Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Canada Ski Chat
December 17, 2008
Did you know that Travel Impressions and Delta Vacations.com sell ski vacation packages to Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Canada.
Among their product offerings are five popular ski resorts out West: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and Heavenly in Lake Tahoe on the California/Nevada border.
Of these five, which is the best suited for families on a budget?
Keystone Resort would be the best option for families on a budget. Keystone is a great option for those families taking their first ski vacation. Everything from economy hotel rooms to 4 Bedroom Ski-in/Ski-out luxury condos are available there.
They also have a free in-resort shuttle so no matter where you are staying getting to either of the two base areas is a breeze.
What if I wanted to recommend a ski resort for someone who is accustomed to skiing in Europe and is very fussy about their accommodations and ski conditions?
Beaver Creek would definitely be the ski resort for this guest. Beaver Creek is a luxury resort with the cozy feel of an Alpine Village. It is perhaps the very best of luxury family skiing, and has earned accolades for its food, wine, and service.
You know that in Beaver Creek they offer a Village-to-Village ski experience similar to European ski resorts. They have Beaver Creek Village; the main and eastern-most village is truly the heart of the resort. Next is Bachelor Gulch located to the west of the main village, anchored by the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch. Lastly, there is Arrowhead Village which offers seclusion coupled with excellent slope-side access.
In Beaver Creek most of the lodging is Ski-in/Ski-out. This is a highly sought after location for someone booking their lodging for a ski vacation.
What resort area recommended for someone who likes to spend lots of time on the slopes? In other words, what area has the most ski able terrain?
Vail would be the perfect resort for this type of client. Vail boasts three distinct areas of the mountain, each with their own features and attributes, including three terrain parks, seven bowls and 5,289 acres of “free-ride” terrain. At seven miles wide, finding fresh tracks is as easy as finding elbow room. In fact, Vail is the largest single-ski resort in North America! A great place for someone who wants to ski hard (and play hard!).
Is there a resort area more popular with snowboarders?
Breckenridge is one of the most popular destination for snowboarders. As one of the first resorts to allow snowboarding, Breckenridge is home to four terrain parks and three half-pipes that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.
A friendly, laid-back vibe, and the ultimate après-ski scene helps make it a great town for young snowboarders and skiers alike.
What is the average daytime temperature in these areas during the peak winter months? Does the sun shine often making for a pleasant skiing experience?
People don’t realize this but in Colorado they receive over 300 days of sunshine a year! This, coupled with the low humidity, makes the weather for skiing in Colorado quite comfortable. I would say the average temp would be somewhere in the 30’s?
What about night skiing? Is this possible at any of these ski resorts?
Keystone has the largest night operations in Colorado. Your daytime lift ticket is valid at night until 8:30 pm, or you can purchase a night ticket from 4:00 pm to close. The A51 Terrain Park is also open until 8:00pm.
Yes, and a great thing about this is arriving guests don’t have to wait until the next day to ski–they can get on the slopes the same day!
Which resort would be best for a skier who is just learning? Do they have special classes for beginners?
All of these resorts offer a variety of terrain–everything from your green beginner runs to expert black diamonds. These resorts also offer a world class Ski & Ride School. New at Beaver Creek this year is a special state-of-the-art Ski School facility geared toward youngsters–complete with their very own gondola, the Buckaroo Express!
Which location has the best nightlife and/or apres-ski?
Heavenly in Lake Tahoe is a great ski resort for those who are “Up for Everything.” With more recreation and entertainment options than any other winter resort, you’ll have plenty of choices at Heavenly.
When night falls, great day-skiing leads to exciting après-ski activities such as Vegas-style casinos, all-night dance clubs, world-class entertainment and five-star dining. Really the only ski resort I know where you can party all night and ski all day!
How about some practical information? What is the best way to save on lift tickets?
Pre-purchasing lift tickets through Travel Impressions & Delta Vacations.com saves you plenty of money. When you wait until you’re in-resort and pay the walk-up window rate you’re paying top dollar for lift tickets. When you pre-purchase through Travel Impressions, you’ll save anywhere from 10-20% off window rate on all 3 day or more tickets.
Booking in advance is the key to saving money on a great ski vacation. Book your ski vacation at Travelimpressions.com and Deltavacations.com.
Book now and save later!
Comments
One Response to “Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Canada Ski Chat”
Got something to say?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Polls
Loading ...
Jamaica West Indies vacation…
In Port Antonio Jamaica I found this cool bungalow hotel called Great Huts. Stayed in a tree house right in front of the beach in total comfort. Met some cool people who had been traveling all over. Will be back for this Jamaica vacation again….