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.

First time here, skiied two days and had a great time!…read more For Coloradoans this year yielded poor snowfall but for us being used to skiing the Northeast, conditions were great! We definitely aren't used to big open bowls and had a hard time figuring out where 'trails' were so the upper part of the mountain was a struggle. The lodge was nothing special for the most part except that they have a microwave which is awesome.

One of the best ski resorts in Colorado!…read more The Loveland basin is a great area for beginners to start at the bunny hill and make their way to green runs while the Valley offers intermediate and expert blue, black and double blacks runs. The cafe is huge, heated with a few different options for food (such as pizza, pasta, sandwiches) and drinks.

They removed what used to be a cool little bar in the corner and replaced it with basically a beer…read morecart. The prices are ridiculous and there is no ambiance at all anymore. What a waste.

First and foremost, please disregard the incorrect reviews that talk about dinner service, wait…read morestaff, etc. Those reviews are incorrectly attached to Outpost Lodge when they were meant for Keystone's restaurant Alpenglow Stube in the same building. Outpost Lodge is your run of the mill ski lodge on top of a mountain, i.e. cafeteria, incredibly expensive, warm. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could, but can't go to four for two reasons: 1) The bathrooms, while nice and with warm water at the sinks, are down two flights of stairs, which makes for a painful and dangerous trek when wearing ski boots. 2) I can take high prices, or inadequate seating, but not both. If you're going to charge $10 for a beer, $7 for a cookie, $25+ for a typical lunch, then at least have enough seating capacity to accommodate your lunch surge. It's pretty frustrating to get a hot bowl of admittedly good fresh soup, only to stand around until it's cold waiting for a seat to open up. As far as the food options go, this lodge is actually pretty good with selection. They have all the carbs you could want between a candy bar and bakery area with fresh / warm cookies, brownies, breads, etc. They have the typical grilled options (burgers, chicken, etc.) They have a very good soup selection that comes in huge bowls to fill you up and warm you up. You will pay for it of course, you're on the top of a mountain, but hey, it's still half the price of the food served at Amalie Arena in Tampa. The real issue is seating at peak times; you'll never find any. If you're hopefully in a party of more than one, I'd recommend finding seats first, and having one person keep your seats and gear safe, while the other gets the food, because otherwise you're going to be standing around while your food goes from hot to cold.

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.

Great stay and location! The front desk ladies were welcoming and polite. The lobby and the decor…read morewas so relaxing with nice seating areas. The rooms were clean and spacious. We had a balcony that overlooked the heated pool and hot tub area. It's a really nice spot for a couples getaway or just to relax to escape from the big city life. I believe I saw an arcade area, but by the time we arrived it was late, so I just wanted sleep in order to prepare for our event the next morning, so I'm not sure.

I don't know about their lodging experience because I haven't stayed there nor will I ever. The…read moregirl at the front desk was the worst experience to start. Absolutely rude, kept interrupting and did not care to be of help or listen regarding a general question on pricing. They do not have an accounting department, billing. It's just her, Ashley, she does it all apparently, but can't help you so tough luck. Would love to know who Ashley's supervisor is. Who she reports to, because Ashley says they do not have a corporate office either. Meanwhile I handle travel for my entire organization of employees. Big mistake Ashley. HUGE. :) We will stay at Summit Cove next time.

Was more than we expected!!! Great ride and the entertainment was super amazing!! Definitely is…read moreworth doing!!

The best place with excellent customer service! All the employees were very helpful and friendly!…read moreConsidering the amount of people that go through this place, their level of patience and understanding is exemplary! I was not able to get names but the two ladies at the front desk are absolutely the sweetest. They gave us information and happily explained the differences between the activities they offer. The uncle and aunty at the pickup line were absolutely the best people to ask for tips on how to ski if you're a beginner! We're from Hawaii and skiing is not really our thing. The information they gave definitely made our experience better. We met a couple of people during our trip and they were all such lovely people to meet! Everyone you meet is encouraging you to keep up and pace yourself. Such a lovely place to be and the sight is incredible!

TAKE AN UBER! We took the free bus but then had to hike about 2 miles uphill in snow to get to the…read morecenter. The uber drives all the way to the parking lot of the center.

Terrific place for some snowshoeing with reasonable prices! Kara did an awesome job setting up our…read morefamily and ensuring that our kids shoes were tight. We did the snowshoeing trail with our 7 and 4 year old and we all really enjoyed it. The staff is super friendly and the trail is very scenic as it is built around the golf course. We came back and had big cookies, a pretzel, and hot chocolates all around. This will be a very memorable experience for us and it didn't break the bank.

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.