Loveland Ski Area

From the Denver airport to George Town was an exhilarating 45-minute ride! Once we arrived, we found a fantastic place to stay right in the heart of downtown. Just a quick 12-15 minute drive will land you in the incredible Loveland sky area—a perfect spot for beginners ready to embark on their adventure! Everything is super affordable, and we had an absolute blast exploring all the fun this vibrant destination has to offer! March 08-11 2025

The place was nice, facilities were clean. The place was crowded I booked a 2 hr private lesson only got 1 1/2 hr of it and the instructor was like ok bye I have another class. And was left in my own. The staff is very friendly, they do have a rescue team in case of emergency. Their food was decent and had fun doing it regardless of the difficulty breathing that nobody advised me of ahead of time. At some point I felt like I was passing out. But overall it was fun. Would I do it again absolutely NO is not my thing but those who like the snow and the adventure and adrenaline this place is magical. The views are incredible sunrise here is amazingly beautiful and don’t go thinking you will find flat areas as a beginner because there are none and the easy beginner friendly areas are as scary as the regular ones.

We visited Loveland Ski Resort over Presidents’ Day weekend and were pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t as busy as expected. The ski pass was reasonably priced, making it a great option for those looking for an affordable skiing experience. Parking filled up by 11 AM, but we were still able to find a spot and shuttle to the lifts without much hassle. The food and drinks were fairly priced for a ski resort, though bottled water was pricey at $6-7—luckily, they have water stations inside to refill bottles. The bathrooms were clean, and overall, the resort was well-maintained. As a first-time skier, I had a great experience and enjoyed my time on the slopes. Loveland is a solid choice for skiing without the overwhelming crowds and high prices of other Colorado resorts!

I used to ski a small hill in Western New York on a weekly basis but I started at 37, so I am happy to be at intermediate/ beginner level. I now live in Dallas, Texas and my crave for skiing is monumental. I figured out not just Denver is my affordable solution but Loveland is also my go to. Distance - closer to Denver compared to Vail, Breckenridge, etc. 1.5 hours from Aurora for me so 35 mins from Denver? I-70 could be a nightmare after a bad snow storm and the time to get there would double. Fun fact - it's a rare ski resort on top of a tunnel / pass. Pricing - cheaper day passes (we do $50 for the Valley side and I am happy with the trails over there), for basin access, the day pass could be expensive but there are many pre-season sales. I am not a veteran nor a senior but I think they have great seasonal offers for those people. Rentals - normally I rent from the city from Christi Sports and bring those equipment to skip the line, but when I skied in early May, they were not open, so, I rented from Loveland. Easy walk-in for $55 (no helmet), and I was a happy skier. Parking - i never had a problem off peak season, during peak season, i still could park right at the lodge but the shuttle lot is not bad. Love the tailgate parties! Shuttle - the line could be long and slow at the end of the day if one needs to go from basin back to valley or ski area to parking spots. But convenient and orderly. Facilities - dining area is busy and it might be hard to grab an indoor table, looks like some larger groups like to hoard the tables. For me personally it never bothers me because I like snow time more than rest time, but if you have younger children, you have to be a bit strategical about it. Lifts - lines are good, skiers are polite, most lifts are pretty slow. I think it is huge, so many trails... There is a point on top from which you could see other mountains. There is also a trail named Awesome! Snow condition - of course it is way better than Western New York and there are great powder days. For me it could still be icy on some slopes and/ or I am not super good with bumps. But that means a lot of thrills for advanced skiers. Bonuses - there is a free train? cog train? shuttle? at the top. There is a cute hilltop cabin with nice seatings, wonderful view, and live music (also at the bottom). It does not have resort-like lodging and shopping mall vibe like Vail but like this better.

It's in the name, Love Loveland. This really isn't a good mountain for beginners when the wind and snow are blowing, but it's a fantastic place to ski all types of terrain. There is a great learning area, that is a separate smaller mountain, at Loveland Valley, but to get to Loveland basin you must undue all gear and take a bus. This is a real pain of you want to check on family, friends or children in ski school. They used to have a lift between the two mountain areas, it's been down for years, it would be such a great improvement if this would run again. Lots of stairs here, but it's very great for bringing your own lunch or computer.

Loveland was wonderful, no long lines no waiting. I didn't purchase any food but I am sure their food prices are like all resorts, pricey. But I enjoyed everything ☺️ the people are nice and welcoming and they are still doing the old school scan method instead of RFID which is fine because all the resorts I am used to do that.

This place is still holding on to their values and offer a great experience to anyone who is lucky enough to visit. They still have a small town resort feel in a big "ski country world". Two recommendations for a 5 star review. 1. Facilitate line releases. Ofent times there are poor actors taking advantage of the relaxed line rules and lack of employee directive. Mainly at Chets, a structured and maintained (I've seen it once in 10 years) "Front row" could go a lomg way. 2. The parking is getting hard for the attendants to manage. Late day people should trust there is a good traffic flow in (all the way to the base and restrooms) being facilitated by lot attendants. With those nit picks it is still a resort above the others in my opinion. Also the best snow in the state.😉

LOVED it here! I’m still a beginner (after 2 years) and I felt so comfortable and confident riding these greens and I even went down a small blue, I fell a little but it was manageable! The view from the top of the Ptarmigan lift was AMAZING!!