<p>Yup, me too, digmedia. Lived in Denver 20 years but these days, when I go day skiing, I skip caffeine, alcohol, drink bottles & bottles of water, take aspirin -- and still don't feel that great. And the older I get, the more I feel it.</p>
<p>Curmudg--It's Tomichi Village that you're thinking of. A number of our motels are now owned by Polish immigrants--they are hard workers! And it's Cottonwood Pass that you take up Taylor Canyon. The big resort as you turn to the right is Taylor Park Trading Post (with all the cousins).</p>
<p>I heartily recommend a guest ranch near Bend Oregon where we have spent a week as a family for the past 15 summers. We have seen many families stage wonderful reunions there. It is a homey, family owned ranch with great riding, food, swimming, hiking, tennis, porches, hammocks and a great kids program so it is relaxing for everybody! They have about 50 guests at one time, so it is not too big, but big enough that you also can have time with not-your-family agreeable folks (like us). I have met the most interesting people there and even learned barrel racing at my advanced age. If people want to golf, raft or fish there are several options near by. Can't say enough good things about this place: Rock Springs Ranch, Bend Oregon (about 3 hours from Portland or you can fly into Redmond)</p>
<p>Definitely be concerned about altitude sickness.
My in laws live at 9,800 ft in Silverthorne (near Breck) and I had a bout with it two weeks ago. (Flew out from NJ, skiied the next day, and wham, it hit) Intense headache, nausea, slept for day, took advil, slept it off, and skipped next day of skiing.</p>
<p>Funny thing about altitude sickness (in laws have lived there for 12 years), it can hit anyone, any physical condition, not just the elderly.</p>
<p>In- laws suggest guests acclimate in Denver when possible- skip coffee, alcohol, take advil, anti gas over the counter medications. Dryness can cause slight nose bleeds.
Sleep and dreams can be effected.</p>
<p>Mother in law told me story about a guest from South America, would eat his meals and then go downstairs and throw up. She didn't know this until the last day of visit.</p>
<p>Altitude a serious issue- Denver one mile high, Breck higher as stated above.</p>
<p>PS, I have lived in Salt Lake City, Billings Mt, and Missoula, so I haven't been a flatlander my entire life :)</p>