We are thinking to go in Mid December this year for a week, my husband grow up snowboarding me and our daughter just started 2 years ago and I would say we are still beginners, what area in Colorado would you recommend? Some people said try Veil or Winter park for better snow especially in December.
Mid December can be hit or miss each snow year but all the resorts will be making snow if needed so there will be coverage on beginner and intermediate runs. Winter Park is a solid choice as they are higher elevation and have decent snow by then. It’s large enough to spend a week there. If you want to split the week up, try winter park then Copper. The 4-day ikon session pass would cover both resorts if you go before Dec 26 (black out dates end of Dec). The alternative trip would be Keystone and then you could split it up and also visit Breckenridge or Vail. All 3 are on the epic pass and somewhat close to each other. Based on today’s pricing you can get a 5-day epic pass for similar price as the 4-day ikon session.
Where are you visiting from? As first timers are you looking for lessons or just easy beginner terrain along with a decent village for food/ activities?
I assume you’re driving up from TX. If you want the big resort experience then Breckenridge and Keystone are good options. Plenty of beginner terrain and lots of activities to do besides skiing. For something off the beaten path one idea is angel fire New Mexico, then Taos NM, and then drive up to purgatory near Durango CO. More mountain driving but less crowded, still decent resorts for beginners.
Most if not all offer lessons. Where are you thinking of going? Pricing usually depends on the resort. Aspen is going to be more expensive than Keystone for example for a lesson.
