Colorado Ski trip Planning

[Mess]

I found some inexpensive flights  to Denver.  Trip would be Saturday -Wednesday.  We would ski Sunday, Monday Tuesday.  It will most likely be me and the wife.  She will most likely be skiing Blues and Greens. Any suggestions on which Mountain to visit.  I have been looking at Loveland.  

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Copper mountain will give you a more Rocky Mountain experience than Loveland which is nice but short runs. 

[theprogram4]

Breckenridge, keystone, copper, and vail 

[Mess]

Do you rent skis when you fly?

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

2 minutes ago, Mess said:

Do you rent skis when you fly?

 

99% of the people here bring their own skis. 

[Mess]

Checking your skis count as 1 of your bags?  Southwest gives 2 bags free

 

[JFskiDan]

3 minutes ago, Mess said:

Do you rent skis when you fly?

 

if you are flying from philly to denver, i would assume southwest would be the airline of choice.  bags fly free!

[JFskiDan]

1 minute ago, Mess said:

Checking your skis count as 1 of your bags?  Southwest gives 2 bags free

 

skis are 1 bag.  sometimes you will hear skis and boots are 1 bag, but please dont check your boots.  carry them on.  

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

2 minutes ago, Mess said:

Checking your skis count as 1 of your bags?  Southwest gives 2 bags free

 

Yup bag number one is ski bag and bag number two suitcase..bring your boots in a small bag as carryon. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Just now, JFskiDan said:

skis are 1 bag.  sometimes you will hear skis and boots are 1 bag, but please dont check your boots.  carry them on.  

Yup checking boots is a giant gaper move. 

[indiggio]

I take a SportTube carry-on that specifically carries everything I need to ski: jacket, gloves, boots, etc.

I check-in skis and a boot bag that contains everything I want to have on the trip, but don't mind losing and could still ski if they go lost.
Note that most airlines count ski bag and a boot bag as one piece of luggage, but the combined weight must not be greater than 50lbs.

 

[Schif]

9 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Yup checking boots is a giant gaper move. 

Snowboard boots fit very well on top of the board between the bindings in a bag though

[PSUFrankenstein]

I agree with Copper, especially if your wife is doing blues and greens.  The groomers there were perfect, and they also have plenty of other stuff (back bowls, bumps, trees, etc.) to keep you busy if you want to do some more advanced stuff.  Loveland is awesome too and cheap, but I think your wife would like Copper better.  Both Loveland and Copper offer free cat skiing, which is awesome.  

I have always brought my boots as my carry on/personal item..helmet clips on to my boot bag and I throw my goggles and some other stuff in the boot bag.  

[guitar73]

never, never, never check your boots. skis and poles are easily replaced (or rented). well-fit boots, not so much, lol.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

39 minutes ago, Schif said:

Snowboard boots fit very well on top of the board between the bindings in a bag though

They fit even better in your carryon bag 

[skiincy]

@Mess - When are you going out to Colorado? Remember that some of the resorts close mid-April. Even if it's closing day though, they usually have 100" of base still.

I would recommend skiing Keystone / Copper / Breckenridge. They give you varied terrain especially for your wife. Check out the maps. Most of the resorts will allow you to take a run down a black and her on a blue then meet at the same lift. But, I LOVE loveland. There's usually dogs, grills and people hanging out in the parking lot. It's a chill scene. 

For renting skis, if it's a big powder day and you don't have fat skis - you might want to rent. Otherwise, I bring my out there. 

I use this bag. It fits my 2 skis, boots, clothes, helmet. And, the roller is key while walking through the massive CO airport. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NK59SB9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[theprogram4]

@Mess absolutely check in your boots and ski bag.  they count as 1 bag even though there are 2 pieces of luggage.  never bring them as carry on. you dont want to look like a gaper with your gear on the plane taking up everyones space smh

Edited March 11, 2020 by theprogram4

[PSUFrankenstein]

24 minutes ago, theprogram4 said:

@Mess absolutely check in your boots and ski bag.  they count as 1 bag even though there are 2 pieces of luggage.  never bring them as carry on. you dont want to look like a gaper with your gear on the plane taking up everyones space smh

I checked my boots instead of carrying them on once...it probably wasn't packed as well as it could've been, and I've since upgraded my snowboard bag...but my boots got thrown around enough to rip out several of the metal eyelets for the laces.

I only carry on my boot bag, I don't ever bring an additional carry on bag.  I'm not too worried about taking up that much space with just my boots and stuff.

[theprogram4]

22 minutes ago, PSUFly said:

I checked my boots instead of carrying them on once...it probably wasn't packed as well as it could've been, and I've since upgraded my snowboard bag...but my boots got thrown around enough to rip out several of the metal eyelets for the laces.

I only carry on my boot bag, I don't ever bring an additional carry on bag.  I'm not too worried about taking up that much space with just my boots and stuff.

ive been arguing with the PASRs about this for years, and i will go to my grave arguing about it lol

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

13 minutes ago, theprogram4 said:

ive been arguing with the PASRs about this for years, and i will go to my grave arguing about it lol

Do you carry anything on the plane TP4 or just a bag of skittles and a Mr. Pibb??  Maybe a National Geographic...

[theprogram4]

1 minute ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Do you carry anything on the plane TP4 or just a bag of skittles and a Mr. Pibb??  Maybe a National Geographic...

i bring a small carry on with my clothes.  however, usually i get there when the overhead space is already full, and they have to check bags.  i used to hate this, but nowadays with backage fees there are a shit ton more carry ons, so i kind of excect to have to check the carry on.  wendy's is the only place ive ever gotten mr pibb, and they switched to dr pepper a few years back

[trackbiker]

On Southwest you get an extra bag with certain sports equipment including skis. So you get to check three bags. I usually do boot bag with helmet, ski pants, etc., ski bag, and suitcase. I carry on my briefcase if I'm combining a trip with work.

If you fly Southwest set an alarm to remind you to check in exactly 24 hrs. in advance so you get a low boarding number. ( No seat assignments on Southwest.)

[RidgeRacer]

I checked my boots this trip because they fit in my suitcase. I'm sure I'll live

[indiggio]

Made specifically for overhead storage compartment.
I've used it many times and works like a charm.  Remove helmet and find a little area where people stuff their coats.

https://www.amazon.com/Sportube-Overheader-Boot-Black-Orange/dp/B00JAH35II/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3HV56VFGC74M9&dchild=1&keywords=sporttube+boot+bag&qid=1583939987&sprefix=sporttube+%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-5

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

20 minutes ago, theprogram4 said:

i bring a small carry on with my clothes.  however, usually i get there when the overhead space is already full, and they have to check bags.  i used to hate this, but nowadays with backage fees there are a shit ton more carry ons, so i kind of excect to have to check the carry on.  wendy's is the only place ive ever gotten mr pibb, and they switched to dr pepper a few years back

I like to board the plane early so there is overhead space and on non ski trips I only bring a carryon bag..I know they have Mr. Pibb in the Coke freestyle machines..it’s a more southern drink I remember see Mr. Pibb in Hotlanta back before the 1996 Olympics.