Resorts Where A Rental Car Is Handy – Resorts Where The Shuttle Makes More Sense
Now that we have identified the pros and cons of a rental car vs. a shuttle service in your ski package, all this is left is to look at the resorts where a rental car might be almost an imperative – and other resorts where, all things considered, really the Shuttle makes more sense.
If you don’t mind driving in snow, of course, select a rental vehicle when visiting …
Copper Mountain: Reasoning – While this is a great ski mountain, the shopping and dining options here are truly limited. But the mountain towns of Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne are just a 10 minute drive, and there you will find abundant shopping and dining options. Silverthorne has a huge Outlet Mall with bargains galore, and The Mint is a great “cook your own steak” landmark. The parking is mostly underground at Copper, so you don’t have to worry about clearing a foot of snow off the car every day (don’t we wish).
Arrowhead at Beaver Creek: Reasoning - Arrowhead is the best value in all of Beaver Creek, but there is a reason. While the condos are of high quality, the location is off the beaten path. In the daytime this is no big deal, your lodging is walking distance to a high speed quad and the ski mountains are interconnected. But come nightfall, this place is quiet and there are no restaurants, not a one. But within 5 miles of here, there are many. Over at Avon, The Outback Steakhouse is a favorite of locals and tourists alike and down towards Edwards, the old stage coach stop is highly recommended.
Jackson Hole: Reasoning – in three words … Teton National Park. And here are four more … the Museum of Wildlife Art. Each of these well worth while attractions are outside of town and off any shuttle service. Bottom line, this is an area of great natural beauty, and the best way to see much of it is by private vehicle. Moreover, while the Jackson airport is very close by, and shuttle service is efficient and inexpensive, when vacationing in Jackson, you will be lodging either downtown and traveling out each day to the mountain to ski, or the other way around. So you will use the vehicle then as well. You might even consider a powder day at Grand Targhee. It’s about a 90 minute drive – but this is the one of best locations anywhere to uncover fresh snow. Well worth the beautiful drive over and back.
Lake Tahoe: Reasoning – For me, one of the highlights of any trip to Tahoe is the drive around the lake. Emerald Bay, Sunnyside, the eastern shoreline beyond Kings Beach – it’s all so beautiful and basically impossible to access except by private car. And then too, there are over a dozen ski resorts ringing the lake, and if you have a car and the right multi resort pass, you have your pick of any of them. One of the best, Kirkwood, is 25 miles south of the lake – best to have your own car.
Next time … where a Shuttle makes the most sense. Stay tuned.
