| There's no place like Colorado when it comes to | | | | backdrop for any Winter ski vacation. |
| skiing and snowboarding. It's not just about speed | | | | The Historic town of Frisco maintains and operates a |
| and carving out the snow, but more about | | | | public parks system that provides great places to |
| connecting with the mountain, experiencing the | | | | play 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 Mountain | | | | 46 kilometers of trails for skiers of all abilities, the |
| Area when it comes to skiing and snowboarding. The | | | | Frisco Nordic Center is considered one of the best in |
| magnificent Rocky Mountains provide spectacular | | | | Colorado. 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 West | | | | Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin. Vail, Beaver Creek |
| has to offer. There are many spectacular options | | | | and Ski Cooper are less than 1 hour away allowing |
| when it comes to selecting your destination for your | | | | you to stay in Frisco and save money on ski vacation |
| Colorado or surrounding area ski vacation, but a few | | | | lodging. |
| of the most popular tourist spots include Vail, | | | | Breckenridge is a 149-year-old quaint Victorian town |
| Breckenridge, and Frisco. Each location offers a wide | | | | in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Not only does |
| array of amenities including contemporary to | | | | the resort offer world-class skiing and riding, but |
| European style lodging, fine dining, elegant boutiques | | | | Breckenridge is a charming mountain town with a |
| and shops, and of course, world-class skiing and | | | | variety 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 in | | | | town 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 of | | | | accommodations. Breckenridge welcomes the world's |
| 12,250 feet and low of 8,120 feet, a vertical drop of | | | | top snowboarders and skiers for free skiing and |
| over 3450 feet!Vail has recently been declared the | | | | snowboarding events every year, but offer various |
| #1 Ski resort in the United States, and is the second | | | | slopes that all skiers and snowboarders can feel |
| largest resort in North America with over 5,300 | | | | comfortable with. |
| beautiful acres full of native wildlife. Vail is modeled | | | | There are many spectacular skiing and snowboarding |
| after European ski towns, many of which are | | | | options in the Rocky Mountain areas, including unique |
| car-free, and the town is partially car-free. The Vail | | | | shopping and historic areas to explore. When deciding |
| Village resembles a native Bavarian Village with | | | | on 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 a | | | | You could choose stay in the scenic mile-high city of |
| diverse variety of restaurants and shopping. During | | | | Denver, close to all ski areas, and the location of the |
| the mid-1970's, notority was brought to the Vail | | | | Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast Inn, a classic |
| resort as it became known as the Western White | | | | Mountain Inn close to downtown and other ski |
| House due to then President Gerald Ford visiting | | | | vacation areas. Once you arrive at your destination |
| often, well-known to do a good bit of the country's | | | | and lodging accommodation of choice, it's time to |
| business from his Vail Lodge. Like most surrounding | | | | concentrate on letting loose and having fun, enjoying |
| Colorado ski resort communities, the Vail economy | | | | all the majestic Rocky Mountains have to offer this |
| relies greatly upon tourism, and provides a wonderful | | | | Winter. |