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.

Cheap condo rentals very close to Keystone. Keypad from resort parking lot to pool would freeze if…read moreit was cold at night, rendering it useless and requiring a long walk around the perimeter of the property. There was basically no snow/ice removal starting a few feet from the front steps. Sleep quality here was mediocre. Even though we were on the far side of the hotel, we could hear workers randomly yelling as they arrived in the morning and the same godawful playlist from the village (I think?) starting at 7 AM sharp every day. I don't think I saw a single member of custodial staff the entire time we stayed here. Seemed to be a bit of a free for all with dumb people drinking from glass bottles in the hot tubs, wet towels strewn about the common areas at 9 AM the next day, and an awful smell permeating from the steam room. Still kind of worth it for the cheap price but feels just like the resort itself, like perpetual college night at Killington in Vermont.

Pros- heated FREE parking garage, FREE lockers for gear, wagons (if available) to transport gear to…read morelifts & back, keyless entry, secured gates, heated outdoor pool with slide & waterfall, 2 jacuzzis, location to gondola and summit is a parking lot away, cozy rooms equipped with full size kitchen, etc. Cons- Not a true ski-in/ski-out (must haul gear across parking lot), slow elevators, worn & stained carpet, outdated appliances with dents, sliding door to balcony didn't slide smoothly, no countertop space in bathroom (tank of toilet and pedestal sink), checkin location, rental pickup, epic passes, & lodging is 4 different locations one must visit, locker is a tight fit for gear. Each of the condos at the Springs are individually owned, so some units have been renovated. My remarks are about unit 8825 which is a 1BR with a sleeper sofa. The bed was a double, not Q or K.

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.

Pricing is high. But overall very fun, cool, and beautiful place. The siren went off that lets you…read moreknow there is an avalanche but there was not an avalanche so I did not like that very much. Especially being a first timer. The ski lift is super smooth. Better than most places Ive been to. The starter bunny hill was a great intro for me as it has been awhile since Ive done this. The lobby, restaurant, bar is very cool. Again very high price but definitely expected that at a place like this. Will be back for sure. I snowboardes this time. I will try ski'ing next time. Also will get there earlier as the parking fills up fast with these hardcore mountain people.

What an awesome ski resort, good slopes, good terrain, and great food nearby! You can't really beat…read moreit from Denver. There's definitely 3-4 more nearby that are good as well!

Nothing but amazing things to say about Zach, Henry, and the rest of the staff at Snow Schoolers…read more The setup they have at Frisco Adventure Center is perfect for first time skiers or snowboarders to learn the basics before heading to the resort mountains. Not to mention, you get a PRIVATE lesson for a little more than the cost of a group lesson at one of the Epic Resorts. Zach was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Henry was an awesome instructor and my kids loved him. He was very engaging and kept them interested the entire day, we had to peel our kids off the mountain! I can't recommend this place enough for anyone looking to learn how to ski or snowboard!

Wow has this place changed! Ever since Zach took over managing this place I have only had good…read moreexperiences and now give them my highest recommendation. A great place to learn before hitting the bigger mountains. If you are a beginner, why pay a boatload to be at the resort when you can save so much here and probably learn as much.

If I could give this place 100 stars I would. I was pretty nervous to have my son ski as he has a…read morelot of balance and cognitive delays, but they made this experience an unbelievable one. There was one instructor and one volunteer with my son during every lesson. He had about 5 lessons this past season with 3 different instructors and they were all amazing. My son loves music and everyone of them either had music playing the whole time or would sing as they went down the hill. I'm excited to say that near the end of the season he was able to go on his own for awhile. Thank you again to everyone that works with this program. We will definitely be back next season as well as we will check out some of your summer programs.

I can not say enough about this awesome program. My husband is visually impaired and skied three…read moredays with this amazing group of ski guides and volunteers. They are absolutely wonderful. They took care of everything, provided an exceptional experience and really love what they do. We highly recommend them and encourage everyone to support this awesome program.

Arapahoe Basin was an easy stop on our trip. It was early in the season so only one run was open,…read morebut it was still a solid place to get some laps in. Parking was simple, free, and close enough that the shuttle to the main area was quick. Even with the limited terrain, the mountain had a relaxed vibe and was an easy way to warm up for the season.

First time in CO and this mountain did not disappoint!! The runs are very very long, and the…read moreterrain is very back country-esqe. Loved the fact that runs are super spaced out so you never really are running into people. Each run is about 1-1.5 miles, according to my tracker app, so I do believe that this mountain is for midlevel/intermediate skill level and up. I can see a beginner struggling here, mainly because of the terrain. I also love the peacefulness of the mountain, not loud in any way and you can really just ride and soak up the nature, just be prepared to get tired lol Staff is friendly, and there's lots of parking available...came @1130 and snagged a spot in the free parking lot. We came on a weekday, so it was just first come first serve and free parking.

Copper Mountain is easily my favorite mountain. (At least at the time of writing this review) This…read moremountain is a special place for me. I became an expert on this mountain and found new meanings to my love of snowboarding on some great solo days. Great time for anyone of all skill levels, though there is more expert terrain than beginner. Run recomendations: Andy's Encore is the perfect run for anyone at the blue level and even those working up to it. It's a great place to practice new tricks and techniques, and on days where it isn't too busy, the perfect run for catching some solid speed on a controlled and groomed section of the mountain. There is plenty of fun to be had at the Resolution Bowl for those comfortable with more challenging terrain. Stay safe, have fun, and shred on!

I flew out here for my brothers birthday and snowboarding was number one on his list. I had a party…read more4 and we purchased our tickets atleast 2 months ago. 2 premium tickets and 2 basic tickets. We get all dressed in the gear (the snowboard and the boots and all). We walk up to the gandalas and ask where Green acres is and they say "green acres is closed, the only mountain open was the super tall main one for experienced ppl only. Our card wouldn't even get us a ride on the gandalas and back down. So I went back inside to ask the girl that gave us our snowboard gear if this was the case that the basic slopes were closed? And she replied "yeah unfortunately that is true" I then ask "okay so what are we supposed to do then?" She looks at me and slowly shrugs her shoulders and tells me "idk" ..............................what exactly do you mean you don't know what I'm supposed to do?..... It was then that Miguel at the other counter interjects and says "I can help you with a refund if you don't take the gear up" (he wasn't there originally when the two girls at the counter helped us get our snowboard gear) My thing is yeah obviously I'm getting a refund if I'm not even able to do what the ticket was purchased for? Like DUH you're giving me a refund! That's what the girl at the counter with the bandaid on her chin should've offered in the first place...a solution...a refund. Also these tickets were purchased almost 2 months ago, why allow the ticket purchases if those specific slopes are going to be closed? Let alone no email communications stating as such, no signs up saying anything. Not only that you have to scan your pass to get your boots, they scan it again to get the snowboard and helmet. If you knew the slopes that my ticket was for was closed at the time of you scanning to give me my gear, why wouldn't you say anything? Mind you I flew here from out of town. I think that's so rude and I will never be back here. I hate when ppl in customer service are incompetent and ignorant. We went around to the front and dealt with Julia, she was nice and offered a refund no problem. She then added a trip for us to ride the gandala up.

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!

We had so much fun last year, that we returned again, but this time our room was right on the lake…read more How lucky we were because one can sit on the outdoor furniture provided, and basque in nature's glory, morning and night. The room was clean, cozy and inviting; decorated like a mountain cabin with doo dads and knick knacks in various hunting and winter themes. The kitchen is small but functional, and the refrigerator is large enough for a week's worth of food. I brought my own cooking utensils and enough food to feed my clan. I can write a book on left over creations, which became a new theme each night. Waking up to the site of the lake each morning, with ducks and geese swimming over glistening ripples of water right before my eyes, was breathtaking. The staff literally runs over for anything you need. They have made improvements in the last year, such as; a fully functional staff at the registration office on route 6, accompanied by refreshments and granola bars, after a long drive. (Not a wide eyed teen who's intimidated by questions.) They provide a map with accurate and detailed directions to your condo and unit. Multiple keys are given for your convenience without asking, AND they provide 24 hour staff support to their guests. I did find one flaw, and it's a safety issue for young children. The pilot light remains on in the fire place, and it's large enough to appear as though the fire place is on when nightfall arrives. Couldn't find the switch to turn it off, so I called the staff late into the night, and two qualified engineers from the property management arrived. They turned the pilot light off, per my request, which involved reaching into the fire place itself to turn a dial. The fire place switch itself was located on a bottom plate of the unit, without any signs. Something you might whack with you foot standing too close to the tv. There is a plaque over the fireplace, stating that intense heat will appear overhead, and to be careful. The problem is that when you open the sofa bed, the coffee table and whatever is on it, is smack dab near the fire place and pilot light. No glass cover protects the user from the flames. Only a hanging metal grate stands alone. Plus there must be some carbon monoxide inhalation from sleeping near an open pilot light. No carbon monoxide detector in the room either. I did have a good laugh when I opened the door late the first night, to the two engineers, as they were handing me back a bible from a publisher not in my musical genre, that we left outside on a brick wall. I refused and was asked if we were practicing a reverse exorcism. I laughed, and answered that if I left that book in my room, I would need a exorcism. If I had known their concern, an improvisational high pitch scream would have left my throat , right before I opened the door. But then I would not have had the pilot light extinguished, or the door would have been hanging by it's hinges from being shouldered in by two strong and brave men. I salute them for being understanding and keeping my family safe from noxious fumes. Obtaining clean towels every day was an easy task with one phone call to the desk, and they provide as many as you need. However, the sofa bed has seen better days, and the masterbedroom's king size bed looks inviting, but giving it a try, my head was lower than my feet. I laughed and pictured my evil counterpart, "Frankenstina," returning after moving heavy furniture, or after sleeping on a worn mattress, the following morning; contorting my spinal structure, and putting me in a foul mood. With a promise of the view coming from the sparkling lake the next sunrise, I took to the floor with my pillow and blanket. Yes I truly am a good camper and can sleep on the ground. But of course it's not really camping with indoor plumbing at my convenience. How very spoiled of me to expect this luxury. Update: be careful of altitude sickness. Anything from a mild headheache that turns to head pounding with dizziness, to flu like muscle aches and nausea. Or insomnia or leg cramps. After my medical emergency in Breckenridge last year, I was fully evaluated and had trained for this trip. I saluted porch sitters as they applauded my hour -long brisk walk around the lake several times. Suddenly I became ill at river run and made it back to the hotel. It's no joke, and please take it seriously. Drink water, rest, and scale back your activities, if you start melting. Nobody wants to be helecoptered to Frisco for emergency heart resuscitation.