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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.

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.

Hi all…..the Winter X Games are on in Aspen at the moment, the world’s best athletes are gather in Aspen to show off their skills - definitely worth a visit to Aspen over this time.  Held on Buttermilk mountain the Winter X Games organisers are so impressed with this venue they have extended the contract to 2012.  

Check out the photo, the skier is: Tanner Hall and thanks to Jeremy Swanson for this amazing image.

Book early and we can get you to all the action in January 2010.

We are officially open for the season!!!  Aspen and Snowmass open today with a great amount of terrain.  We also have the Women’s FIS World Cup on Aspen Mountain this weekend!  As they say, “Aspen loves fast women!”  
Please remember that Monday is the last day to turn in orders for our great Early Purchase Offer.  This includes our Buy 8 Get 14 and Buy 12 Get 20 on lift tickets for Value Season (January 6, 2009 – February 10, 2009)  The Early Purchase Offer also includes Buy 8 Get 14 and Buy 12 Get 20 on equipment rentals and Buy 8 Get 14 on Kids’ Group Lessons.

Thanks,
Chace Dillon International Sales - Aspen Skiing Company