Ski-In Ski-Out Lodging Defined!

There are disparities in the definition of ski-in-ski-out access to the slopes from a home, condominium or hotel in ski country. But despite the differences, they’re all good. After all, we’re talking about walking out the door, clicking into your bindings, and sliding downhill to a lift. At the end of the day, you’d ski right to your door, release the bindings, and head for the hot tub.

In this scenario, a lodging’s location is both uphill from a chairlift and downhill from the top of a lift. Although, there are places where you have to ski down a trail for access. Some ski-in-ski-out vacationers reach the lifts by ungroomed paths through the woods. And some lodges are on snow-covered trails groomed by snowcats every day. So you can see how important it is to ask detailed questions when considering a ski-in-ski-out home, condo or hotel.

Ski-in-ski-out properties are usually higher in elevation than the resort village itself. Compare this to a walk-to-lift property, which is at or near the base of the lifts; this requires a walk to the lift and riding a chair to the top. A ski-in-ski-out property can still require a bit of walking. The joy of ski-in-ski-out on a mountainside location is indisputable. It’s easier to beat the crowds to the slopes, take a break to warm up in your own place, ski again in the afternoon, and enjoy a homemade meal at the end of the day.

Skier Deals is your go-to source when looking to vacation at the mountain ski resorts of Colorado. Skier Deals can help you find that perfect getaway. Following are three examples of properties that offer ski-in-ski-out access but are defined a little differently.

For example, in summit County, Colorado, Breckenridge offers exquisite mountain views. From this example, you can walk to the gondola and Nordic ski trails. If cross country skiing is your idea of the perfect activity to rebalance your chi, this is for you!

Copper Mountain boasts ski-in-ski-out condos at the base of the Center Village Eagle lift. Ski back to the condo for a hot lunch, or take advantage of the location to walk to Incline for a nightcap.

Keystone offers a perfect mountain getaway with ski-in-ski-out access, here defined as a quick shuttle ride to River Run or the Lake. This is a prime location for snowboarders, too. With aspens and pines outside, the new hot tubs are a favorite venue to relax in the tranquility of the Colorado mountains.

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