Aspen

Resort description:Aspen without doubt is one of the worlds classiest ski towns and should be in the top 10 of anyone’s ski list. From the 4 ski mountains on the ski pass to the retail establishments, you have world class skiing, apres ski and shopping in one.
 
If you haven’t been to Aspen..well you just haven’t been skiing. Its sister Snowmass is 15 minutes away and offers the largest choice of slope side accommodation,  as well as the largest ski area on the pass. Suitable for all levels, from beginners to die hard steep thrill seekers. One minute you are cruising down Sneaky’s in Snowmass, then lunching at the fabulous Cloud 9 restaurant on Aspen Highlands, hitting the 48 degree slopes on Go Go Gully and bumps on Deception, down hilling down Memory Lane, drinking a beer at 39 Degrees, then rubbing shoulders with Jack Nicholson over a superb steak at Jimmy’s in Aspen town. Pretty much a perfect day in anyone’s ski diary!
 
But it’s all not all glitz and glam in Aspen and you can stay here on any budget and ski in any old Nevica suit. (Most stars don’t want to be recognised, so Clooney may well be skiing in an old Donkey jacket!)The food, skiing and ambience are to die for, so just go and see what the others are missing. This is a true 5 star and friendly resort.
 
For those who like lots of cruising runs as well as challenges then head for Snowmass, on the same lift pass. Our favourite mountain in America boasts the highest vertical and no queues. It’s just a winter sports enthusiasts paradise, with Aspen Highlands also offering some great cruising and some steep runs, which all converge at the same place, so you can’t get lost.
 
For anyone wanting catering we do offer this unique facility in many properties, with Kyle our superb private chef, or following the successful launch of our \"Prepurchase dinner menus\", we can offer a select choice of restaurants to eat at. More reasons perhaps to visit Aspen.
 
In December we visited Aspen and again sampled the friendliness, the quality, ambience and the unbelievable snow conditions that Aspen offers. With over 10 ft of snow in the month, records were broken. Checking in to our stunning suite at Aspen Square Condos and later our superb room at the Hotel Lenado, you just know you perhaps have found THE perfect resort. More so after a sumptuous meal at Taka Sushi which cost a very reasonable £65 for 2, including wine!!!. A quick shop at Boogies for those inexpensive designer jeans, sharing a till with Jennifer Anniston, just added to the trip. Just get on the phone or email now for that \"purrrfect \"ski holiday.

Resort Information

Season 	             Nov - Mid April
Nearest Airport      Aspen, Eagle or Denver
Ski Area 	     70km or 520km inc other mountains
Ski Lifts 	     43
Ski Runs 	     84
Longest Run 	     5km
Resort Height 	     7870ft

Snowball Ratings

Beginners 	     2 / 5
Intermediates 	     4 / 5
Experts 	     4 / 5
Families 	     3 / 5
Nightlife 	     5 / 5
Affordability 	     3 / 5
Non Ski Activities   4 / 5