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Megathread [Feb 24, 2023] Weekly Discussion: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions

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u/zorastersab Feb 26 '23

Not many Colorado resorts still open at that time. You'll probably find Breck, Loveland, Abasin, and Winter Park still open. Maybe a handful of others will extend that long if snow keeps up, but I wouldn't count on it. And the terrain that'll be open may not be friendly for a beginner.

I would not suggest it at your ability level.

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u/mpst-io Feb 27 '23

Ok, for next time, when is a good time to jump there and not run into families on school holidays?

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u/zorastersab Feb 27 '23 edited Feb 27 '23

  • Early April would have likely done it. You can see projected closing dates here.

  • During the week any time that's not Thanksgiving, Xmas to New Years, or Spring Break (which is generally March) time. Mid-January tends to be a pretty good time if you have flexibility -- snow is usually there but no one is around except MLK weekend.

  • Weekends you'll always have families no matter where you go, but the crowds are easier the farther away from Denver you get. But that also likely means a longer drive for you if you're trying to stay in Colorado Springs rather than stay closer.

As a beginner, your areas will likely have more kids than elsewhere. Once you advance a bit, you'll likely be able to ski more places that don't feel as overrun with them even during busy times.

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u/mpst-io Feb 27 '23

Thanks, I will look into it and see what I can do next season.

Is there any way to ski cheaper than these expensive US ski Lift tickets? Buying season pass is rather out of question, they are useless in Europe.

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u/zorastersab Feb 27 '23

have you checked whether the epic and ikon passes are worthless in europe? Epic Pass Europe locations: https://www.epicpass.com/region/europe.aspx

Even if they are, as long as you buy them by the end of november, there are what are called "Epic Day Passes" which are considerably cheaper than lift tickets (you buy 1-7 days of them). It'll be easier to explain once they're up for sale starting in April/May. Ikon has a similar "session pass" but they're a little bit more expensive if I recall.

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u/mpst-io Feb 27 '23

I have been looking into all options of passes where I could go (mostly Switzerland) and one of these passes have Zermatt, and the other have Andermatt and Verbier (both far away from each other). Last time I was in Andermatt ski pass was either 100 USD per day or 50 USD plus 50 USD per day. On the other hand Vail Resorts bought Andermatt

The problem with Zermatt is that I will overpay for accomodation, last time I checked bed at hostel was 140 usd

Places I like, like Klosten-Davos are not included.

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u/zorastersab Feb 27 '23

Yeah, you'll need to just check out the Epic Day Passes when they go on sale.