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JBradley1222
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My friends and I are from North Carolina. We've been skiing together for 5 years. We've skied all NC and WV have to offer. We are ready to step up our game and head out to Colorado. We have heard Breckenridge is the best ski resort in the state.

What I want to know is...

Where is the best place to ski in the US? If not Breckenridge, where does Breckenridge rank?

Where can I find the very best deal on lift tickets, resort rooms, and flight tickets? There are 6 of us in total and we are not made of money.

Thank you in advance for your help.
Feb 12 2017 6:46PM
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tfsh
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best place to ski in the US is entirely different than Colorado and i live in CO. And what you want to ski determains where you go.
Feb 12 2017 8:23PM
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50Kal
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Price wise? Winter park or loveland is probably one of the best with out going to the western ranges.
If your just looking for different terrain there is options for EC.
Feb 12 2017 8:37PM
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LivingDaLife
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If you don't already have an Epic pass, Breck is going to be expensive. Keystone, Breck, and Copper are all good for park.

It all depends on what you're looking for on skiing.
Feb 12 2017 9:07PM
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drumbumocdp
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Breckenridge is not the best skiing in CO, but it is super easy to get to after flying in from Denver. You can catch a shuttle to and from the airport if you dont have a car. once youre in breck everything is pretty close. I personally never ski Breck because its just such a hassle to do compared to other places around Summit County, but compared to what you guys are used to skiing, every where you go is going to blow your dicks off
Feb 12 2017 10:33PM
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dadi
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drumbumocdpcompared to what you guys are used to skiing, every where you go is going to blow your dicks off


It all depends on what you like to ski. When you get out here you'll learn that there are all different types of skiing from steep trees to knee deep pow. Breck is an okay mountain. Very cold, very touristy. If you're looking for skiing, its there but its family oriented. It's got a great park (but so does keystone). If you like all mountain, there isn't really a bad place to go.
Feb 13 2017 12:35AM
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JBradley1222
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Where can I find the best deals on lift tickets, resort tickets, and plane tickets. I'm heading from NC to Breckenridge. So far, this seems very expensive. Any help?
Feb 17 2017 6:26AM
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UndockGulps
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This is pretty accurate. I recommend Copper Mountain.

http://powderhounds.com/Best-Ski-Resorts.aspx?sort=SkiInOut+ASC
Feb 17 2017 8:15AM
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oxiclean
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Breckenridge is by far NOT the best skiing in Colorado, let alone the US.
Feb 17 2017 9:05AM
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skihillraod
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Rent a car, stay in Dillon or Frisco in a Best Western or Days Inn (get a room with a mini kitchen) and drive to Keystone for park, Loveland for cheap, and Breck/Vail for upper mountain hiking/bowls.

Breck and Vail will be expensive, Keystone will be the easiest, just snag a parking lot ticket 11-noon from someone leaving at keystone for cash. Then ride through sunset until 8 (check the night ski schedule). Sometimes there are weirdos trying to unload their tickets in front of the window because they are flying home etc...I only see this at Keystone and Copper.
Feb 17 2017 10:24AM
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TheSkierGuy
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Breck is the worst resort in CO hands down.....
Feb 17 2017 10:41AM
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SetteePrig
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Aspen is a pretty sick mountain no lift lines... But its hella expensive. I love Telluride, Crested Butte. But out of Colorado where honestly there is much better skiing, terrain wise, go to Alta/Snowbird or up to Wyoming, Targhee and Jackson are SICK. Also Targhee is pretty cheap, and SLC is not very expensive to stay in.
Feb 17 2017 8:35PM
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Cole9
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Get an epic pass to A basin and keystone. Keystone for park A basin for steeps and all mountain skiing.
Feb 18 2017 10:42PM
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philipc
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breckenridge isn't the best mountain in summit county
Feb 20 2017 11:03AM
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[J_Gasper]
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Breck is a lot of fun especially if its your first time in Colorado. It has a phenomenal park and some good terrain up top. However, it is not the best resort in Colorado. NS has a pretty bad perception of Breck because it really is a the biggest tourist destination behind Vail, but it can be fun if you go mid-week. The e-chair, 6-chair, imperial, and t-bar have some pretty fun terrain.

IMO Keystone has the worst layout of any major resort I have been to. Their park is sick but I think the rest of the terrain has a lot to be desired. I would say its the worst place to ski in summit county unless you are going to be in the park all day.

Loveland is one of my favorites, especially if you are skiing on a weekend. Nothing too gnarly there but there is some really fun terrain. No high speed lifts though so you're not gonna get as many laps in. Tickets are pretty cheap there and parking is free. Ive been there on presidents day weekend a few years ago on a 7 inch pow day and I didn't wait in one line.

A-Basin has the steepest terrain in Summit County. The East Wall and zuma bowl are both very fun. Its much cheaper, but you can't really ski here for a week its not that big of a mountain.
Feb 20 2017 11:15AM
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stompdat
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[J_Gasper]Breck is a lot of fun especially if its your first time in Colorado. It has a phenomenal park and some good terrain up top. However, it is not the best resort in Colorado. NS has a pretty bad perception of Breck because it really is a the biggest tourist destination behind Vail, but it can be fun if you go mid-week. The e-chair, 6-chair, imperial, and t-bar have some pretty fun terrain.

IMO Keystone has the worst layout of any major resort I have been to. Their park is sick but I think the rest of the terrain has a lot to be desired. I would say its the worst place to ski in summit county unless you are going to be in the park all day.

Loveland is one of my favorites, especially if you are skiing on a weekend. Nothing too gnarly there but there is some really fun terrain. No high speed lifts though so you're not gonna get as many laps in. Tickets are pretty cheap there and parking is free. Ive been there on presidents day weekend a few years ago on a 7 inch pow day and I didn't wait in one line.

A-Basin has the steepest terrain in Summit County. The East Wall and zuma bowl are both very fun. Its much cheaper, but you can't really ski here for a week its not that big of a mountain.


THIS.
Feb 20 2017 10:54PM
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MIHoodlum
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Just got back. We do Breck and keystone because they are close together and same pass works for both. Dillon/silverthorne has a Cheba Hut and Green Dragon by Breck has the cheapest dank. Carniceria La Perla in silverthorne has real tacos cheap that work.
Feb 20 2017 11:26PM
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eheath
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If you want the best skiing, go to Whistler, Jackson, Utah, Tahoe, Mammoth, all before you go anywhere in CO. Just my 2 cents, there is a lot of good skiing outside of CO, its just known as the "best" because thats where everyone from the east travels with their family.

Find the resort/area you wanna go to, rent an Airbnb and rent a big SUV and you'll be stoked. I think you would have fun in CO, but its very overrated when it comes to the overall skiing.
Feb 20 2017 11:26PM
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[J_Gasper]
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eheathIf you want the best skiing, go to Whistler, Jackson, Utah, Tahoe, Mammoth, all before you go anywhere in CO. Just my 2 cents, there is a lot of good skiing outside of CO, its just known as the "best" because thats where everyone from the east travels with their family.

Find the resort/area you wanna go to, rent an Airbnb and rent a big SUV and you'll be stoked. I think you would have fun in CO, but its very overrated when it comes to the overall skiing.


Also forgot to add this.

Pretty much Snowbird, Alta, Big Sky, Jackson Hole, and Whistler trump anywhere in Colorado not named Silverton or Telluride. However, Colorado has a much different vibe. If you're into the bar scene and legal kush, Breck is your place to go. Also, Spring in Colorado is typically actual spring skiing outside of A-Basin. You will be skiing slush and have sunny days. Take that as you will, but the resorts in BCC and LCC are known for knee deep days late into March.
Feb 21 2017 11:24AM
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eheath
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[J_Gasper]Also forgot to add this.

Pretty much Snowbird, Alta, Big Sky, Jackson Hole, and Whistler trump anywhere in Colorado not named Silverton or Telluride. However, Colorado has a much different vibe. If you're into the bar scene and legal kush, Breck is your place to go. Also, Spring in Colorado is typically actual spring skiing outside of A-Basin. You will be skiing slush and have sunny days. Take that as you will, but the resorts in BCC and LCC are known for knee deep days late into March.


Ahhh dude nooo breckenridge bars are fucking awful, so many shit bag people, so many tourists. Basically any ski town you go to will have a fun bar scene, breck should not be highlighted for its bar scene haha. Whistler is the place you wanna go if partying is a big priority for your trip.
Feb 21 2017 11:26AM
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[J_Gasper]
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eheathAhhh dude nooo breckenridge bars are fucking awful, so many shit bag people, so many tourists. Basically any ski town you go to will have a fun bar scene, breck should not be highlighted for its bar scene haha. Whistler is the place you wanna go if partying is a big priority for your trip.


I mean Whistler obviously has the whole package, but compared to Keystone, Copper, A-Basin, and Loveland (where OP would be skiing), Breck has the best bars and restaurants.
Feb 21 2017 3:36PM
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