WITH A VERTICAL DROP of 4,406 feet and 3,132 acres of terrain, the sheer volume of Snowmass demands repeat visits. After experiencing even a slice of all the cruisers, glades, steeps, terrain parks and halfpipes (via 24 lifts and 91 trails), we guarantee you'll be back for more. Families can continue their mountain journey in the new Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center.
CLOSEST COMMUNITIES
•Snowmass Village
GREAT DEAL
Choose your dates and purchase multi-day tickets at least seven days in advance for the greatest savings - deals start on two-day lift tickets! The more days you buy, the more you SAVE! And, don't miss our Last-Minute Lodging Specials - visit www.aspensnowmass.com/lmls to sign up for weekly updates and to receive the best deals around!
NIGHTTIME ON-MOUNTAIN DINING
Begin your adventure with an exciting snowcat ride up the slopes of Snowmass to the Lynn Britt Cabin. The evening is filled with live entertainment and guests are treated to an authentic Western gourmet dinner. Call 800.525.6200 for reservations.
LESSONS
• Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/ Snowmass daycare: Evening care: for ages 5 to 17. • Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass for kids: Helmets are required for children 12 and under. Ski lessons from 2 1/2 years and snowboard lessons from 5 years. Private lessons, kids'
group lessons, teen group lessons and First Turns programs available. • Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass for adults: Skiing and snowboarding private lessons, group lessons and
specialty programs like Mountain Explorers™, Women's Edge and Beginner's Magic™. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call
877.282.7736 for more information.
FYI
Already one of North America's premier resorts, Snowmass continues to undergo a host of on-mountain improvements that will greet skiers and riders for the 2008-2009 season - a new Sheer Bliss lift; a new restaurant atop Sam's Knob; new commercial, residential and restaurant space in base village' the new Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center; the new Elk Camp Meadows learning area accessible by the eight-passenger
Elk Camp Gondola and the new Snow Park Technologiesdesigned
Snowmass Park including a 22-foot superpipe! Plus, thanks to the latest in radio frequency technology, guests will speed through gates at the base of all access lifts without requiring a scan or check.
BIGGEST EVENT
Bud Light Big Air Fridays features live music and evening fireworks over Fanny Hill at the base of Snowmass. The series of events takes place on eight Fridays throughout the season (February 13, 20 & 27; March 6, 13, 20 & 27; April 3, 2009). The competitions feature top skiers and snowboarders from the region performing the latest tricks while music plays and prizes are given away to the gathered crowd
APRES SPOTS
Sneaky's Tavern, Zane's Tavern, Mountain Dragon, Brothers' Grille, The Artisan, Big Hoss BBQ, The Stew Pot, Junk and Liquid Sky.
DIRECTIONS BY CAR
220 miles from Denver via I-70 and Highway 82; 130 miles from Grand Junction via I-70 and Highway 82.
DIRECTIONS BY BUS
Free skier shuttles serve all four Aspen/Snowmass areas from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All buses within the towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village are free. Bus service runs between Snowmass Village and Aspen until 2 a.m. [$3], 970.925.8484.
DIRECTIONS BY AIR
Several airlines offer direct flights to
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) [3 miles from downtown]. In addition, Eagle County Airport (EGE) [70 miles], Denver
International Airport (DEN) [220 miles] and Grand Junction
Regional Airport (GJT) [125 miles] offer flights to and from numerous destinations.
INFORMATION
800.525.6200 / 970.925.1220
Snow Report: 888.277.3676
info@aspensnowmass.com
www.aspensnowmass.com
LODGING | CENTRAL RESV
800.494.6395
www.aspensnowmass.com
ADDRESS
Aspen/Snowmass
Aspen Skiing Company
P.O. Box 1248
Aspen, CO 81612
MOUNTAIN FACTS
Season -
Nov. 27, 2008 to April 12, 2009
Hours -
9am-4pm
ELEVATION
Peak - 12,510 ft.
Base - 8,104 ft.
Vertical Rise - 4,406 ft.
TERRAIN & SERVICES
Beginner - 6%
Intermediate - 50%
Advanced/Expert - 44%
Skiable Acres - 3,132
Number of Trails - 91
Longest Trail - 5.3 miles
Terrain Parks - 3
Total Lifts - 24
Avg Annual Snowfall
300 inches
Avg Days of Sun per Year
300 days
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