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Up to a foot of fresh powder fell over night on the Aspen/Snowmass Mountains. Cold temps will be keeping the powder in amazing conditions-come visit us!

Well, believe it or not, the snow has begun to fall at Aspen/Snowmass! On August 30th they received there first noticeable snow accumulation high in the mountains. The mood there is great as everyone excitedly looks toward the winter months to come!

Although the ski season is still months away, we would like to remind you of one of the newest programs at Aspen/Snowmass. As you may already know, Aspen Highlands has been considered by many to be there most extreme mountain. Labeled by many as a “local’s mountain,” we find it very important that the large number of expert skiers and boarders that visit the mountains every year can also experience the challenging terrain that Aspen locals have come to know and love.

Therefore, for the first year ever, Aspen/Snowmass is offering free Ambassador Tours every Wednesday in the Aspen Highland’s Bowl! We truly think that these free ski tours of the Bowl will be great  for the many up-and-coming expert skiers and boarders visiting Aspen/Snowmass this season. I know for many the bowl can be a bit daunting at first glance. Hopefully this program will encourage many to make the challenging 30 minute hike in order to experience some of the best views and skiing Aspen has to offer.

The snow is falling, the mood is great and we look forward to booking you on a ski holiday to Aspen/Snowmass!

Greetings from a snowy Aspen/Snowmass,   All four mountains (Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk) are now open for the season! We have had a very steady flow of storms that have made conditions in Aspen/Snowmass fantastic! We have had over 30 inches (75 cm) in the last couple days and our streak of powder days has been great! Buttermilk opened with almost 100% of the terrain open and Aspen Highlands had the Highlands Bowl open for opening day.  The conditions are incredible all over so make sure that everyone knows Aspen/Snowmass is the place for good snow!  Below are some pictures from opening day at Aspen Highlands:

Greetings from Aspen/Snowmass! 

We received over two feet (60 cm) of snow this past weekend! It looks like February in town with so much snow covering everything.  We are only 9 days away from opening the lifts and everyone in Aspen/Snowmass can’t wait! Opening weekend we have the return of the FIS Alpine Women’s World Cup race on Aspen Mountain and it’s a great way to kick off the season.  

Check out these pictures taken in Aspen / Snowmass this week.

Aspen’s Sky Hotel is rated by Playboy Magazine as the sexiest ski hotel in North America.

Ski Traveller has return flights in premium economy class, 7 nights with 6 days skiing at Aspen’s Sky Hotel:
http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/best_deals

Keep an eye on our home page we go live next week with best ski holiday available to New Zealand skiers, worth $15,000 and includes:

• Return flights ex Auckland through to Denver with Air New Zealand  for 2 adults
• Return transfers from Denver to Vail for 2 adults
• 8 nights in Vail for 2 adults
• 7 day Vail Resorts lift pass for 2 adults
• All airline taxes
• 10 days comprehensive snow holiday travel insurance

To sign up visit our homes page and look for the WIN banner…..this goes live next week with full terms and conditions.
www.skitraveller.co.nz

If you want to enter right now, please email your name and contact number to Ski Traveller.
info@skitraveller.co.nz

We have a fantastic short life ski airfare to Colorado….you must purchase this airfare before the 30th of June 2009.
Ring Ski Traveller for more details, ski or snowboard in Colorado for under $5000 each for 2 weeks.

More information about this package:
http://skitraveller.co.nz/hot_deals

NZ Toll Free 0800 11 22 99 

Free Ski Days at Aspen Snowmass, Colorado

• Buy an 8 day lift pass and get 6 more days free
  Valid: 26 Nov - 17 Dec 2009 
  Must purchase on/before: 16 Nov 2009
• Buy an 8 day lift pass and get 6 more days free
  Valid: 5 Jan - 9 Feb 2010
  Must purchase on/before: 1 Dec 2009
• Buy a 12 day lift pass and get 8 more days free
  Valid: 5 Jan - 9 Feb 2010
  Must purchase on/before: 1 Dec 2009
• Buy an 8 day lift pass and get 6 more days free
  Valid: 10 Feb - 25 Mar 2010 / Must purchase before: 11 Jan 2010
  Valid: 26 Mar - 4 Apr 2010 / Must purchase before: 10 Feb 2010
  Valid: 5 Apr - 11 Apr 2010 / Must purchase before: 1 Mar 2010

Note: all lift passes must be purchased in conjunction with accommodation and/or transportation.

More on Aspen Snowmass:
http://skitraveller.co.nz/usa/AspenSnowmass

Want to talk to someone who has skied & stayed at Aspen Snowmass? 
Toll free 0800 11 22 99 NZ
Toll free 1800 19 95 25 Australia
Email Sarah or Lianne: info@skitraveller.co.nz

Aspen/Snowmass has received more than 25 feet of snow this season and the spring skiing and riding is fantastic. Aspen Highlands will open for two bonus weekends – April 18-19 and 25-26 – with more than 100 inches still on the ground in Highland Bowl. 

Thanks to Jeremy Swanson for this amazing image.

Greetings from Aspen/Snowmass, 

It was another snow and sun filled weekend in Aspen/Snowmass!  We had the Colorado Freeride Competition on our very own Snowmass this weekend.  The competition brings in the best freeskiers and boarders from all over the world to drop huge cliffs and show their skills in skiing technical powder lines.  The results were some huge lines, big drops, and some great spills.  The two-day competition combines two venues, the Hanging Valley Headwall and the Burnside Cliffs, both on Snowmass.  The snow was deep and fluffy and allowed the athletes to push their limits!  If you have clients that are looking for the steep and deep, we definitely have tons here in Aspen/Snowmass.  Here is a great shot of one of the amazing athletes. 

Thanks, 

Chace Dillon

International Sales

Aspen Skiing Company