Colorado Ski Resort Recommedations Needed!?

Question

I am thinking about going for a week-long ski trip with my uncle during Spring Break (Late March) in CO and was looking for some recommendations from a skiier's point of view. We are black/double black skiiers, but we'll ski the simple stuff every once in a while. Here are some of our preferences:

-A variety of terrain is best (the bigger the better)

-Lots of (at least) somewhat challenging terrain (sorry Steamboat, that excludes you!).

-Little/no crowds and lines.

-Amenities are not a priority, we're just here for the skiing. However, a ski in-ski out accessible mountain would be nice.

Well, that's about it. The only other issue I have is that our budget needs to be as low as possible. Also, I have already skied Vail, so I'd like to try something different. As of now, Telluride seems to best fit my criteria, but I need some recommendations from the locals. Thanks in advance for any answers!

Answer 1

I think Breckenridge is your place to go. You have the three? mountains to ski plus you can get a shuttle to Arapaho and Keystone. Arapaho is the highest and a great challenge.

Have fun! Leaving Winterpark today after a good week of skiing.

Skiingted

Answer 2

In fourth grade my dad took me to Beaver Creek to learn how to ski. It was a lot of food, the area was great, and the ski schools were excellent. The downside to Beaver Creek is that it is about two hours away from Denver, and the highway you take to get there sometimes gets shut down because of avellanche warnings.

Might I suggest Utah? Park City is my favorite place to ski/snowboard. Deer Valley is for just skiiers so that's a great place, and The Canyons is the largest ski/snowboard place in North America. They're also just 30 minutes from the airport. Park City is amazingly fun and you will love it! They've also recieved 9+ feet of snow this winter!

Answer 3

There is only one resort I have skied in CO, but I would HIGHLY recommend it, Crested Butte.  It has a great variety of terrain for a real skier.  Big mountain, chill atmosphere, an extreme skier reputaion type of mountain.  I have always wanted to go back.  And from what I hear from a lot of CO skiers, they love this place.  I have skied a lot of big mountains in the US.  Jackson Hole, Park City, Snowbird,  Mammoth, Squaw.  This is right up there.

Answer 4

its unlikely you will get a real low price but if you go to the resort at the right time, Arapahoe Basin , Aspen Snowmass  , cooper, breckenridge

Answer 5

I usually don't tell people because I like to keep it a secret, but since someone else brought it up.  Crested Butte is the best in Colorado.