Peter Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 My brother-in-law is thinking about going there to ski. Do any of you have any recommendations about Breckenridge? Where to go? Where to stay? etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I have not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 I have not! 533494[/snapback] Me neither. That is why I am wondering why my brother-in-law asked me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I went with my parents in 1987. Skiing was great and view of the town from the lift was awesome. I was 16 so I don't remember a lot of details, but it is a well known resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 I went with my parents in 1987. Skiing was great and view of the town from the lift was awesome. I was 16 so I don't remember a lot of details, but it is a well known resort. 533544[/snapback] Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Thanks. 533551[/snapback] Really cool place. Skiing Is what you would expect from the that part of the Rockies, awesome. What i reaaly like about Breck, (now it has been eight years since I've been) is the town was very cool. Didn't have that Disney feel, but reaaly maintained some of that ols moutain town feel. Some excellant brew pubs bcak in the day, with good , decent priced food and super beer. Highly recommend the place. Having said all that, Whistler be the place for the best skiing in the west in my mind, but Brec blows Whistler away in terms of ambiance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 My brother-in-law is thinking about going there to ski. Do any of you have any recommendations about Breckenridge? Where to go? Where to stay? etc. 533486[/snapback] Peter, Depends on when you go. I've been to Breck probably half a dozen times and will say that I like it less each time I go. Granted last time I went (Holidays last year) it was a zoo, so my opinion is skewed. Here's my take: Town The best part about Breck. Great nightlife, plenty of bars and restaraunts to keep you happy. The Mountain Honestly, not very challenging for advanced boarders & skiers, although they have added a chair since last year (Imperial) which I believe is supposed to open up some more horizontally challenged terrain. One plus is some of their more difficult terrain is also only accessed by a T-Bar, which tends to keep the the less-talented from getting up on that peak. Good area for beginners and intermediates, with lots of wide, groomed blue cruisers. It tends to be crowded during weekends as local Front Range skiers can buy a season pass for around $300, plus it's a top destination resort for the rest of the country. The mountain layout is maddening and it seems like it takes forever if you want to get to a particular area. On mountain food sucks and is expensive, but so is the food at every ski resort I've been to save Whistler & Aspen. Summary My intention isn't to rain on your brother-in-law's parade. If you've never been, go. You'll have a great time. Any resort out west is like Mt. Olympus compared to the Southern Tier resorts of WNY. However, if you frequently ski out west, you may be underwhelmed. Any further questions, just let me know. - Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Having said all that, Whistler be the place for the best skiing in the west in my mind, but Brec blows Whistler away in terms of ambiance. 534117[/snapback] Ever been to Utah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Ever been to Utah? 534191[/snapback] Utah!!! Our best trip was to Utah 2 years ago, did Canyons, Deer Valley, Park City and Alta. Alta was by far the best for the skiing, great powder, great terrain, the lifts could use an update but it really wasnt that bad. Nightlife was pretty non existent at the base, Although I heard there may have been more places at Snowbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Last time I was there was in '92. Had a great time. You have 4 major choices to choose from that are close in "Summit Country/County." IMO, kinda like the choices you have in the Banff, Alberta area... Varying degrees of elevations, types of ski areas. A-Basin (Arapahoe Basin) is at the highest elevation and keeps snow longer for better spring skiing. Breckenridge... Nice town. Copper Mountain... Never been there. Keystone... In between A-Basin and Breckenridge Next time I decide to go there, I might think of renting a car and hitting various areas while staying in Breckenridge. You can't miss... Nice choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Really cool place. Skiing Is what you would expect from the that part of the Rockies, awesome. What i reaaly like about Breck, (now it has been eight years since I've been) is the town was very cool. Didn't have that Disney feel, but reaaly maintained some of that ols moutain town feel. Some excellant brew pubs bcak in the day, with good , decent priced food and super beer. Highly recommend the place. Having said all that, Whistler be the place for the best skiing in the west in my mind, but Brec blows Whistler away in terms of ambiance. 534117[/snapback] Don't they have cannabis bars at Whistler? Im my mind... I would take the Banff area. Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and lesser known Norquay with it's classic cuts and steep drops! Check out SnoCountry for all the conditions and stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Nope. Going to Snowshoe over the holidays maybe. I'll let you know how that is later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Nope. Going to Snowshoe over the holidays maybe. I'll let you know how that is later. 534267[/snapback] With the cold and snow this year, probably a good start to the season for the West Viginia resort? I have never been there but I hear it is a decent area. Let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford T. Justice Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Nope. Going to Snowshoe over the holidays maybe. I'll let you know how that is later. 534267[/snapback] Let's hope there isn't more then 2 feet of snow. You'll be waist deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I've been to the following: CO Winter Park, Steamboat, Breckenridge, Vail UT Deer Valley, Park City, The Canyons, Alta, Soltitude Favorite by far is Park City. Transit gets you to PC, DV and TC. Second choice would be Vail ($$$$$). Not much on the nightlife personally. Ski my a$$ off during the day, good meal and some beers at the condo at night. Plenty of zzzzz's. Do it over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Any resort out west is like Mt. Olympus compared to the Southern Tier resorts of WNY. However, if you frequently ski out west, you may be underwhelmed. Any further questions, just let me know. Come on man....you can't beat Greek Peak for the overall ski/nightlife experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 SummaryMy intention isn't to rain on your brother-in-law's parade. If you've never been, go. You'll have a great time. Any resort out west is like Mt. Olympus compared to the Southern Tier resorts of WNY. However, if you frequently ski out west, you may be underwhelmed. Any further questions, just let me know. - Kevin 534186[/snapback] It isn't the size of the wand, it is the magic in it! Nothing beats skiing on ice/hard pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 It's the best in the Mid Atlantic, but that isn't saying much. I go there most often because of its proximity. East coast skiing stinks once youve been to "real resorts." 40 below with wind chill= good times. It blows away the crap in Virginia. With the cold and snow this year, probably a good start to the season for the West Viginia resort? I have never been there but I hear it is a decent area. Let me know! 534345[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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