 Poster: A snowHead
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Very tempted by Vail next March.
How easy is it to access the whole ski area from Lionshead? why would I choose Vail Village over Lionshead?
any accommodation recommendations?
We like:
Skiing: groomers, steeps but not bumpy, runs with a bit of mileage rather than many short up and downs, good connecting runs
Apres: good restaurants, pubs with live music, beer and nachos after skiing, brew pubs (did I mention pubs and beer?)
thanks guys
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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We stayed in Lionshead and it's a great location - under 5 minutes walk to the ski lift and ski back to Lionshead at the end of the day. A free bus runs regularly from there to Vail Village - approx 10 mins ride.
World class skiing and (even at Feb half term) no lift queues and quiet slopes - although the locals were heard moaning about it being crowded. But by European school hol standards they don't know they're born!
Blue Sky Basin is fantastic - an amazing area with groomed piste skiing and vertical tree runs if you want them (with a few big bumps though) and an incredible cornice to drop off - "Lovers Leap."
Go to Vail and you won't be disappointed. Also very good food and much cheaper than you would expect for a world class resort - much cheaper eating and drinking than France for example.
Plus - worth a visit to Beaver Creek. Great pistes plus incredible skiing in glades there - very narrow runs through the trees take some beating. And a good chance to see how the other half live - with houses running at $10m!!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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ps. we stayed in the Lionshead Inn. Excellent hotel with a good brekki included. We turned up and booked it at the tourist office when we arrived in Vail and got a great deal.
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You've got to be careful with Lionshead. I was there end of season two years ago and they were just starting to pull it all down and rebuild. You might want to check they've finished building! Personally I've always prefered staying near the centre anyway.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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IMHO if you want the apres ski, and don't want the 10 mins bus ride stay in Vail....
But if you have a budget to work to the walk to/from Vail is fine from Lionshead....
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thanks guys.
we've been looking a the pictures on google earth - looks very bumpy in the basins - is it a true reflection?
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You'll have no problems with it being "bumpy" on the groomers they piste bash very well to leave smooth pistes for the pampered rich skiers who go there! Alot of the bowl areas are unpisted.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Vail will be perfect for you for everything you want. Either base area will be convenient; they're very close. The construction in Lionshead is nearly finished; there's actually more construction now in the main village. The Evergreen Inn in Lionshead is a very good value and quite decent. Check the Vail website for packages. Have fun!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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mike_m, Thanks, we've just about decided on Vail now. we are looking at the Evergreen as well as some in the villahe. will do as you suggest.
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FAQ
suppose can be bumpy in the basins, but then again they can be full of Powder too. Its agreat place to visit with such a varity of terrain. Nothing wrong with staying in Lionshead apart from the building work 
