[Colorado-Talk] family skiing suggestions

[Jan Ahmed]

Thank you so much for your speedy reply and suggestions. I will look
into these options.


On 10/30/21, Tim Keenan via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Winter Park would probably be good. They do have a bus service, and you can
> take a bus or train there from Denver, so you shouldn't need a car.
> Plus, they have one of the best programs for blind skiers, and of course,
> they can give lessons for the kids.
> Many places offer discounts on equipment and lift tickets as part of their
> disability skiing program.
>
> Another option is Steamboat. It's further away but offers more beginner and
> intermediate terrain. Plus, it's a larger town that offers more dining and
> activity options.
>
> That's my two cents.
>
> Enjoy!
>
>
> Cheers,
> Tim
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jan
> Ahmed via Colorado-Talk
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> Cc: Jan Ahmed <janahmed07 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] family skiing suggestions
>
> Hello,
> I am needing your suggestions and wisdom.
>
> My family (husband and two children) are wanting to go skiing. We, as
> adults, have skied before, but our children have not.
> We might be able to meet up with someone who can assist us down the slopes,
> but they would not be any assistance with the driving.
> We don't have ski equipment, so would need to rent and obviously, we would
> not be driving. I think that our children would enjoy ski lessons, so that
> definitely is an option.
> I also wonder if finding a driver is the best option.
> We live just south of Denver.
>   Here are my questions:
> 1. We are certain that we will need to rent all of the equipment at the
> slope, which is probably more costly than buying or renting from the
> cheapest place and trying to lug it to our destination. Which destinations
> are easiest to get to via some type of pub/trans?
> 2. Which have you found to have the best programs for children especially
> since we would like our children to enjoy the day, but don't want to be
> overanxious about where they are/what they are doing?
> 3. this seems like such a daunting task, but we want to enjoy a ski
> experience with our children. We thought about a lodging package, but it
> seems that even lodging packages require you to have a car of some kind so
> you can get to slopes, eateries, renting shops and back to the lodge. Any
> suggestions on how to best do this?
>
> I would love to hear anyone's hints and tips to make it more fun and less
> stressful.
> Thanks much.
> Jan Ahmed
>
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