Aspen Mountain has long been known as the playpen of the rich and famous – and it is. But it is also a great place to take a family ski vacation. Christmas in Aspen is especially wonderful! Aspen Mountain rises above the town of Aspen, with a top elevation of 11215 feet and a vertical drop of 3269 feet. There are 76 trails suitable for beginners, intermediates, and experts, accessible by eight lifts, including seven chair lifts and one cable … Continue reading →
While some people start to count the days for their helpful vacation information to arrive, many others are much more interested in finding ways to enjoy the most out of the winter months. Discount ski vacations in Colorado and other winter wonderland destinations are becoming more popular each year as more people take up skiing and other winter sports. There is no doubt that ski vacations in Colorado are very popular because many of the Colorado ski resorts offer many … Continue reading →
Vail, as the largest skiable mountain in the United States, is really the king of Colorado Skiing. Because of its size, Vail resort is the most popular ski resort. Vail, Colorado Skiing boasts of 33 lifts, 193 trails, 3450 drop and 5289 skiable acres. Besides this is the backcountry which is accessible from the slopes. Its three sister resorts are well frequented too, like Beaver Creek, Arrowhead and Bachelor Gulch. Services Skiers enjoy the very best services also in Vail. … Continue reading →
Copper Mountain was referred to as the best ski slope in “North America” by the US Forestry Service, for its amazing resources and ability to cater for beginner, intermediate and expert skiers. Based only 120 KM from Denver airport and with 160 metres of pure skiing fun, Copper Mountain is the only place to go skiing in America. With a 3 Kilometre base and a summit of nearly 4 kilometres it is no wonder the slope is big enough to … Continue reading →
Aspen Colorado, situated high in the Rocky Mountains, boasts some of the best skiing in the world. It is even acclaimed worldwide as one of the ultimate ski resorts in the world, with millions of people from different places visiting Aspen to ski in the winter and to vacation in the summer. Famous celebrities even flock to Aspen just to the visit the best Aspen Colorado ski areas. So who knows what famous celebrity you might bump into walking down … Continue reading →
The Wheeler Opera House has been an integral part of Aspen nightlife, history, and culture since 1889 when Mr. J.B Wheeler and the Conried Company presented The King’s Fool. While the building started out as an Opera House, it was only used for town meetings and such by 1893, when the silver mines had played out. The Wheeler Opera House remained open until 1912 when it was gutted by not one, but two fires in one week! The Opera House … Continue reading →
The Aspen Colorado Chamber of Commerce is deemed as the best source for community information, whether you are traveling or relocating to Aspen Colorado. It works to provide you and the other Aspen visitors all the necessary information, including housing, attractions, demographics, business, commerce, and a lot more. The Aspen Colorado Chamber of Commerce, also known as the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA), is in the first place a non-profit community organization devoted to supporting the business community of Aspen … Continue reading →
Aspen is such a well-known city in Colorado noted mainly for its ski resorts. It is a very popular place that every year thousands of travelers come just to enjoy the beauty of its nature. With its great mountains, forests, hotels, ski resorts, and people, Aspen indeed is worthy of visit. So if you are planning for a trip to Aspen, you should note first that Aspen has actually no airport of its own, but several neighboring airports are there, … Continue reading →
You may have been to many balls in your lifetime, such as Christmas Balls, Spring Balls, and even Debutante Balls – but if you haven’t been to the Sneaker Ball in Aspen, Colorado, you are missing out on all the fun! Known as ‘Aspen’s Greatest Party,’ the Sneaker Ball is held annually at the St. Regis Hotel on East Dean Street every March. Back in 1986, the very first Sneaker Ball was held by Al Gross and David Nauss of … Continue reading →
Featuring more than 2500 acres of ski area and 75 trails, Durango Mountain Ski Resort has much to offer skiers of all levels. The resort claims that there are approximately two people per acre on their slopes during operation hours. The crowds are small, and lift lines do not exist. Located in Colorado, the top elevation is 10822 feet with a 2030 vertical drop. There are eleven lifts, including nine chair lifts and two surface lifts. You can find lodging … Continue reading →
