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Loveland Ski Experience
Powder Snow. Dry, light, heavenly fluff, the stuff every skier's dreams are made of. Stack over thirty feet of it onto a ski area that straddles the Continental Divide with a peak at over 13,000 feet, and you've got the very definition of skiing's nirvana. Want to know heaven on earth? Visit Loveland ski area. It's less than an hour from downtown Denver.
If you've driven west on I-70 from Denver to Breckenridge, Vail, Aspen, Ski Cooper or Copper Mountain, you've been past this magnificent mountain. Perhaps you didn't even realize there was a resort there. When you went through the Eisenhower Tunnel, you drove under part of it! Yep, the pass so steep it needed a tunnel, that's your entrance to the world of stoke and Loveland's Mountain! If you've never been, you're in for the ski experience of a lifetime!
What's it like? In a lot of ways, the place is incomparable. By the time most resorts are breaking out the snowmaking equipment, Loveland's altitude has already bought it time to lay down a solid foot and a half of base! And the trails themselves are adrenalin city! While there are some beginner trails, 87 percent of the mountain is designated for Intermediate and Advanced skiers, and more than half of that is Advanced/Expert! It's no wonder this hideaway has been a local favorite for so long!
The ski rental shop at Loveland is top-notch. One of the great things about them is a demo program that lets you try out different skis (or snowboards) throughout the day, so you can really get a chance to check out the various models. Their instructors are some of the very best on the continent. They offer beginner's classes, of course, but you can get ATAC (All Terrain All Condition) adult classes as well. Or maybe you'd like to gain some grace with Telemark instruction? Having an instructor with you does more than just let you cut lift lines. These perceptive experts can give you small pointers that make an enormous difference in your fun and abilities. And ski patrol? The finest snow sport professionals are watching after you and the mountain.
We've already said that Loveland is at high altitude. That makes for a LOT of fun, but it also adds some dimensions to the ski experience. You'll want to make extra certain that you have plenty of light layers, and a wind and water proof powder jacket is a must. Both neck and ankle gators are highly advised, as is a good ski mask and a hat that covers your ears. Remember, you're going to be deep in Champaign powder, and it can be really cold and windy up there! That just makes it all the more fun, provided you're dressed for the weather.
The grub on the mountain is basics, but it's good, reasonable, and there's plenty of it. When you're ready to descend and return to the land of mortals, you'll find lodgings and plenty of dining opportunities in the nearby communities. Heading over to Frisco and Breckenridge or further on out on I-70 to the resorts there can add another dimension to an already awesome time.
Check it out, find out just how sweet it is to be skiing atop the Continental Divide! Loveland. It's not just for locals anymore.
