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Description

The Aspen ski area is second to none with 4 mountain resorts within a 19km radius offering skiing to suit all levels and some of the world's best après-ski! Snowmass has the highest vertical rise of any ski area in the country - higher than 3 Sears Towers or 4 Eiffel Towers! It also boasts the second largest ski area in the country. Pristine beauty, superb conditions and extreme adventure are the order of the day, whichever mountain you favour. There's also a lot to keep you busy away from the piste, including snowshoe tours, nature tours, paragliding and hot air balloon rides.

Getting Around:
The 4 ski resorts are within 19km of each other and are connected by a FREE shuttle bus.

Star Attractions:
4 Exciting Mountains
Lively Après-Ski
4 Terrain Parks 5,000 Acres of Combined Skiing
Interchangeable Lift Tickets
FREE Shuttle Service

Resort Guide

Snowboarding:
Terrain Park 3
Superpipe 2

Slopes Access:
Number of lifts 12

Mountain Stats:
Base elevation 8,104ft (2,473m)
Summit elevation 12,510ft (3,813m)
Vertical Drop 4,406ft (1,343m)
Ski area 3,010 acres (1,255 ha)
Number of lifts 21
Number of trails 87
Longest Run 5.3m (8.5km)

Snow Stats:
Annual Snowfall 295 inches (750cm)

Apres Ski

The nightlife in Aspen is legendary with everything from billiards to jazz clubs, discos to bars, coffee houses to restaurants. In fact there's never a dull moment to be had - day or night!

Activities

Aspen Recreation Centre includes a Swimming Pool and Ice Rink • Cinema • Theatre • Snowcat Tours • Snowshoeing • Sleigh Rides • Snowmobile Tours • Tubing • Dog Sledding

Eating Out

Over 100 wonderful restaurants with prices from $10 per person! • Little Annie's, La Cocina, Pinons.

Other Amenities

Superb shopping • Several first-class art galleries and museums • Aspen Club health and leisure centre • Anderson Ranch Arts Centre

Extras Services

Equipment Rental:	Prices Per Day
Adult Sport Ski Package	£15
Adult Demo Ski Package	£23
Adult Snowboard Package	£18
Junior Ski/Board Package	£12
Child age is 6-12yrs. Equipment Package will include ski or board, boots and poles.

Lift Passes - Aspen Resort:
	Early		Value		High		Late
	Adult	Child	Adult	Child	Adult	Child	Adult	Child
6 Days	£145	£106	£159	£109	£188	£119	£112	£96
9 Days	£218	£159	£238	£164	£282	£178	£168	£144
13 Days	£293	£215	£322	£222	£386	£243	£236	£93
Additional Days	£25	£18	£27	£19	£32	£20	£19	£16
Early Season: 01-21 Dec '05 Value Season: 02 Jan-08 Feb '06 High Season: 22 Dec '05-01 Jan '06, 09 Feb-25 Mar '06 Late Season: 26 Mar-16 Apr '06 Child age is 7-12yrs. Children 6yrs and under receive a FREE lift pass - these need to be purchased before departure. If the lift pass falls over 2 seasons please use the season price for which the majority of the days fall within.

Ski Area Terrain

Aspen Mountain, the Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass make up the Aspen ski area, which are all connected by a FREE and super-efficient bus service. Service on the moutain is second to none with perfect grooming, good signposting, ski hosts and FREE hot cider are just some of the treats on offer!

Beginners:
Buttermilk Mountain is a favourite with beginners, boasting beautifully groomed gentle runs. Once you've progressed, head to the easy slopes at Snowmass.

Intermediates:
There is plenty for the intermediate with 'Big Burn' and 'Sam's Knob' in Snowmass perhaps the best places to start. Longshot in Snowmass, a 3-mile forest trail, is also recommended.

Advanced:
Experts will enjoy all but Buttermilk Mountain. There are some great double diamonds on Aspen Mountain plus high altitude tree line skiing for the brave!

Snowboarders:
4 terrain parks feature a superpipe, rails, jumps, tabletops, hits and spines. The Funnel Park is dedicated solely for beginners with others perfect for every level of riding.

How to Book...

0871 226 2812

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