Comments on: More powder, Less dough: Affordable Colorado ski destinations http://matadornetwork.com/trips/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/ travel culture worldwide Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ryan http://matadornetwork.com/trips/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-2540 Ryan Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:39:02 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-2540 As a former student at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, I always opted for the Colorado Pass (Keystone, Breck, Vail, Beaver Creek and A-Basin). I love those mountains but you're right, somtimes breath of fresh air is in order. On the one hand, buying a season pass often negates the high prices--so long as you get in as many days on the slopes as possible--but the I-70 traffic and loads of tourists are great reasons to look elsewhere. These are a couple of great tips. If you simply can't get out that far, Loveland Ski Area is also a nice alternative. It's close to Denver but doesn't see as large of crowds as the major resorts and once you become familiar with the area, it can be a real gem for backcountry riding. Ahhhh!! I have been in Thailand for a year and am having serious snow withdrawals! My snowboad must be so lonely without me :( As a former student at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, I always opted for the Colorado Pass (Keystone, Breck, Vail, Beaver Creek and A-Basin). I love those mountains but you’re right, somtimes breath of fresh air is in order. On the one hand, buying a season pass often negates the high prices–so long as you get in as many days on the slopes as possible–but the I-70 traffic and loads of tourists are great reasons to look elsewhere. These are a couple of great tips. If you simply can’t get out that far, Loveland Ski Area is also a nice alternative. It’s close to Denver but doesn’t see as large of crowds as the major resorts and once you become familiar with the area, it can be a real gem for backcountry riding.

Ahhhh!! I have been in Thailand for a year and am having serious snow withdrawals! My snowboad must be so lonely without me :(

]]> By: Nathan http://matadornetwork.com/trips/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1018 Nathan Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:54:36 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1018 I live in Dallas, tx (no worries, not a wealthy texan) and im about to drive to Pagosa for the week. Im pretty pumped about the promise of some good runs and a relaxing town. Great article,really helpful. i'll be posting back sometime next week to let ya'll know how it went. Peace. I live in Dallas, tx (no worries, not a wealthy texan) and im about to drive to Pagosa for the week. Im pretty pumped about the promise of some good runs and a relaxing town. Great article,really helpful. i'll be posting back sometime next week to let ya'll know how it went. Peace.

]]> By: Hal http://matadornetwork.com/trips/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1014 Hal Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:43:16 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1014 Awesome, Mark! I'm a big fan of Salida as well. Take a run down Christmas Tree for me if you have the chance. :) Awesome, Mark! I'm a big fan of Salida as well. Take a run down Christmas Tree for me if you have the chance. :)

]]> By: Mark Marshall http://matadornetwork.com/trips/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1017 Mark Marshall Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:26:23 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1017 Hal, thanks for confirming my good sense. I have skied many of the large ski areas, but always feel like a member of a herd. I first skied Monarch three years ago, enjoyed it and the Salida area so much that I moved there. Now, I can ski Monarch at least once a week. It is a small ski area, with great snow, never get bored. Hal, thanks for confirming my good sense. I have skied many of the large ski areas, but always feel like a member of a herd. I first skied Monarch three years ago, enjoyed it and the Salida area so much that I moved there. Now, I can ski Monarch at least once a week. It is a small ski area, with great snow, never get bored.

]]> By: Hal http://matadornetwork.com/trips/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-174 Hal Thu, 01 May 2008 23:58:13 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-174 Chris, I'm really glad you found the information useful. Riding these two mountains is definitely something to look forward to for next season. Maybe I'll see you there. Chris, I’m really glad you found the information useful. Riding these two mountains is definitely something to look forward to for next season. Maybe I’ll see you there.

]]> By: Chris Weiss http://matadornetwork.com/trips/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1016 Chris Weiss Thu, 01 May 2008 13:04:00 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1016 Sweet article, great info. I haven't made it down to Wolf Creek or Monarch but am looking forward to riding these mountains eventually. I'm sure the vibe will be far more chill, and I didn't realize just how much cheaper these resorts were. Thanks for the info! Sweet article, great info. I haven't made it down to Wolf Creek or Monarch but am looking forward to riding these mountains eventually. I'm sure the vibe will be far more chill, and I didn't realize just how much cheaper these resorts were. Thanks for the info!

]]> By: Lucy Warner http://matadornetwork.com/trips/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1015 Lucy Warner Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:13:39 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/more-powder-less-dough-colorado-ski-destinations-that-won%e2%80%99t-break-the-bank/#comment-1015 Informative, interesting. Hal Amen's prose is as refreshing as that wonderful-sounding powder ... I don't need $265 sunglasses to enjoy the read. Thanks for a wonderful article! Informative, interesting. Hal Amen's prose is as refreshing as that wonderful-sounding powder … I don't need $265 sunglasses to enjoy the read. Thanks for a wonderful article!

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