![]() Upon settling in, soak up one of Colorado’s most popular ski resorts. From Beaver Creek, drive east on I-70 before exiting in Frisco and taking Highway 9 south towards the town of Breckenridge. Stop To Eat: Vinny’s Restaurant | Frisco, COīreckenridge is one of the most renowned and accessible resorts in Colorado and its numbered peaks offer some of the most stunning mountain vistas in all of ski country. James Place, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Breckenridge: Breathtaking vistas await | Photo Credit: Jackson Lebsack Where to stay: Charter at Beaver Creek, St. Terrain Breakdown: Green – 19% | Blue – 43% | Black – 38% Every day, resort staff serve hot out of the oven cookies that are the perfect way to wrap up a day of skiing or snowboarding.īest Known For: World Cup ski racing, well-spaced Aspen trees, 3 o’clock cookies Just a 15-20 minute drive from the Vail Village, Beaver Creek is a world-class ski destination that caters mainly to the traveler who likes to be pampered in between skiing some of the best treed and groomed terrain in the great state of Colorado. Stop To Eat: Minturn Saloon | Minturn, Colorado Where to stay: The Arabelle at Vail, Four Seasons Resort & Residences, Lion Square Lodge Beaver Creek: Covered bridges and fresh cookies, Beaver Creek is an idyllic ski destination | Photo Credit: Jackson Lebsack Terrain Breakdown: Green – 18% | Blue – 29% | Black – 53% Once there make sure to explore the 3 unique base villages, ski the back bowls, and relax in luxury at one of Vail’s many 4 star accommodations.īest Known For: 3 unique base villages, legendary Back Bowls, ski-in ski-out lodging Leaving Keystone, drive west on Interstate 70, over Vail Pass and just 30-45 minutes later, you’re pulling off the highway and into the cozy, Vail Valley. Vail Mountain is the biggest ski resort in Colorado and as such, can accommodate nearly anyone looking for an unforgettable Colorado ski vacation experience. ![]() Stop To Eat: Chimayo Mexican Grill | Dillon, Colorado Keystone > Vail – 45 minutes – 1 hour travel time Where to stay: River Run Condominiums, Springs Lodge, Keystone Lodge and Spa Vail: A powder day in Vail | Photo Credit: Jackson Lebsack Terrain Breakdown: Green – 12% | Blue – 39%| Black – 49% Of all the ski resorts in Colorado, Keystone is one that includes a more inclusive base village, making it a great choice for families looking to park the car for the duration of their stay.īest Known For: Lengthy cruisers, vast terrain parks, family-friendly atmosphere To start off the road trip, make the short drive from Denver to Keystone Resort in just under an hour and a half. Stop To Eat: Smokin Yard’s Barbecue | Idaho Springs, Colorado Keystone: Keystone’s expert terrain is vastly underrated | Photo Credit: Jackson Lebsackĭenver > Keystone – 1-2 hours travel time ![]() Interested in planning your very own Epic Pass Road Trip? Call one of Ski.com 65+ Mountain Travel Experts today (80) to create your own custom itinerary. *When driving in the mountains during winter, Ski.com highly recommends using a 4-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicle equipped with the appropriate tread. Our Epic Pass Concierge can help book your return air travel from the Telluride or Montrose as well as coordinate your rental car drop-off so you don’t have to talk to any of those pesky rental agents. In order to help guide your adventure, we’ve compiled some must-see items at each unique resort including where to stay and how to relax in style. From there, traverse the beautiful Colorado Rockies, checking out Vail, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge before heading south to the famed West Elks of Crested Butte and ultimately the San Juan Mountains, which are home to the picturesque, Telluride Ski Resort. Under the assumption that most Epic Pass holders visit Colorado’s mountains via the Front Range cities of Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, we’ve decided to start the road trip in Keystone, which sits just 1 hour and 30 minutes from Denver International Airport. That close proximity of mountain destinations is not only unique but makes for the perfect Colorado ski road trip itinerary for the skier or snowboarder seeking an adventure-packed ski vacation with friends or family. The home of Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, Colorado features 6 world-class resorts within 9 hours of each other. What ski resorts in Colorado are on the Epic Pass? Keystone > Vail > Beaver Creek > Breckenridge > Crested Butte > Telluride Total Travel Time: 8 hours, 50 minutes ![]()
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