Attractions

Aspen is a legendary winter playground for skiers, snowboarders, and winter sports enthusiasts thanks to its surplus of snow and four world-class ski mountains. Aspen Mountain rises out of the heart of downtown Aspen, and is famous for its steeps, bumps, and double-black diamond runs. Snowmass is known for its variety, boasting nearly 3,100 acres of cruisers, steeps, terrain parks, and half pipes. Aspen Highlands is the locals’ favorite, thanks to its extreme terrain, impeccably groomed trails, and breathtaking views. Buttermilk is the best spot for beginners, with a wealth of easy and intermediate trails. The fabulous terrain of these mountains is the reason Aspen is the home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2010, the world’s premier winter extreme sports event. In addition to the skiing and snowboarding action, visitors to Aspen enjoy a wealth of opportunities for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and guided adventure tours via dogsled, horse drawn sleigh, and snowcat.

Skiing & Snowboarding

From gentle beginner slopes, to steep chutes, to well-groomed Nordic trails, Aspen offers skiers and snowboarders a wealth of world-class terrain. One ticket unlocks the door to Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands, which combined allow access to a staggering 4,993 acres of terrain, 42 lifts, 335 trails, thousands of feet of vertical drop, and several state-of-the art snowboard and cross-country parks.
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Snowmobiling & Winter Adventure Tours in Aspen

Snowmobiling enthusiasts find plenty of opportunities to get out and play in Aspen. Well-maintained trails and off-the-beaten-path routes offer adventurous types unbeatable photo-ops of Pyramid Peak, the Maroon Bells and fascinating ghost towns. Tours via dogsled, horse-drawn sleigh, snowshoe and snowcat are all great ways to soak in Aspen's winter beauty.
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ESPN Winter X Games

The annual ESPN Winter X Games are slated to take place in Aspen/Snowmass every winter through 2010. The televised-live event features athletes from around the world in heated ski, snowboard and snowmobile competitions.
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