Help planning vacation in colorado. [SKI?]

Let It Fall · #1 10-18-2010, 08:15 PM

Upfront I know 0 about skiing [not even sure if I spelled it right] I have only seen snow once in my life and it was a few inches.
You might call me a ******... But... There IS snow in november. Right? I mean how does this whole SNOW thing work? Is it constantly snowy because its winter and high elevation? Are there snow machines [possible?] Im sorry I didn't pay attention in school.

Alrighty...

Im planning a vacation around the 12-14th of november. Im going up there with my soon to be fiance "wink wink"

Im looking for a... ski resort? [What exactly is this?] Basicly I want a place that beginners can rent [I guess thats what you do?] equipment and no trails [runs?] that will get us hurt. But Id also like it to have very pretty scenery. Though the sight of snow will probably amaze us for the first 2 days.

Price isn't too important. But then again I dont know what expensive is up there as a ski "resort"

Is there anything that is Beautiful, Semi Close to Denver, Not TOO populated and set up somewhat for begginers?

MJ5150 · #2 10-18-2010, 08:26 PM

That's early for enough snow to ski on. But hey, things may turn your way. I think Arapahoe Basin usually opens first.

-Mike

fdeck · #3 10-18-2010, 08:31 PM

Nordic Biathlon looks like fun:

Actually, I belong to this ski club.

Let It Fall · #4 10-18-2010, 08:32 PM

ah, it appears about november 25th is the earliest.

Hmm ill postpone or find another reason to go.

EdHunter · #5 10-19-2010, 10:20 AM

I don't know about the US, but over here (the ski capital of the World) going rates on a day pass (as in, the whole mountain) are about $70 for some of the nicer, more touristy, places. Almost all resorts will cater for beginners, that shouldn't be an issue. That said, though, I don't know what it's like Stateside. If you have any doubts/questions, then just call ahead to the local tourist agency and they should help.

But once you get skiing, you won't want to stop. There is no better feeling I know of (apart from flying) than stringing together a series of sweeping turns at speed, while going through a fairy-tale forest and looking out over an alpine valley...