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SNOWMASS

ASPEN, COLORADO 81615

Area Telephone:(970) 925-1220; (800) 525-6200

Fax:

Snow Condition:(970) 923-1221; (800) ASPEN-SNOW

Internet Address:
E-mail: pr@aspensnowmass.com

AREA'S SKIING STATISTICS

Elevation:  Top:12,510 feet; Base:8,104 feet

Vertical Drop: 4,406 feet

Skiing Terrain: 3,010 acres of tree lined trails, Expansive "Big Burn" slope dotted with spruce trees, 84 runs

Longest run: 5.05 miles

Slope Difficulty:  Beginner: 7%; Intermediate: 55%; Advanced: 18%; Expert: 20%

Lift Capacity Per Hour: 27,978

Average Annual Snowfall: 300 inches

Snowmaking: 180 acres of heavily trafficked areas and sun exposed areas

Lifts: Magic Carpet: 2; Tows: 1; Bars:3-pp Chairs;15 (5d, 2t,7h-s quad, 1 double); Trams: 0; Gondolas: 0

Average Area Temperature: 25°F

Sunshine: 85% of Season

EQUIPMENT AND SCHOOLING

Ski Rental and Repair: Rental and repair in village at base of mountain; Pro Mountain Sports and D&E Ski and Snowboard Shops

X-Country Rental/Repair: Rental and repair at Snowmass Club Touring Center

Ski Instructors: 900 instructors total for Aspen, Buttermilk,Snowmass, & Aspen Highlands

Ski Patrol: Professional Ski Patrol

Ski School Method: ATM

Special Instruction: Racing, powder, junior, children snowboarding; women’s seminar; Mountain Masters–4 days beginning Monday

Handicapped (lessons, rates,svcs.): Challenge Aspen

Ski School Telephone: 800-525-6200

ADDITIONAL RECREATION

Cross Country: Yes

Touring: Yes; Many miles of trails

Dog Sledding: Yes at Krabloonik Restaurant

Helicopter Service: No

Ice Fishing: Nearby

Ice Skating: Nearby

Indoor Tennis: Nearby for lodge guests

Mountaineering: Nearby

Movie Theater: Nearby

Sledding: Yes

Sleigh Riding: Nearby

Snowboarding: 1 halfpipe/3 terrain parks

Snowcat Riding: Nearby

Snowmobiling: Nearby

Swimming: Nearby, for lodge guests

Telemarking: Yes

Snow Tubing: Yes

NASTAR: Sun.–Fri. 10 am–2 pm-check for times

LODGING FACILITIES

Lodging Within Walking Distance of Slope: Ski-in/ski-out access-accommodates 6,000 people

Slope Transportation: Free shuttle service available to all ski areas

Hotel/Lodges: 9,000 additional pillows nearby at Aspen

Lodging Telephone: (800) 598-2003; (800) 332-3245; Snowmass Resort Association

Average Room Cost Per Day: $110.00 double occupancy

Camper Facilities: Only daytime parking at area; KOA camp-ground within 20 miles

RESTAURANTS AND APRES-SKI

Restaurants: Base: On-Mountain: Total:10 Restaurants include cafeterias,snack bars and full service

Bars/Lounges: Variety in Snowmass Village, many more in Aspen

SERVICES

Shops: Ski shops,boutiques,specialty drug, liquor, cleaners,bank,post office, chapel

Credit Cards Accepted: AE,MC & VISA for lifts,ski school and most rentals

Nursery and Child Care: 6 weeks to 12 months (800) 525-6200

Medical: Clinic at area; Aspen Valley Hospital 10 miles

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

Aspen–9 miles (10 minutes) Denver–220 miles (4 hrs) via I-70 west to Glenwood Springs,Colo. 82 to Aspen. Area served by bus,limo,and rental auto. Nearest airport:Aspen

SKIING SEASON AND RATES

Season:November 28–April 13, 2003

Days Open & Hours of Operation:
Days Open: Daily
Hours:8:30–3:30,conditions permitting
Staggered Lift Closing Hours: First–3:00,Last–3:30
Night Skiing: None

Rates (all lifts) (purchase by 12/1/02):
See www.aspensnowmass.com

Halfday begins at Noon

Multi-day Rates: Adult 4-day $214.40; 5-day $264; 6-day $307.20–purchase by 12/1/02 

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