| Aspen Colorado is one of the most popular ski | | | | populated trails. Some of Aspen Mountain's best kept |
| destinations in the U.S. for a variety of reasons. | | | | secrets are its black and double-black-diamond tracks |
| Resorts in Aspen have something to offer everyone | | | | that venture off the beaten path into a much less |
| from beginners to experienced skiers. They offer ski | | | | traveled terrain. On average, Aspen Mountain isn't very |
| or snowboard lessons and equipment rentals for the | | | | crowded at only three skiers per acre. |
| convenience of its visitors who may be considering | | | | Aspen Mountain's base elevation is 7,945 feet with a |
| learning to ski. Skiing and snowboarding lessons include | | | | staggering vertical rise of 3,267 feet and summit of |
| lessons in safety and skier responsibility. Trail maps, | | | | 11,212 feet above sea level. Aspen Mountain's 673 |
| videos and photos are readily available. For your | | | | acres are open for skiing from November 22, 2007 |
| convenience, or just for laughs, they also offer | | | | through April 13, 2008. |
| on-mountain photos and live cams. | | | | Aspen Highlands is a favorite among the local skiing |
| A slow start to winter caused some initial worry for | | | | populous. The highlands offer simply breathtaking |
| Aspen as well as ski areas around the world. But | | | | views of the surrounding Maroon Bells. Of course, |
| December brought nearly 30 inches of snow in Aspen. | | | | there is a lift that delivers passengers to the summit or |
| Aspen's most skied mountains are Snowmass, Aspen | | | | you may choose to hike the 12,392 foot trail. Aspen |
| Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Each | | | | Highlands is probably best known for its steep, big |
| mountain has something new and exciting to offer its | | | | mountain ski areas like Steeplechase, Highland Bowl |
| skiers. Most lifts are open daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | | | | and Olympic Bowl. It also offers a test of stamina in |
| The Sky Cab opens at 8 a.m., Cirque lift opens at 10 | | | | the form of the newly extended Mushroom trail and |
| a.m., the Village Express and Big Burn lifts open at 8:30 | | | | Child's Play in the Highland Bowl. Aspen Highlands has |
| a.m. | | | | added an additional stunning 220 acres over the last |
| Buttermilk is probably most famous for its role in the | | | | two seasons. |
| ESPN Winter X Games. Its 470 acres offer 21 miles | | | | Aspen Highlands' base elevation is 8,040 feet with a |
| of terrain with the longest run being 3 miles. It also | | | | summit elevation of 12,392 feet at the top of Highland |
| offers forty-four gently rolling trails for beginners and | | | | Bowl. There are 125 exciting trails in the 1,010 acres |
| family skiing. Buttermilk offers a lot of versatility and | | | | that range in difficulty from easy to expert. Aspen |
| wide open slopes for its skiers. On average, there are | | | | Highlands is open from December 8, 2007 through |
| only 4 people per acre at a time on Buttermilk's slopes | | | | April 6, 2008. |
| and trails. This provides an excellent atmosphere for | | | | Snowmass is Aspen's largest ski mountain at 3,132 |
| beginners and intermediate skiers who may not be | | | | acres. It offers something for everyone from |
| ready for the more crowded slopes. | | | | beginners to expert skiers and snowboarders. Best |
| Buttermilk's base elevation is 7,870 feet above sea | | | | known for its wide open cruising paths and family |
| level with a summit elevation of 9,900 feet and vertical | | | | friendly activities, Snowmass has been rated one of |
| rise of 2,030 feet. When skiing Buttermilk you may see | | | | the best family ski areas in North America. The sheer |
| Winter X Games champions, Olympians or families just | | | | size of Snowmass nearly guarantees fewer skiers |
| learning to ski. Buttermilk is open for skiing from | | | | per acre. On average there are only two people per |
| December 8, 2007 through April 6, 2008. | | | | acre skiing Snowmass. |
| Aspen Mountain has been a favorite ski destination for | | | | Snowmass' base elevation is 8,104 feet with a summit |
| skiers since 1947. More difficult than Buttermilk, Aspen | | | | elevation of a breathtaking 12,510 feet above sea level. |
| Mountain has steep, bump runs that run directly into the | | | | It consists of 91 trails with the longest run being 5.3 |
| town of Aspen, Colorado. The mountain offers many | | | | miles and the steepest run with a slope of 40 degrees. |
| well-known, well-traveled trails as well as less | | | | |