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Where is Aspen?


Aspen is located high in the Rocky Mountains in the state of Colorado.


Scenery?
Think four towering mountains: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass.

What Makes It So Good?
Reliable snowfall and attentive staff.


When to go? 


From Mid-November two of the mountains open. The second two open in mid-December and are more suitable for beginners.



Spot the Celebrity
Steven Spielberg, Elle Macpherson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sly Stallone are regulars.

Accommodation:

Hotel Jerome, 330 E Main Street


Tel 00 1970 929 1000 www.hoteljerome.com


Doubles from ?150 in low season to over ?450 at Christmas


Red Ski Haus


Tel 00 1 970 925 3333 www.littleredskihaus.net

Doubles from ?60 to ?180 at peak time


Any non-ski activities? 


Yes, sleigh riding, ice skating, mountain biking, bungee jumping or a good dollop of retail therapy at the various designer outlets.


Apres Ski?


Hit the bar at J-Bar at the Jerome Hotel or enjoy a musical concert at Harris Concert Hall or a dram at the Aspen District Theatre.


Eating Out?


Try Jack Nicholson's pet pizzeria Mezzaluna


Tel: 00 970 925 5882

Getting There:

Land at Denver airport.


United Airlines as direct flights from Heathrow


or try Ski Independence 0870 555 0555


Further information: www.aspensnowmass.com



 

5 October 2005

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