Ski-in Ski-out Lodging at Breckenridge, Keystone, and Copper Mountain by:Rick Post
Ski-in ski-out lodging provides the convenience of being directly on a ski slope
. You can stop back at the rental for lunch or to add or subtract layers throughout the day as conditions change. These are some of the most coveted rentals at the ski areas. As such, they will usually cost more and they will be the first ones to be reserved.Since there is no formal definition of "ski-in ski-out," each property management company has their own method of applying this term to their properties. When booking a ski-in ski-out rental property, be sure to ask the right questions so that you are not disappointed when you arrive. Some ski-in ski-out properties might be right on a ski slope and fit the definition perfectly, but they might be some distance from town. In this case you are trading easy access to dining and entertainment for easy access to the ski slopes. Other properties might offer access to the slopes via a path or a pedestrian walkway. While these might not fit the ticket of being directly on a slope, they are still very convenient to the slopes and several of these will also be convenient to shopping, dining, and other activities. These are often the best compromise when looking for ski-in ski-out lodging.
Breckenridge has the largest variety and supply of ski-in ski-out rental properties in Summit County. There are some magnificent lodges at the bases of Peaks 7 and 8 that open right onto the slopes, such as Crystal Peak Lodge, One Ski Hill Place, and the Grand Lodge at Peak 7. However, these are some distance from town. The free Breckenridge town shuttle stops at the lodges. When booking other properties in this area, make sure they offer a shuttle service or familiarize yourself with the Breckenridge town shuttle schedule and stops.
There are also several private homes and condos offering easy access to the slopes. Options that combine easy access to the slopes with easy access to the town amenities include lodging in the Village area. These will be within easy walking distance to the Quicksilver lift as well as to downtown dining, shopping, and other entertainment. Examples of Village lodging are: the Main Street Station, Marriott's Mountain Valley Lodge, Der Steiermark, Water House, the Village, and Park Avenue Lofts. Further up Village Road, you will find some ski-in ski-out properties that are a little further from Main Street. Once you get up to Beaver Run, you will probably want to take a shuttle into town instead of walking up and down the hill. Lodging in this neighborhood includes the Cedars, Chateaux, Beaver Run, and Trails End.
Lodging along the Four O'clock run allows you to ski back to your rental at the end of the day, but you will have to walk to the lift and to downtown. These properties might be characterized as "ski-in walk-out". Properties in this area include: Pine Ridge Condos, Saddlewood Condos, Saw Mill Condos, Double Eagle Condos, and River Mountain Lodge. The BlueSky is a true ski-in ski-out in this part of town. It is right next to the Snowflake lift. Lodging on the north side of town will allow you to walk to the BreckConnect gondola to get to Peaks 7 and 8. At the end of the day, take the gondola back down and take a short walk back to your in-town rental. Properties in this area include: the Barn on the River B&B. There are also some large homes in the Knob Hill area. This is the first stop that the BreckConnect gondola makes on its way up the hill. These homes are within walking distance to this stop on the gondola. Catch the gondola here to go skiing and ride it back down to your rental home at the end of the day.
Copper Mountain has some condominiums located right at the bottom of the American Flyer lift that qualify as ski-in ski-out. Several other condominiums are a short walk from lift access. There is a new development of large private homes in the Lewis Ranch neighborhood with easy access to the Lumberjack lift.
Keystone has two base areas that have ski-in ski-out rentals. At the Mountain House, there are the Chateaux D'Mont and Slopeside condominiums and at the River Run base area, the Timbers and Lone Eagle condominiums are both ski-in ski-out. The Timbers access is via a short trail while Lone Eagle is right on the slope. Many of the other properties in this area are within easy walking distance to the lifts as well as convenient to the shops and restaurants at River Run.
About the author
Rick Post is the owner of Colorado Travel Master, a travel company specializing in Summit County Colorado. Services include trip planning, lodging, airport transportation, activity booking, and concierge services such as grocery delivery and errand running.
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