Even in Hawaii's version of cold, I find myself missing snow-covered mornings and accidentally…read morefalling asleep on a gondola ride in my travels to Aspen, Colorado. Some memories just stay warm forever. I truly enjoyed my experience on the gondola ride. I rode it so many times I fell asleep! Snow will always be magical to me.

first timerrr @ buttermilk in aspen -- was definitely warmer and everyone agreed. wish it were…read morefluffier snow but still better than back home c:

Legendary. This mountain has something for everyone. It's big, lots of runs. This is my second…read morevisit to Snowmass. Both trips were I. March, 2 years ago I got some fresh powder this year it was spring conditions. I was able to hit all 4 resorts in 1 day, Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Ajax. Snowmass is amazing. I will be coming back.

We enjoyed our time at snowmass. We came at the end of the season & the weather was pretty good…read more All of the employees that we came in contact with were helpful and nice. Trying to figure out where to go for our lessons was a little confusing but we found it with assistance. Our instructor, Cyndi, was very friendly and helpful in teaching us how to ski. We enjoyed our lunch at the cafeteria. It was packed but we found seats and got our food quickly.

Stayed in Salida with some friends and went to Monarch mountain for MLK weekend in January. We…read moreended up getting a Monarch ski pass this year, and it's now our third time that we've visited. I really love Monarch! It has a local, small town feel. It's not a huge mountain, but none of the runs are ever too busy nor were the lift lines ever more than a three minute wait. The parking is close enough that it's a quick walk to the base regardless of where you end up parking (Even if you go to the overflow parking up top, you can ski down to the base). I also appreciate that the food and drinks aren't exorbitantly expensive - they have ~$5 slices of pizza and ~$8 beers (even on tap) which in today's world is pretty unheard of at a resort! Definitely one of my favorite smaller local mountains.

Had an amazing experience here! Took the whole family for snowboarding and skiing lessons! PARKER…read morewas super great!! Kind, educational, and encouraging!! We appreciated how clean and family friendly the resort was. No too busy this time of year either!

I had a blast here at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. This is a beautiful place to visit that is an…read moreexcellent spot for hiking, biking and skiing. I have been skiing my whole life and have had Crested Butte on my list to ski for some time. I am glad that I finally made my way over here to ski their slopes. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is owned and operated by Vail Resorts. My buddy and I have Epic Passes and chose to ski here this past winter. This resort is geared toward intermediate to expert skiers as there are lots of blue and black runs. Overall, we had good snow and a fun weekend. We started our day off by taking Red Lady Express Lift from Base Area. We spent a lot of our time hitting the intermediate runs off of Paradise Express Lift. We eventually hit some black runs off of Silver Queen Express Lift. We didn't do it, but Rambo run is the steepest tree-defined ski trail in North America with a 55-degree pitch. That run looks insane. Crested Butte Mountain Resort opened in 1960. We stayed in town near the base of the resort and had a lot of fun. We were able to walk to the lift from our hotel. Crested Butte is a former coal mining town that is a popular tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Mount Crested Butte is in the heart of the Elk Mountains and sits over 9,000 feet above sea level. The town is named after its iconic 12,168-foot mountain peak. You can see the peak while you ski from almost anywhere on the mountain.

Crested Butte Resort is an awesome skiing destination. It is set up well and relatively easy to…read morenavigate around the entire resort from the Front Side (the Base Camp area) to the lifts/terrain on the back side (Paradise Express, East River, Teocalli) as well as the Ten Peaks area! Approximately 40% of skiing trails are marked as Double Black Diamond Extreme, so if you're looking for the most challenging terrain, then this is the place for you! But even if you're not an "advanced expert," then there are still plenty of runs that you can take it easy on... or that will push you to keep on learning and getting better! Of all the Vail Resorts, I feel like the Crested Butte team was the friendliest and most welcoming. Definitely try to plan your trip to Crested Butte for when they're getting some fresh powder, as most of the runs will be even more enjoyable! *****FIVE STARS*****

We went mid-February for a ski weekend with friends; unfortunately the snow was pretty abysmal…read more(very low snow base) but the resort itself was fun! We got the Monarch pass this year, which allows us three days at Sunlight. The mountain is pretty small, only 3 lifts I think, but it's a nice small-town family vibe. The prices are great too - $99 for weekend lift pass and something like $49 for weekday? Some of the runs were very skied out though and we had to be cautious of rocks/trees popping out - they did a good job with caution signs to alert for obstacles on the trails. There was a small lodge at the base with food and drinks which was very affordable as ski resorts go - $5 fry basket and $8 beers on draft! Would do another weekend here.

Visited with family who are late beginner to early intermediate skiers…read more First, a description of the resort. This is a small resort only 3 lifts. We arrived on a big snow day, and there were lines at the lifts. However, I have been to more crowded resorts in California where I live, so I thought the lines were ok. They moved fast but the lifts stopped often because of people falling off at the start or end. And about the lift, they move fast at the start and end. So be ready. They can be challenging for beginners. Hold on tight because they do swing you around quite violently at the start and I almost slipped off because there was a sheet of ice on the first lift we took and the swinging was quite vigorous. I disliked them a lot. The snow was great. There aren't that many green runs but the greens were fun with varied terrain, which were a good challenge. We did one of the blue runs which was pretty challenging for my party. The green runs had really great views especially those from the top of the mountain. We didn't have lessons but we saw many people lined up for lessons. We stayed for 2 days. But if we had stayed for 3 we might have gotten bored due to the limited number of green runs. Only one restaurant, so bring your own food if you don't want to wait to order, then wait for your food. There are lockers available which you rent via a kiosk. There's a QR code but it doesn't work. They are quite expensive: $10 for a small one that fits one backpack and $15 for a large on that fits 2 backpacks. We fit 5 winter/hiking boots in them, with space to spare for water bottles, sweaters, beanies etc. We saw lots of folks leave their stuff under benches, along the walls too. I think the restroom situation was fine as well. Didn't have to wait that long for restrooms. In fact, most of the time I didn't have to wait. There is a restroom right at the top of the mountain too. If you want skis, you can rent them at the resort, or at their shop in downtown Glenwood Springs. We opted to rent from the shop in downtown. There will be a separate review on the ski rental from their shop. Second, about getting there. You can drive. Or, you can take the shuttle which leaves from selected hotels in the area. As well as from the downtown Sunlight Ski and Bike Shop location at 8:30 and they will do more runs if there are more people needing it. Pick up is at 2:30 and 4:30 but they will add another one at 3:30 if it is a busy day. There's space for your skis and boots and poles etc. The shuttle drivers are amazing. They dropped us off at our hotel even though it's not "on the scheduled list". But they can pretty much pick you up and drop you off anywhere in and around Glenwood Springs. For this season they are free but they are working to get a system which you use your ski tickets to tap in from. Forget about Uber/Lyft. They don't exist here. And the only other taxi operator is apparently very expensive. Much better way to get up the mountain than driving after a snowstorm. We saw a car flipped over on the way up... If you do drive, there is a shuttle that takes people to the lower parking lot so you don't have to trek down. We had a great time at Sunlight Mountain. It may not have the most modern amenities nor the best runs, but the people were really friendly and helpful and it's not a complicated resort. The other plus is the ski shuttle which really made it much more convenient to get around with our skis. While I note that skiing is an expensive activity, Sunlight Mountain has really good pricing. Even better than my local California resorts and the snow is better. But due to the limited number of green runs and older ski lifts, I took one star off.

It's a lovely mountain if you are a new or learner…read more Not much in the way of advanced terrain here. Short groomers. Some fun spots to dip into the trees or small sections of bumps. 5 lifts and a terrain park. Lots of ski school lessons for kids and adults. Ski school sucks up a lot of lift capacity. CliffHouse lodge on the summit is nice for lunch. Lower base buildings are new and fresh and clean. Shops. Food. Booze. Gear. Aspen priced so look away! Lots of entitlement here. Lots!! I think this would be a great place for an easy powder day. Nothing special here.

It's probably time I write a review of our visit to Aspen about a week ago, specifically…read moreButtermilk. This mountain is heaven for skiers and snowboarders! I underestimated this mountain and all of its glorious trails that were fun and scary at the same time lol. Super friendly staff everywhere from the lodge, the lifts, and each of the bases. So happy to have been able to experience Aspen!

Stopped here on the way home from Glenwood Springs to Denver for a few runs - loved the family feel…read moreof this place! Tickets were affordable, and felt very local feels. The day passes were very reasonable. The mountain is fairly small, but we got in a nice few runs in on the backside of the mountain.

Ski Cooper reminded me a lot of Sunlight Mountain, which is one of my favorite local ski areas…read more Both mountains have that laid-back, welcoming vibe that's getting harder to find at larger resorts. What really stood out at Ski Cooper was the people. The associates were extremely friendly and made you feel like family -- the kind of place where it feels like they've known you for years, not minutes. That atmosphere alone makes you want to come back. The prices were also extremely reasonable, from lift tickets to food, which is a big plus compared to the big-name resorts. The slopes are well maintained and accurately rated, making it a great mountain for skiers who want solid terrain without the chaos or long lift lines. The only downside during my visit was the snow conditions -- coverage wasn't ideal at the time -- but even with that, the overall experience was still very enjoyable. If you love Sunlight and appreciate friendly staff, fair pricing, and a true community feel, Ski Cooper is absolutely worth visiting.

Our family has been going to RRR for 35 years. I highly recommend this resort for families and…read morefishermen. Super clean, comfortable and the grounds are a great hangout. Very quiet and relaxing place with friendly owners and staff. If you don't like this place then the problem is most likely you.

I stayed at the Rockey River Resort this July for the first time and I loved it! It is a great…read moreplace with a very friendly environment and prime river access for those of you who like to fish. Not only were the cabins very clean and comfortable, but the owners (Dani and Rob) were readily available to let us know what was going on in the area during our stay. They told us about some free concerts and pointed us toward some great hikes. I would definitely recommend it!

Had a wondeful weekend skiing here! This was my first time in Aspen and it did not disappoint. The…read moregondolas were awesome and fast! The place is huge and theres so much to ski and do! I havent skiied in ten years so i started with some much needed practice on the bunny slopes. Brenda at the rental shop was awesome and helped me get the perfect rental skis & get the right boots. Hopefully I can make it back here in the next few years to ski again!

If it weren't for gouging the locals who work for the Aspen Ski Company and the locals who ski it,…read moreit'd be a decent place. But Aspen is all about money over affordability. So, for the first time in 32 years, I'm considering finding another mountain to ski, even though it's 45 miles away.