Being only 15-20 miles outside of town makes this a very convenient trip. The road up is full of twists and turns, but it's well-maintained. It's plowed from 5am to 5pm every day and sanded liberally, so there is no buildup of snow, providing excellent traction. The slow going up the mountain provides amazing views of the surrounding area. The resort itself is located over 10,000 feet above sea level, with the highest lifts reaching to around 12,000, allowing for even more great vistas and sunny skies. It is VERY cold, so be sure to bundle up. My wife and I got to the top at around 9:30 in the morning, half an hour after the resort opens, and it was a brisk 9 degrees, warming up to 12 by noon.
Four chairs, including a quad, service many runs, ranging the gamut from beginner to advanced. One thing I appreciated was the number and length of beginner runs, which is such a nice change from the typical one or two 1000 foot runs for the kiddies. Lift tickets are $45 for a full day, $33 for half days. Hours are from 9am till 4pm every day.