Popular Colorado Ski and Snowboarding Vacation and Lodging Destinations

There's no place like Colorado when it comes tobackdrop for any Winter ski vacation.
skiing and snowboarding. It's not just about speedThe Historic town of Frisco maintains and operates a
and carving out the snow, but more aboutpublic parks system that provides great places to
connecting with the mountain, experiencing theplay for kids and adults alike. The Frisco Historic Park
majesty of the slope in all its winter glory. And, as& Museum offers visitors a chance to
many winter sports enthusiasts are very aware,experience life in Frisco in the 1800's. With more than
there's no place like the challenging Rocky Mountain46 kilometers of trails for skiers of all abilities, the
Area when it comes to skiing and snowboarding. TheFrisco Nordic Center is considered one of the best in
magnificent Rocky Mountains provide spectacularColorado. Four major ski resorts are located in close
skiing conditions for skiers of all ages and skill levels,proximity to Frisco: Copper Mountain, Breckenridge,
and some of the most breath-taking vistas the WestKeystone, and Arapahoe Basin. Vail, Beaver Creek
has to offer. There are many spectacular optionsand Ski Cooper are less than 1 hour away allowing
when it comes to selecting your destination for youryou to stay in Frisco and save money on ski vacation
Colorado or surrounding area ski vacation, but a fewlodging.
of the most popular tourist spots include Vail,Breckenridge is a 149-year-old quaint Victorian town
Breckenridge, and Frisco. Each location offers a widein the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Not only does
array of amenities including contemporary tothe resort offer world-class skiing and riding, but
European style lodging, fine dining, elegant boutiquesBreckenridge is a charming mountain town with a
and shops, and of course, world-class skiing andvariety of shops, restaurants and bars all within
snowboarding accommodations.walking distance of most of the hotels, condos and
Vail was founded by Pete Seibert and Earl Eaton intown homes. Breckenridge is a small town but since
1962, between the town of Eagle and Vail Pass,tourism is its main industry, there's no shortage of
Colorado. Vail Mountain has a maximum elevation ofaccommodations. Breckenridge welcomes the world's
12,250 feet and low of 8,120 feet, a vertical drop oftop snowboarders and skiers for free skiing and
over 3450 feet!Vail has recently been declared thesnowboarding events every year, but offer various
#1 Ski resort in the United States, and is the secondslopes that all skiers and snowboarders can feel
largest resort in North America with over 5,300comfortable with.
beautiful acres full of native wildlife. Vail is modeledThere are many spectacular skiing and snowboarding
after European ski towns, many of which areoptions in the Rocky Mountain areas, including unique
car-free, and the town is partially car-free. The Vailshopping and historic areas to explore. When deciding
Village resembles a native Bavarian Village withon accommodation alternatives, bed and breakfast or
pedestrian streets and rugged mountain backdrops.ski lodges offer unique alternative to informal hotels.
Vail has also developed a rich culinary center with aYou could choose stay in the scenic mile-high city of
diverse variety of restaurants and shopping. DuringDenver, close to all ski areas, and the location of the
the mid-1970's, notority was brought to the VailQueen Anne Bed and Breakfast Inn, a classic
resort as it became known as the Western WhiteMountain Inn close to downtown and other ski
House due to then President Gerald Ford visitingvacation areas. Once you arrive at your destination
often, well-known to do a good bit of the country'sand lodging accommodation of choice, it's time to
business from his Vail Lodge. Like most surroundingconcentrate on letting loose and having fun, enjoying
Colorado ski resort communities, the Vail economyall the majestic Rocky Mountains have to offer this
relies greatly upon tourism, and provides a wonderfulWinter.