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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why go out west if you're all beginners? [/quote]

Are you kidding? Skiing in powder is so much easier than skiing on the rocks and ice of eastern mountains. On the other hand skiing the east is so hard, it makes you a better skier--so that when you finally get out west, you think you've died and gone to heaven.[/quote]

Beginners don't ski powder. They ski groomers. [/quote]

I get excited just reading posts about skiing, and it's all because I have had the experience of skiing in the West.  I grew up skiing in the East (mid-Atlantic but yearly trips to Vermont -- so crowded).  I thought that skiing was fine.  But then, in my 30's, I finally got to go to Park City.  And I realized just how wonderful skiing could be!

I recommend that beginners start out in the West.  That way, they'll catch the skiing "bug," rather than slogging through the mediocre ski experience in the East.  It's much easier to ski in the West on their nice snow, and you'll have more success and have a better experience.   There's plenty of terrain for beginners.  Then you'll be able to manage the "lovely" conditions we tend to have here in the East.

I found that, by going through VRBO, we could find a decent condo at a decent price.  There are tons of condos in Park City.  We avoid Christmas because of the prices, and try to go in January (MLK) or spring break in March.

We fly on Southwest out of BWI to SLC, or from Dulles to Denver if we are skiing Colorado.  (Both are non-stops.)  On Southwest, skis and a boot/pole bag count as one checked bag, and each person gets two free checked bags.

IF you arrive in Park City early enough in the day to ski, you can ski for free on the day you arrive.

Also, Utah has a "passport" bargain for 5th and 6th graders where you get big discounts at the various resorts in Utah.  You must get your passport in advance.

Enjoy!
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