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Loveland vs. A-Basin

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ILLinoisance
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Looking for a cheap trip out west December 19th-22nd.  I've been to A-Basin, but not Loveland.  I was wondering how the tree skiing is at Loveland compared to A-Basin and also the park.  Thanks, and any further input is welcome and encouraged.
Nov 19 2010 9:45AM
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ThaLorax
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Uhhh, Loveland doesn't really have much tree skiing. If you're coming to colorado for tree skiing, go to Aspen or Vail or Wolf Creek or Monarch or anything but summit county (minus Breck).
Nov 19 2010 12:21PM
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.nasty
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yeh the only sort of good trees at loveland are off of chair 8. but still not really... hah. loveland is all about the ridge.

go with a-basin if that's the only 2 choices you have, some of the pali chair stuff can be fun. but a-basin is all about the east wall.

I'd say just spend more and go somewhere like vail for trees..
Nov 19 2010 10:16PM
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Piste.Off
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go to MJ for the best tree skiing in co
Nov 20 2010 4:22AM
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teleak
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Lovelend's tree skiing isn't great, but if the ridge opens by the time you're here, i think it's some of the best in bounds big mountain skiing in the front range.
Nov 20 2010 10:13AM
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NWPA
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lovelands' park is ghetto fabulous
Nov 29 2010 10:42PM
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PowSkierCO
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Loveland is the place to go. It has more acres to ski and better longer runs. If you meet a local you can really find great tree skiing. A-Basin has really short runs. You will be much happier with Loveland. No joke.
Dec 1 2010 10:59PM
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Mike.Records
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It sounds like you are looking for a cheap trip which kinda rules out some of the ski areas listed above. If you are coming out for park, don't go to loveland, but if you are coming to ski and for a bargain its should be awesome. Loveland doesn't have the best tree skiing ever, but its still fun. I would be glad to give you some advice or show you around. Also, a fair amount of loveland is above treeline and often pretty cold and windy, just so you know.
Dec 2 2010 1:59AM
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ILLinoisance
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I just wanted to know which place in comparison (A-Basin and Loveland) had the better trees and park.  I know they pale in comparison to any other Vail resorts mountain, but yeah, just trying to get the best bang for my few bucks.  We'll be up at Loveland for sure the 19th to 22nd
Dec 2 2010 4:47PM
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ThaLorax
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A BAsin is having a sale right now. 4 days for $139 (price of 2 days).
Dec 2 2010 6:04PM
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Mike.Records
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Cool dude, I hope I was at least a little bit helpful. I'm sure you are gonna have a great time, Loveland already has a lot of terrain open and theres snow in the forecast! Plus, I'm personally a big fan of Loveland.
Dec 3 2010 1:53AM
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bfnradford
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Loveland has a 4 pack for sale for $109. A Basin is better though
Dec 3 2010 11:12AM
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Mike.Records
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unfortunately, I think Loveland stopped selling 4 packs for the year on November 22.
Dec 3 2010 4:07PM
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ILLinoisance
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I was able to pick up a 4-pack for $119 for Loveland, solid deal, thanks for the info.
Dec 3 2010 11:44PM
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bfnradford
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officially yes they did, but they are still available if you know peoples.
Dec 4 2010 2:15PM
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