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[djspookman]

So since I don't know my Colorado geography all that well (since i've only been there once (to Breckenridge)), I was wondering if anyone could help me out and locate some ski resorts/areas and airports near Fort Collins?

I have friends moving there soon and I thought it might be easy to get out there and crash on their couch for a week or long weekend for a ski trip that's all!

Thanks!

Dave

This post has been edited by djspookman: 24 May 2007 - 08:30 AM

[Lift Dinosaur]

Fort Collins is about 60 miles north of Denver - DIA is your best bet for an airport.
As for skiing, Eldora is the closest about 1/2 hour west of Boulder. After that its up I-70 to Loveland, ABasin, and Summit County or I-70 to Berthoud Pass and Winter Park / Mary Jane and on to Sol Vista.
Check out www.coloradoski.com and click on "Resorts".
You could have a great week! If you get out this way next winter, PM me and I'll go make some turns with you!!

Dino

[djspookman]

Lift Dinosaur, on May 24 2007, 01:47 PM, said:

Fort Collins is about 60 miles north of Denver - DIA is your best bet for an airport.
As for skiing, Eldora is the closest about 1/2 hour west of Boulder. After that its up I-70 to Loveland, ABasin, and Summit County or I-70 to Berthoud Pass and Winter Park / Mary Jane and on to Sol Vista.
Check out www.coloradoski.com and click on "Resorts".
You could have a great week! If you get out this way next winter, PM me and I'll go make some turns with you!!

Dino

Thanks for the info Dino!

I was thinking DIA would probably be the best bet too. I really want to get out there and see my friends, and I like the sounds of your suggestions. Thanks! And if I do get out there, I'll be sure to let you know before I go so we can ski/ride together!

Thanks again,

Dave

[JustJeepIt]

Come out now! Arapaho Basin is still open!

This post has been edited by JustJeepIt: 26 May 2007 - 08:20 PM

[trooper1556]

The only flights direct to fort collins / loveland airport are from Vegas. DIA is less than an hour if you take E-470 toll road to I-25

[palindrome]

This may sound bizarre but about 75 miles from Fort Collins is a smaller resort in southern Wyoming - "Snowy Range Ski Area". It's just weast of Laramie and a direct route from Fort Collins. Limited days of operation....

http://www.snowyrange.com/page4.html

This post has been edited by palindrome: 17 June 2007 - 08:33 PM

[JustJeepIt]

No lift info on this website for that area :( Anyone know what kind of lifts they have? they have 5, I suppose if that area is not open but maybe 3 or 4 months out of the year, it probably has some older equipment?

This post has been edited by JustJeepIt: 05 June 2007 - 09:36 AM

[Peter]

I think the 4 chairs are all Riblets.

[palindrome]

Just back from a trip to Utah and passed by Snowy Range Ski Area. The gate was locked but there was a "For Sale" sign at the entrance to the resorts access road. It wasn't completely clear if the resort is for sale or/and a bed-and-breakfast at the resort. FWIW

[trooper1556]

http://www.ranchandresortrealestate.com/?i...ropertyc0=10103

Quote:
JUST REDUCED TO $7,850,000 The Snowy Range Ski and Recreation Area is located 32 miles west of Laramie, Wyoming, off Interstate 80, on the Wyoming Scenic Bi-Way 130, in the picturesque Snowy Range Mountains of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Located in the southeastern corner of the state, it is an easy drive from all across Nebraska and Colorado. No major mountain passes or metropolitan traffic to slow you down.
Our 27 trails and terrain park serve all skiing and boarding abilities with 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced trails. The longest trail is nearly 2 miles.
The five lifts will move you up the mountain quickly. With the triple Sundance chairlift, the three double chairlifts (Virginian, Chute and Pioneer) and the Magic Carpet Lift, 2500 skiiers per hour can enjoy an endless day of winter recreation. There is even a chair simulator for the beginner to learn the art of getting on and off before they hit the lifts.
The new day lodge with seating for 850 people will keep the skiier or even the spectator speechless with breathtaking views of the mountain. What a beautiful site for weddings, meetings and conferences too!!
A country cooking short order cafe and full service beverage facility will hit the spot for any appetite. The ski and snowboard pro shop can outfit even the youngest skiier or boarder with their rental equipment. There is no end to the gifts or just the necessities available from the gift shop.
Ski or snowboard lessons - from the first timer to the mogul challenged racer, will find what they need here. We are known for the care given to as young as the four year old when it comes to learning how to ski.
A complete, top notch first aid department is on site as well as a state of the art maintenance shop with all the equipment and supplies to keep things running.

[ski9600]

Well, there you go! What a bargain for a weekend vacation!

Seriously, Eldora is one of the GEMs of Colorado, and you'll have a great time. I used to spend quite a bit of time @ Winter Park/Mary Jane, and know that it's really popular with people from up north.

In fact, when talk came up about putting a tunnel under Berthoud Pass, I responded that with the amount of traffic from Boulder/Longmont/Fort Collins/Greeley it would really be smarter to put a tunnel on a straight path to the east ending up near Arvada, Boulder or so.

What do you think?

edit:
If you could reduce their travel time and provide a good experience, I think that within 10 years the people in those areas would sell their condos to people in southern Denver suburbs and buy homes in Grand County.

This post has been edited by ski9600: 19 June 2007 - 08:21 PM