Resort

Aspen was founded in the 1800s as a silver mining town, the ski resort was founded in 1947 with the opening of Lift-1. Aspen has retained much of that old town charm but now has one of the best apres ski atmospheres in North America. Great apres ski, shopping, restaurants, bars and cafes Aspen along with some of the best skiing in North America, a combination is very hard to beat.

Why you should visit Aspen
* Aspen - four mountains one lift pass, over 5000 acres of terrain.
* Aspen - free bus connects all four mountains.
* Aspen - always ranks in the top 5 ski resorts in North America.
* Aspen - fantastic apres ski atmosphere.
* Aspen - some of the best inbounds expert terrain at Aspen Highlands.
* Aspen - X Games at Buttermilk every year, mid January.
* Aspen - Snowmass has over 3000 acres of terrain, great for intermediate skiers.
* Aspen - Snowmass offers great ski in, ski out accommodation.

Families in Aspen
We recommend younger families stay at Snowmass, with 90% of the accommodation ski in/out access this makes your holiday very easy. Snowmass has over 3000 acres of terrain so there is more than enough to keep the whole family entertained. The Treehouse kids centre at Snowmass will keep all ages entertained for hours once they leave the slopes.

Couples and friends in Aspen
Stay in Aspen township if you would like to experience one of the best apres ski vibes in North America. Pick the mountain to suit your skiing. Nightlife choices are endless with loads of restaurants, bars, cafes, cinema and theatre to keep you entertained.

Aspen & Vail combo
There is a daily shuttle that runs between Aspen and Vail. We suggest combining these two great ski resorts with at least a week at each, together they offer 10,000 acres of terrain.

Resort Scorecard
Beginners	9 / 10	Nightlife	10 / 10
Intermediates	10 / 10	Village Charm	10 / 10
Experts	9 / 10	Non Ski Activities	10 / 10

Lift Pass Specials 2009-2010 Season

* Buy an 8 day lift pass and get 6 more days free
Valid: 26 Nov - 17 Dec 2009, purchase before: 16 Nov 2009

* Buy an 8 day lift pass and get 6 more days free
Valid: 05 Jan - 9 Feb 2010, purchase before: 1 Dec 2009

* Buy a 12 day lift pass and get 8 more days free
Valid: 05 Jan - 9 Feb 2010, purchase before: 1 Dec 2009

* Buy an 8 day lift pass and get 6 more days free
Valid: 10 Feb - 25 Mar 2010, purchase before: 11 Jan 2010
Valid: 26 Mar - 4 Apr 2010, purchase before: 10 Feb 2010
Valid: 05 Apr - 11 Apr 2010, purchase before: 1 Mar 2010

Lessons

* Buy 8 days kids lessons & get 14 days lessons
Valid: 05 Jan - 09 Feb 2010, book by 01 Dec 2009
Valid: 26 Mar - 4 Apr 2010, book by 10 Feb 2010