Planning a Colorado Ski Trip Ultimate Guide | Snowboard Traveler

[@donspradley6912]

This video was different than most and I loved it! Super helpful thanks man!

[@snowboardtraveler]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with trip planning.

[@xiaotongzhang4774]

Great video! Will definitely watch it again for my next Colorado snow trip idea!

[@snowboardtraveler]

Glad we got to meet up in Aspen! Hope you enjoyed the trip.

[@rbarbosa6160]

Great video! helped a lot planning my next trip do Breck! Thanks

[@snowboardtraveler]

Have a great trip!

[@akim2007p]

Really good topic! 👍🙏

[@madimcdermott3569]

Hi! Loved your video. I'm from Australia and currently trying to figure out ski baggage allowance for Southwest airlines. Are skis included in your ticket with no extra cost in a normal ski bag (like the one shown on the conveyor belt) or will I get charged an oversized baggage fee? The website is so confusing!! Thank you

[@snowboardtraveler]

Southwest includes two free checked bags with the ticket at no extra cost with one of the bags being skis. You just have to be within 50lbs weight limit per bag. The website says there is a length limit of 62 inches but most ski bags are longer than that and they don’t charge extra. They usually come out at the oversized bag area at the airports.

[@snowboardtraveler]

I’ve definitely checked two snowboard bags on the same ticket before and they didn’t say anything.

[@aitelmadanimaryam7469]

We are thinking to go in Mid December this year for a week, my husband grow up snowboarding me and our daughter just started 2 years ago and I would say we are still beginners, what area in Colorado would you recommend? Some people said try Veil or Winter park for better snow especially in December.

[@snowboardtraveler]

Mid December can be hit or miss each snow year but all the resorts will be making snow if needed so there will be coverage on beginner and intermediate runs. Winter Park is a solid choice as they are higher elevation and have decent snow by then. It’s large enough to spend a week there. If you want to split the week up, try winter park then Copper. The 4-day ikon session pass would cover both resorts if you go before Dec 26 (black out dates end of Dec). The alternative trip would be Keystone and then you could split it up and also visit Breckenridge or Vail. All 3 are on the epic pass and somewhat close to each other. Based on today’s pricing you can get a 5-day epic pass for similar price as the 4-day ikon session.

[@aitelmadanimaryam7469]

@@snowboardtraveler Thank you for your detailed response, appreciate it

[@Zenikai_]

I was thinking to bring my whole family, 6 adults and 3kids. As we are first time ski/snowboarders, What would be the best option in your opinion?

[@snowboardtraveler]

Where are you visiting from? As first timers are you looking for lessons or just easy beginner terrain along with a decent village for food/ activities?

[@Zenikai_]

@@snowboardtraveler we’re from texas. Don’t think we’ll ever get the chance to do this again so idk about lessons.

[@snowboardtraveler]

I assume you’re driving up from TX. If you want the big resort experience then Breckenridge and Keystone are good options. Plenty of beginner terrain and lots of activities to do besides skiing. For something off the beaten path one idea is angel fire New Mexico, then Taos NM, and then drive up to purgatory near Durango CO. More mountain driving but less crowded, still decent resorts for beginners.

[@PriscillaMcGrath-wj6bj]

trying to go for april 1-6 cant find a cost ugh!!!!

[@snowboardtraveler]

Snow is still coming down. Great late season year here.

[@CastroPlays]

So is it not as good to go in early or mid December?

[@snowboardtraveler]

Depends on the snow year and the resort. Runs will likely be limited. Full terrain doesn’t usually open until late Dec or early Jan.

[@CastroPlays]

@@snowboardtraveler do you know a good place to get lessons or do all resorts offer lessons

[@snowboardtraveler]

Most if not all offer lessons. Where are you thinking of going? Pricing usually depends on the resort. Aspen is going to be more expensive than Keystone for example for a lesson.

[@CastroPlays]

@@snowboardtraveler I’m looking at vail