| When you think of Aspen Colorado you think of | | | | views as you ride the lift back up to the mountain. |
| skiing. This is the best place to experience winter | | | | The next ski mountain is Buttermilk. This resort is the |
| sports for the first time. There are several mountains | | | | perfect mountain for beginner skiers. It has good |
| to choose from that all offer a different ride. If you | | | | terrain to practice your skills going down the slopes. |
| are new to Aspen and Snowmass you will need | | | | It also has a school so you can master the art of the |
| some important tips on how to make your ski trip a | | | | sport. You can request private lessons for you or |
| success. | | | | your family. Ski instructors can teach beginners as |
| You need to plan your lodging (hotel, condo or | | | | well as more experienced skiers so they can sharpen |
| home), meals, and your ski time before you get | | | | up their skills and improve. Another sport that is |
| there so you can spend every free moment doing | | | | popular at Buttermilk is Snowboarding. There is a two |
| what you came to do. Skiing is a way of life to these | | | | mile park with different terrain which includes such |
| Rocky Mountain residents. It's there for them all the | | | | features as a superpipe and twenty five rails. There |
| time without having to plan a trip and travel very far. | | | | is also a beginner's park if you want to experience |
| Lodging and resorts are everywhere skiing can be | | | | the art of snowboarding. |
| done here in this resort town. With so many choices | | | | Aspen Highland is the next mountain to consider |
| you may not be able to decide. You will want a ski | | | | when it comes to Aspen skiing. This Aspen resort |
| resort that offers a reasonable rate on ski lifts and | | | | offers slopes for beginners and intermediate. It also |
| equipment. You will also need to decide what kind of | | | | welcomes snowboarders as well. Aspen Highlands also |
| mountain terrain interests you. Would you like curvy | | | | offers an expert terrain with something different |
| and bumpy or smooth and long? The choice is yours | | | | beyond every curve. Aspen Highlands also offers |
| because Aspen Colorado has a different mountain | | | | something called Highlands Bowl. This allows you to |
| terrain to please everyone. Although you may want | | | | hike and ski on some other terrain that is usually not |
| to stay at a hotel or motel close to the mountain | | | | offered with regular slopes. It provides chairlifts so |
| you may want to think about staying at a resort so | | | | you can get back up the mountain quicker. |
| you don't need to waste any time traveling to ski. | | | | Snowmass is our last mountain in Aspen skiing |
| With four major areas to choose from you won't | | | | company. Snowmass offers terrain for all levels of |
| have any trouble trying to find something to fit your | | | | expertise. It offers a lot for the snowboarder's as |
| needs. The first choice is Aspen Mountain. The | | | | well. Snowmass builds one of the North America's |
| mountain became open to skiers in 1947 located on | | | | largest halfpipes for the snowboarders to keep them |
| Ajax Mountain. It was known as the world's longest | | | | coming back year after year. Snowmass also offers |
| ski lift. The terrain found at Aspen Mountain is more | | | | restaurants, shopping and lodging as well because |
| for the experienced skiers. What makes this resort | | | | they are located about 12 miles from Aspen. |
| so special is that you can ride the lifts from | | | | As you see, no matter what you are looking for, you |
| downtown Aspen. Shop and eat while still dressed in | | | | can find it here. |
| your downhill outfit. You will also have the best scenic | | | | |