So, my oldest wants to go to Colorado and we are thinking of going for Spring Break (1st full week in March). I have questions for you guys who go regularly, as I have never been to Colorado. We are not really interested in skiing, we have a 6 year old so need activities for little ones and me and my oldest want to do snowmobile excursion. Sightseeing is a must and of course local shopping and dining. I’m looking at Winter Park as most likely destination. We would travel on a Sunday and return Wednesday.
1. Looks like most of the resorts require you to fly into Denver and then drive. Very worried about road conditions and traveling as I have no experience driving in snow/ice, especially on step highways. Anyone done the drive from Denver to Winter Park? Is it pretty safe for regular travel?
2. Should I be concerned with weather during this time of the year? Does it snow a lot during early March? Roads closed kind of situation?
3. Do you know if you can do any fly fishing during this time of year? Me and the oldest love to fish, so wouldn’t mind setting up some half day booking with a guide?
4. Any recommendations on ideal places to stay in Winter Park area? We want that lodging feel, with fireplace, etc. Is resorts better than VRBO route?
5. Are there other areas of Colorado I should look at that are easy access to airport? I don’t want to worry about driving long distance in mountains with bad weather always a possibility. We thought maybe Vail since they seem to have a smaller airport that you can fly directly into, only 30 minute drive, but Vail looks very expensive and seems to focus only on skiing.
1. Looks like most of the resorts require you to fly into Denver and then drive. Very worried about road conditions and traveling as I have no experience driving in snow/ice, especially on step highways. Anyone done the drive from Denver to Winter Park? Is it pretty safe for regular travel?
2. Should I be concerned with weather during this time of the year? Does it snow a lot during early March? Roads closed kind of situation?
3. Do you know if you can do any fly fishing during this time of year? Me and the oldest love to fish, so wouldn’t mind setting up some half day booking with a guide?
4. Any recommendations on ideal places to stay in Winter Park area? We want that lodging feel, with fireplace, etc. Is resorts better than VRBO route?
5. Are there other areas of Colorado I should look at that are easy access to airport? I don’t want to worry about driving long distance in mountains with bad weather always a possibility. We thought maybe Vail since they seem to have a smaller airport that you can fly directly into, only 30 minute drive, but Vail looks very expensive and seems to focus only on skiing.
