Colorado trip winter 2024-2025

[freakystyly]

Just another random upcoming trip thread....

So I have a group of 9 or 10 people heading to the Colorado slopes for a ski week this winter. Some will fly, some will drive but there will be car transportation available. I'm just wondering what sort of non-ski attractions like restaurants, events, muesums, etc. are worth checking out mid February in the Denver area? We will likely have a day or two to kill depending on flight times. Already checked out sporting events and concerts and it's a bit sparse unfortunately.

I know there's a bunch of great people on the forums from that area, any personal recommendations?

The ski side of things we already have mostly planned, but interesting recommendations would be appreciated too.

[chassis]

Carelli's Italian restaurant in Boulder is good.

Boulder itself is interesting, as are most university towns.

Waterloo bar in Louisville has great burgers.

Cherry Creek mall for upscale shopping if this scratches anyone's itch.

[Chihuahua]

Have fun, they're getting dumped on this week. I go out every year, family has property about 2 hours west of Denver. What ski spots do you have picked out?

[Jack White]

Originally Posted by Chihuahua

Have fun, they're getting dumped on this week. I go out every year, family has property about 2 hours west of Denver. What ski spots do you have picked out?

We got 30” in 3 days, but it’s melting fast. All Ski areas will be ok, but it’s still early season so watch for sharks, wherever you end up riding. Wolf Creek is where I’d be if I weren’t recovering from surgery.

[freakystyly]

Originally Posted by Chihuahua

Have fun, they're getting dumped on this week. I go out every year, family has property about 2 hours west of Denver. What ski spots do you have picked out?

Hopefully it will be a snowy winter!

Vail, Breckenridge & Copper, plus couple backup days in between for weather.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by freakystyly

Hopefully it will be a snowy winter!

Vail, Breckenridge & Copper, plus couple backup days in between for weather.

Copper is one of my go-to spots out there. Breckenridge too if I don't mind a little more drive time. Have fun out there. Do you ski or snowboard?

[freakystyly]

Originally Posted by Chihuahua

Copper is one of my go-to spots out there. Breckenridge too if I don't mind a little more drive time. Have fun out there. Do you ski or snowboard?

Ski, but poorly. Mainstreaming greens / easy blues I don't get a chance to ski much since we aren't blessed with ski hills here in Ontario. And the few molehills we do have are always jammed with people it isn't worthwhile.

There's various skill levels in the group so no one's skiing alone at least.

[TR930]

Check Buell theater for any shows during that date.

Cherry Creek area for high end shipping and modern, young people dining.

Meow Wolf if you want to get ripped and have a trippy experience.

Not sure of your ski destination but I would look at taking the train from Denver to Winter Park and then heading on to your final destination from there.

[Jack White]

Originally Posted by TR930

Check Buell theater for any shows during that date.

Cherry Creek area for high end shipping and modern, young people dining.

Meow Wolf if you want to get ripped and have a trippy experience.

Not sure of your ski destination but I would look at taking the train from Denver to Winter Park and then heading on to your final destination from there.

The Ski Train is pretty awesome! I did that once, maybe 20 years ago. Might be a little late for the OP, but for future reference, I70 is a shitshow (too many tourists, lol). If coming from Denver, be sure to get up Floyd Hill before 0600, and be prepared for hours of traffic on the way back unless you return before 2:30, or after 6:30-7 (estimated times, you might get lucky).

I backcountry tour so I’m up before 0600 and back before 2 pm. I70 is a shitshow. Don’t count on the toll lanes to be open. Be patient and courteous, as much as possible. People come from all over, to have fun, and sometimes lose their minds/ common sense. Come, enjoy, and be cool!