Aspen Ski Vacations

Aspen is one of the most popular ski towns in North America. Yes it has glamour, money and celebrities, but it also has an interesting history, both in skiing and mining, and it offers great skiing on four separate mountains. Aspen Highlands, Aspen (or Ajax) Mountain, Buttermilk, and Snowmass can all be skied with the same ticket. Aspen Mountain has long been known as the playpen of the rich and famous – and it is. But it is also a great place to take a family ski vacation. Christmas in Aspen is especially wonderful! Visit Aspen Highlands and the 12,500-foot summit and enjoy the view, which includes the Maroon Bells and Pyramid Peak. Aspen Mountain rises above the town of Aspen, with a top elevation of 11215 feet and a vertical drop of 3269 feet. There are 76 trails suitable for beginners, intermediates, and experts, accessible by eight lifts, including seven chair lifts and one cable car line.

Snowmass has grown from a condo and hotel village to a mountain resort town of nearly 2,000 year-round residents. It is built right along the slopes of one of Colorado's biggest ski mountains.

While Aspen has much to offer skiers, as well as those who enjoy the night life in a ski town, you should expect lots of crowds and lift lines on the slopes. Again, this is the playpen of the rich and famous, and many people choose this ski vacation spot simply for that reason – as well as for the great runs and nightlife.

There are numerous places to stay in and around Aspen, with more than 100 restaurants to choose from as well. Ski instructions and equipment rental are abundant in the area, and snowboarders are welcome.