The Great Aspen Resort Ski Vacations
When you think of all the ski resorts in the world one of them stands out in your mind. Aspen offers a variety of ski areas for all levels and it covers 4,500 acres or more spread over four mountains. This resort is known for it's nightlife because of the downtown area and the quieter Snowmass resort area has something to offer everyone.
Founded in the late 19th century as a silver-mining town, this ski destination boasts no less than four major resorts, and all are included in the price of one ticket. There is also free transportation between the resorts. In contrast to newer Colorado ski areas such as Vail which were created to emulate Old World alpine ambience, Aspen retains alot of its rustic character. It also offers a variety og dining, entertainment and shopping choices, not to mention some of the best skiing around.
Aspen provides all the restaurants and bars you could ever want or need You can take a stroll through this luxurious city and find many boutiques and much more. There is a lot of history in many of the buildings that are in the downtown area. One of these buildings is the Ute bank; this building can be dated back to the silver area around the 1800's.
With everything that there is to do in Aspen you shouldn't find yourself getting bored. Aspen is located in Colorado, and with the various mountain ranges, you are sure to find slopes that are suitable for your level. Snowmass is one of the most popular resorts in the world, so be sure to make reservations well in advance.
Snowmass at a glance:
Base elevation: 8,104 ft.
Summit elevation: 12,510 ft.
Vertical rise: 4,406 ft.
Terrain: 3,128 acres
Number of trails: 90
Miles/km of trails: 147 miles
Longest run: 5.3 miles
Steepest runs: Gowdy's and AMF - 40 degrees
Types of trails: easiest: 6%, more difficult: 50%, most difficult: 12%, expert: 32%
Annual snowfall: 300 inches
Snowmaking: 185 acres
Lifts: 23
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Aspen Skiing News:-
Aspen Skiing Company's Auden Schendler on Big Levers, Blue Collars and Bourbon (Fast Company Magazine)
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McDowell reaching for her downhill dreams (Stillwater Courier)
The snow is gone in Minnesota and ski season has come to an end, but for 16-year-old Carly McDowell skiing is year round. Advertisement: RIVER'S EDGE Mother's Day Brunch, $16.95 Mother's Day Brunch, $16.95, River's Edge, New Richmond, WI.
McDowell reaching for her downhill dreams (Lake Elmo Leader)
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Max Marolt scholarship program awards local athletes (The Aspen Times)
ASPEN - The city of Aspen has awarded $2,000 in athletic scholarships this quarter as part of the Max Marolt Scholarship Program.
Local officials to discuss swine flu (Aspen Daily News)
The public is invited to tune into CGTV (Channel 11 in Aspen) this Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. to watch a live press conference with local officials answering questions about swine flu and outreach efforts currently under way. For detailed information about swine flu, consult www.cdc.gov/swineflu or call 1-877-462-2911.
Final weekend for lift skiing at Aspen Highlands (The Aspen Times)
ASPEN - Aspen Highlands will re-open Saturday and Sunday for a final weekend of lift-served skiing.
Grant Whitney Harvey: Moonshadows: Part 1 (HuffingtonPost)
I Never in his twenty three years of life had Billy Gladsten made so much money. It afforded him a roomy one-bedroom apartment in Westwood,...
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