Originally Posted by
Weez
To add further fuel to the fire we have friends telling us what a great village Vail is. I don't really care about the money part of it as much as i care about keeping everyone happy. I thought my decision was made but its now its completely up in the air
I figure I really can't go wrong at any of the 3 but to be honest I love the thought of an old authentic western town to spend my evenings in. I ski primarily expert/intermediate with my son and spend some time with my daughter on the beginner slopes. I wont be doing any of the hardcore expert skiing but will spend most of my time on the blue, black and with some lesser time on the green and double black.
Bail on Vail. It's too small a base village to entertain for more than a day, and it's right next to I-70. If you want to go high rent district, Aspen is the call. Your wife could spend a week shopping hard, and still not hit every store. Some of the best restaurants in the world, and incredible night life ( not exactly my choice for a ski trip, I prefer my a.m. pain to be in my legs not my brain, but I'm trying to be all travel guide here ).
If you do decide to do Vail fly into Eagle; a much easier commute than Denver, and Aspen has itsown airport.