Transportation: Denver to Vail

Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to Vail?

"thinnmann" wrote in message
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Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to
Vail?

My experience is from the mid 90's but I suppose that they still have
van service. The companies at that time were Vans to Vail and
Colorado Mountain Express. Google those and see what you get.

"pigo" wrote in message
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"thinnmann" wrote in message
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Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to
Vail?

My experience is from the mid 90's but I suppose that they still have
van service. The companies at that time were Vans to Vail and
Colorado Mountain Express. Google those and see what you get.

Last time I had a friend take the van up here, it was around $40/person and
that was several years ago. Although you don't need a car in Vail, if you
have more than a couple of people in your group and shop around, the best
option is usually a rental car.

snoig

thinnmann wrote:
Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to Vail?

http://www.cmex.com/

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Chester Bullock,
Colorado Mountain Cams, Snow Conditions, Opinionated Reports
http://www.black-diamond.com
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On 2005-02-14, Chester Bullock penned:
thinnmann wrote:
Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to Vail?

http://www.cmex.com/


While I'm sure (or at least I hope) it doesn't reflect on all CMEx drivers, I
had one of those guys back into my 4-day-old car with the snowboard rack, then
try to drive off. Fortunately, my husband saw him and ran in front of him
(and fortunately, the guy didn't just run him over). The driver in question
claimed not to have his driver's license on hand and was entirely
unapologetic. I do have to say, though, that CMEx was speedy about paying for
the repairs.

Anyway, it would be a cold day in hell before I recommended them to anyone. I
know that one data point does not a statistic make, but the guy was so
completely uninterested in the fact that he'd just smooshed the rear of my car
that I suspected he was high. Maybe he was just an insensitive prick, though.

--
monique
Longmont, CO

"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message
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On 2005-02-14, Chester Bullock penned:
thinnmann wrote:
Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to
Vail?

http://www.cmex.com/


While I'm sure (or at least I hope) it doesn't reflect on all CMEx
drivers, I
had one of those guys back into my 4-day-old car with the snowboard rack,
then
try to drive off. Fortunately, my husband saw him and ran in front of him
(and fortunately, the guy didn't just run him over). The driver in
question
claimed not to have his driver's license on hand and was entirely
unapologetic. I do have to say, though, that CMEx was speedy about paying
for
the repairs.

Anyway, it would be a cold day in hell before I recommended them to
anyone. I
know that one data point does not a statistic make, but the guy was so
completely uninterested in the fact that he'd just smooshed the rear of my
car
that I suspected he was high. Maybe he was just an insensitive prick,
though.

--
monique
Longmont, CO

Well, here's two more data points. One employee I had to get rid of because
of incompentance (things like leaving your tools on the job, multiple
times), went to work of CME after we got rid of her.

Another one of my techs used to work for them before we hired him. He was
one of the worst drivers I ever met. He was scarey, driving way to fast on
snow covered roads. Nobody would ride with him and I used to get calls at
least every other week about some 'crazy driver who just cut me off'. Not
to smart when you have the companies phone number on the side of your truck.

snoig

"thinnmann" wrote in
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Colorado Mountain Express 800-525-6363 runs $60-70 pp one way. I
can't comment on the quality of the service, I've just seen the vans on
the road.

Go to flydenver.com and click ground transportation to look for other
options.

If you have two or more people, it can be cheaper to rent a car,
assuming where you stay has free parking.


Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to
Vail?

thinnmann wrote:
Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to Vail?

Get a name off the guest register at the Ritz-Carlton there. Impersonate
them. The Ritz will send a car for you...
--
According to John Perry Barlow, "Jeff Davis is a truly gifted trouble-maker."

Bob wrote:
"thinnmann" wrote in
oups.com:

Colorado Mountain Express 800-525-6363 runs $60-70 pp one way. I
can't comment on the quality of the service, I've just seen the vans on
the road.

Go to flydenver.com and click ground transportation to look for other
options.

If you have two or more people, it can be cheaper to rent a car,
assuming where you stay has free parking.



Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to
Vail?



I have used Colorado Mountain Express a couple of times with no problems.

That being said , I'd rather have a rental car. I just booked a full
size car for an upcoming trip for just under $200 for a week including
all taxes. That was through National using a $20 coupon from American
Casino Guide plus a contract code for VISA or AMEX.

--

Dave

On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 08:40:15 -0600, "snoig" wrote:

"pigo" wrote in message
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"thinnmann" wrote in message
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Anybody have a recommendation for transport from Denver airport to
Vail?

My experience is from the mid 90's but I suppose that they still have
van service. The companies at that time were Vans to Vail and
Colorado Mountain Express. Google those and see what you get.

Last time I had a friend take the van up here, it was around $40/person and
that was several years ago. Although you don't need a car in Vail, if you
have more than a couple of people in your group and shop around, the best
option is usually a rental car.


If you have a car, it's a lot easier to go ski someplace other than
Vail.

bw