 Poster: A snowHead
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Breckenridge
We are thinking of doing a one week trip next year. The kids will be staying with grandparents and we will be going with another couple. Our friend have been before (they have family there), so accomodation will be mates rates, but what can we expect from the resort?
The two blokes like to ski all day and are good intermediates. The two women (one progressing beginner and the other intermidiate) like to do a few runs, then relax for a bit, then maybe another run before another rest etc.
Any info/experiences of the resort are very welcome
Cheers
Smag
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Very high, watch out for HMS, can be cold generally short runs, great adavantage it is not far from Vail or Copper so take advantage.
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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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Septics
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Altitude sickness.
Extreme cold.
Great skiing - not too demanding.
Night skiing at Keystone.
Quite charming village.
Ooops, that's 16 words... 
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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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High, possibly cold, busy at holidays, high service, good grooming, some tougher stuff, dry snow
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Don't spend all your time skiing Breckenridge. Explore the other resorts nearby. Go. Enjoy.
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Good ski town. Lower half mostly flat, Upper has good advanced terrain. Can be crowded.
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I went there last year and the best tip i've ever been given is 'always..........
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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| Cynic wrote: |
| Very high, watch out for HMS. |
I read that and wondered,'how high is it?' so I looked on Snow-Forecast. Apparently the bottom lift is at 2,925m - wow!! can that be right?? Does any other resort have a higher bottom lift?
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Altitude will get you however fit, great for intermediates, outdoor hot tubs, factory shops at Silverthorne
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Did mean AMS, drink lots of Gatorade and cut down at least 50% on alchohol in the first 3 days.
Vail IMO is the best resort in the world, so please go if it has snowed.
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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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Thanks for the replies guys
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You know it makes sense.
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| Red Leon wrote: |
| Cynic wrote: |
| Very high, watch out for HMS. |
I read that and wondered,'how high is it?' so I looked on Snow-Forecast. Apparently the bottom lift is at 2,925m - wow!! can that be right?? Does any other resort have a higher bottom lift? |
Yes, about 30 minutes from Breck, A-Basin and Loveland both have higher bases at around 3,200 m
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Apparently Ibuprofen is very good for altitude sickness.
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