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If you look at a map of the USA, you ll see that Colorado is practically low cost family vacation packages in the middle of the country, making it really easy to get here from almost anywhere . People come here to ski from all over the world, which one could argue, might make Denver the world s largest and greatest ski town. We like to think so.
Mostly, people come here because we have 22 resorts to choose from, that’s a lot, way more than 14. We’ve got all kinds of resorts, almost a mountain for everyone. From Steamboat in the north to Wolf Creek in the south, low cost family vacation packages Colorado Ski Country USA resorts operate in nearly every major Colorado mountain range.
Because more than half of Colorado’s ski areas are located within 35 miles of an airport, and Colorado’s eight regional airports offer more than 8.6 million low cost family vacation packages passenger seats annually, getting to Ski Country from anywhere has never been easier. It’s deciding where to go that’s the hard part.
Now with new flights offered, transportation-included packages, and other alternative means of getting around the mountains, snow enthusiasts from around the world are quickly charting the easiest way to get here for the 2010-11 ski season. Here are some of the ways CSCUSA resorts low cost family vacation packages aim to help skiers and riders access world-class Colorado skiing, including alternative transportation and carpool incentives:
Perched low cost family vacation packages on the Continental Divide in Summit County, Arapahoe Basin’s legendary skiing is only a short jaunt from Denver and other Front Range locales. Since A-Basin is usually one of the first resorts to open for skiing in North America, travelers can take advantage of early-season travel discounts low cost family vacation packages to ski at the resort in October or November. Of course, low cost family vacation packages A-Basin’s elevation allows it to stay open later than most resorts in the spring, another time when travel and lodging discounts abound.
By air, winter travelers can access A-Basin after a short ride from either Denver International Airport (DIA) or from Eagle County Regional Airport. The resort is almost equidistant between the two. From those airports, guests most-often rent cars, but they can also make their way near the resort and to local lodging via the Colorado low cost family vacation packages Mountain Express low cost family vacation packages shuttle, a hassle-free shuttle service with originations at DIA and the Eagle County airport. A 10 percent discount for this shuttle can be found on A-Basin’s website at www.arapahoebasin.com.
For out-of-state guests who rent cars and for locals who drive to the mountain, the resort encourages travelers to carpool. Arapahoe Basin will offer a carpool incentive program during low cost family vacation packages the 2010-11 ski season in which guests who arrive with four or more passengers in their vehicle receive a lift ticket discount, low cost family vacation packages even when other passengers in their vehicles have season passes.
Aspen/Snowmass’ four mountains â€" Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass low cost family vacation packages â€" are located in the picturesque Roaring Fork Valley. The resorts are accessible from Colorado’s major roadways and are served by Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. Guests can step off the plane and be on the slopes in minutes.
Located three miles from Aspen and six miles from Snowmass Village, the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport sees approximately 150 direct and connecting flights low cost family vacation packages per week, including many connecting low cost family vacation packages international flights. Delta, United Express, and Frontier airlines all offer direct service low cost family vacation packages into Aspen/Pitkin Country Airport.
Once there, guests wanting to move between town and the mountains can take a free shuttle. For visitors who want to sample the different mountains, Aspen/Snowmass provides a free shuttle between all four mountains regularly during the skiing day, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Copper Mountain lies on 2,465 acres of naturally divided terrain in Summit low cost family vacation packages County, just 75 miles west of Denver. Those flying into the area can book tickets into either DIA or the Eagle County Airport. During the winter, Eagle County Airport takes flights from five airlines low cost family vacation packages with nonstop connecting low cost family vacation packages flights from 12 cities, and connecting service from cities throughout North America and the world.
By car or bus, Copper is also easy to get to. The resort is just off of I-70, which connects Denver to the adjacent mountain corridor. Drivers have a straight shot from Denver along I-70 to get to Copper. The Summit Stage shuttle also services Copper with free transit from other Summit County locations.
Copper also makes it easy to arrive from DIA via a direct shuttle provided by Grayline, Copper s Official Ground Transportation Provider. There are many benefits to taking Grayline: no need to worry about paying for gas or parking, or driving through snowy weather.
Nestled in the heart of the Elk Mountains, Crested Butte Mountain low cost family vacation packages Resort (CBMR) towers over the charming ski towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. By air, travelers can get to the resort low cost family vacation packages easily by flying into the Gunnison/Crested Butte airport. The airport hosts direct winter flights from a variety of major US cities, such as Dallas, Salt Lake, Atlanta, and Denver.
Access to Crested Butte this winter is quick and easy thanks to direct, non-stop flights into the Gunnison/Crested Butte Airport from several major cities across the country. The resort announces air service for the 2010-2011 winter season from three major carriers, including American Airlines, Continental Airlines and United Airlines, with new flights from Dallas, Houston and Denver.
For the 2010-11 ski season, CBMR’s Friends Family Fly Free offer will make travel affordable and accessible. The offer is simple: buy two airline tickets and get the third free when staying in resort lodging. The maximum number of tickets per reservation low cost family vacation packages is three and there is a four-night minimum stay required.
Upon arrival, let someone else do the driving. Crested Butte’s transportation network makes for a hassle-free vacation. Alpine Express meets every flight and provides door-to-door shuttle service low cost family vacation packages between the Gunnison/Crested Butte airport and Crested Butte; a short, scenic 30-minute transfer. Once settled, there’s no need for a car; Crested Butte has one of the best ski town shuttle systems around. The Crested Butte Town Shuttle and Crested Butte Mountain Express provide free, convenient transport between low cost family vacation packages Mt. Crested Butte and the historic town of Crested Butte throughout the day and into the evening.
As Denver’s “closest, cheapest, and freshest� resort, Echo Mountain boasts easy access along with a fun attitude. The mountain, which specializes in terrain parks, lies only 35 miles away from downtown Denver on Highway 103. Just past the town of Evergreen and a stone’s throw away from other mountain towns, the resort’s location and affordability often entice skiers and riders into an impromptu getaway.
Denver International Airport makes the most sense for travelers wanting to access Echo Mountain by air. Since the ski area is so close to Denver, travelers can minimize the cost of gas when traveling by car, either from within Colorado or from the airport. Basing a stay in Denver and commuting up to Echo would make for a unique Colorado adventure.
Eldora is the only resort accessible by Denver’s public transportation system, RTD. Located only 21 miles from Boulder and 45 miles from Denver, Eldora Mountain Resort is uniquely situated near several of Colorado’s main metropolitan areas and is an alternative to driving the I-70 corridor. By air, travelers can access the resort by flying into DIA and either taking a public transit bus to Boulder, where the connecting RTD Ski-n-Ride bus is available, or renting a car to drive to the resort.
Eldora encourages guests to take advantage of the Ski-n-Ride program. Ski-n-Ride is a public bus service that picks guests up at the Boulder RTD station at 14th Street and Walnut, and drops them off a few steps from Eldora’s chairlifts.
low cost family vacation packages Loveland is one of two Colorado ski areas that share a spot on either side of the Continental low cost family vacation packages Divide. low cost family vacation packages Loveland Ski Area is the first ski area along the I-70 corridor coming low cost family vacation packages from Denver, so skiers and riders low cost family vacation packages can drive less and ski more at Loveland. While near to the highway, the resort resides within the wooded alpine reaches of the Arapahoe National Forest. A favorite for locals, Loveland also attracts riders from around the world who are looking for a convenient trip to a Colorado gem. With one of the longest seasons of any resort low cost family vacation packages in the country, drivers to Loveland can take advantage of empty highway lanes in the early and late ski season.
By air, most out-of-state Loveland low cost family vacation packages visitors fly into DIA. From there, renting a car is the easiest way to get to the mountain, although shuttle options are also available. To make a trip by car is even easier, Loveland low cost family vacation packages provides low cost family vacation packages free, close-in parking to its guests at both of its parking areas and a free shuttle service to take guests between parking areas and to the lifts.
Monarch is situated along one of the nation’s most scenic canyon routes, Highway 50. Drivers on this byway can often see bighorn sheep darting along high canyon walls in the winter months. Monarch is also accessible from Highway 285 coming from Denver and Highway 24 coming from Colorado Springs. Approaching drivers can see Monarch Mountain hulking over the quaint mountain town of Salida as they approach from any direction.
By air, Monarch travelers can fly into either Gunnison/Crested Butte or into the Colorado Springs airport. Car rental is the most convenient way for travelers to get around once arriving at either of these airports.
On the edge of the Grand Mesa, just east of Grand Junction on Colorado’s Western Slope, Powderhorn is easily accessible by air or ground transportation. Nearby airports in Grand Junction and Montrose allow skiers to fly in and out for a hassle-free ski vacation.
Access by car from I-70 is also convenient. In fact, drivers approaching Colorado by car from Western states on I-70 will find Powderhorn to be the first resort they encounter as they enter the state.
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