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The Drive from Denver to Snowmass/Aspen
Posted on 11/4/20 at 8:13 pm
Posted on 11/4/20 at 8:13 pm
How bad does it suck? Will have kids in tow.
Worth the extra dollars to fly straight into aspen?
$97 vs $400 airline tickets.
Worth the extra dollars to fly straight into aspen?
$97 vs $400 airline tickets.
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Posted on 11/4/20 at 8:26 pm to Brobocop
Drive not bad. Flight to Aspen can be bumpy, you have to corkscrew down into the airport which can come with turbulence.
Posted on 11/4/20 at 8:27 pm to Brobocop
What time of year and what day of the week?
I would probably pony up the extra $300 and fly but it is worth mentioning that when Aspen gets weather you are not taking off or landing. They don't mess around with that.
I would probably pony up the extra $300 and fly but it is worth mentioning that when Aspen gets weather you are not taking off or landing. They don't mess around with that.
Posted on 11/4/20 at 8:42 pm to 8thyearsenior
This Dec 10-13th
Posted on 11/4/20 at 8:53 pm to Brobocop
$300 to fly the family from Denver to Aspen? Fly. You will spend $300 on coffee once you are there.
Posted on 11/4/20 at 8:58 pm to pjab
No.
$97 to fly from Nola to Denver.
Then drive to Aspen (3.5hrs)
$400ish to fly direct from BR to Aspen.
$97 to fly from Nola to Denver.
Then drive to Aspen (3.5hrs)
$400ish to fly direct from BR to Aspen.
Posted on 11/4/20 at 9:03 pm to Brobocop
I'd fly but it's just me, multiply that #300 difference x 4 and you're starting to get into driving territory. Surprised you can get BTR-ASE direct
Posted on 11/4/20 at 9:13 pm to Brobocop
quote:
This Dec 10-13th
So Thursday to Sunday, you have to add a 3-4 hr cushion on your return drive Sunday for ski traffic. It can get really shitty. If there is weather it can get worse. The drive is pretty though.
There is a 0% chance of a commercial route from BR to Aspen direct. None.
Posted on 11/4/20 at 9:22 pm to 8thyearsenior
Yeah there isn’t even a direct to ASE out of MSY.
The cheapest flights from BTR to ASE connects at IAH.
No sweat.
The cheapest flights from BTR to ASE connects at IAH.
No sweat.
Posted on 11/4/20 at 10:13 pm to Brobocop
I never mess with I70 on a Sunday. Number one rule of visiting ski country west of Denver. Change your plans and come back on Monday. It’ll make all the difference in the world. Trust in this wisdom.
Posted on 11/4/20 at 10:47 pm to skewbs
I agree with not driving back on a Sunday. If you do head back to Denver on Sunday make sure you leave early.
Posted on 11/5/20 at 11:08 am to Brobocop
We’ve done it both ways. Problem with flying in to Aspen is that there’s a 50/50 chance that the airport gets shutdown or the flights are delayed. We’ve had better luck driving. Get a 4 wheel drive Tahoe type vehicle with a DVD player and let the kids watch movies. By the time you make the connection and make the 2nd flight, your talking about less than a 2hr difference. If there’s any delays, then it takes longer to fly.
Posted on 11/5/20 at 3:55 pm to Brobocop
I would just drive, it’s a fun drive. Like others have said, don’t come back on a Sunday. 70 has horrible traffic even during summer Sundays, much less winter Sundays which has considerably more people than the summer and considerably more chance of traffic accidents.
Posted on 11/5/20 at 10:32 pm to Brobocop
It's not a bad drive. The beauty of the mountains will keep you entertained and the interstate through Glenwood Canyon is really nice. I would say take the route over independence pass as it's quicker and even prettier but it will be shut for the winter.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 7:13 am to Brobocop
To each his own but for my family we'd rather pay the money and fly direct. That is a 3.5 hr drive if you don't hit traffic getting through Denver, if there isn't an accident on interstate, if the tunnel is operational, if the pass is open, etc etc
If you aren't used to driving in snowy conditions it can be miserable. I've white knuckled for 2+ hours with kids in the car and I told myself I would never do that again.
If you aren't used to driving in snowy conditions it can be miserable. I've white knuckled for 2+ hours with kids in the car and I told myself I would never do that again.
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