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Vail on the cheap
While in the Vail area I'd try Beaver Creek if the conditions are less than
perfect. Vail, imo, is way overrated for what you get. It's a lot like Whistler where you spend a lot of time traversing. The only way to save money at Vail is to stay in Denver or Leadville. The Super 8 in Leadville is less than $50 a night. I'd rent a car and wouldn't get an AWD unless it's a raging blizzard. Hevenly: Stay in South Lake Tahoe or Carson City, skip Heavenly and ride at Kirkwood, Squaw, or Alpine. "Josh Brown" wrote in message om... I am looking for advice on doing a tour next winter of Colorado's best snowboarding spots and want advice on how to do it on a budget. Vail, Steamboat, Heavenly, etc... are on my to do list. Any others I need to consider? My favorite terrain is steep powder bowls leading into rolling open gladed terrain with drops and hits. freeriding. Please list places to stay, itineraries, ideas for transportation to and within the state, and any other info you can provide. Thanks, J |
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Why would you want to go to Vail? That's where all the yuppies go.
Steamboat & Heavenly are nice, I'd also suggest Crested Butte. "Josh Brown" wrote in message om... I am looking for advice on doing a tour next winter of Colorado's best snowboarding spots and want advice on how to do it on a budget. Vail, Steamboat, Heavenly, etc... are on my to do list. Any others I need to consider? My favorite terrain is steep powder bowls leading into rolling open gladed terrain with drops and hits. freeriding. Please list places to stay, itineraries, ideas for transportation to and within the state, and any other info you can provide. Thanks, J --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.501 / Virus Database: 299 - Release Date: 7/14/2003 |
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The terrain just looks awesome... Especially the back bowls and that one
far out area... I like the idea of having mostly intermediate rather than expert slopes... Especially glades. It lets you just have fun cruising. I've read in numerous places that the fall lines and terrain at vail are particularly well suited for snowboarding. Why would you want to go to Vail? That's where all the yuppies go. Steamboat & Heavenly are nice, I'd also suggest Crested Butte. |
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If you are thinking of going to Lake Tahoe you may want to find out more
about Heavenly. Personally, I don't care to snowboard there at all. There are an awful lot of flat areas and I found myself traversing quite a bit, even had to take off my board and walk it in a few spots. Kirkwood is a fun place to ride and alot of people recommend Alpine, although I haven't tried it myself. Heavenly also costs the most in the Lake Tahoe area, so the idea of budgeting will be tough. Right before I go to Tahoe, I usually go into each mountain's website and always find pretty good specials. Last season, I discovered that I was even able to ride a few of the mountains for approx. $22-25 with my season pass from somewhere else through the websites. Good luck. L. "George W. Bush" wrote: The terrain just looks awesome... Especially the back bowls and that one far out area... I like the idea of having mostly intermediate rather than expert slopes... Especially glades. It lets you just have fun cruising. I've read in numerous places that the fall lines and terrain at vail are particularly well suited for snowboarding. Why would you want to go to Vail? That's where all the yuppies go. Steamboat & Heavenly are nice, I'd also suggest Crested Butte. |
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"TomTom" wrote in message news:uSLRa.2946$ff.1710@fed1read01...
Why would you want to go to Vail? That's where all the yuppies go. Steamboat & Heavenly are nice, I'd also suggest Crested Butte. "Josh Brown" wrote in message om... I am looking for advice on doing a tour next winter of Colorado's best snowboarding spots and want advice on how to do it on a budget. Vail, Steamboat, Heavenly, etc... are on my to do list. Any others I need to consider? My favorite terrain is steep powder bowls leading into rolling open gladed terrain with drops and hits. freeriding. Please list places to stay, itineraries, ideas for transportation to and within the state, and any other info you can provide. Thanks, J --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.501 / Virus Database: 299 - Release Date: 7/14/2003 I'd go to Wolf Creek! Most snowfall in Colorado, awesome terrain, and you can stay in Pagosa Springs (cheap!). Only like a 20-30 minute drive from there to the slopes. http://www.wolfcreekski.com/ |
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Why are people mentioning Tahoe? Isn't that in California?
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Or stay in Frisco/Dillon/Silverthorne and get the bus to Vail. Or rent an RV
then you can go where you want. -- http://www.endlesswinter.co.uk "When Hell freezes over, I'll snowboard there too" "Sam" wrote in message m... "TomTom" wrote in message news:uSLRa.2946$ff.1710@fed1read01... Why would you want to go to Vail? That's where all the yuppies go. Steamboat & Heavenly are nice, I'd also suggest Crested Butte. "Josh Brown" wrote in message om... I am looking for advice on doing a tour next winter of Colorado's best snowboarding spots and want advice on how to do it on a budget. Vail, Steamboat, Heavenly, etc... are on my to do list. Any others I need to consider? My favorite terrain is steep powder bowls leading into rolling open gladed terrain with drops and hits. freeriding. Please list places to stay, itineraries, ideas for transportation to and within the state, and any other info you can provide. Thanks, J --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.501 / Virus Database: 299 - Release Date: 7/14/2003 I'd go to Wolf Creek! Most snowfall in Colorado, awesome terrain, and you can stay in Pagosa Springs (cheap!). Only like a 20-30 minute drive from there to the slopes. http://www.wolfcreekski.com/ |
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Or stay in Frisco/Dillon/Silverthorne and get the bus to Vail. Or rent an RV
then you can go where you want. -- http://www.endlesswinter.co.uk "When Hell freezes over, I'll snowboard there too" "Sam" wrote in message m... "TomTom" wrote in message news:uSLRa.2946$ff.1710@fed1read01... Why would you want to go to Vail? That's where all the yuppies go. Steamboat & Heavenly are nice, I'd also suggest Crested Butte. "Josh Brown" wrote in message om... I am looking for advice on doing a tour next winter of Colorado's best snowboarding spots and want advice on how to do it on a budget. Vail, Steamboat, Heavenly, etc... are on my to do list. Any others I need to consider? My favorite terrain is steep powder bowls leading into rolling open gladed terrain with drops and hits. freeriding. Please list places to stay, itineraries, ideas for transportation to and within the state, and any other info you can provide. Thanks, J --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.501 / Virus Database: 299 - Release Date: 7/14/2003 I'd go to Wolf Creek! Most snowfall in Colorado, awesome terrain, and you can stay in Pagosa Springs (cheap!). Only like a 20-30 minute drive from there to the slopes. http://www.wolfcreekski.com/ |
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