Wasn't expecting a ton based on reviews of other units in this property, but was pleasantly suprised by this condo! First off, it's listed as a 1 br, but it's really 2 since the loft has a full queen bed and bunk beds. 2nd - The Views!!! It's a corner unit with views of the forest one direction and the gondola/base of the mountain in the other - So nice to enjoy with a cup of coffee!!
Location is on a hill just above canyon lodge - The walk down isn't THAT bad, though the driveway can be a bit treacherous if it's covered in ice. Takes 10-15 minutes to get to chair 16.
We found a little makeshift stairway someone had made in the snow in the neighboring complex that made it easier to get down to the road.
Coming back, you can supposedly use the Ski Back trail, which is just above the complex. The one time we tried this, we ended up getting caught in a massive snow bank trying to get down, and then had to go through another building in the complex. It would be nice if they gave directions on how best to enter the complex from the trail.
Overall a great stay for a good price. My biggest complaint--from about 8-9 AM when you are trying to eat your breakfast the sun is BLASTING right in the kitchen where you want to be. It was so uncomfortable that we couldn't be in there. They really need some kind of sun shade to block this.