Tom and Suzanne's Guidebook

Ski Resort

Breckenridge Ski Resort

On the Epic Ski Pass -- Family friendly and beginner friendly. Great lessons and a lot of terrain. It can get very busy on weekend days with long lift lines (15-20 minutes). Peaks 6-10 provide great terrain and bowl access that is not too difficult for the less experienced. By far the best resort town, because it is actually a town!

612 locals recommend

Breckenridge Ski Resort

1599 Ski Hill Rd

612 locals recommend

On the Epic Ski Pass -- Family friendly and beginner friendly. Great lessons and a lot of terrain. It can get very busy on weekend days with long lift lines (15-20 minutes). Peaks 6-10 provide great terrain and bowl access that is not too difficult for the less experienced. By far the best resort town, because it is actually a town!

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Standalone or on the Ikon Ski Pass -- This is an EXPERT only mountain. I would not recommend this for newer or inexperienced skiers and snowboarders. Some of the gnarly terrain you can find in the Steep Gullies and East Wall. If you’re up for the challenge, you’ll have a story to write home about, but beware, this is no joke and highly dangerous terrain! This is a skiers mountain. Minimal glamour but a great environment.

293 locals recommend

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

28194 US-6

293 locals recommend

Standalone or on the Ikon Ski Pass -- This is an EXPERT only mountain. I would not recommend this for newer or inexperienced skiers and snowboarders. Some of the gnarly terrain you can find in the Steep Gullies and East Wall. If you’re up for the challenge, you’ll have a story to write home about, but beware, this is no joke and highly dangerous terrain! This is a skiers mountain. Minimal glamour but a great environment.

Copper Mountain

Ikon Ski Pass -- My favorite mountain on the list is Copper. It’s a locals mountain with great terrain. Easily laid out from right to left (easier to expert) and a great bowl experience up top. One of the best backsides of a mountains with the new lift added to Tucker Mountain off the back side (use to be snow cat or hiking only). If you’re into park riding, they have a whole Woodward experience you can enjoy

330 locals recommend

Copper Mountain

330 locals recommend

Ikon Ski Pass -- My favorite mountain on the list is Copper. It’s a locals mountain with great terrain. Easily laid out from right to left (easier to expert) and a great bowl experience up top. One of the best backsides of a mountains with the new lift added to Tucker Mountain off the back side (use to be snow cat or hiking only). If you’re into park riding, they have a whole Woodward experience you can enjoy

Vail Ski Resort

On Epic Ski Pass -- The most insane mountain in regards to pure size and bowls. Seven bowls, and a whole separate mountain in Blue Sky Basin in the back (long traverse to get there). If you’re only taking one trip to Colorado, this is a must! The experience is one of the most amazing views and terrain you’ll ever see. This is a very spread out town, so if you get lost, ask for directions or it could take a while to get home!

291 locals recommend

Vail Ski Resort

291 locals recommend

On Epic Ski Pass -- The most insane mountain in regards to pure size and bowls. Seven bowls, and a whole separate mountain in Blue Sky Basin in the back (long traverse to get there). If you’re only taking one trip to Colorado, this is a must! The experience is one of the most amazing views and terrain you’ll ever see. This is a very spread out town, so if you get lost, ask for directions or it could take a while to get home!

Winter Park Resort

On the Ikon Ski Pass: Known for the steep and deep bumps, Mary Jane is one of the most extreme bump riding you can do. A telemark and bump skiers heaven! It’s on your way back to Denver so if you’re heading home but have an evening flight you can hit it on the way home. Great small mountain town for ski apre!

331 locals recommend

Winter Park Resort

85 Parsenn Rd

331 locals recommend

On the Ikon Ski Pass: Known for the steep and deep bumps, Mary Jane is one of the most extreme bump riding you can do. A telemark and bump skiers heaven! It’s on your way back to Denver so if you’re heading home but have an evening flight you can hit it on the way home. Great small mountain town for ski apre!