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Old 01-03-2008, 10:37 AM
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Winter park is not to far away either, and its actually run by the city of Denver. There is the ski train that leaves from union station downtown and will take you up there and bring you back at the end of the day. It is definately a must for any ski trip
Except you have to pay for the train trip itself ($50 r/t). Coupled with lift ticket, it's not really that cheap, especially compared to the $50-odd you pay at Loveland.

I have heard that the train trip is very nice, although I've never done it myself.
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For an out of towner, I think Winter Park offers the best combination of proximity to Denver, nearby lodging, and good skiing. Second choice would be Breckenridge, but it'll take you an extra half hour of driving and some extra money to go there over Winter Park. I skied Loveland and Eldora when I lived out there, but I would not consider either one if I was making the trek from the East Coast, even if it was just for a quick trip.
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Old 01-09-2008, 09:30 AM
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how much does the ski train cost and how long does it take? i can't find the info on google...
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Loveland is a great ski area, is quite convenient and has a very good (and patient) ski school program (I learned to ski there at 13). Georgetown has several small motels that are reasonable, but are frequently unavailable in bad weather. You will most certainly want to check this out before heading up.

The ski train is a wonderful idea for Winter Park and the best part is you won't have to drive! It can be pricey (when adding up per-person tickets), but the travel time and convenience are many times well worth spending a little more.


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how much does the ski train cost and how long does it take? i can't find the info on google...
See this link - devoted to the Ski Train! All Aboard the Ski Train!
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Another awsome thing is that you can hang out in the observation car during the trip and the views from there are just awesome. My family did it years ago when I was a kid and to this day I still remember that trip and the views from the train
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