Trip Take: Copper Mountain
Our family wrapped up the 2023 ski season with a trip to Copper Mountain. I’d never skied at Copper, and it had been years since Mark had. Because we so often see signs for it on our way to points farther west on I-70, visiting Copper seemed like an attractive, simple Spring Break choice.
Trip Take: Stratton
I’ve always found the regional ski wars a little silly. Easterners extol their local peaks and the gritty skills their mountains teach, while western devotees singing the praises of powder and 12,000-foot summits. Which is “better”? Who has ultimate bragging rights? My take: who cares? The reality is that skiing in the East is just DIFFERENT than skiing out west. There’s no question that western snow is easier to ski and more reliable, but northeastern skiing has its virtues.
Rent vs. Buy: Kids Edition
“Should I rent, or should I buy?” Every skier wrestles with this question, especially when it comes to kids gear. In this post, BaseKamp is excited to finally offer a simple, clear-cut answer to this familiar conundrum. Our answer is: it depends.
Introducing Kids to Skiing: Top Tips
Ready to get your kids skiing? Base Kamp offers our top five tips for getting started on the snow. Use local mountains, rental gear, and ski lessons to make the most of your early ski experiences and ensure the whole family is eager to return.