Great mountain offering bunny slope area and green runs for beginner skiers or snowboarders…read more Also one of the few that offer night skiing. There's a small cafe that serves drinks and food.

I visited Echo Mountain as a first-time snowboarder and paid for rentals, lift access, and a…read morehelmet. I was directed to the beginner area with the understanding that staff would be hands-on and supportive with new riders. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. The staff lacked warmth and did not provide the level of hands-on guidance that beginners need. When I asked for help, the assistance felt hesitant and dismissive rather than instructional. I was sent down the beginner slope without being taught how to stop, slow down, or fall safely. As a result, I gained speed quickly, fell backward, and hit my head on the ice (despite wearing a helmet). I was visibly distressed and remained on the slope for some time without staff checking on me or intervening, which was concerning given that other beginners were actively using the area. Due to the lack of instruction, attentiveness, and overall care, I did not feel safe continuing and was unable to use the snowboarding portion of my visit. I reported the issue on-site and later contacted guest services to share my concerns. I hope management takes beginner safety, staff engagement, and hands-on instruction more seriously moving forward, as this experience did not feel supportive or safe for someone new to the sport.

Both the staff and the facility are top notch. They made me feel welcome and comfortable despite my…read moredeep apprehension around skiing. I just want to learn enough to keep up with certain family members without risk of serious injury on the mountain, so I'm motivated but still scared, and the team made me feel at ease. It seems like they thought of everything at the facility; there are clean bathroom/locker rooms, cubbies for all your things, gear, and even a little bar area with coffee, snacks, and beer/wine for after a lesson or while watching your kiddos learn. Overall we had a great experience and look forward to the indoor lessons that *hopefully* will help me keep up with the fam on mountain. Oh, and my husband felt like the facility will really help him improve his on-mountain technique despite already being a great skier. So, great for everyone between newbie to experience skier. See you there.

This place was awesome! We did the trampoline park and watched skiers go down the mega ramp. The…read moretramps are very bouncy with high quality springs. The employees were very helpful in teaching us how to do various tricks. My boyfriend went from never stepping foot on a trampoline to almost doing a backflip within a few hours. Got there Sunday morning, it didn't start getting crowded until the early afternoon. Very nicely kept establishment and easy parking. Fair admission price for a fun day activity.

We booked with this school for adult ski lessons. Our instructor was awful. He did not introduce…read morehimself or bother to learn our names or faces. When it came time to practice skiing, I was struggling to move, and he left me to figure it out. When I got to the area he was at with the rest of the group, I asked him to catch me up, and he said just to watch the others. Even after practicing and watching him help others, he still would not help me. I sat to the side, frustrated, and he never checked on me once. I was able to get a refund from the school. The reason I give 3 stars is that this school has very kind instructors who helped me when my fiancé was teaching me. It was not a one-off experience because my friend, who was in the ski lessons with me, was also told to just learn by watching others. If we are paying $150, our instructor should be more hands-on. I saw he was being monitored after my complaint, but he still treated the students the same.

Don't waste your money if you are a beginner! Paid for half day beginner lesson for my son, who…read moretravelled to ski for the first time. He was not placed in the beginner's group, could not keep up, and was denied moving to the beginner's group when he caught up with the instructor.

First-time Ikon pass user here whose trying to snowboard more often instead of once year. We…read morevisited this resort because it was a short drive not too far into the mountains. The were multiple staff members directly traffic upon entry and helping folks find parking. We arrived despite a severe weather warning and it was windy with white-out conditions among the trails. As a result of the weather, the beginner trails were shut down. The only trails available were Intermediate and Black Diamond. As a beginner-intermediate snowboarder I was a bit nervous. We decided to take a run. Lines moved quickly and the lift was speedy as well. They had maps clearly posted and large signs reading "easiest way down" to mark the path in the low visibility. The staff was frequently running through the trails to check on folks and make sure they were doing ok. I myself began to struggle and feel fatigued when a staff member by the name of Kathy stopped me. She helped me rest and make it down to the base with encouraging words. She helped me find my husband on the trail after we got separated in the white-out and stuck with us to make sure we were alright. By the end, my legs were fried by the challenge but with her help I made it to the bottom. I'll be visiting again when I'm more in shape and surefooted. Kathy's help was so appreciated. The facilities were clean and well stocked, but the big pull for me was the clearly marked information and wonderful staff. I even saw some folks get stuck in the snow and the staff was helping them fit their tires either snow chains. Above and beyond, they are amazing. See you soon, Eldora.

It's definitely lost its charm. I don't think I'll ever bother ever trying on a weekend again. It…read morewas so overwhelmingly crowded and skied out (despite fresh snow) that I just left and went to winterpark where I never waited more than 5 minutes for a lift. It's a shame but it just doesn't seem capable of handling the crowds it gets. Even if 70 is rough you'll get more skiing elsewhere despite the extra traffic time Come on a random weekday and the lines are fine, but expect some east coast style ice because of how hammered it all gets every weekend. At least it doesn't have the crummy bougie-ness of other places

Arapahoe Basin was an easy stop on our trip. It was early in the season so only one run was open,…read morebut it was still a solid place to get some laps in. Parking was simple, free, and close enough that the shuttle to the main area was quick. Even with the limited terrain, the mountain had a relaxed vibe and was an easy way to warm up for the season.

First time in CO and this mountain did not disappoint!! The runs are very very long, and the…read moreterrain is very back country-esqe. Loved the fact that runs are super spaced out so you never really are running into people. Each run is about 1-1.5 miles, according to my tracker app, so I do believe that this mountain is for midlevel/intermediate skill level and up. I can see a beginner struggling here, mainly because of the terrain. I also love the peacefulness of the mountain, not loud in any way and you can really just ride and soak up the nature, just be prepared to get tired lol Staff is friendly, and there's lots of parking available...came @1130 and snagged a spot in the free parking lot. We came on a weekday, so it was just first come first serve and free parking.

On our first-ever snowboarding trip, my boyfriend and I took lessons at keystone because their…read moremagic carpet was large. Worth every penny! Our instructor Dan was phenomenal at teaching us how to snowboard. He picked up on our differences while learning and showed us how to improve. I enjoyed his lesson so much that I went back another day for a half-day class in which we had the opportunity to go on a chair lift and down a steeper slope with him and practice our turns. By the afternoon, my boyfriend and I managed to do the green run, named endeavor, confidently, thanks to Dan.

Corporate greed has ruined this ski resort. Prices for Everything are astronomical. From lift…read moretickets to food, most can't afford. But as usual, the CEO is probably laughing all the way to his private yacht.

"Excellent! Great group of gals and SO MUCH FUN!! The Canadian Mountain Guides that work with…read moreBackcountry Babes are the best. I would go anywhere with them. The food was a 10 out of 10, and the facilities at Powder Creek Lodge are perfect. Womens' trips are so supportive and empowering. It's a different dynamic that I just love, and a unique experience. To a friend who was thinking about coming on a Backcountry Babes trip, I would say they are so fun and well-organized." -Mimi S and Lauren S, Denver CO

I took my AIARE level 1 class with backcountry babes this winter and LOVED it. The class was very…read moreinformative with classroom time and time out on the skins. Loved the instructors and everyone in the class had a great time! Would recommend backcountry babes to anyone.

Super fun and I recommend you give it a go. I hadn't been on skis in many years and I simply…read morewondered if I could still do it. I handed myself over to Brian and he could not have been more kind and patient. After 3 predictable faceplants I decided to do what he had been telling me to do and stood right up. What a great time.

Love, love, love this place!!! I've been skiing at Soda since 2000. It's by far the best deal in…read morethe country for ski prices (and we've been to quite a few). Chuck and the whole staff are the best. They are great at giving pointers and instruction. They have a bbq grill and picnic tables if you want to make a day of it. Can't say enough good things about this place. I did see the negative review and honestly can't imagine Brian yelling at anyone. He's the most laid back guy out there and he's been working there longer than I've been skiing there.