Aspen offers tourists four ski areas isolated from each Together they make up about 200 km of ski slopes for athletes of various skill levels.
Main regions:
Aspen Mountain - located in the very center of the city. The highest skiing point is located at 3 418 meters. On the slope there are 76 ski slopes, tourists are served by 8 lifts. Most of the local slopes are steep, steep, with snowy hillocks, some are laid in the middle of the forest. Holidays here will appeal to ski professionals and people of average skill level.
Snowmass - the largest skiing region, which has placed on its territory 83 tracks with a total length of 220 km. Their is served by 21 lifts. The starting point for skiing is at an altitude of 3813 meters, the height difference - 1343 meters. This slope is more suitable for self-confident skiers, more than 70% of the slopes have an average difficulty of passing. Here is the longest track of the resort, its length is 8.2 km. There are two halfpipes and a fan park in Snowmass.
Aspen Highlands. It will become a favorite place for athletes who prefer off-piste skiing, and professionals. The tracks are difficult and steep. Skiing starts from 3559 meters, height difference - 1108 meters. The region has placed on its territory 131 slopes, their total length is 105 km.
Buttermilk - an ideal area for beginner skiers, it will be comfortable even for children ... The slopes here are smooth and gentle. For tourists, 43 tracks are equipped, their total length - 34 km. The height difference is 619 meters, you can start skiing from the highest point of the region, located at 3018 meters above sea level. For snowboarders, a fan park has been created that stretches for 2 miles. Resting in Buttermilk, be careful. The trails marked in black are just the most difficult of the easy in this region.
All resort areas have a single ski pass, and a free bus runs between the slopes. For lovers of cross-country skiing, 80 km of trails in Snowmass are prepared.
After skiing
In addition to skiing, Aspen offers tourists a ride on snowmobiles, walk along snow-covered trails on snowshoes, or visit a ice rink. Under the guidance of professional instructors, you backcountry, ski touring, ice climbing and ski mountaineering will try your hand. But the best entertainment of the resort is an excursion to Krabloonik kennel on dog sleds. About 40 art galleries are open to the public.
You can relax in the evening time in one of numerous cafes and restaurants. On the territory of the resort there is a sports center with pool, hockey rink and wall for rock climbing.
Attractions
Of the attractions of the resort, it is worth visiting a place called Glenwood - Springs. Once upon a time the Indians of the Ut tribe lived here, today a balneological resort with thermal springs has been opened on its territory.
Walking along the outskirts of Aspen, take a look at White River Nature Reserve and Enjoy scenic views of Glenwood Canyon. Here is Lake Maroon.
