It’s all down hill in Aspen

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