We booked with this school for adult ski lessons. Our instructor was awful. He did not introduce…read morehimself or bother to learn our names or faces. When it came time to practice skiing, I was struggling to move, and he left me to figure it out. When I got to the area he was at with the rest of the group, I asked him to catch me up, and he said just to watch the others. Even after practicing and watching him help others, he still would not help me. I sat to the side, frustrated, and he never checked on me once. I was able to get a refund from the school. The reason I give 3 stars is that this school has very kind instructors who helped me when my fiancé was teaching me. It was not a one-off experience because my friend, who was in the ski lessons with me, was also told to just learn by watching others. If we are paying $150, our instructor should be more hands-on. I saw he was being monitored after my complaint, but he still treated the students the same.

Don't waste your money if you are a beginner! Paid for half day beginner lesson for my son, who…read moretravelled to ski for the first time. He was not placed in the beginner's group, could not keep up, and was denied moving to the beginner's group when he caught up with the instructor.

I'm a coach, not a participant, and they no longer allow coaches into the training area by simply…read moresigning a waiver. I was told I'd need to pay just to stand on the staircase and coach, with "insurance" given as the reason, but nobody could explain why payment changes anything if a waiver is already signed. This is a big change from previous visits. Also, the men's restroom was out of order when I was there, and you have to leave the building to use the restroom next door. That's a problem if you're supervising athletes.

This review is for the summer camp…read more I sent my 8-year-old to Woodward Copper's summer ski/snowboard camp two summers in a row, trusting that he would be safe and supervised. Both times, I picked him up severely sunburned, despite packing sunscreen and making it clear it needed to be applied daily. This year, I also discovered he had been watching YouTube on his laptop every night until 11:30 p.m. with no counselor checking in after lights-out. He came home with bloodshot eyes from lack of sleep, and neither he nor the camp contacted me about it during the week. I put a lot of time, money, and trust into sending him all the way from New York to Colorado, and expected at least basic supervision for an 8-year-old. I am extremely disappointed in the lack of oversight, communication, and care shown.

I was in Breck for a work trip and had the option to choose one of several activities, and I picked…read morethe snowcat ride because I had never been on one before and wanted to try something new. Our group ran a little late and I ended up being the only person who showed up, and the staff could not have been more patient or accommodating about it. I was fortunate enough to get what essentially felt like a private ride, which made the whole experience feel very personal. They give you a walkie talkie so they can share updates and explain what you're looking at along the way, which I really appreciated because it made the ride feel intentional and educational rather than just scenic transportation. The snowcat itself is super comfortable and cozy. There are seat belts, thick blankets in the seating area, and the heat kicks on so you are warm the whole time. The cabin has large glass panels on all sides, so you can see the forest, the mountains, and the groomed trails without being exposed to the cold. The ride is very gentle and smooth, and they move at a reasonable pace while being thoughtful about cross country skiers on the trail, stopping when needed to let people pass. I found myself completely mesmerized watching the grooming attachment in front reshape the snow and lay down those perfectly clean parallel ski tracks. We stopped at a historic cabin that had been relocated and rebuilt years ago, and it was cozy inside with a guest book and bits of history to read. I ended up wanting to get back into the snowcat fairly quickly because it was so warm and comfortable in there, and the views from inside were amazing. It was quiet, beautiful, and surprisingly peaceful, and I came away with some great photos on my film camera and a super memorable first snowcat experience.

Most people come to Breckenridge in the winter to hit the slope. But if you're afraid of downhill…read moreactivities like me, you'll find great alternatives at the Nordic Center! A day pass is $30, which is a little pricey but ultimately worth it. You can rent snowshoes or Nordic skis for a similar price. My friends and I came here for snowshoeing and had a great time! They have a map which clearly marks the skiing and snowshoeing trails along with their level of difficulty. We did the willow (easy) snowshoeing trail which took about 40 minutes and offered beautiful views, a route under the gondolas and being in the trees with lots of cute squirrels. We left for breakfast and ended up taking the snowshoes on a different trail in town before returning them. The Nordic center is a great place to access fun winter activities in Breckenridge and worth checking out if you're in town!

Ryan and Mike were amazing. They were professional, patient, and incredibly helpful. They took the…read moretime to get me, my kids, and their grandma set up with the best advice and gear. So many people came in and they were on top of getting everyone situated! Great experience from start to finish highly recommend!

Extremely helpful and took time educating us on the bikes, paths to take. Got us all setup and…read moreready to ride. Super easy process and would definitely rent from them again.

On our first-ever snowboarding trip, my boyfriend and I took lessons at keystone because their…read moremagic carpet was large. Worth every penny! Our instructor Dan was phenomenal at teaching us how to snowboard. He picked up on our differences while learning and showed us how to improve. I enjoyed his lesson so much that I went back another day for a half-day class in which we had the opportunity to go on a chair lift and down a steeper slope with him and practice our turns. By the afternoon, my boyfriend and I managed to do the green run, named endeavor, confidently, thanks to Dan.

Corporate greed has ruined this ski resort. Prices for Everything are astronomical. From lift…read moretickets to food, most can't afford. But as usual, the CEO is probably laughing all the way to his private yacht.

We rode the gondola from the Main Street and came up here for future ski trip. It was beautiful but…read moresooooo crowded. Free gondola ride with three stops but it was a great exploration. I don't think I'm a ski fan (I tried it and once was more than enough) but still love the beauty I see. We were told that NYE was also crazy busy but didn't realize Valentine weekend would be too. Beautiful nevertheless!

I have this list of resorts to ski at that I have been checking off over the years. I feel like…read moreBreckenridge Ski Resort has been on that list forever. My buddy and I finally made the drive over from Arizona and had a blast skiing here. Breckenridge Ski Resort (or just Breck) is a popular resort that is owned and operated by Vail Resorts, Inc. We have Epic Passes and used them while we were here. Breckenridge Ski Resort opened in 1961 and has a total of 35 chair lifts. It has five peaks that are part of the Ten Mile Range. We stayed in nearby Frisco and made the short drive over each morning. We then took the BreckConnect Gondola to Peak 8 and began our day there. Lower Peak 8 is home to the base village of Breckenridge Ski Resort. There are places to eat, shop and rent gear in this area. For trails, there is a good mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced runs that you can access from Lower Peak 8. Check out Ullr, the Norse god of Snow statue while you are here at base village. My buddy and I are intermediate skiers that mix in some black runs here and there. I personally have been skiing since my teenage years. We spent most of our first day skiing runs off the Colorado and Rocky Mountain Superchair lifts to get our warmup reps in. We then finished our day hitting some blue runs over at Peak 6. There are a number of places to grab food and drinks. We hit Sevens (at the base of Peak 7) for an early morning Bloody Mary. We also grabbed lunch at T-Bar over at base village. But for the most part, we snacked on granola bars and other goodies that we carried in our pockets. We like to grab hotels that have a big continental breakfast so that we don't have to spend a lot of cash on food on the slopes. Day Two we wanted more challenging runs. Some people told us that Whale's Tail is a good challenge and fun to ski on. Whale's Tail is a double black diamond run that has a 604-foot drop, from 12,858 to 12,254 feet. It is nestled between Peak 7 and 8 and you have to take the Imperial Express lift to get to it. Imperial Express is the highest lift in North America at 12,840 feet. Crossing the catwalk in strong windy weather was no fun. But you get beautiful views of the entire mountain from the top of Whale's Tail once you get there. If was worth the challenge and we had fun skiing down it. The rest of the day we took it easy and skied mostly green and blue runs over at Peak 8 and 9 to wrap up our trip. We enjoyed hanging out in the town of Breckenridge after our two days of skiing. The town itself is very charming and has a number of bars and restaurants. Breckenridge attracts all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts in both the summer and winter. Breckenridge Ski Resort has made the town a popular destination for skiers since it opened in the 60's. The town is definitely worth a stop after a day on the slopes.

I felt one w nature. It's so majestic. 17 km of cross country ski. We only did about a mile. The…read morefresh snow is so amazing. It was my first time cross country skiing. The beauty of the mountains surrounding is something to see. The staff is so accommodating. Very reasonable price. Perfect way to sure a few hours. It's so beautiful the pictures doesn't do justice.

The service and the people were fantastic and very polite! They were very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. The food was delicious and reasonably priced and those folks were very considerate. I witnessed someone get first hand customer service while renting skis to skin in for the first time. Additionally I witnessed customer service from the moment we walked in, cross country skied, indulged in bison chili and even after we returned our rentals! It was a fantastic experience. Also they gave a great selection of Nordic gear to rent and buy.

"Excellent! Great group of gals and SO MUCH FUN!! The Canadian Mountain Guides that work with…read moreBackcountry Babes are the best. I would go anywhere with them. The food was a 10 out of 10, and the facilities at Powder Creek Lodge are perfect. Womens' trips are so supportive and empowering. It's a different dynamic that I just love, and a unique experience. To a friend who was thinking about coming on a Backcountry Babes trip, I would say they are so fun and well-organized." -Mimi S and Lauren S, Denver CO

I took my AIARE level 1 class with backcountry babes this winter and LOVED it. The class was very…read moreinformative with classroom time and time out on the skins. Loved the instructors and everyone in the class had a great time! Would recommend backcountry babes to anyone.