re: Where to ski/stay in Colorado?

I would recommend Steamboat Springs...basically an old ranching town that built a ski hill. It has the best of both worlds....skiing and all of the things that come with that (hotels, shops, resturants, etc.) yet they have managed to keep the small, town feel alive. they have a professional rodeo every night during the summer!

I lived for several years in Colorado and Steamboat is still my favorite place to visit.