| Aspen, Colorado. The name alone conjures images of majestic mountains, outdoor adventure, healthy living, divine dining, music festivals and exceptional shopping. To the world, Aspen means, "The Good Life." And yes, our town has everything the good life has to offer. But we have even more. Aspen's got soul. |
| Silver Queen Gondola
Ride in the NEW Silver Queen Gondola cars to 11,212 feet and 673 acres of terrain spanning a 3,267-foot vertical drop. The gondola whisks you to the top for spectacular views of town and the Elk Mountain range. While there, choose from a variety of Aspen activities. Enjoy a great meal at the Sundeck restaurant. Take a free mountain-orientation tour with an ambassador. Or, step up your technique with Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass. 800.525.6200. www.aspensnowmass.com. The Maroon Bells
Among the most-photographed peaks in North America, the Maroon Bells are one of Aspen/Snowmass' grand attractions and can be reached by guided snowmobile tours in the winter. Independence and Ashcroft
Tour the ghost towns of Independence and Ashcroft. A "resident ghost" leads tours and shares stories about the towns' raucous histories. Call Heritage Aspen for more information, 970.925.3721. Snowshoeing
Enjoy a two-hour snowshoe adventure led by a naturalist from Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. 970.925.5756.FAST FACTS
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| Opening Day at Aspen Mountain November 22, 2007 Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series November 2007 - March 2008
Holiday Activities, Christmas through New Year. The holidays are magical for families in Snowmass! Celebrate with a tree-lighting ceremony, craft and workshops, special storytellers, visits with Santa, torchlight parade, fireworks and more. BIGGEST ASPEN EVENT: Aspen Winternational FIS Alpine World Cup
December 7-9, 2007
World Cup racing is once again at home in Aspen with the return
of the Aspen Winternational FIS Alpine ski races. This year's event will highlight women's downhill, super G and slalom races. The festive weekend, free and open to the public, features race-stadium access, fireworks, awards ceremonies and an outdoor nighttime concert in downtown Aspen. Watch as sports' best athletes vie for the podium. For details call 800.525.6200 x4595. Summit for Life
December 1, 2007
This endurance race up Aspen Mountain's 3,267 vertical feet is held at night under the stars. Benefiting the Chris Klug Foundation and the American Transplant Foundation, competitors are racing for the glory and a good cause. Spectators and family members can ride the gondola to celebrate at the Sundeck with live music and food. For more information visit www.summitforlife.org Wintersköl™
January 10-13, 2008
Winter "sköl," Aspen's annual "toast to winter," dates back to
a quiet January in 1951 when local Aspenites decided to celebrate
Aspen's unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of
festivities. The four-day celebration features on-mountain activities,
a parade, a canine fashion show, the Men's Health Village at Wintersköl, fireworks, and much more. ESPN Winter X Games 12 January 24-27, 2008
The world's premier winter action sports event returns to Aspen/
Snowmass for its seventh year in a row. Watch as snowsports'
greatest athletes battle for glory in events like ski and snowboard
slopestyle, superpipe, snowmobile freestyle and snocross, and many more! For details, visit www.expn.com. The Aspen/Snowmass Ski & Snowboard Open
February 7-10, 2008
Held on the world renowned Winter X Games slopestyle course and superpipe, this event is open to all competitors from around the country. With ski and snowboard categories for men and women, the Open gives up-and-comers a chance to compete against a notable field of pros, with everyone vying for part of the total $30,000 prize purse. Bud Light Spring Jam
March 21-23 & 28-30, 2008
The ultimate spring celebration! The 9th annual Spring Jam features two weekends of events in Aspen and Snowmass, blending music, athletic competition and art. Featuring the CORE Party, a downtown street party with a live outdoor, nighttime concert, art and booths, this weekend has something for the whole family. Also highlighted by the KickAspen Big Air Competition held at the base of Aspen Mountain with the top skiers and snowboarders around competing for cash and prizes.
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