DH is interested in spending some time in CO next Christmas, where to lodge?

[Dianne-TX]

We're not wanting to ski or do anything special, just be in the cold and snow and have fun as a family. :) Any suggestions? Where would be a good place? I got altitude sickness when I was younger while on vacation skiing, but that was closer to the continental divide, so I guess we should stay mid to southern CO just to be safe. What are we looking at cost-wise? BTW, dc's ages will be 11, 8, and 20 months at that time next year. Thanks for any help!

[Lara in Colo]

If you want a higher chance of snow, you'll have to be pretty high up--I live near Denver and I haven't seen more than an inch of snow at a time since May. Grand Lake is lovely and they have lots of condo/cabins.

Estes park--same. I have a friend who rents out her home in Evergreen to people (pretty pricey--but it has an incredible view)

 

I don't know much about Southern COLO sorry.

 

Lara

[wapiti]

:iagree: We've seen lots of snow in the mountains, but then we stay at 9900 ft, just the other side of the Continental Divide. Going back tomorrow.

 

You could try some lower-altitude spots, something closer to 8000 ft. (I don't know - Aspen, Steamboat, Winter Park? or a smaller town, without a large ski area, like Silverton?) But if the weather's anything like this year, anyplace much lower you may not have the snow for Christmas. I'd make a list of possible destinations and check their altitudes. Also google to see if they have a good sledding spot ;)

 

My secret trick to altitude issues: Gatorade. Won't solve everything, but it helps with the hydration aspect. Also, consider using iron supplements in advance of your trip, if you tend to run on the low side.