Things You'll Need:
- money
- car (optional)
- ski gear: jacket, snowpants, hat, mittens, goggles
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Step 1
Research which ski resort you want to visit. This may be determined by which ones have discount coupons. Determine what time of year you will be skiing. The most money can be saved going pre-season (end November, early December) and obviously at the end of the seasons (end April, May).
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Step 2
Once you have selected your resort you need to find coupons. Denver entertainment books and/or ebooks usually have buy-one-get-one-free coupons, or half-off coupons. Usually these coupons are not good for any of the Vail Resorts.
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Step 3
If you have your own skis/snowboard great, if not, your best bet is to rent your equipment in-town. Christy's Sports and Sports Authority both offer rentals. Skis, boots and poles at Sports Authority are $20, but your entertainment book is sure to have a 20% off coupon to save you even more.
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Step 4
If you have a car and are going to drive (on a weekend day), you better leave early (around 6 a.m.). I-70 is the main road to most of the ski resorts in Colorado and it gets packed. Most resorts open at 9 a.m. and people want to be there right when they open. Same goes for your drive back. You will want to leave before 3 p.m.
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Step 5
If you do not have a car, you can get to Winter Park resort by train. There is the ski train for $60 rt that takes you directly to the resort and the Amtrak for $40 rt (additional savings on the Amtrak for AAA, students, etc.) that drops off at the town of Fraser (2 miles from Winter Park, free shuttles run frequently). Not only do you not have to worry about traffic, but the views are stunning. Trains depart from Union Station in downtown Denver.
