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re: Snow Skiing resort for non-skier
Posted on 11/4/19 at 7:09 pm to baldona
Posted on 11/4/19 at 7:09 pm to baldona
Thanks for all the responses and the OT worthy responses.
We do plenty of things on and off the mountain that the wife enjoys. I’m just trying to find a ski resort with more to offer outside of skiing and the t-shirt shopping (Breck).
I’m 39 and don’t ski non stop for 5 days straight like I use to, but while the kids and I are out skiing, she’s likes to keep busy. We have made a day trip to Vail from Breck and while the little town was nice, I wasn’t too crazy about the skiing.
Telluride has been by far my favorite skiing.
I think aspen will be the next stop and Whistler is on the list but a few years out.
We do plenty of things on and off the mountain that the wife enjoys. I’m just trying to find a ski resort with more to offer outside of skiing and the t-shirt shopping (Breck).
I’m 39 and don’t ski non stop for 5 days straight like I use to, but while the kids and I are out skiing, she’s likes to keep busy. We have made a day trip to Vail from Breck and while the little town was nice, I wasn’t too crazy about the skiing.
Telluride has been by far my favorite skiing.
I think aspen will be the next stop and Whistler is on the list but a few years out.
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Posted on 11/4/19 at 8:11 pm to SippyCup
Aspen is a true town, not just a “Main Street” of novelty ski shops and cafes. It has those things, but there is so much more going on. That town thrives on tourism year-round.... There will be no shortage of things for your wife to do, especially when it comes to shopping and spas.
Little Nell and Hotel Jerome are icons in that town.
Little Nell and Hotel Jerome are icons in that town.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 6:08 am to SippyCup
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Thanks for all the responses and the OT worthy responses.
I'm sorry you don't like the advice, but I was just being honest because I just went on a vacation with someone like this and I won't do it again. You are the one that said your wife likes to go have coffee, shop, spa, wine, repeat.
If you are asking for the best ski town for someone that enjoys that then I really think you should consider having the frank convo that you go skiing to ski. The family can go on another vacation to be a family and be with her.
You start to go places that have worse snow or a lesser mountain or too hard of a mountain for the person that doesn't ski. Then your skiing sucks. Then why go on a ski vacation?
Most people have limited vacation days. I just don't think it makes sense to plan around the person that cares the least to be there.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 11:25 am to SippyCup
quote:We like to do 2 days skiing, 1 day for activities, and then 2 more days of skiing. Gives you a recovery day and allows for you to spend some real quality time together.
I’m 39 and don’t ski non stop for 5 days straight like I use to
quote:I can understand that. Too many ski resorts have gone for the low-quality souvenir merch play. But like another poster has said, you gotta find a town and not just a ski resort with the main street.
I’m just trying to find a ski resort with more to offer outside of skiing and the t-shirt shopping (Breck).
quote:Stayin the kitchen and make meals for the family?
she’s likes to keep busy.
quote:These are quality choices. I hope you have a great trip!
I think aspen will be the next stop and Whistler is on the list but a few years out.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 11:28 am to SippyCup
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I think aspen will be the next stop and Whistler is on the list but a few years out.
You will be very pleased with Aspen. The skiing is great too. Snowmass offers a lot of terrain, and lots of ski in/out condos and options for lodging. Highlands are great as well for more experienced skiers.
Whistler is on our list as well - but I also want to go during summer months and knock out some hikes. Torn on spending the money for a ski trip or summer trip - but either way we will get there in the next 2-3 years.
Posted on 11/7/19 at 6:43 am to SippyCup
I do expect Aspen has what you’re looking for. But,I have just a little pushback concerning Breck as a T shirt venue.
It’s our home base by choice for over 20 years. Breck is a real town with a real Main Street that offers family fun, shopping and dining during all seasons. There are coffee shops and spas galore, if that’s one’s kick. There’s a great arts scene. There’s the highest distillery in the world available for tour, and it sports a high end chef putting out a great tapas menu, to boot.
Frisco,sporting another great Main Street , is ten minutes away. It’s a great option for another fun day off the slopes.
And , there’s weed if that tickles one’s fancy.
....there’s weed....
...weed...
And there’s tremendous terrain at and around Breck. Hell, Breck has it all. And the Peak 8 base has been completely remodeled for this year. Can’t wait to check it out.
Rant over,
It’s our home base by choice for over 20 years. Breck is a real town with a real Main Street that offers family fun, shopping and dining during all seasons. There are coffee shops and spas galore, if that’s one’s kick. There’s a great arts scene. There’s the highest distillery in the world available for tour, and it sports a high end chef putting out a great tapas menu, to boot.
Frisco,sporting another great Main Street , is ten minutes away. It’s a great option for another fun day off the slopes.
And , there’s weed if that tickles one’s fancy.
....there’s weed....
...weed...
And there’s tremendous terrain at and around Breck. Hell, Breck has it all. And the Peak 8 base has been completely remodeled for this year. Can’t wait to check it out.
Rant over,
This post was edited on 11/7/19 at 7:04 am
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