| Although our planet has some amazing mountain | | | | are found at Aspen Mountain. This Aspen, Colorado |
| slopes, and snowcapped mountains can be found | | | | ski resort is favored for Snowcat skiing on the |
| across the globe, from North America to Eastern | | | | backside of the mountain, a favorite of celebrities |
| Asia, few mountains can compare with the | | | | and stargazers alike. Aspen Mountain's easiest slopes |
| breathtaking beauty and intense energy found in | | | | are perfect for intermediate skiers; but if you're up |
| Aspen, Colorado. | | | | for a real challenge, Aspen Mountain is a winter-white |
| Many skiers today regard Aspen to be the world's | | | | heaven that can handle anything you toss at it. |
| ultimate ski resort. Aspen boasts some of the best | | | | Snowmass |
| skiing on earth, along with a rich history. Visitors can | | | | The monolithic giant of Aspen's four ski resorts is |
| take in festivals, sporting events, concerts and | | | | Snowmass. This giant sprawls over a complex |
| restaurants, and brew pubs, making Aspen, Colorado | | | | landscape of peaks, ridges, open slopes and gullies |
| a destination flocked winter skiers and summer | | | | that provide the greatest range of terrain. From the |
| vacationers. | | | | gentle precincts of Fanny Hill to the wide cruising |
| Want to get in on the ultimate experience of skiing | | | | expanse of the Big Burn, plus a number of steeps, |
| Aspen? Check out one of these resorts, listed in no | | | | skiers of all levels will fall in love with Snowmass. |
| particular order: | | | | State-of-the-art programs and slope facilities abound |
| Aspen Highlands | | | | at this Aspen, Colorado ski resort. |
| If you are looking for accommodations with brawn | | | | Buttermilk |
| and beauty, try the Aspen Highlands. Although is it | | | | Ultra smooth and very cool, Buttermilk is the smallest |
| part of a large resort network, the Aspen Highlands | | | | of the four Aspen, Colorado ski resorts, but don't let |
| isn't caught up in tourism glam and glitter typical of | | | | its diminutive size fool you. Buttermilk boasts a hearty |
| the Rocky Mountain ski mecca. This place is about | | | | 430 acres and an awesome vertical rise that extends |
| skiing Aspen, period. This simple philosophy makes | | | | over two thousand feet. With some of the best |
| the Aspen Highlands a favorite with locals. But just | | | | skiing in the region, this Aspen, Colorado ski resort |
| because it is low key by tourist standards, doesn't | | | | demands respect. The Buttermilk distinguishes itself |
| mean it isn't tough. In fact, the Aspen Highlands is | | | | with a low-key terrain that offers great skiing for |
| consistently ranked one of the most challenging | | | | families and novice skiers. About seventy-five |
| courses in the United States. This Aspen, Colorado | | | | percent of Buttermilk's terrain is dedicated to |
| ski resort has a number of entry-level slopes with a | | | | beginners and intermediates. Even so, expert skiers |
| series of green circles, and runs below | | | | respect the more difficult challenges that Buttermilk |
| Merry-Go-Round. Best of all, you will typically see | | | | has to offer. |
| fewer than 1,000 fellow skiers spread across 790 | | | | Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skier, you'll |
| gorgeous acres of beautiful terrain. | | | | find a challenging, rewarding and exciting vacation at |
| Aspen Mountain | | | | any one of the Aspen, Colorado ski resorts. Plan |
| Some of the region's best jumps, bumps and steeps | | | | ahead, as some resorts sell out months in advance. |