Ski in, Ski out?

[CaptainMidnight]

Which DVC skiing alternatives offer ski in, ski out availablity? There's nothing like being right on the ski slopes for easy access. I saw the Stien Erickson (sp?) lodge was 10 minutes away. Are any of the DVC ski trades a part of a ski resort and right on the slopes?

 

[ahoff]

Don't know the answer to that, I hope some one does. I was riding up the lift at Killington last weekend and thought "wouldn't it be great if Disney had a ski area?"

 

[CaptainMidnight]

riding up the lift at Killington last weekend

Lucky person. The seasonal nature would prohibit a DVC only resort, but the trades make a great alternative. For us, there's a big difference between being right on the slopes, where some in the party can go back to the lodge and rest while the others get e few extra runs in, and being 10 minutes or more away where a drive is required.

If your going to spend valuable points for skiing, knowing whether ski in, ski out is available is part of the decision.

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Captain:

I don't think any of them are. We have stayed at the Woodstock Inn and while it isn't ski-in ski-out, it is right down the road (15 to 20 minutes depending on weather) from the Killington Gondola. You don't have to fight the crowds and traffic of the main ski village at Killington. Easy parking and your can get you tickets right there.

We just got back from the Sagamore today. They have a shuttle that takes you to and from Gore for free.

HBC

 

[Dean]

I'm certainly no expert but there are several of the II options that are ski in/ski out including the Hyatt in CO and one of the Marriott's in Utah. Also Stein Erickson is on CC if I'm not mistaken. Someone will be better versed and add to this discussion I'm sure.

 

[Lisa P.]

Grand Timber Lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado is billed by II as a ski-in, ski-out timeshare resort.

So is Marriott Mountainside in Park City, Utah.

Since I've never been to either of these, I cannot personally recommend them. The TUG reviews are quite favorable. I'm sure a ski week (especially a school holiday week) would be a very tough trade... worth requesting soon for the 2003-2004 winter ski season.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Stein Erickson's website indicated they were 10 minutes from a ski resort.

 

[WDWguru]

The Stein is right at the Deer Valley ski resort, no where near 10 minutes away. There is a lift inside the hotel, so technically it's "ride in, ride out" but I'd call that close enough. The Park City Ski Area is probably a 10 minute drive, if that, but Deer Valley (probably our nicest/swankiest ski area here in Utah) is right there.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Excellent info WDWguru, thanks for sharing.

 

[MMCD]

Ski in/out is the way to go. I've been keeping an eye out for this kind of property for over 10 years. RCI has mostly the timeshare units but I tend to ski in the 'big' ones which are 1500 to 2000 acres of ski area which the RCI timeshare ski i/o resorts are not.

Marriot has 2:

Park City, UT: Mountainside
Breckenridge, Co: Mountain Valley Lodge

Keystone, Co: RiverRun Resorts by the Gondola.

I've never skiied in the East. Marriott was going to buy the Loon in Lincoln. NH which is suppose to be slopeside but it never panned out.

DVC has removed the Village Greens of Copper, Co from their list. This timeshare was a walk across a parking lot to the nearest lift.

The Hyatt in Breckenridge is at the base. You don't have to cross a street or parking lot but you do have to "struggle" a little to get to the lift because it is flat.

The other Hyatt is at Beaver Creek, Co which is ski i/o but I've never skiied there. It's too pricey to ski Vail/Beaver Creek.

Please let me know if you find any others. I've heard Sheraton might be doing something in Steamboat.

MMCD

 

[Sunseeker]

We own a condo in River Run in Keystone. River Run is very close to the Gondola but most units require a very short walk. Keystone also has a bus service from other units to slope.

 

[DougL]

We stay at Deer Valley every year, and ski at Deer Valley, Park City, and The Canyons - great mountains, grooming, ambience, ski schools, etc., all right next to each other. Stein Erickson is definitely slopeside, and is the utmost in indulgence. You'll love the personal attention, and the food (even the lunchtime fare) is incredible. Besides old Main Street at Park City, you also have a vibrant community of stores/restaurants right at Silverlake area of Deer Valley (next to Stein's). If you want very groomed slopes, mostly intermediate skiing, Deer Valley is great. Don't neglect Park City, tho'. We split our time between DV and PC, because DV doesn't allow snowboarders (and we're converting--to some extent, anyway!). Park City is terrific, a lot of terrain for all levels--more variety on expert slopes than DV. There are 2 Marriott timeshares (Summit Watch is in town of Park City--but the {"Town Lift" chair lift is right there, and a ski bridge takes you back to the base of chair lift, and Summit Watch. And, as you've been told, Marriott Mountainside is right at the base of Park City resort. You can't go wrong with any of these selections. A third choice is The Canyons. It's been very built up for the Olympics, is very new, and has a Timeshare (quartershare) called "The Grand Summit"--related to one at Sunday River, ME, etc. Snow at Canyons is generally not quite as good as Park City or Deer Valley, even tho' they're right next door. Well, enough of this treatise. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at dleininger@byu.net. Have fun!!

 

[DougL]

When we lived in Boston, we used to ski at Sunday River, ME, which has 2 ski/in ski/out "quartershares" that are probably available through II (The Grand Summit). We loved the area and the mountains. Of course, generally it was colder and snow not as good as we found in Utah (boy, that'll start a heated debate!!!) If you want a "country" ski vacation, within a confined ski resort/area, that is very picturesque...then Sunday River is for you. Just bring a lot of extra thermals, heated socks, face mask, etc.!

 

[WDWguru]

Of course, generally it was colder and snow not as good as we found in Utah (boy, that'll start a heated debate!!!)

I'll start! They don't call it the greatest snow on earth for nothin'! I love that in 30 minutes I can be skiing at any one of about a dozen world class resorts. Amazing that only about 5% of the folks who live right here actually ski or snowboard. I guess it takes living away from it to appreciate it, but since moving here from the midwest almost 10 years ago, we just can't stay away. Just wish we had more hours in the day - we'd be up constantly!

 

[MMCD]

I've been told that they are affilliated with RCI. They are joined with the American Ski Company. They were in Steamboat. I don't know the new name in Steamboat. This one in Steamboat is ski i/o with CHILDCARE facilities in the condo!!! There is a Grand Summit in the Canyons, UT that is also ski i/o. They had plans on building one in Heavenly, NV. I did not keep up with it so I don't know if it stayed a Grand Summit or if they scrapped the idea there.

MMCD

 

[Texas Pooh]

We have traded for Keystone, Colorado through the Concierge collection for three years now. The "Premium" (their term, not Keystone's) is the Timbers or Lone Eagle, both of which are true ski in/ski out, right on the slopes and just above the gondola base. We just got back, and thought it was excellent - both accomodations and skiing. In addition, through the Concierge collection, you can trade for the River Run area in Keystone, which is just a short walk from the gondola.

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

Originally posted by ahoff
Don't know the answer to that, I hope some one does. I was riding up the lift at Killington last weekend and thought "wouldn't it be great if Disney had a ski area?"

I just did that this weekend...and paid all of $10 a night to do it. Nope its not slopeside but the per night savings more than makes up for the misery of driving to Killington, Okemo, Sugarbush etc.

How? Join a ski club. For those local to Vermont check out your New York, New Jersey or Connecticut ski councils!

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

I thought the American Ski Company timeshares were RCI related also.

If you want to do cross country the Trapp Lodge is ski in/ski out!

Anybody know anything about the Eagles at Sugarbush?