I am planning on moving to CO for 3 months and would like to ski on the days off I have from work. What city is best to live in that also has good skiing?
Telluride is a big, fun hill. I’ve heard that the town is nice too.
telluride is amazing its not crowded and the town is very nice and small. and there is a gondola going from the town right to the mountain. References : i went there
I would say go to Aspen, Ive been to aspen for the past 2 years in a row for a snowboarding trip and it’s amazing. The ticket price is about 80 sum bucks for a day but that includes all four Mt’s. such as Aspen Mt., Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and my favorite Snowmass. They all range in difficulty but i like Snowmass because it’s a good all around Hill but if you feel like hiking a bit then you could go to Aspen Highlands and ski the bowl witch ive never tried but i would very much like to. And if you drive about an hour through Glenwood Canyon to Vail you can just go ski there for a day too. I went during march last year and they got pounded with snow and i was rippin Powder basically every day wile i was there it was Nuts! References : Personal Experience
Aspen, CO. It’s not so much the best skiing in Colorado, as the best skiing ANYWHERE! Seriously I’ve been all over the place (Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat, Keystone, Whistler/Blackcomb, Jackson Hole etc) and I keep coming back to Aspen, for a good reason (I live here during the winter months) and that is because whatever you want, its here. Park and Pipe? go to Buttermilk (the four mountains are Ajax (aka Aspen Mountain), Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass), like back-country? Highlands bowl has the best backcountry ever, like hard but not too hard blacks? Ajax is for you. Or if you’re like me and like a bit of everything, then Snowmass is the place for you! We’ve even got a “5th mountain” for Nordic Skiing, its actually a bridge between Ajax and Snowmass, its supposed to be really good. The town is awesome too, there’s great food, great people, and great nightlife. Seriously, if you can find a better place to ski than Aspen, let me know!
Aspen or Snowmass village are both great places to live, however they can be quite expensive, but there are neighboring towns that have much cheaper lifestyles and are a short ride from aspen/snowmass. Both are quiet, “homey” places to live, Snowmass Village is a bit calmer, but still only 25 minutes away from Aspen. You honestly can’t go wrong with coming here to ski. References :
Vail. Ive lived here my entire life and no mountain is as amazing as it. Its been rated the no. 1 ski area in the united states many times (hahem, more than aspen) and is HUGE. (Biggest resort in the US) The terrain is varied and there is something for every type of skiier. It is also a fancy town with nice dining and nightlife. References :
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telluride is amazing its not crowded and the town is very nice and small. and there is a gondola going from the town right to the mountain.
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i went there
aspen has been rated the best skiing in the united states.
vail was rated 9th
both are amazing compared to where i usually ski.
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Telluride is a big, fun hill. I’ve heard that the town is nice too.
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I would say go to Aspen, Ive been to aspen for the past 2 years in a row for a snowboarding trip and it’s amazing. The ticket price is about 80 sum bucks for a day but that includes all four Mt’s. such as Aspen Mt., Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and my favorite Snowmass. They all range in difficulty but i like Snowmass because it’s a good all around Hill but if you feel like hiking a bit then you could go to Aspen Highlands and ski the bowl witch ive never tried but i would very much like to. And if you drive about an hour through Glenwood Canyon to Vail you can just go ski there for a day too. I went during march last year and they got pounded with snow and i was rippin Powder basically every day wile i was there it was Nuts!
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Personal Experience
Aspen, CO. It’s not so much the best skiing in Colorado, as the best skiing ANYWHERE! Seriously I’ve been all over the place (Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat, Keystone, Whistler/Blackcomb, Jackson Hole etc) and I keep coming back to Aspen, for a good reason (I live here during the winter months) and that is because whatever you want, its here. Park and Pipe? go to Buttermilk (the four mountains are Ajax (aka Aspen Mountain), Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass), like back-country? Highlands bowl has the best backcountry ever, like hard but not too hard blacks? Ajax is for you. Or if you’re like me and like a bit of everything, then Snowmass is the place for you! We’ve even got a “5th mountain” for Nordic Skiing, its actually a bridge between Ajax and Snowmass, its supposed to be really good. The town is awesome too, there’s great food, great people, and great nightlife. Seriously, if you can find a better place to ski than Aspen, let me know!
Aspen or Snowmass village are both great places to live, however they can be quite expensive, but there are neighboring towns that have much cheaper lifestyles and are a short ride from aspen/snowmass. Both are quiet, “homey” places to live, Snowmass Village is a bit calmer, but still only 25 minutes away from Aspen. You honestly can’t go wrong with coming here to ski.
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Vail. Ive lived here my entire life and no mountain is as amazing as it. Its been rated the no. 1 ski area in the united states many times (hahem, more than aspen) and is HUGE. (Biggest resort in the US) The terrain is varied and there is something for every type of skiier. It is also a fancy town with nice dining and nightlife.
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