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<blockquote data-quote="TwoForFlinching" data-source="post: 3287428" data-attributes="member: 24500"><p>The problem with a lot of ski places is, they're not super friendly to beginners. Not that you'll be teased or shunned, they'll go out of their way to share the sport with you, but a lot of resorts are geared towards the seasoned skier. When we went to Pagosa Springs, Telluride, and Vail over the years, we found that the trails were just too long. Vail in particular, made two trips down the mountain in one eight hour day. </p><p></p><p>Headed back to CO for spring break with my nephews, decided to go to a touristy place. Initially we decided on Nederland because we went there all the time when we lived in Denver. It's about an hour out of Blouder, super friendly to those who don't aspire to skiing greatness and such, but lodging was murder anywhere near for 16 people. Breckinridge is a solid option too. Shorter runs, more to do other than just ski. The whole fam wants to tube. We decided to try Winter Park. Never been there, but it has a great reputation even though it'll be full of tourists. Well, plus I want to rent snowmobiles to ride the continental divide. </p><p></p><p>My advice, if you've never been skiing before, look to the familiar places most tourists go. Meals and lodging will be more affordable, and the mountain will be more forgiving. Start doing your squats now, or you'll be riding a chair in the lodge on your second day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TwoForFlinching, post: 3287428, member: 24500"] The problem with a lot of ski places is, they're not super friendly to beginners. Not that you'll be teased or shunned, they'll go out of their way to share the sport with you, but a lot of resorts are geared towards the seasoned skier. When we went to Pagosa Springs, Telluride, and Vail over the years, we found that the trails were just too long. Vail in particular, made two trips down the mountain in one eight hour day. Headed back to CO for spring break with my nephews, decided to go to a touristy place. Initially we decided on Nederland because we went there all the time when we lived in Denver. It's about an hour out of Blouder, super friendly to those who don't aspire to skiing greatness and such, but lodging was murder anywhere near for 16 people. Breckinridge is a solid option too. Shorter runs, more to do other than just ski. The whole fam wants to tube. We decided to try Winter Park. Never been there, but it has a great reputation even though it'll be full of tourists. Well, plus I want to rent snowmobiles to ride the continental divide. My advice, if you've never been skiing before, look to the familiar places most tourists go. Meals and lodging will be more affordable, and the mountain will be more forgiving. Start doing your squats now, or you'll be riding a chair in the lodge on your second day. [/QUOTE]
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