Snow skiing late April in Colorado?

Question

I'm planning on traveling to Denver co area in late April. I want to go snow sking while i'm out there. Looks like my options for open ski resorts is limited. A basin or Loveland look like the closest options. Anybody know of a different ski area? I'm not the best skier so I'm just looking for some nice runs nothing extreem. Thanks

Answer 1

keystone, copper, breckinridge, winter park are all pretty much in the same area.  all will have nice skiing especially with the snow that's hitting now.  if you're looking for cheapest, probably abasin will be your best bet.  i know there used to be a deal where you could ski abasin, keystone, and breck on one ticket and get a free shuttle back and forth.  do some runs for me as the snow is gone where i'm at

Answer 2

I used to ski A-Basin in April and May for several years. There are plenty of easier trails. You don't have to just dodge trees on the Pali. There are lots of easy ways to get down through the cornice area and Land of Giants isn't that tough even though it is rated a black diamond. Wrangler and the other greens and blues below treeline are fun too. They are not that tough. Have fun!

Answer 3

no don't go to wp

they close this weekend

go to abasin or loveland, they have easy runs too

Answer 4

Winter Park is pretty close to there. I live a few hours away from denver so i go there alot. Also the two biggest ski areas in the world are right here in CO. Vail and Steamboat. They are amazing. But i think as far as spring skiing goes go to A basin. They are open longest and normally get the most snow throughout spring time. Cheers!

Answer 5

You've picked the two best areas to try in late April but they may not be open. They are both right on the Continental Divide & they have the highest elevation. That means they will their snow last since it's colder at higher elevations. Also, these two areas always get about the most snow. They're also very close to Denver {about a 1 hr. drive}.

If I were you, I would try Loveland first since they have more skiable acres, more runs & more lifts. The lodging is also much better here unless you're commuting daily from Denver.

A-Basin has no lodging & one other important thing is that they have mostly expert runs. If you're not a good expert skier than I would go to Loveland. Loveland has plenty of expert ski runs but they also have much more variety.

Both areas have their own websites & you should check their websites for ski conditions & closing dates. The websites always give the snow base in feet & inches. They give the current weather & usually a closing date at this time of yr. Check their website for a phone number; some even have a toll free number. GOOD LUCK & you may do alright in late April, this yr., since they've had a record snow.