Guys, thanks so much for as always giving me so much information and ideas. The Whistler tip is great too, glad to know about the rain, as that wouldn't be a good way to start out learning........

Not sure on which place I am deciding on yet, but I am sure we will give it a try. It will depend on what kind of airfares I can get to CO, vs UT, etc.

Thanks, I really appreciate it....

-A