Aspen Mountain has long been known as the resort of the rich, and it is. However, it can also be a great place for a family ski vacation. Christmas in Aspen is especially amazing! Aspen Mountain towers over the Aspen resort, with a peak elevation of 11,315 feet and a straight drop of 3,279 feet. There are 78 expert-grade ski slopes accessible by nine lifts, including seven chair lifts and a tow line. Although Aspen has much to offer skiers, and those who enjoy Aspen’s ski town nightlife, you can anticipate large crowds and lift lines at the best ski slopes. Depending on your budget, you can have anything from a humble ski mountaineering lodge to a luxurious high class ski vacation condo. Any rental location, however, will have full kitchens, nice furnishings, and built-in privacy.
The highland region also has some great skiing for mid-level skiers. Cloud Nine is the most exciting slope in that region. The Highlands have tough expert slopes like Loge Peak, where you can ski across a series of peaks on either side of the ridge. The drive to Mountain Village is truly spectacular and scenic, I wish this scenic drive would last forever. The gondola also works at night. Nothing is more romantic than settling into the gondola for the evening after enjoying a delicious meal at one of those spectacular restaurants that both towns have to offer. In this historic city the restaurant…is a high quality experience not to be missed. Guests eager to enjoy the great ski area should make Mountain Village their destination for their stay.
Another option for skiing in Aspen for beginners is at the Copper Bowl. For example, renting your own condo allows you more space and provides a great option to cook your own meals in the evening. This could save you a significant amount of money if you are staying for more than a few days. Another option to reduce your budget by preparing your own meals is to stay at a private rental hotel. Telluride ski vacation home rentals are scattered throughout the valley and provide an intimate setting for family gatherings. If you’re looking for a romantic weekend in Telluride, look no further than stay at one of the many bed and breakfasts. Here you can enjoy the exotic atmosphere of Victorian houses converted into a unique bed and breakfast.
So that gives you an idea of what type of ski Aspen has available. But what about the business that operates the ski in Aspen? No surprise…it’s the Colorado Snow Sports Company. There are many ski resorts in the world, but most people say that none can compete with Aspen. It’s not so much the great winter experience or the accompanying Aspen nightlife and backcountry activities. No, it is more the effort to reduce emissions of dangerous gases as part of its climate change policy that has brought this company into the spotlight. This makes Telluride the best blend of old and new. Both worlds merge in a picturesque gondola.
Aspen Skiing Company is using energy-efficient alternatives for many devices that require electricity…like computers. Fuel consumption is minimized through the use of free shuttles to transfer guests to the ski sites. Aspen Skiing Company uses 45 million gallons of water to make fresh snow. Improved snowmaking systems have been used to reduce water consumption. It is a false axiom that you need to book an entire chalet, as this is rarely the case. On a ski trip to Colorado, you can expect the chalet/resort host to genuinely take a sincere interest in making sure you have the best vacation possible.
