Tip! Visitors to Aspen during the second week of January will certainly want to take advantage of their fortunate timing to stop by the Winterskol Festival that takes place from January 11-14. Held in downtown Aspen and on the four ski hills, the event is aimed at entertaining residents and vacationers alike with over 40 organized events.
One of the first places many people think of when considering where to head for a winter ski vacation is Aspen, Colorado. Deserving of its stellar reputation, Aspen is the winter playground of the rich and famous since it boasts every snow and ice sport imaginable and some of the best soft powder in the country. Make your way to Aspen this winter and experience a memorable ski or snowboarding adventure at this luxurious world-class ski resort.
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Tip! Another alternative for where to ski in Aspen for the intermediate level is at the Copper Bowl. This is a popular skiing route and tends to get overcrowded.
Gently poised over the cultural city of Aspen, the magnificent Aspen Mountain of Colorado has long been known as the flagrant playpen of the rich and famous. Individuals such as Michael Douglas, Jack Nicholson, Martina Navratilova, Goldie Hawn, Kevin Costner, and Mariah Carey are known for their residences in this historical area. A shrine has been set up in Aspen for the famous people by visitors and interested parties, to show honor to those who have died. These people, both dead and alive, are very much the reason Aspen is so fascinating to visitors, in addition to the skiing. The excitement of possible “rubbing elbows” or catch a glimpse of them makes causes Aspen to be more of a mecca to visit than the other ski resorts. To plan an Aspen ski vacation during Christmas in the beautiful mountains of Colorado at the most elegant of skiing accommodations is a plus in anyone’s hat. If a person books this resort, more than any of them over the Christmas holidays, the “Shining Mountains” will make dreams turn into the wildest of imaginations.
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Tip! While the Snowmass hill may give the first impression of being smaller since it “only” has 90 trails, these soft and steep slopes are spread out over three times the space as Aspen Highlands, creating an intense mountain experience that simply cannot be enjoyed in one day. Overflowing with steeps, cruisers, halfpipes, and terrain parks, Snowmass offers wide open spaces that are perfect for a thrilling day of adventure or family-friendly activities.
Skiing in Aspen is a skiers heaven for every skill level. From beginners to intermediate to professional… you’ll love the skiing here. Check out the skiing in any one of four mountains depending on your skill level and spirit of adventure. Aspen has a free shuttle service to get you between the four mountains. You’ll can also get a skiing equipment transfer between all four mountains. You can pay your attendant to have your equipment at the designated mountain the next day.
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Tip! Christmastime on Aspen Mountain is especially wonderful! Aspen Mountain towers above the town of Aspen, with a top elevation of 11215 feet and the mountain has a vertical drop of 3269 feet. Aspen has four world class mountains containing over 4100 of terrain for skiing on.
Choosing a place for a holiday has never been easy for avid travelers and vacationers. This is as true for a family vacation as is for a group vacation. Most of us want to make the most of our vacations. Some of us look for adventure whereas others prefer a place which has lot of scenic beauty. Some like to holiday at a place which has some history behind it coupled with some fun and frolic. But if you want all these from one location, then Aspen Colorado is the place that you are looking for.
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Tip! Since your vacation in Aspen is certainly going to be centered around your time on the slopes, stay close to all the fun and excitement with a vacation rental that is just steps away from the lifts. There are numerous Aspen vacation rentals located throughout this stunning town so you can enjoy spectacular mountain views and easy access to all four of the hills for the duration of your trip.
Three hundred inches of snow per year, four resorts to choose from, and enough bumps, trails, and thrills to make each ski run different from the last, Aspen is the place to satisfy your need to speed down the mountainside. You’ll be especially well-suited to this vacation destination if you have a taste for luxury, because while it’s not required to go all out, Aspen certainly has a way of inspiring you to live life to the fullest.
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Tip! Global warming has taken its toll on ski resorts by melting the snow resulting in huge losses to the industry. Aspen Skiing Company uses 45 million gallons of water for snowmaking.
As one of the foothills of the Elk Mountains, seated in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Aspen Mountain, just south of the city by the same name, has long been known as a playground for the rich and famous - and it is. But it is also a great place to take a family for a fun ski vacation.
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