Wolf Creek Ski Area is where I learned to ski as a kid, so it holds a special place in my heart. It is a small resort, not a part of the big pass brands like Epic and Ikon. Its affordable, and homely, but has some of the best snow in Colorado. Its a great mountain to learn on but also an awesome mountain for expert terrain, with ridges to hike to from top of Alberta lift and fields of trees to find powder.