COLORADO Granby Granby Ranch has smaller crowds and big fun. Beginners should take advantage of the ski-and-ride school and flowy green terrain, but seasoned skiers will also find plenty of thrill-filled routes. On a day off, drive over to the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park for a serene, snowy hike through frosty pine trees to snowcapped peaks. Steer over to the Granby Garage Roadhouse to order saucy, slow-roasted barbecue sandwiches and an old fashioned. Granby Ranch Frisco Usually one of the first resorts to open and the last to close for the season, Arapahoe Basin is beloved by locals. Expert skiers hail the hike-to terrain on the East Wall for its steep chutes and breathtaking descents. Afternoon shredders should spend mornings dipping fresh croissants in cocoa at Butterhorn Bakery & Café in downtown Frisco before heading to the slopes. For a slower-paced day, rent snowshoes or cross-country skis and traverse sparkling trails at Frisco Nordic Center . NOAH WETZEL; ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA Arapahoe Basin near Frisco COLORADO . COM 59
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