Planning a Colorado Ski Trip Ultimate Guide | Snowboard Traveler

Here are 10 things to consider when planning a skiing or snowboarding trip to Colorado.
1. Why Colorado 0:20
Colorado is home to about 28 ski resorts with 16 of the top 20 highest elevation in North America. That means long vertical runs and with colder temperatures, dry fluffy snow that tends to stick around.
2. Where are the resorts 0:57
Colorado mountains can be grouped into three areas. Northern, Central and Southwest. Each of these areas can have different weather patterns.
3. When to visit 1:32
The snow is best January through mid-March then spring skiing by April.
stats from OnTheSnow.com
4. Costs 2:39
From our experience the cost of a Colorado ski trip is around $500 per person per day. The total cost on average for a 7-day trip for two people is $7,000. Go during off peak times to find deals. The kids can miss a few days of school for shredding.
5. Lift Tickets 3:16
The two main passes are Epic Pass and Ikon Pass. Passes go on sale in April and go up in price closer to the start of the season with sales ending early December.
www.epicpass.com/
www.ikonpass.com/
mountaincollective.com/
6. Trip Ideas 5:06
7. Transportation 6:28
Travel insurance www.bhtp.com/
snowstang bus ridebustang.com/snowstang-mou...
Epic mountain express www.epicmountainexpress.com/s...
Colorado transportation website CDOT maps.cotrip.org/
8. Lodging 8:48
There are a lot of lodging options. The best time to book hotels for a ski trip is in August, but who plans that far in advance, not me.
Hotel ideas:
Silverthorne:
Hotel Indigo: bit.ly/3SN4No4
Hampton Inn: bit.ly/37nPknu
Homewood Suites Dillon
Frisco:
AC Hotel by Marriott
Cambria Hotel bit.ly/3E0YRQD
Copper Mountain Condos: bit.ly/3C0LDFd
Breckenridge:
Gravity Haus: bit.ly/3Ps8psB
Residence Inn: bit.ly/3dwryww
One Ski Hill Place: bit.ly/3bQ40lR
Vail:
The Hythe Vail bit.ly/34kWLLD
The Sebastian: bit.ly/3pyS6jf
Sonnenalp Vail: bit.ly/3dMs4qk
Four Season: bit.ly/3AAulxF
Gravity Haus: bit.ly/3T1v16q
Galatyn Lodge: bit.ly/3AcXRZ1
Beaver Creek:
Westin bit.ly/48qcXKi
Ritz bit.ly/4anVu6N
Aspen:
Limelight Snowmass bit.ly/3Dup0YR
W Aspen: bit.ly/3y4jwRB
Aspen Meadows bit.ly/3GkLP4D
Element Basalt bit.ly/46ZkLkU
Steamboat:
Sheraton bit.ly/41vhwAx
Nordic Lodge bit.ly/3tfc1cN
Telluride:
Madeline: bit.ly/3V5MLOn
Peaks Resort and Spa: bit.ly/3EEiLUg
Fairmont: bit.ly/3EAzfNc
Mountain Lodge: bit.ly/3X6svxL
Southwest:
Wyman Hotel Silverton
Rochester Hotel Durango bit.ly/485oej8
Purgatory Nugget Cabins bit.ly/3RrWRc3
Nightingale Motel Pagosa Springs bit.ly/474FlQW
Winter camper van Titus Adventure Co. www.tacrentals.com/colorado-s...
9. Gear Rentals 10:02
Epic mountain rentals www.epicmountainrentals.com/
Christy Sports www.christysports.com/learn/r...
10. Other 10:33
Wear Sunscreen we use supergoop.com/
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[@akim2007p]

Really good topic! 👍🙏

[@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.

[@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