the only experince I have with beginner slopes here in Colorado of late, is Loveland and A-Basin.
the beginner slope at Loveland is pretty wide and not too short or long with a nice "slope" (just right, IMHO) but their green slopes in the area are not that green (very narrow and slope quite a bit more)
A-Basin has two beginner areas (adjacent) a short lift ride, slope is just about right, but the lentgh of the run is a bit shorter than Loveland (I've taken my daughter up and down this one, it's not bad) the adjacent area has a carpet to pull you up vs a chair lift. My daughters instructor had her up that one or two times.. it's great for children. there are a couple green runs, one is pretty nice, wide open area with only a couple 'problem areas" and it's adjacent to the terrain park. the other is a borderline blue run, but my daughter handled it quite well and actually liked it better!.
just adding that to the list of places already mentioned, they're probably better for first timers
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