Nearby Keystone, Frisco, Dillon, and Arapahoe Basin all add to the appeal of the Breckenridge area. Vail and Beaver Creek are just west on I-70 and offer a great skiing experience. Of the more popular areas, these resorts offer some of the highest verticals in Colorado as well as numerous ski lifts to insure you spend more time on the slopes and not in line. Perhaps one of the finest benefits of skiing here is the balance offered between beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. This allows people of all ages and levels enjoy time on the slopes.
Winter Park is the resort that is closest to Denver.
Offering three mountains Winter Park provides ample opportunity to test your skiing or snowboarding abilities. The main limitation here is a lack of shoppes and resturaunts. Otherwise, Winter Park offers great skiing as well as more snow than all of the Colorado resorts. Just 15 minutes north of Winter Park you will find the best place for beginner skiers. Silver Creek is a unique family-oriented resort that offers many fun activities in one area as well as nice lodging options.