Ski resort recommendations?

[davbrucas]

I want to take my boys skiing the week after xmas. They are 14 and 8. Anybody have any good recommendations on what resort and where to stay? US only...thanks in advance.

[Ruffdaddy]

I had a blast in red river, but thats definitely not one of the higher end places. The reason i chose it was because i didnt know if i would like skiing so i didnt want to drop a lot of money. It served that purpose perfectly.

[D. Lil]

Steamboat is by far my favorite. Its expensive to fly into though. Renting a house is the way to go!

[CWO]

Only time I've been is Heavenly in Tahoe. We had a blast.

[Strychnine]

Another vote for Steamboat.



Backup vote, though I've never been: Jackson Hole.

[Big A]

I had a blast in red river, but thats definitely not one of the higher end places. The reason i chose it was because i didnt know if i would like skiing so i didnt want to drop a lot of money. It served that purpose perfectly.

My grandparents owned a condo up there for many ears, it's a fun little town, and the mountain is on the easy side. Another plus is that Angelfire is an hour or so back around one side of the pass, and Taos is about the same the other way, so you could effectively ski a different mountain every day. Right at the base of the backside lift is a huge arcade/mini golf place, that I have really fond memories of as a kid.

With no longer having a free place to stay, of those three I'd probably suggest Angelfire. They've done a lot of updates in the last few years, so it's more of a "resort" type place, Red River is still an older quaint little mountain town in a lot of respects.

Another favorite of mine is Purgatory up in Durango, but being that you've got beginners with you, I don't know that it would be worth the extra drive.

If you're willing to fly, there are several ski areas in the mountains around Lake Tahoe. Ranging from barely better than a sled hill to a retired olympic village. My favorite being Heavenly.

[Broncojohnny]

Vail is fucking awesome. I went last Feb and got to stay in trammel crow's house. I am going back again this year for the same trip. It is very pricey but very nice.

[juiceweezl]

Colby knows he isn't supposed to swing the poles like a bat, right???

[Mach1]

If you haven't skied at night, I recommend it.

[95DRGT]

Breck

[davbrucas]

Thanks...

I was looking at Beaver Creek but good grief they are expensive. I'm sure Vail is worse. We spent 10days in Breckenridge/Steamboat this summer for Colby's baseball and liked both places...but I am not sure how it would be in winter.

Billy, Colby hasnt touched his baseball gear since getting home from Colorado a few months ago. He took the fall off to play football and basketball. He is picking up with a team this coming weekend. Should be interesting.

[Mysticcobrakilla]

Copper mountain.

[juiceweezl]

Thanks...

I was looking at Beaver Creek but good grief they are expensive. I'm sure Vail is worse. We spent 10days in Breckenridge/Steamboat this summer for Colby's baseball and liked both places...but I am not sure how it would be in winter.

Billy, Colby hasnt touched his baseball gear since getting home from Colorado a few months ago. He took the fall off to play football and basketball. He is picking up with a team this coming weekend. Should be interesting.

That's awesome that he took a break. Jordan's team played only their second tournament this past weekend. They've had a few practices, but they were old school, developmental stuff. He's been working hard on basketball though and just made the 7th grade A team. He's pumped now and working to see how close he can get to dunking. I just laugh when he says that. Tell him good luck and to have fun. We have middle school matchup this weekend and then we're done. Jordan is excited because I'm coaching his team.

Oh, and I don't ski, but everyone I know loves Steamboat.

[likeitfast55]

Alta, Utah is a great family place. No boarding allowed and kid friendly. On the other side of the mountain is Brighton and they have night skiing. Its a blast.

https://twitter.com/AltaSkiArea?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

http://www.alta.com/conditions/mountain-cams

[jluv]

Crested Butte