Breckenridge Ski Resort
The Silverthorne area of Breckenridge boasts some of the best beginner terrain in North America. Although the terrain in this area is relatively flat, it's a long trail, which leaves more time for trial and error, which translates into less time on the lifts. Speaking of lifts, the Quicksilver lift is one of the most user-friendly chairlifts you will ever experience. It seats six people, which allows ski classes to ride together, or friends and families to ride with less-confident skiers.
Breckenridge Ski Resort
P.O. Box 1058
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 453-5000
www.breckenridge.snow.com
Copper Mountain Resort
Copper Mountain has an isolated beginner area called Union Creek, which is never populated by advanced skiers and riders. This makes it a perfect learning environment.
Copper Mountain Resort
P.O. Box 3001 (USPS)
209 Ten Mile Circle
Copper, Colorado 80443
(866) 841-2481
www.coppercolorado.com
Buttermilk Ski Resort
Buttermilk is the smallest of the four Aspen ski areas. Because its terrain is designated at 35 percent beginner, 39 percent intermediate and only 26 percent advanced, it is rarely populated by die-hard, fast-moving skiers and riders. Of course, the award-winning Aspen ski school class adds to the excellent learning experience.
Buttermilk Ski Resort
P.O. Box 1248
Aspen, CO 81612
(800) 308-6935
www.aspensnowmass.com/buttermilk
Article Written By Lisa Mercer
In 1999, Lisa Mercer’s fitness, travel and skiing expertise inspired a writing career. Her books include "Open Your Heart with Winter Fitness" and "101 Women's Fitness Tips." Her articles have appeared in "Aspen Magazine," "HerSports," "32 Degrees," "Pregnancy Magazine" and "Wired." Mercer has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the City College of New York.
