BlacknboostedS13

I booked a flight from Orlando, FL to Denver in late March this year. I've got a list of a few hotels to book and a vehicle to rent...

Only things I need advice on are:

Where can I rent affordable snowboarding equipment?
(Board, Bindings, Helmet and Boots)

Best affordable resort, not staying just skiing, to go to? Beginner riders (Looking at Eldora and Loveland)

Best places to eat and drink / Things to do in Denver or Boulder, things I just shouldn't miss?

I'll have 3 - 4 days to burn that I wont plan on skiing. Let me know what you guys come up with! Any help in appreciated

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