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    Loveland Ski Area

    4.2 (303 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Matt S.

    Loveland represents one of the few resorts left in CO which captures the ruggedness and charm of our earlier ski areas. It does not cater to the 80% of skiers evidenced by the lack of cappuccino machines, but does have some killer terrain. The Valley area is great for little ones or beginners and allows them to progress from their magic carpet to a full size chair lift accessing steeper terrain. The cafeteria serves simple but good food at reasonable prices and I recommend not packing a lunch and sunbathing out on one of their outside decks with lunch and a beer. The value proposition for a lift ticket and location where you don't have to go thru the tunnel are hard to beat. Later in the season when the ridge is open, you can crush powder in one of the many bowls or hike to the peak for some of the best views and turns around.

    Jazmin M.

    Yay skin time! Went here for a weekend trip. Booked classes and got David and Jason as instructor. Prices are reasonable and early classes didn't have bad of a line or wait time. After a few lessons group was split in 2. I stayed with David. He was beyond patient and great at helping me feel at ease and safe. Took time to explain and show us proper way to pizza, slow down, turns and more. Definitely recommend this place and instructor. Place was kept clean and organized.

    Andrea Z.

    Great location for beginners ! I took a class here and it was truly so helpful. I tried skiing once the year before but without lessons, but I underestimated how difficult it could be so I'm glad that I took a lesson. This ski area is about an hour from Denver which is very convenient. The prices for the beginners area is also very reasonable, just $50 for the lift ticket. I took a lesson, which include beginner lift pass, rentals, as well as the lesson. It is reasonably priced compared to some of other ski areas near Denver. Also there is free parking right next to the slopes! So you don't need to take a shuttle. Would recommend to get there early. I've heard that if parking runs out, you pretty much aren't able to ski since there isn't any buses to this location (just to and back between the beginner and regular side). Unfortunately, snow wasn't too good in Colorado so many of the trails were closed in the main area, but it was fine on the beginner slopes. I went around new years holidays and it wasn't too crowded (it was apparently crowded the day before though). During the ski lesson, you are split into 2 groups in the afternoon, depending on how you progress during the morning session.

    Kierstin R.

    First time skiing in Colorado and Loveland was awesome! There wasn't a long wait for the chairlift and there are a variety of trails for all levels. Located not too far from Denver, it's definitely a fun place to ski that isn't overcrowded and you can do multiple runs in a short amount of time.

    Best mountain in Colorado as far as value and lift lines go! Highly recommend to anyone who is deciding on a resort or not

    Came here with a group of friends, and had an absolute blast!!! the process was easy from lift tickets to rentals, and the hills were great!

    Matt C.

    The long talked about family ski trip finally happened last December. The in laws were visiting from Florida and we decided to ski two days at Loveland. Skiing during arguably the most popular week of the year (Christmas break) means long lines, lots of traffic, an abundance of chaos, etc. Growing up in Florida for the first 28 years of my life, skiing is a foreign language to me. The thought of being strapped to six foot poles still doesn't compute with my brain. From a beginner perspective, I don't know if I can add much insight into the slopes. I can talk all day about hiking a mountain, but skiing a mountain is still outside my comfort zone. We took a lesson that sort of/kind of helped. The instructor was engaging, but I think there was room for improvement to help us with the fundamentals before throwing us up on the lift. I hear the chatter of which resorts are top of the line in Colorado. Loveland probably doesn't come close to the top in a general consensus, but you can't argue with its proximity to Denver and being a stone's throw off of I-70. Would I go back during this time of year again? Probably not. But I would definitely return to Loveland to improve my skills and soak in the views!

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    Nathanael S.

    1. Great beginner area 2. One of the closest ski areas to Denver and you don't have to go through the pass. So if conditions get bad you're not stuck on the other side of the tunnel. 3. The parking if you get there early enough is one of the closest ones to the lift area so it's way easier with kids than some of the other places like Keystone. 4. The price point, especially when skiing with kids is great value. Children 5 and under are free and they allow parents to walk up the mountain when you're teaching them. Half day passes which is more than adequate when you're starting out with kids is one of the best value in Colorado.

    Caroline Y.

    I tried skiing for the first time and had a great experience at Loveland Ski Area! I rented gear and started with a lesson. We came a few days after Christmas, and the staff kept saying how crowded it was. Yes, it was crowded, but I imagine it was nowhere near as crowded as the bigger resorts in Vail and Breckenridge. The drive to Loveland was about an hour from our home in Westminster. If you are a first timer, I highly recommend starting with a ski or snowboard lesson. My instructor was very thorough and helped me build confidence as a first timer. He showed us the basics - starting with how to appropriately wear ski boots and attach your boots to the skis. He showed us how to move comfortably, turn, and stop. I had a few great runs on the bunny slopes with instruction and I'm definitely inspired to come back and take another lesson. There is a restaurant inside and a full bar. The restaurant had a long line and was pretty crowded. I'd recommend packing a lunch to save money and time. We brought bahn mi sandwiches which was perfect! They were ample restrooms throughout the resort. Good signage made it easy to find our way around the resort while walking like a newborn deer in ski boots. Resort staff was great about redirecting and helping folks who were newbies. All in all a great experience, and I will definitely come back. After my lesson, I am hooked!

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    Thanks for the feedback Wendy! Hope to see you back soon!

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