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

  • Aspen Skiing News:-

    Aspen Skiing Co.: Business 'strong' despite poor snow
    A skier passes through the ticket check at the Silver Queen Gondola in Aspen on Wednesday.

    Fired Aspen ski instructor files libel suit against Skico exec
    ASPEN ? A little more than a year after getting fired by Aspen Skiing Co., former ski instructor Lee Mulcahy is suing Skico CEO Mike Kaplan for libel.

    Thanx for community support
    On behalf of Aspen Skiing Co. I'd like to offer a huge thank-you to everyone in this amazing valley who helped pull off the 2012 Winter X Games.

    Promotion lets kids fly to Aspen for free
    Kids can fly free to the Aspen area. The latest expansion of a travel promotion offered by Aspen Skiing Co. gives kids, ages 2 through 12, free airfare on American Airlines per full adult fare.

    Promotion lets kids fly free to Aspen
    ASPEN ? Kids can fly free to Aspen. The latest expansion of a travel promotion offered by Aspen Skiing Co. gives kids, ages 2 through 12, free airfare on American Airlines per full adult fare.

    Former instructor Mulcahy sues SkiCo CEO for libel
    A former instructor for the Aspen Skiing Co. who was fired in 2011 after questioning beginning ski teachers? low pay and emailing colleagues about possibly unionizing is suing the company?s CEO for libel. read more

    Aspen rejoices in a foot of new snow
    A skier revels in the powder on the Alps at Aspen Highlands Tuesday. The Aspen Skiing Co. reported a foot or more of fresh snow on local slopes, and forecasters are calling for more snow in the coming days.

    The drought of 1976-77
    Former Aspen Skiing Corp. President D.R.C. Brown poses on dry ground at the base of Aspen Mountain on Thanksgiving 1977. The photo has been erroneously recalled by many people as having been taken at Christmas. Snow was so sparse that no ski areas opened until January.