Best Boarding near Breck?
February 19, 2005 3:38 PM Subscribe
I've got a three day lift ticket good for Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek, A-Basin and Vail. Which of these are most snowboarder friendly, and which would you recommend?
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posted by mervin_shnegwood at 3:56 PM on February 19, 2005
posted by mervin_shnegwood at 3:56 PM on February 19, 2005
Out of those five choices I've rode only Breck. A close friend of mine lived in Beaver Creek and he loved it. He also raved about Vail. I've heard that you can't enjoy all of Vail in one day so since you have a 3 day pass, I'd go there. The crowds are bound to be a lesson in patience, but like mervin said, and if you're experience enough, go for the parts of the mountain that are far from the main areas.
posted by sublivious at 4:41 PM on February 19, 2005
posted by sublivious at 4:41 PM on February 19, 2005
Last time I was in the Summit area (some years ago) A-Basin was the only resort that allowed snowboarding. They had an excellent half-pipe and embraced snowboarders heartily. If you want to avoid the crowds Keystone's night skiing is excellent and usually open for clear and speedy sailing. There is a godola to the top, but the lighted areas are limited to a few major runs.
posted by HyperBlue at 6:47 PM on February 19, 2005
posted by HyperBlue at 6:47 PM on February 19, 2005
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posted by mervin_shnegwood at 3:56 PM on February 19, 2005