Ski Resorts Where Lifts Go Directly to Hotel

On Dec 9, 4:19*pm, "W" wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within 100
yards)

- There are shops and restaurants within walking distance of lodging. * A
place where non-skiiers could have something to do would be great.

- A group of 10 could get by on around $200/day (so no $700/night rooms
unless its a suite with lots of separate rooms).

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and drive
cars....

What locations / resorts come close to these requirements for a February
trip?


Big White might suit you very well. The hotels are right on the hill.
You can ski down to the lifts in the morning, and there are various
chalets you could rent for the entire group. Restaurants and shops are
also all right there; they have to be. Big White is located about 45
minutes from Kelowna and there really isn't anything but what is right
at the area.

And that might be the one thing you won't like: I don't know how much
there is to do if you're not skiing or boarding.

On Dec 9, 4:19*pm, "W" wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within 100
yards)

- There are shops and restaurants within walking distance of lodging. * A
place where non-skiiers could have something to do would be great.

- A group of 10 could get by on around $200/day (so no $700/night rooms
unless its a suite with lots of separate rooms).

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and drive
cars....

What locations / resorts come close to these requirements for a February
trip?

"Bud's Bait and Campground" is just a stones throw from the base of
the Skaneateles Ski Hill. I think you might could get 10 into one of
those cabins for not too much more than $200 for the week.

JP

W wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within 100
yards)

In California, Heavenly would be the best for what you're looking for.
The lift goes right down into the main part of town. You have a big
choice of hotels and motels at widely varying prices. The lift tickets
are pretty high though.

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and drive
cars....

You can fly into South Lake Tahoe, though I suspect that flying to Reno
and taking a shuttle or renting two cars would be much cheaper. Plus you
could go to other ski areas besides Heavenly if you wanted.

"PeterL" wrote in message
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On Dec 9, 1:19 pm, "W" wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within 100
yards)

- There are shops and restaurants within walking distance of lodging. A
place where non-skiiers could have something to do would be great.

- A group of 10 could get by on around $200/day (so no $700/night rooms
unless its a suite with lots of separate rooms).

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and drive
cars....

What locations / resorts come close to these requirements for a February
trip?

--
W



That describes a lot of ski resorts. The one I am most familiar with
is Squaw Mountain near Lake Tahoe in Calif. You do have to drive
there, unless you want to take a longish shuttle ride from Sacramento
or Reno airport to the resort.

Actually that is Squaw Valley. $200/ person may do it, but would be close.
Kirkwood you could rent a condo or two. Heavenly Valley at South Shore
Tahoe. reasonable motels in the area, and if you get lucky at the casinos
you could make money. :) A package to Whistler in Canada, or Steam Boat
Springs in Colorado both meet the criteria.

"W" wrote in message
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Which Casinos at South Lake Tahoe are directly connected to the lifts?

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W

"lal_truckee" wrote in message
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W wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada
that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within
100
yards)

- There are shops and restaurants within walking distance of lodging.
A
place where non-skiiers could have something to do would be great.

- A group of 10 could get by on around $200/day (so no $700/night rooms
unless its a suite with lots of separate rooms).

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and
drive
cars....

What locations / resorts come close to these requirements for a
February
trip?

Maybe Heavenly at South Lake Tahoe? Not my cup of beer, but maybe it's
your. Free shuttle from Reno airport to Casinos; cheap rooms in the
Casinos; lots to do for non-skiers; lift right to Casinos; big mountain.

Most of the other places with slope-side lodging and non-skier
entertainment are phony, more akin to carnivals than real living towns
- Vail and Park City (and most of the Colorado and Utah places) are
quintessential examples.



Harrah's is right next door and the Embassy Suites are even closer. Maybe
200 yards.

"SMS" wrote in message
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W wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada
that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within
100
yards)

In California, Heavenly would be the best for what you're looking for. The
lift goes right down into the main part of town. You have a big choice of
hotels and motels at widely varying prices. The lift tickets are pretty
high though.

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and drive
cars....

You can fly into South Lake Tahoe, though I suspect that flying to Reno
and taking a shuttle or renting two cars would be much cheaper. Plus you
could go to other ski areas besides Heavenly if you wanted.

Go to Costco in Calif, the have some discount tickets for Tahoe.

On Dec 9, 4:19*pm, "W" wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within 100
yards)

- There are shops and restaurants within walking distance of lodging. * A
place where non-skiiers could have something to do would be great.

- A group of 10 could get by on around $200/day (so no $700/night rooms
unless its a suite with lots of separate rooms).

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and drive
cars....

What locations / resorts come close to these requirements for a February
trip?

--
W

My vote and recommendation would be Telluride Colorado. But I would
also agree with the Breckenridge idea.

On Dec 9, 1:19 pm, "W" wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within 100
yards)

- There are shops and restaurants within walking distance of lodging. A
place where non-skiiers could have something to do would be great.

- A group of 10 could get by on around $200/day (so no $700/night rooms
unless its a suite with lots of separate rooms).

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and drive
cars....

What locations / resorts come close to these requirements for a February
trip?

Panorama, BC,
http://www.panoramaresort.com/accommodation/index.htm

Nice cozy hideout, and cheap too, nevertheless, it was more ten years
ago, can't recall the detail.

I had a Taichi Skiing seminar there, and one of students, being too
tired on a day of hard skiing, lost control at the door and crashed
into the living room with skis still attached.


IS


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W

On Dec 9, 3:19*pm, "W" wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within 100
yards)

- There are shops and restaurants within walking distance of lodging. * A
place where non-skiiers could have something to do would be great.

- A group of 10 could get by on around $200/day (so no $700/night rooms
unless its a suite with lots of separate rooms).

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and drive
cars....

What locations / resorts come close to these requirements for a February
trip?

--
W

As was mentioned before, in South Lake Tahoe you have MontBleu Casino,
Horizon Casino, Harrrah's Casino and Harvey's Casino. All of these
casinos sit at the base of Heavenly. You can fly into Reno and there
is a shuttle that will take you to these Casinos. Last season the
shuttle cost around $30 round trip and leaves almost every two hours
from the casinos. They all sit right together at the base of
Heavenly. All of the casinos offer a ski package with the rooms. The
best to stay at there is either Harrah's or Harvey's. MontBleu is not
bad but does entertain to the younger crowd (if your into that) and I
mean the atmosphere the clubs, the bars, etc. Once your in the area,
really no need for a car, all entertainment is right there and the
lift to heavenly is easily within walking distance. Harvey's and
Harrah's both also offer great dining experience from quick and go to
fine dining and also have some great entertainment at night at either
Sammy Hagar's Cabo Cantina or the Hard Rock Cafe. There is also an
Improv Comedy Room inside of Harrah's.
As far as the skiing, it is really good. You can either ski the
California side or the Nevada side of the mountain. The Nevada side
is really good. And the view over Lake Tahoe is incredible.

On Dec 9, 2:19*pm, "W" wrote:
I am looking for (affordable) ski resorts in the Western US or Canada that
meet these criteria:

- The resort's ski lifts go directly to the hotel or condos (or within 100
yards)

- There are shops and restaurants within walking distance of lodging. * A
place where non-skiiers could have something to do would be great.

- A group of 10 could get by on around $200/day (so no $700/night rooms
unless its a suite with lots of separate rooms).

Basically we are trying to avoid the hassle of needing to rent and drive
cars....

What locations / resorts come close to these requirements for a February
trip?

--
W

Pretty much all of the major Colorado resorts meet those criteria.
Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper, Vail, Beaver Creek, Steamboat, Aspen,
Telluride.

They also have free transportation so cars ar not needed.

snoig