it has three mountains, one for green runs, one for intermediate, and one for "expert". You tend to be going downhill with folks at your same level. If you can base your stay at Breck, Keystone, or Copper, you can ski (board) them all as they are all within about 20 minutes drive from one another. Have fun! WE NEED SNOW!! Took the Box to work today with the top down - Nov. 18th!!? Global warming?

[djomlas]

couldnt find the thread again grrr

BUT, looks like im gonna b there from the 15th and come back on a sunday.
got a few days of practice and boarding here in Chestnut mountain in Galena so cant wait ti hit bigger slopes.
actually on xmass day (since my xmass is the 7th) it was just me and a few buddies and whole mountin to ourselves, it was greatttt.

it totally sux tho, couse im used to skiing BIG mountains growing up in serbia and bosnia, and enjoying the olympic mountains

I am actually lookig and talking with my cousin that is visiting from Zurich about moving and living/working there, so that will b a great change of life w Alps all around (wish me luck)

anyways, will anyone b out in the slopes on those days? or any good recommendations for cheap stay from friday to sunday?


thx again guyzz

[Wingnut2u]

The best place to look for lodging is www.vrbo.com use it regularly and love it.

[Dave S.]

For lodging, I'd suggest to Google "Summit County Chamber of Commerce". You'll get several sites that have links to hotel and resort information. I'm thinking the cheapest place to stay will be some place in Frisco or Dillon like the Super 8 Motel in Dillon for about $106 per night. You can find a place at a resort for 2 to 6 times more than that.
Reservations are down out here, so you might be able to negotiate a better deal by calling places directly. There are hundreds of places to choose from.
Dave S.

[djomlas]

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

2 more weeks or so, im 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

[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.