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A weekend storm rolled through Aspen/Snowmass dropping another foot of snow

2007-10-23T04:36:00Z

A weekend storm rolled through Aspen/Snowmass dropping another foot of snow on top of area peaks. The upper slopes of Snowmass, Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands received more than 12 inches of snow and lower parts of the mountain saw up to six inches. Since October 15, nearly three feet of snow has fallen on the area.

Snowmass and Aspen Mountain are scheduled to open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22. Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are scheduled to open Saturday, December 8.

There are exciting changes in store for the 2007-2008 winter season at Aspen/Snowmass with $25.5 million in improvements. Snowmass will be the focal point with the first phase of the new base village coming online, including The Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center, a rental/retail shop and ticket offices. Elk Camp Meadows learning area will also open at Snowmass this season.

Aspen/Snowmass will once again host the best women ski racers in the world Dec. 7-9, during the 2007 Aspen Winternational FIS Women’s World Cup. This year’s event will feature both speed and technical races, including the first women’s downhill in Aspen in nearly 20 years, along with super G and slalom races. The races will be the focal point of a weekend packed with additional events including a Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert, gondola plaza festivals, fireworks and parties.

This winter ski or ride Aspen/Snowmass for less than $40 per day with the Aspen/Snowmass Classic Pass. Click here for more details. http://www.aspensnowmass.com/classicpass/. Classic Passes are on sale this weekend, October 27-28, at Colorado Ski & Golf in Arvada and at Gene Taylor Sports in Grand Junction.

Source: Aspen Skiing Company

A winter storm rolled through Aspen/Snowmass dumping up to eight inches of snow

2007-10-16T04:26:00Z

Hunters in the area reported more than a foot of snow in some backcountry locations. Snowmass reported eight inches of snow while Aspen Mountain received six inches at the 11,212 foot summit.

Snowmass and Aspen Mountain are scheduled to open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22. Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are scheduled to open Saturday, December 8.

This winter ski or ride Aspen/Snowmass for less than $40 per day with the Aspen/Snowmass Classic Pass. Click here for more details. http://www.aspensnowmass.com/classicpass/

Source: Aspen Skiing Company

Winter X Games 12

2007-05-18T03:22:00Z

Season Dates Aspen / Snowmass for 2007 / 08

2007-05-06T04:32:00Z

THE SKI TOUR arrives at Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado, February 22-25, 2007

2007-02-22T02:40:00Z

Athletes confirmed for the tour include Olympians Daron Rahlves, Eric Schlopy, and Reggie Crist and X Games medalists Tanner Hall, CR Johnson, Simon Dumont, and Zach Crist. All four events will be nationally televised in one-hour shows on ABC television. In addition to the skiing competition, the BaseCamp Music Experience will be the focal point of off-hill entertainment. Confirmed entertainment for Aspen/Snowmass includes George Clinton, Elan and Tommy Lee with more to be announced.

7TH ANNUAL INFERNO RACE RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18 AT ASPEN HIGHLANDS

2007-02-16T16:28:02Z

The Inferno features five categories: Male and Female Competitive, Male and Female Rec., and Junior (for racers ages 12 to 17). All divisional winners will receive a cash award.

The field is limited to 125 adult racers and 25 juniors. Register at the Aspen Highlands Guest Services booth from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the base of the mountain. Day-of-race registration at the Guest Services booth closes promptly at 9 a.m. (but late registration continues at the Ski Patrol PHQ until the start). Registration costs $30 and includes an “Inferno 7” T-shirt (with artwork by Highlands patroller Steve “Remo” Williams), raffle entry and prize giveaways at the awards party. Juniors will need a parent/guardians’ signature to register.

The Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol, the Inferno’s sanctioning body, is also seeking volunteers to help stage the race. Please call 544-3062 for more information about volunteer opportunities.

Racers should be at the top of Loge Peak chairlift by 9:45 a.m. on race day for a pre-race briefing. Racer lift tickets are available for $42, and racers will be provided with a secure area to store gear (at the base if the Deep Temerity lift) during the race.

The race features mass starts according to division. The route remains much the same: Start at to top of the Deep Temerity chairlift; descend Broadway past the Patrol Monument to the base of Mousetrap; ascend Mousetrap; pick up skis/boards on the way past the PHQ; climb the ridge to the peak; descend Highland Bowl through the 16 “control gates” and the run-out to the finish line at the bottom of the Deep Temerity lift. All told, the route includes 840 vertical-feet of climbing and 2,512 feet of down-hilling.

Racers are strongly encouraged to wear helmets, and racers must have leashes or brakes for skis (tele or alpine) or snowboards. Only one (1) pair of boots may be used by each racer, and racers must keep skis/boards in line with their bodies during the hike - not across their bodies. Also, gear must not flail more than one-and-a-half feet outside of racers’ bodies; violators will be DQ’d.

As usual, the post-race awards party is slated for 4:20 p.m. at the base of Highlands.

Call the “Inferno Hotline” at 970-544-3048 for the latest information on the race.

The descent route will be marked with bamboo poles beginning Thursday so that racers might familiarize themselves with the actual line. Racers can also ride the lift up early, beginning at 8 a.m. on race day, to inspect the course.

Source: Aspen Skiing Company

HOSTED ON WINTER X GAMES COURSE, FEB. 8-11, 2007 Nearly $30,000 of Prize Money on the Line

2007-01-30T19:23:01Z

Over $28,000 of prize money is on the line and the top ski finishers in slopestyle and superpipe will qualify for the 2008 U.S. Freeskiing Open. This unique event will have open categories to skiers and snowboarders, men and women, in both slopestyle and superpipe.

Over 300 male and female athletes from five countries will compete in eight disciplines within skiing and snowboarding. Aspen/Snowmass Open athletes include Matthew Phillipi, Brent Abrams, John Spriggs and Colby West to compete in ski disciplines while Luke Wynen, Aidan Payson, Sammy Leubke and Teddy and Jordie Karlinski will compete in snowboarding events.

Athlete registration opened last month and filled quickly. Slots are still available in the snowboard categories, while ski is closed. (Contact Jenny Marshall at jmarshall@aspensnowmass.com for more registration information.)

“This event received incredible hype and response in its inaugural year in 2006 and has set a standard for open competitions,” said John Rigney, Managing Director Event Marketing, Aspen Skiing Company. “There is no other event out there that combines snowboarding and skiing in an open registration format on this scale and to be able to offer these great athletes the opportunity to compete on the X course is really exciting for us.”

EVENT SCHEDULE*

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Athlete, Team Manager & Media Registration 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Training (open to credentialed competitors only)

Ski & Snowboard Slopestyle 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Ski & Snowboard Superpipe 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Athlete, Team Manager & Media Registration 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Training (open to credentialed competitors only)

Snowboard Slopestyle 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Ski Superpipe 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Snowboard Superpipe 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Ski Slopestyle 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Mandatory Athlete Meeting Bumps 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Athlete, Team Manager & Media Registration 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Training 8:30 am – 9:15 am

(SS and SP course open to credentialed competitors only)

Ski Slopestyle - men’s qualifying 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Snowboard Superpipe - men’s qualifying 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Mandatory Athlete Meeting Bumps 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Friday, February 9, 2007

Athlete, Team Manager & Media Registration 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Training 8:30 am – 9:15 am

(SS and SP course open to credentialed competitors only)

Ski Superpipe - men’s qualifying 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Snowboard Slopestyle - men’s qualifying 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Welcome Reception/ Mandatory Athlete Meeting Bumps 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Training 8:30 am – 9:15 am

(SS and SP course open to credentialed competitors only)

Snowboard Superpipe - men’s semi-finals 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Snowboard Superpipe – women’s semi finals 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Snowboard Superpipe - women’s and men’s finals 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

Ski Slopestyle - men’s semi-finals 9:30 am – 11:30 pm

Ski Slopestyle – women’s semi-finals 11:45 pm – 1:00 pm

Ski Slopestyle - women’s and men’s finals 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Awards Ceremony – immediately following competition 3:30 pm

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Training 8:30 am – 9:15 am

(SS and SP course open to credentialed competitors only)

Ski Superpipe - men’s semi-finals 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Ski Superpipe – women’s semi finals 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Ski Superpipe - women’s and men’s finals 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

Snowboard Slopestyle - men’s semi-finals 9:30 am – 11:30 pm

Snowboard Slopestyle – women’s semi-finals 11:45 pm – 1:00 pm

Snowboard Slopestyle - women’s and men’s finals 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Awards Ceremony – immediately following competition 3:30 pm

* ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Ski Safety

2007-01-09T05:04:00Z

Exercise in moderation.
Drink more water than usual. When you combine altitude with physical exertion, you need to drink before you get thirsty.
Eat food high in carbohydrates, such as grains, pasta, fruits and vegetables and avoid salty foods.
Limit alcohol consumption. It’s tempting to party the evening you roll into a ski town. However, drinking alcohol and cheating yourself on sleep the night before you ski is a big mistake. Use common sense.
Wear water-resistant, layered clothing that can be removed or added as weather changes (i. e., long underwear, turtleneck, sweater, waterproof jacket and pants, nylon socks, glove liners, waterproof gloves, winter hat, sunglasses and goggles).
Be sun savvy. Although Colorado tops the list of sunshine states, our sunshine is so intense that skiing without sunscreen or protective eyewear is not recommended. Ultraviolet rays are more powerful at higher elevations. Since resorts are over two miles above sea level, you will need goggles and/or sunglasses that have UV protection. Also, regardless of your skin color or complexion, everyone needs to wear sunscreen, even on overcast days when ultraviolet rays still penetrate cloud cover. Go for at least 15 SPF and apply several times a day. Look for broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.

Know the Code

The National Ski Areas Association established “Your Responsibility Code” in 1966 as a code of ethics for all skiers on the mountain. Today, the code reflects not only skier safety, but snowboarder and lift safety as well.

Ultimately, safe skiing and snowboarding on the mountain is each person’s responsibility. Following “Your Responsibility Code” will help all skiers and snowboarders have a safer mountain experience.

Your Responsibility Code

Safety on the slopes is everyone’s responsibility. Ski safely - not only for yourself, but for others as well.
Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid objects.
People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
Do not stop where you obstruct the trail or are not visible from above.
Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, yield to others.
Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
Observe all posted signs and warnings.
Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
Prior to using any lift, you must know how to load, ride, and unload safely.

Endorsed by the National Ski Areas Association National Ski Area Association’s National Safety Awareness Week is January 19-25, 2002

Slow Zones - Family Ski Zones

Families are special guests in Colorado and we treat them right. Most resorts offer special family discounts, such as Kids Ski or Stay Free. Nearly all areas also offer Slow Skiing Zones and Family Ski Zones, gentle slopes on the mountain designated for slow family skiing. Slow Skiing Zones have been designated for high traffic areas to slow skiers and snowboarders down when approaching a busy intersection of trails or nearing lift-loading areas where slower speeds make a safer experience. Helmets are also available for young skiers or adults at just about every resort.

Safety Patrol

The Ambassador Program is just an example of the existing safety programs throughout Colorado’s slopes. Many areas go into their communities and give safety presentations to elementary schools and other groups.

Many areas and their ski patrol have designated courtesy patrol as well as safety patrol who are available on the mountain to ensure skiers and snowboarders are traveling at safe speeds and in control. Speeding or reckless skiing usually results in the loss of a lift ticket or pass and may require the “speeder” to watch a safety training video to educate them about safe skiing and Your Responsibility Code.

You’re In Good Hands

We need to have rules and people to enforce them. Wisdom from Colorado ski patrollers:

“There’s no shame in contacting us. Whether it’s a lost child or dropped radio, we’re here for the guests.” - Cory Dunne, Snowmass ski patrol
“We’re here to assist people to have a good, but safe, time.” - Wes Richey, Steamboat ski patrol
“As far as ropes, we put them there for people’s safety.” - Craig Sturbbins, Telluride snow safety instructor
“Our sole purpose is their [guests] safety.” - Ron Kidder, Loveland ski patrol director

Other Useful Tips

Ski with friends. This is an obvious precaution when challenging yourself in steep or tree-lined terrain. If you end up on an accidental solo mission, make sure you’ve agreed with partners on a meeting place (and a backup meeting place). Level out. If you’re not an expert skier, don’t pretend that you are. Stay on runs that challenge your skills but let you stay in control of your speed and equipment. Signs at the bottom of each lift explicitly state what level terrain the lift serves. Listen to your body. If you feel tired, stop for a break. Skiing from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. is hard on an out-of-shape body or an in-shape one. Muscles will tighten up at the end of the day if you don’t stretch or hydrate frequently enough.

The Colorado Ski Safety Act

Warning Under Colorado law, a skier assumes the risk of any injury to person or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing and may not recover from any ski area operator for any injury resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing including: changing weather conditions; existing and changing snow conditions; bare spots; rocks; stumps; trees; collision with natural objects, man- made objects or other skiers; variations in the terrain; and the failure of the skiers to ski within their own abilities.

Grand Opening of the New Elk Camp Gondola at Snowmass - Sat, December 16

2006-12-12T17:08:00Z

A ribbon cutting and opening celebration will take place at the base of Fanny Hill at 9:45 a.m. Local government officials, Aspen Skiing Company representatives and Snowmass resident and professional skier Chris Davenport will be on hand for the opening.

“The new Elk Camp Gondola offers ease about the mountain to skiers and riders as it takes them directly to the Elk Camp side of the mountain,” said Steve Sewell, Mountain Manager, Snowmass. “And when our ski school hub, Elk Camp Meadows, opens at the top of the gondola next season, it will be a beginner’s paradise.”

The Elk Camp Gondola offers quick access to the Elk Camp terrain (skier’s right side of Snowmass) at 9,970 feet. The new cabins are manufactured by Poma and painted in “Verkehrsschwarz” - Black with shiny silver aspen leaf logos, similar to the new Silver Queen Gondola cabins on Aspen Mountain.

A mid-station at the top of Assay Hill provides skiers with an additional uploading area. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding Elk Mountain Range, delicious food from the Café Suzanne and direct access to the Elk Camp lift.

The Elk Camp Gondola is run completely on renewable energy credits, as is the new Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain and the rest of Aspen Skiing Company’s lifts and buildings. In June of 2006, Aspen Skiing Company began purchasing renewable energy certificates from wind farms to offset 100 percent of the company’s electricity use.

As well as on-mountain improvements, development is under way on the new Snowmass base village. Guests will soon be able to enjoy a state-of-the-art children’s center, new shops, bars, restaurants, conference space, a Westin hotel, The Little Nell at Snowmass and condominiums - all connected to the upper village by a two-minute gondola ride via the Sky Cab gondola. Next season Elk Camp Meadows will feature a new lift and terrain, allowing beginners to experience an entirely new side of the mountain for the first time.

Aspen/Snowmass Offers Climate-Friendly SkiGreen Program to Resort Guests

2006-12-12T00:20:00Z

“We see this as a customer service program,” said Auden Schendler, Director of Environmental Affairs for Aspen Skiing Company. “In this case, it’s not a hot lunch or a free cookie, but an opportunity to protect the future of the sport.”

SkiGreen is a program of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission of supporting the development of clean, sustainable and domestic renewable energy across North America. Each $20 SkiGreen Tag represents one Megawatt-hour of renewable power generation and offsets approximately 1,400 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, primarily measured as carbon dioxide. Each $2 SkiGreen Tag represents 100 kilowatt-hours of renewable generation and is the equivalent of approximately 150 miles driven. Participants in the program will receive acknowledgement of what their contribution represents along with SkiGreen stickers for his or her helmet or gear, and a coupon for Aspen/Snowmass services.

“Aspen/Snowmass is in the unique position to help educate and influence the winter sports community at large,” said Patrick Nye, director of sales at Bonneville Environmental Foundation. “Through programs such as SkiGreen and SaveSnow, Aspen will create a larger positive impact beyond greening their own operations.”

In addition, BEF has committed to reinvest 20 percent of all consumer sales from Green Tags sold in Aspen into the community for new local renewable energy projects through a partnership with The City of Aspen’s Canary Initiative. To learn more about this partnership visit http://www.canaryinitiative.com.

Aspen/Snowmass’ participation is SkiGreen is added to the long list of activities the company has engaged in to stop global warming. ASC’s efforts include a commitment to purchase renewable energy credits and offset 100 percent of their electricity use. The company built one of the first 11 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings in the world, developed the ski industry’s first climate policy and is the only resort to become a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange. The company also developed the industry’s two largest on-site renewable energy systems. Aspen Skiing Company has received over 30 awards recognizing its environmental commitment, and became the only company in the snow sports industry to submit an Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court arguing that the EPA should regulate carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act. More information about Aspen Skiing Company’s global warming initiatives can be found at the company’s website for climate-change at www.SaveSnow.com .

About Aspen Ski Company
Aspen Skiing Company operates four destination mountains - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - and is the home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2010. Aspen/Snowmass also offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well as four award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools. In March 2006, ASC announced it would offset 100% of its electricity use with the purchase of wind energy credits. Aspen/Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains � Aspen Sardy Field (3 miles from Aspen) and Eagle County Airport (70 miles from Aspen). For more information on Aspen/Snowmass, please call 800/525-6200 or 970/925-1220, or visit the company’s website at http://www.aspensnowmass.com.

About SkiGreen
SkiGreen is a partnership between the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) and leaders in the snow-sports industry in order to build support for non-polluting renewable sources of power (such as wind and solar energy). Ski areas depend on a reliable snow-pack to provide their guests with a high quality winter-sports experience, but air pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, is causing unseasonably warmer temperatures, reduction in snow-pack levels and ultimately lower quality ski conditions over fewer ski days. BEF is a national non-profit foundation dedicated to reducing the impacts of climate change by changing the way energy is produced. Our ski area partners and resort guests play a critical role in getting that mission accomplished. Visit http://www.SkiGreen.org for more information.

About the Bonneville Environmental Foundation
The Bonneville Environmental Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1998 and was a pioneer in developing the market for renewable energy certificates, which it calls Green Tags. BEF reinvests all the net revenues from Green Tags sales in support of its mission, which funds solar power systems for schools and businesses, wind power systems for farms and ranches, and restoration efforts for salmon-bearing streams. Visit http://www.GreenTagsUSA.org to learn what individuals, utilities, and businesses are doing to increase the use of wind and solar power in our nation�s electricity grids.

Mountain Town Movie Screening

2006-12-09T00:15:00Z

- In Aspen at the Wheeler Opera House on Friday, December 8 - doors open at 7 p.m.
- Wheeler Opera House on Saturday, December 9 - doors open at 5 and 7 p.m.
- In Snowmass at the Silvertree Hotel Cabaret Room on Saturday, December 16 - doors open at 7 p.m.

Throughout the 2005-2006 winter season, life-long Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado locals Brendan Kiernan and Frank Pickell of RattleCan Films filmed this mountain culture documentary in Aspen/Snowmass. Shot almost entirely on 16mm, Mountain Town chronicles not only the splendor of winter in the Rockies but also the vital inter-connectedness of almost a dozen alpine archetypes. From an aspiring Olympian to an 82-year old artist to a newly arrived Mexican immigrant, each character pursues their dreams while this small community weaves their lives together in surprising and often poignant ways.

Combining elements of cinema verit’, feature film and action sports, this mountain culture documentary explores the reality of the Mountain Town in all its glory and inherent contradiction. For more information on the film, check out the Mountain Town website.

Character Highlights:
Gino Hollander - 10th Mountain Division soldier, Artist, 82 years old, reflecting on art and life in spite of war
Jose Angel Rubio - Mexican Immigrant, line Cook at Johnny McGuire’s Deli, living the American dream
Mac Smith - Patrol Director, Cowboy, survived his friends’ deaths to secure their legacy
Isabelle Falardeau - Terrain Park Supervisor, designs and builds X Games and other features; rides with the best of them

Mountain Town is rated ‘G’ for General Audiences. Seating is available at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each screening. Cash bar will be open at each venue.

http://www.themountaintown.com

Lift Tickets 2006/2007 - Aspen / Snowmass / Aspen Highlands / Buttermilk

2006-12-03T02:34:00Z

2006 - 2007 Window/Holiday Pricing

Lift Days	Per Day	Total	$ Saved	Per Day	Total	$ Saved	Per Day	Total	$ Saved	Per Day	Total	$ Saved
	Adult(18-64)			Child(7-12)			Youth(13-17)			Senior(65-69)
1	$82	$82		$52	$52		$74	$74		$74	$74
2	$82	$164		$52	$104		$74	$148		$74	$148
3	$82	$246		$52	$156		$74	$222		$74	$222
4	$80	$320	$8	$50	$200	$8	$72	$288	$8	$72	$288	$8
5	$79	$395	$15	$49	$245	$15	$71	$355	$15	$71	$355	$15
6	$78	$468	$24	$48	$288	$24	$70	$420	$24	$70	$420	$24
7	$78	$546	$28	$48	$336	$28	$70	$490	$28	$70	$490	$28
8	$78	$624	$32	$48	$384	$32	$70	$560	$32	$70	$560	$32
9	$78	$702	$36	$48	$432	$36	$70	$630	$36	$70	$630	$36
10	$78	$780	$40	$48	$480	$40	$70	$700	$40	$70	$700	$40
11	$78	$858	$44	$48	$528	$44	$70	$770	$44	$70	$770	$44
12	$78	$936	$48	$48	$576	$48	$70	$840	$48	$70	$840	$48

Early Season (December 1 - 21) & Late Season (March 30 - April 15)

Lift Days	Window/ Holiday	7-Day Advance	Window/ Holiday	7-Day Advance	Window/ Holiday	7-Day Advance	Window/ Holiday	7-Day Advance	7-Day Advance Savings
	Adult(18-26)		Child(7-12)		Youth(13-17)		Senior(65-69)
1	$82		$52		$74		$74
2	$164		$104		$148		$148
3	$246		$156		$222		$222
4	$320	$296	$200	$176	$288	$264	$288	$264	$24
5	$395	$365	$245	$215	$355	$325	$355	$325	$30
6	$468	$420	$288	$240	$420	$372	$420	$372	$36
7	$546	$490	$336	$280	$490	$434	$490	$434	$56
8	$624	$560	$384	$360	$630	$558	$630	$558	$64
9	$702	$630	$432	$360	$630	$558	$630	$558	$72
10	$780	$700	$480	$400	$700	$620	$700	$620	$80
11	$858	$770	$528	$440	$770	$682	$770	$682	$88
12	$936	$840	$576	$480	$840	$744	$840	$744	$96

Value Season (January 4 - Febuary 8) & Late March Season (March 23 - 29)

Lift Days	Window/ Holiday	7-Day Advance	Window/ Holiday	7-Day Advance	Window/ Holiday	7-Day Advance	Window/ Holiday	7-Day Advance	7-Day Advance Savings
	Adult(18-26)		Child(7-12)		Youth(13-17)		Senior(65-69)
1	$82		$52		$74		$74
2	$164		$104		$148		$148
3	$246		$156		$222		$222
4	$320	$304	$200	$184	$288	$272	$288	$272	$16
5	$395	$375	$245	$225	$355	$335	$355	$335	$20
6	$468	$432	$288	$252	$420	$384	$420	$384	$36
7	$546	$504	$336	$294	$490	$448	$490	$448	$42
8	$624	$576	$384	$336	$560	$512	$560	$512	$48
9	$702	$648	$432	$378	$630	$576	$630	$576	$54
10	$780	$720	$480	$420	$700	$640	$700	$640	$60

Discounted lift tickets are only valid during the season for which they are issued and are not available December 23, 2006 - January 3, 2007. Purchaser must provide user's name, arrival date and address for each ticket purchased. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable. 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-day tickets will be valid for 10 days after the first use. 8+ day tickets will be valid for 15 days after the first use. Tickets may be extended (except December 23 - January 3) for one additional day at the same per day rate within the expiration period of the ticket.

A POWERFUL WINTER STORM SLAMMED INTO ASPEN/SNOWMASS DROPPING MORE THAN 18 INCHES OF SNOW

2006-11-28T23:50:01Z

Snowmass and Aspen Mountain are currently open with base depths ranging from 27 to 42 inches. More than 100 inches has fallen since the end of September. Aspen Mountain Powder Tours will open on Thursday, Nov. 30, a rare November opening made possible by the abundant early season snow.

The 3rd Annual Storm the Stars, presented by Saturn, an uphill race up Aspen Mountain, will take place Saturday, December 2 at 6 p.m. This year Aspen Skiing Company has partnered with the American Transplant Foundation and the Chris Klug Foundation to add a charitable component to this popular event.

Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are scheduled to open Saturday, Dec. 9.

Aspen Skiing Company operates four destination mountains - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - and is the home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2010. Aspen/Snowmass also offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well as four award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools. Aspen/Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains - Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (3 miles from Aspen) and Eagle County Airport (70 miles from Aspen)

Where To Stay - Who Should Stay Where?

2006-11-07T01:00:00Z

SINGLES: Singles will enjoy staying within the town of Aspen near all the night spots and entertainment.

COUPLES: If you like a wide variety of evening activities and a large choice of romantic restaurants, stay in Aspen. If you’d rather bundle up in a winter wonderland get-away, consider staying at one of the Snowmass townhouses or alpine homes in a wooded, secluded area.

FAMILIES: Families would probably enjoy staying in one of the ski-in, ski-out condominiums ot houses in Snowmass. Children’s ski school is just a bunny hop away and there are plenty of ski runs for all experience levels of your family. If you’d like to go to Aspen for the day, just use one of the shuttle buses for a 20 minute ride.

TIPS: When you arrive in Aspen/Snowmass, pick up a town map and dining guide available almost everywhere. (Airport, shops and restaurants)

Ski World Cup Aspen Winternational - November 25-26 2006

2006-11-01T14:19:01Z

Aspen’s passion for World Cup is deeply rooted in our community. The Aspen Winternational tradition continues November 25-26, 2006, when the world’s best racers will descend on Aspen for a weekend of nonstop action and entertainment - Sirius Satellite Radio Aspen Winternational FIS Women’s Alpine World Cup.

The fastest women in the world will compete for two days in the disciplines of Giant Slalom and Slalom to garner international notoriety and points towards this season’s overall World Cup title. This is the only chance this season on US soil to see such American favorites as Olympic Gold Medalist Julia Mancuso as well as others including Lindsay Kildow, Resi Steigler and Stacey Cook.

Television coverage by NBC and OLN will capture the excitement and despair that embodies World Cup racing. Visit gondola plaza’s World Cup village with fun for the whole family. The weekend includes an outdoor concert at the base of Aspen Mountain with fireworks immediately following.

Source: AspenSnowmass.com