Your Entry To Paradise

Colorado offers some of the finest skiing in the world, and its famed resort towns bring guests from all throughout the country and round the world to get pleasure from the high, dry snow of the Rockies and the delectable restaurants, galleries, and culture to be had off the slopes.

The first of these resort towns is Vail. Vail is located on I-70 in the heart of the state and is easily in the top two or three most prevalent resorts in North America. The Vail resort is more than 7 miles across and is separated into three areas. These areas are known as the Front Side, the Back Bowls, and the Blue Sky Basin. Among the most popular runs at Vail are the renowned Black Bowls. This area consists of more than 3,000 acres of open space that dwarf skiers within them. The land ranges from moderate to extremely difficult and can pose a serious challenge for an amateur skier who finds himself in the midst of a run after the sun has damaged the fresh snow.  Vail has stunning lodgings right off of the ski runs so you may ski in and ski out of your cabin rental. 

The Front Side area consists of wide and easy going trail skiing along with advanced runs and Blue Sky Basin is a more remote area which consists of three more bowls. It can take up to 45 minutes to work your way over to Blue Sky, though, so it can be considered a bit of a time commitment.

Breckenridge is a fantastically different kind of resort town. Initially founded as a gold mining town in 1859, the settlement had wild swings of prosperity during the century that followed. Breckenridge is the oldest consistantly occupied town on the western slope of the Rockies and is amazingly scenic. The town itself sits at 9,603 feet and is surrounded by dramatic peaks that rise thousands of feet more.

The skiing and snowboarding at Breckenridge is particularly prevalent with young people. The price is fairly less expensive than other Colorado resorts, and the amenities for snowboarders are more developed. There are numerous terrain parks and a freeride area.

Silverthorne is an additional popular option for families looking for a Colorado ski vacation. The town alone has the charm and history of an old Colorado mining town with the added ease of closeness to four terrific ski resorts counting Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone. These resorts feature a wide range of difficulties so that everyone in the family, at every skill level, will have a fun and satisfying day of skiing.

Finally, Colorado Springs is a town on the geographic border between the high Rockies to the west and the extensive plains near the east. The climate is mild and sunny and presents a terrific opportunity for those who enjoy the outdoors. Skiing is popular, but so is rock climbing, hiking, and even whitewater rafting. Colorado Springs prides itself on offering guests every occasion to explore nature and make the most of their winter romantic travel plans.