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May 18th, 2010 | by |Colorado Ski and Snowboarding Vacation Destinations and
Lodging Alternatives
There?s no place like Colorado when it comes to skiing and
snowboarding. It's not just about speed and carving out the
snow, but more about connecting with the mountain,
experiencing the majesty of the slope in all its winter
glory. And, as many winter sports enthusiasts are very
aware, there?s no place like the challenging Rocky Mountain
Area when it comes to skiing and snowboarding. The
magnificient Rocky Mountains provide spectacular skiing
conditions for skiers of all ages and skill levels, and some
of the most breath-taking vistas the West has to offer.
There are many spectacular options when it comes to
selecting your destination for your Colorado or surrounding
area ski vacation, but a few of the most popular tourist
spots include Vail, Breckenridge, and Frisco. Each location
offers a wide array of amenities including contemporary to
European style lodging, fine dining, elegant boutiques and
shops, and of course, world-class skiing and snowboarding
accommodations.
Vail was founded by Pete Seibert and Earl Eaton in 1962,
between the town of Eagle and Vail Pass, Colorado. Vail
Mountain has a maximum elevation of 12,250 feet and low of
8,120 feet, a vertical drop of over 3450 feet!Vail has
recently been declared the #1 Ski resort in the United
States, and is the second largest resort in North America
with over 5,300 beautiful acres full of native wildlife.
Vail is modeled after European ski towns, many of which are
car-free, and the town is partially car-free. The Vail
Village resembles a native Bavarian Village with pedestrian
streets and rugged mountain backdrops. Vail has also
developed a rich culinary center with a diverse variety of
restaurants and shopping. During the mid-1970's, notority
was brought to the Vail resort as it became known as the
Western White House due to then President Gerald Ford
visiting often, well-known to do a good bit of the country's
business from his Vail Lodge. Like most surrounding
Colorado ski resort communities, the Vail economy relies
greatly upon tourism, and provides a wonderful backdrop for
any Winter ski vacation.
The Historic town of Frisco maintains and operates a public
parks system that provides great places to play for kids and
adults alike. The Frisco Historic Park & Museum offers
visitors a chance to experience life in Frisco in the
1800's. With more than 46 kilometers of trails for skiers
of all abilities, the Frisco Nordic Center is considered one
of the best in Colorado. Four major ski resorts are located
in close proximity to Frisco: Copper Mountain, Breckenridge,
Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin. Vail, Beaver Creek and Ski
Cooper are less than 1 hour away allowing you to stay in
Frisco and save money on ski vacation lodging.
Breckenridge is a 149-year-old quaint Victorian town in the
heart of the Colorado Rockies. Not only does the resort
offer world-class skiing and riding, but Breckenridge is a
charming mountain town with a variety of shops, restaurants
and bars all within walking distance of most of the hotels,
condos and townhomes. Breckenridge is a small town but since
tourism is its main industry, there?s no shortage of
accommodations. Breckenridgewelcomes the world's top
snowboarders and skiers for freeskiing and snowboarding
events every year, but offer various slopes that all skiers
and snowboarders can feel comfortable with.
There are many spectacular skiing and snowboarding options
in the Rocky Mountain areas, including unique shopping and
historic areas to explore. When deciding on accommodation
alternatives, bed and breakfast or ski lodges offer unique
alternative to informal hotels. You could choose stay in
the scenic mile-high city of Denver, close to all ski areas,
and the location of the Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast Inn, a
classic Mountain Inn close to downtown and other ski
vacation areas. Once you arrive at your destination and
lodging accommodation of choice, it's time to concentrate on
letting loose and having fun, enjoying all the majestic
Rocky Mountains have to offer this Winter.
There's no place like Colorado for fun, enjoyable winter
activities such as skiing and snowboarding. Stay at a
beautiful ski lodge or bed and breakfast while enjoying your
Colorado Winter vacations destinations including Vail,
Breckenridge, and Frisco.