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Famous for its history, diverse terrain, amazing restaurants and legendary nightlife, Snowmass is one of the most well-known resort destinations in the world. Four mountains - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - rise up from the Roaring Fork Valley, offering a combined 5,285 acres which include eight terrain parks, four halfpipes and 336 marked trails via 46 lifts. Snowmass is located 220 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado, and is easily accessible by two of the most convenient mountain airports - Aspen/Pitkin County (three miles from Aspen/Snowmass) and Eagle County (70 miles from Aspen/Snowmass).
SEASON DATES:
Snowmass and Aspen Mountain: Nov 27, 2008 - April 12, 2009
Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk: Dec 13, 2008 - April 5, 2009
Terrain: 5,285 acres/2,139 hectares
Number of trails: 336
Miles/km of trails: 316 miles/509 km
Types of trails: easiest: 10%, more difficult: 45%, most difficult: 16%, expert: 29%
Annual snowfall: 300 inches/762 cm
Snowmaking: 658 acres/266 hectares
Lifts: 46 (includes primary and secondary lifts)
Lift capacity: 55,835 riders/hour
WHAT'S NEW:
In its second season, the Snowmass base village being developed by Related WestPac, will reveal new restaurants, ski-in/ski-out condos and a new conference space.
THE TREEHOUSE KIDS' ADVENTURE CENTER
The first of its kind in the snowsports industry, The Treehouse is the centerpiece for kids' programming and features themed rooms for ages 8 weeks and up, teen activities, kids' retail and is the starting point for our kids' ski and snowboard school. Open in both winter and summer. Opened 2007.
CAPITOL PEAK LODGE AND HAYDEN LODGE
Over ninety ski-in/ski-out condominiums are available. These luxury units offer high ceilings, modern furnishings and expansive decks overlooking Snowmass. A limited number of ski-in/ski-out whole ownership condominiums remain for sale and rental opportunities are also available. Open now.
CAPITOL PEAK CONFERENCE CENTER
With more than 8,000 square feet of conference space, this new meeting area is the perfect setting for conferences, weddings and celebrations of any size. Opens winter 2008-2009.
 SNEAKY'S TAVERN
Located adjacent to The Treehouse and mere steps from the Village Express chairflift, Sneaky's Tavern will no doubt be a very popular destination for those looking to enjoy each other's company in a relaxing and comfortable setting. Offering both indoor/outdoor bar and dining seating. American bistro style cuisine will be served at lunch, après and dinner. Opens winter 2008-2009.
PERFORMANCE SKI
The most luxurious collection of skiwear from Aspen's world-renowned boutique. Opens winter 2008-2009.
FOUR-MOUNTAIN BEGINNER'S MAGICTM
Beginner's MagicTM is a Ski & Snowboard School program offering a complete package of lesson, lift ticket and equipment rental. Four-Mountain Sports has made the rental process even easier by introducing a beginner-specific rental location at the base of the Elk Camp Gondola and providing you with everything you need to get started on the slopes for the first time. The gondola provides easy access to the new Elk Camp Meadows learning area. Opened 2007.
THE SWEET LIFE
The Sweet Life rocks as a 1950s sytle diner upstairs and a creamery parlor and candy store downstairs, featuring homemade ice cream made on-site with fresh ingredients and no preservatives. Opens winter 2008-2009.
LIQUID SKY
Hipsters will kick back at Liquid Sky, an après hot spot with an indoor-outdoor lounge, complete with all-day dining. Opens winter 2008-2009.
JUNK
This new eatery plans on redefining fast food forever. "Good Junk, Bad Junk, (the only Junk your mom will let you eat)" may be the eatery's tag line, yet its natural and organic ingredients smack of something a bit healthier that is still delicious. Opens winter 2008-2009
GENERAL SKI STATS:
Scheduled Season: Late Nov - Mid Apr
Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Base Elevation: 8104 ft.
Top Elevation: 12,201ft
Vertical Drop: 4,406
Skiable Acres: 3,010
Average Seasonal Snowfall: 300"
Snowmaking: 160 acres
Average Annual Days of Sunshine: 300
Snowboarders: Oh Yeah
Location: Within the White River National Forest
Parks and pipes:
8 terrain parks, 2 superpipes and 2 beginner pipes
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