Oh by the way though, to answer your original question. I'd recommend Telluride. Granted, it's a small town in the middle of nowhere, but the mountain and people are fucking excellent. I spent the first part of this season working for the mountain up there and just had a blast. No lift lines ever, a sick park crew and some top notch terrain just make it so bomb. It's a tiny ski town for sure, but the people there are super chill.