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Loveland Ski Area
Colorado
Colorado
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Loveland is the tenth largest ski resort in Colorado, boasting 1,570 acres and an average of 422 inches of crisp, Rocky Mountain snow each year. This year Loveland Ski Area was rated as the second "Best Value" in the nation by the readers of Ski Magazine in their annual Reader's Poll for their affordable ticketing and lesson options.
Loveland is actually two ski areas connected by a short shuttle bus ride. Loveland Basin, with terrain for all abilities, has six chairs and a Poma lift. Loveland Valley has two lifts and a magic carpet for ski school classes and caters to beginners who enjoy a learning area free from intimidating terrain and expert snow riders.
If you ski as if you're on fire and you aren't afraid of heights, Loveland is your dream come true. Checkout a blizzard of heart-pumping black diamonds: Avalanche Bowl, Cat's Meow, Holy Cat, Tiger's Tail, Zoom and The Plunge, as well as all of the runs on "The Ridge."
Chair 9 takes intermediate skiers and riders to 12,700 feet high atop The Continental Divide. The Ridge provides intermediate eand advanced snow-riders terrain just the way they like it - open, steep and deep. With 480 acres to choose from right off the lift and100 more hikeable acres for the tru adventurer, The Ridge offers an experience like no other. And at 12,700 feet, the 360 degree views are spectacular.
If you're an intermediate skier, you don't have to look for a great place to ski any longer. Half of Loveland's terrain is just for you with prime powder, well-groomed runs and bowls. Chairlift #4 will whisk you to 12,280 feet and opens up to Splashdown and Sunburst chutes.
At Loveland, children will have fun while the adults are able to get in a couple of runs for themselves. Loveland is one of the most complete family ski areas around. There's a day care facility at the Basin for the littlest ones and Ski School at the Loveland Valley offers gentle slopes and intermediate runs.
The Ski School is a PSIA member school and instructors use PSIA/ AASI recommended teaching standards. Here's a quick look at the principal courses.
Ski School for children 4 - 14. Kids enjoy their own learning area at the Valley with all-day supervision, lesson, lunch and a progress card. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (children must check in at least one hour prior to the lesson). Reservations required for certain programs.
In addition to kids programs, adults can choose from a host of different downhill and snowboard programs. Loveland also offers an innovative program called the Three-Class Pass where beginners receive a FREE season pass after completing three beginner lesson packages. Groups can also arrange to set up their own special training sessions.
Besides amazing skiing and short lift lines, there is an award winning sport shop with the latest skis and clothing, as well as a convenient restaurant with tasty, reasonable meals.
Lodging can be found in Georgetown, Dillon, Idaho Springs or Denver. For shopping enthusiasts, a plethora of factory outlet stores can be found off I-70 in Silverthorne, about 15 minutes away. Visit lovelandreservations.com for great deals on ski & stay packages.
Tickets are reasonable and location convenient!
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