Hello all-= we have never skied Colorado (gasp - the horror - jk) but have been to Utah, Big Sky, and the east coast. Looking for an option the last week of November. I knw we obviously cannot predict the weather- but wondering which resort(s) have the best chance to fit out wants. Choosing Colorado for a direct flight from RDU to Denver - I know that the drive sometimes can be a pain getting through the mtn pass- could fly to a smaller airport if needed (and then take shuttle)- so not going to rule that out.
1. Needs to have some decent beginner terrain for my wife, and myself will stick to greens and blues (I learned to ski at age 38 and currently 44 and too old to bounce back from a bad crash - so enjoy long mellow runs more than the adrenaline rush).
2. Will be taking small child and likely my mom as a babysitter, so want someplace with at least a decent village at the base (so no A-basin) where we can take a walk to the slopes (and willing to pay for that convenience).
3. Looking for places with VRBO apartments vs hotels (I know most places have this option)
4. Don't need a specific pass - friends have Ikon pass and we usually do a trip with them each winter, but am not obligated to just Ikon resorts.
thanks and cheers!
1. Needs to have some decent beginner terrain for my wife, and myself will stick to greens and blues (I learned to ski at age 38 and currently 44 and too old to bounce back from a bad crash - so enjoy long mellow runs more than the adrenaline rush).
2. Will be taking small child and likely my mom as a babysitter, so want someplace with at least a decent village at the base (so no A-basin) where we can take a walk to the slopes (and willing to pay for that convenience).
3. Looking for places with VRBO apartments vs hotels (I know most places have this option)
4. Don't need a specific pass - friends have Ikon pass and we usually do a trip with them each winter, but am not obligated to just Ikon resorts.
thanks and cheers!