Where would you take kids for first trip to colorado - Snowboarding Forum

Dozer · 10-11-2011, 07:42 PM

Wondering where would be a good place to take the kids for first trip to Colorado, Kids are 10 & 12 beginner level on snowboards.

I am familar with Keystone & Copper Mt

Looking to do the trip on Thanksgiving weekend would there be much open also

Any help is appreciated

Argo · 10-11-2011, 11:29 PM

Wolf creek is where we all learned

BurtonAvenger · 10-12-2011, 12:01 AM

Neither of those places that weekend sucks ass for traffic I'd go to one of the smaller resorts or ones off the beaten path.

**killclimbz** · 10-12-2011, 05:19 AM

That is a tough one. If Copper has Union Creek open, it would be fine. Traffic does suck that weekend but it's far from being the worst travel wise. The thing is you probably won't know that.

Burton's advice is probably right on. If Loveland has the valley open it would be a good spot to go too.

The biggest problem is if the snowfall has started in earnest for the season. I hate to say it, but often times when we get these early snows, the faucet shuts off for weeks. Sometimes it doesn't really get going until the first week of December or (shudder) later. Hopefully November brings plenty snow, but Thanksgiving is still pretty early and you often have early season conditions. Little more than the white ribbon of death, which is not great for kids.

Dozer · 10-12-2011, 01:23 PM

Thanks for the replies, a co-worker suggested grandby ranch what other small areas would you suggest

ELCO5280 · 10-12-2011, 02:13 PM

Ski Cooper is the best and cheapest place to learn I think.

+ if your kids need a break and you want some more extreme runs hit the Cat on Chicago Ridge.

ELCO5280 · 10-12-2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argo

Wolf creek is where we all learned

I 2nd WC as well, but no overnight places have to head back to Pagosa Springs.

Dozer · 11-27-2011, 12:01 AM

we ended up at winter park, traffic not to bad on wed and thurs. thanks for the replies and help

deke191 · 12-05-2011, 11:24 AM

Breckenridge is a great place to learn to snowboard, if you want to read a good review of breck or other mountains I found a great site. Check out Rip The World - Mountain Reviews, Weather and Conditions

Krug · 12-05-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELCO5280

Ski Cooper is the best and cheapest place to learn I think.

+ if your kids need a break and you want some more extreme runs hit the Cat on Chicago Ridge.

I agree...Ski Cooper....I took my kids ages 7, 5, and 3 there this past April...got the 2 youngest lessons and everyone had a ball. Also, nothing like just rolling right up to the lodge and parking without forking out at least 20 bucks for parking...the cheap lessons and lift tickets are nice also. Some slower lifts, but who cares, your riding with your kids having fun.

Fun drive as well

Andy

10-11-2011, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dozer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10	Where would you take kids for first trip to colorado Wondering where would be a good place to take the kids for first trip to Colorado, Kids are 10 & 12 beginner level on snowboards. I am familar with Keystone & Copper Mt Looking to do the trip on Thanksgiving weekend would there be much open also Any help is appreciated

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BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,020	Neither of those places that weekend sucks ass for traffic I'd go to one of the smaller resorts or ones off the beaten path. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

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10-11-2011, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Argo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vail, CO Posts: 1,939	Wolf creek is where we all learned

10-12-2011, 05:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,166	That is a tough one. If Copper has Union Creek open, it would be fine. Traffic does suck that weekend but it's far from being the worst travel wise. The thing is you probably won't know that. Burton's advice is probably right on. If Loveland has the valley open it would be a good spot to go too. The biggest problem is if the snowfall has started in earnest for the season. I hate to say it, but often times when we get these early snows, the faucet shuts off for weeks. Sometimes it doesn't really get going until the first week of December or (shudder) later. Hopefully November brings plenty snow, but Thanksgiving is still pretty early and you often have early season conditions. Little more than the white ribbon of death, which is not great for kids.

10-12-2011, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dozer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10	Thanks for the replies, a co-worker suggested grandby ranch what other small areas would you suggest

10-12-2011, 02:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
ELCO5280 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 5280 Posts: 33	Ski Cooper is the best and cheapest place to learn I think. + if your kids need a break and you want some more extreme runs hit the Cat on Chicago Ridge.

11-27-2011, 12:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dozer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10	we ended up at winter park, traffic not to bad on wed and thurs. thanks for the replies and help

12-05-2011, 11:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
deke191 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5	Breckenridge is a great place to learn to snowboard, if you want to read a good review of breck or other mountains I found a great site. Check out Rip The World - Mountain Reviews, Weather and Conditions