Destination hub
Colorado and the United States
Colorado is the destination we repeat the most. The snow is dry and temperatures often sit well below zero, a combination that rewards insulation and face and extremity protection more than extreme waterproofing.
The resorts sit between 2,500 and 3,500 m. Arriving from sea level and skiing all day on day one is the most common mistake for travellers from Brazil.
Practical summary
- Season
- December to March
- Snow
- Dry and light
- Watch out for
- Altitude and extreme cold
Destinations in this hub
Illustrative image Aspen Snowmass
In 2014, at Aspen Snowmass, Lorena started skiing. From then on, the family had two disciplines.
Illustrative image Beaver Creek/Avon
The first trip with the children. Eduardo, then 5, started snowboarding; Lívia, then 3, started skiing.
Illustrative image Beaver Creek/Avon
A return to the destination where Eduardo and Lívia started, back in 2023.
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