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From: warren@ihnss.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.travel,net.rec.ski
Subject: Advice on Colorado Skiing and lodgings
Message-ID: <1813@ihnss.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 5-Dec-83 18:21:23 EST
Article-I.D.: ihnss.1813
Posted: Mon Dec  5 18:21:23 1983
Date-Received: Wed, 7-Dec-83 09:14:01 EST
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I am looking for advice on a short (4-5 day) ski trip in mid march. 
We have no experience with the area and would appreciate any
suggestions by mail to ihnss!warren.  We were fair skiers by Eastern
standards years ago, but haven't skied much in 5 years.  I am
intersted in advice on ski areas and local accomodations.
Our preferences/constraints are:


Important:

1)	Maximal intermediate slopes.  No deep powder, very
	steep grades or high moguls, but enough pitch to be
	interesting and prefereably long runs.

2)	Proximity to Denver (2 hour drive is fine, 4 hour is
	probably not).  Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone and Winter Park
	appear to be within the constraint on my map.

3)	Reasonably priced accomodations. (Would prefer small condo
	to avoid some restaurant meals.)

Unimportant or negative factors:

1)	Non-skiing activities (nightlife, other sports, etc.)  These
	are negative if the increase cost or create disturbances.

2)	Instructional programs and/or special events.  (Negative if
	they draw crowds or close off skiable trails).

3)	Package tours (Our transportation is separate and We would
	just as soon fend for ourselves on food, but lift/lodging
	packages are fine if the price is cometitive).

Feel free to send advice/suggestions to ihnss!warren

I want to arrange this soon, so if this does not reach you before
12/9, don't bother to reply!

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	Warren Montgomery
	ihnss!warren
	IH x2494