| When you think of all the ski resorts in the world | | | | Family Ski Destinations |
| one of them stands out in your mind. Aspen | | | | Aspen Mountain has long been known as the |
| offers a variety of ski areas for all levels of | | | | playpen of the rich and famous and it truly is. But |
| skiers and it covers 4,500 acres or more spread | | | | it is also a great place to take a family ski |
| over four mountains. This resort is known for its | | | | vacation. Christmas in Aspen is especially |
| nightlife because of the downtown area and the | | | | wonderful! Aspen Mountain rises above the town |
| quieter Snowmass resort area has something to | | | | of Aspen, with a top elevation of 11215 feet and |
| offer everyone. | | | | a vertical drop of 3269 feet. There are 76 trails |
| Aspen provides all the restaurants and bars you | | | | suitable for beginners, intermediates, and experts, |
| could ever want or need You can take a stroll | | | | accessible by eight lifts, including seven chair lifts |
| through this luxurious city and find many boutiques | | | | and one cable car line. |
| and much more. There is a lot of history in many | | | | While Aspen has much to offer skiers, as well as |
| of the buildings that are in the downtown area. | | | | those who enjoy the night life in a ski town, you |
| One of these buildings is the Ute bank; this building | | | | should expect lots of crowds and lift lines on the |
| can be dated back to the silver area around the | | | | slopes. Again, this is the playpen of the rich and |
| 1800’s. | | | | famous, and many people choose this ski vacation |
| With everything that there is to do in Aspen you | | | | spot simply for that reason – as well as for |
| should not find yourself getting bored. Aspen is | | | | the great runs and nightlife. |
| located in Colorado, and with the various mountain | | | | There are numerous places to stay in and around |
| ranges, you are sure to find slopes that are | | | | Aspen, with more than 100 restaurants to choose |
| suitable for your level. Snowmass is one of the | | | | from as well. Ski instructions and equipment rental |
| most popular resorts in the world, so be sure to | | | | are abundant in the area, and snowboarders are |
| make reservations well in advance. | | | | welcome. |