What do you think of when you think of winter in Colorado? Everyone skiing and buried in feet of snow? That’s certainly true for parts of Colorado, after all, we have more than 20 cities over 9,000 feet in elevation. But we’ll let you in on one our best kept secrets . . . Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region has some of the most beautifully mild weather year around.
BILL'S FAVORITE PLACES
5 Peaks | 12,840 FT Highest Lift-served Ski-able Terrain in North America
Brekenridge, CO | With five awe-inspiring peaks towering over an authentic mountain town, Breckenridge is unquestionably a must-visit locale. It is home to the largest historic district in Colorado, the highest lift in North America and miles and miles of endless possibilities (about 4.9 of them to be exact). Main Street is covered with exquisite eateries, spectacular shops and more winter watering holes than even the locals know what to do with. Not to mention, a vibrant nightlife scene keeps the party going well after après ski.
Despite being situated among majestic mountains at 9,600 feet, you’ll find an incredibly charming and down to earth culture making Breckenridge the perfect place for a unique and unforgettable getaway.
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Vail, CO | There’s nothing quite like carving through their famed fields of powder after a big snowfall or mashed potatoes on a bluebird spring afternoon. The vistas take your breath away and you will want to take lots of photos. At first, just the site of the back side of Vail can be overwhelming. The vastness might be intimidating but don’t let that stop you. And don’t feel like you will hold back your friends.
One of the Vail’s best qualities is that skiers of different skill levels can ski together all day and be very happy. Vail has long been the most popular ski resort in North America, for good reason, and was also one of the first in the country to embrace snowboarders, retaining this feel of inclusivity three decades later. For many years it held the lofty title of “largest single mountain ski resort,” a stat arguably wrested away in the past two years only by combining other major ski resorts into one. Without having to snap up any neighbors, Vail still retains a stunning amount of skiing, nearly 200 trails across 5,289 “developed” acres served by more than 30 well connected and efficient lifts. Vail has all the powder skiing you could want, and the full assortment of black steeps, glades and bumps along with some double blacks.
DARE TO BE ADVENTUROUS
Heli Skiing
Looking for that rush of adrenaline, how about heli drop at Silverton Mountain? Silverton Mountain is the only Heli-operator in the continental United States that offers single drops in addition to all-day and private Heli skiing. Want to go above and beyond? Ask anyone in Aspen or Telluride what Silverton is known for and they’ll tell you it’s the Heli Skiing. Silverton has become the premier destination for discerning guests looking for the ultimate private Heli skiing experience. Fly from Aspen or Telluride in the morning, and you’ll have all day to explore the best terrain in the country. There are no groomed runs, no cut trails, just loads of nature’s finest black diamond skiing in the U.S.A.
