The end of the year usually brings a little reflection; what we did well, what we wish we’d done more of, and what we want to prioritize next year. From there, New Year’s resolutions are born.
Making them is easy. Keeping them is the hard part.
Day-to-day life tends to take over, and before we know it, the season is halfway gone and our best intentions are still sitting on a to-do list.
We can’t help with all of your New Year’s resolutions, but if one of them is to ski more this year, we do have a few ideas to help make that happen.
Let’s assume you already have the gear, the pass, and the motivation. The next step is figuring out how to make it happen.
Schedule your ski days.
This is the most important step.
If ski days aren’t on the calendar, they’re usually the first thing to get bumped. Work fills in, weekends disappear, and suddenly it’s April.
Pull out the calendar and book time for skiing. Picture a great ski season but be realistic. Coordinate with your spouse, your kids’ schedules, or work commitments. You can always add spontaneous powder days later. The goal here is to make skiing a priority instead of a “maybe.”
Plan your stays
If your ski days are going to be more than just day trips you’ll need a place to stay. Unless you own a place in Summit County, that might mean coordinating with friends and family or booking rentals. A little planning goes a long way in making ski days actually happen.
Anticipate the drive
If you’re coming from the Front Range, the drive is often the biggest hurdle. Timing matters. Midweek days, early departures, or staying over Sunday night can make a big difference. Sometimes just adjusting expectations helps. Plan for the drive, bring snacks, queue up a good playlist, and make it part of the experience instead of the frustration.
The key is not letting traffic become the reason you skip the mountains altogether.
Is buying a place right for you?
If skiing more is a long-term goal, ownership might be worth thinking about. How much do you spend on lodging each season? How much time do you lose driving back and forth? How often do you wish you could stay “just one more night”?
For many people, owning a place isn’t just about skiing, it’s about convenience, flexibility, and actually enjoying the mountains more often. So many people that buy for the winter end up discovering the amazing summers and spend time here all year round.
Gather info
Maybe your next resolution will be owning a place here. If you’re curious about what ownership looks like in Summit County, we’re happy to be a resource.
There are more options than most people realize, including partial ownerships, that make sense when you’re only here part-time. We’re always happy to answer questions about costs, short term rentals, or what ownership actually looks like day-to-day.
Sometimes the best first step is simply understanding what’s possible.
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