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Snowmass Ski Vacations and Luxury Skiing Travel Packages Dates: Jan-Dec / Jan-2010 Priced From: Contact Travelwizard.com

Aspen/Snowmass, anywhere else this would be four separate vacations. It's not just one mountain. It's Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Decide which mountain fits your passion. Four choices and nearly 5,000 acres.
Snowmass, so many runs, so much variety - cruisers, steeps, glades, off-piste, terrain parks, superpipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the United States. Rising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bump and incredible views, Aspen Mountain and its double-black and tree runs are fun for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Known as the locals' favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. For the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, hike up and drop into Highland Bowl.
Home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2007 (for an unprecedented six consecutive years!), Buttermilk is also a premier mountain for beginners. While experts frolic in the X Superpipe and terrain park, the rest of the family can cruise on the wide, rolling trails. Aspen/Snowmass. Experience the Power of Four.
Mountain Stats: Snowmass Ski Resort
Snowmass Snowmass defies belief. So many runs, so much variety...and all of it fun for the whole family. Try the Big Burn for the widest open runs in the West, or Hanging Valley for the wild ride and an incomparable view you'd trade your grandmother for.
Season: November - April
Base elevation: 8,104 ft./2,473 m.
Summit elevation: 12,510 ft./3,813 m.
Vertical rise: 4,406 ft./1,343 m.
Terrain: 3,010 acres/1,218 hectares
Number of trails: 84
Miles/km of trails: 137 miles/220 km
Longest run: 5.05 miles/8.2 km
Trails: easiest - 7%, more difficult - 55%, most difficult - 18%, expert - 20%
Annual snowfall: 300 inches/762 cm
Snowmaking: 180 acres/73 hectares
Lifts: 21 Total: 17 primary - 7 high-speed quad chairs, 5 double chairs, 1 triple chair, 2 magic carpets, 2 ski/snowboard school platter pulls; 4 secondary - 1 triple chair (Naked Lady), 1 double chair (Sheer Bliss) and 2 platter pulls (Cirque and Scooper)
Lift capacity: 27,978 riders/hour
Pipes and Parks: 1 halfpipe and 2 terrain parks
Uncrowded slopes: On average 2 people per acre/5 people per hectare
What's New: Extended pipeline terrain park, with more intermediate jumps, funbox and other features. A new more comfortable Campground lift, is also shorter, with a ride time of only 8 1/2 minutes. New intermediate level terrain park on Velvet Falls.
Best known for: A family-friendly area with long, groomed cruising runs
Location: Within the White River National Forest, adjacent to Snowmass Village and 12 miles from downtown Aspen
Lodging bed base: 6,000 beds at base of mountain (95% ski-in/ski-out), 9,000 additional beds within 12 miles/19.2 km
Equipment rental: Pro Mountain Sports at Two Creeks base area and D & E Ski & Snowboard Shops in the heart of the Snowmass Village Mall.
Restaurants: Cirque Bar & Grill, Lynn Britt Cabin, Sam's Knob (Top of Knob for sit-down dining,) Up 4 Pizza, Caf, Suzanne, Two Creeks Mexican Caf,, Gwyn's High Alpine, Krabloonik, Ullrhof and for pizza at the Yurt at Assay Hill.
Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by a Colorado Ski vacation specialist Contact: Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
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