Information on Aspen Highlands:
Aspen/Snowmass, with two towns, four mountains (Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk), 4,993 acres, 42 lifts, 335 trails and the steepest vertical drop in Colorado, offers the best terrain and greatest variety of Rocky Mountain skiing at a single resort. Aspen Highlands is known as the locals' favorite mountain. Located just three miles from downtown Aspen and accessible by free shuttle, Aspen Highlands' mountain features stunning views of the world-famous Maroon Bells while you ski within the White River National Forest. Aspen Highlands continues to challenge the skills and courage of snowboarders and skiers, from beginner to expert. Steeps, glades and powder stashes drop from the sides of long, groomed cruisers. What the mountain lacks in the park/pipe department, it makes up for ten fold in the vertical area. Known for its amazing bowls, Aspen Highlands is the place for big-mountain skiing in its world famous Highland Bowl, Olympic Bowl and Steeplechase. "Where else do you think our Olympic medalists hang out?" the website boasts. Enjoy the wide-open runs or, for the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, step it up a level with a snowcat ride to the first access gate then continue to hike to the renowned descents of the recently expanded Highland Bowl.
Aspen Highlands Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 9am - 3:30pm
Length of Season:
9-Dec-06 to 1-Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
2 Triple Chair;3 Hi-Speed Quads
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 131
Breakdown of difficulty: Easiest : 18%;More Difficult : 30%;Most Difficult : 16%;Experts Only : 36%
Elevation at base 8040 feet and elevation at summit is 11675 feet.
Skiing Options at Aspen Highlands:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Snowshoe trails: no
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Aspen Highlands:
From Denver: 220 miles from Denver, Take I-70 west to Glenwood Springs. Take Hwy 82 to Aspen. Aspen and Snowmass are located in the picturesque Roaring Fork Valley.
Alternate route to Aspen Highlands:
From Eagle County Airport: 70 miles, Take I-70 west to Glenwood Springs. Take Hwy 82 to Aspen. Aspen and Snowmass are located in the picturesque Roaring Fork Valley.
From Grand Junction: 130 miles, Take I-70 east to Glenwood Springs. Take Hwy 82 to Aspen. Aspen and Snowmass are located in the picturesque Roaring Fork Valley.
Contact Information:
970 925-1220
888 277-3676
800 234-5779
http://www.AspenSnowmass.com
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