Best cheap areas to learn how to ski/snowboard?

Recently moved to Columbia. I have a habit of picking up expensive hobbies. I am trying to plan time to learn snowboarding next winter and wanted to know what places people go to. Obviously, Colorado has plenty and I've been to Aspen on ice and slush. Issue is my car is 2wd. Maybe public transport out of Denver? Has anyone learned on smaller slopes nearby. I see Snow Creek in KC. I have 3 days on a snowboard and finished a small green slope. Any experiences for someone with a smaller budget would be appreciated.

I know it is summer but I start saving early bc poor