Aspen Gets 22 Inches of Snow In The Last Week; A Look At The Highlands

Aspen Mountain & Snowmass Open For The Season With 22 inches of Snow!


2008-2009 Operating Dates

Snowmass

November 27, 2008 - April 12, 2009

Aspen Mountain

November 27, 2008 - April 12, 2009

Aspen Highlands

December 13, 2008 - April 5, 2009

Buttermilk

December 13, 2008 - April 5, 2009

Looking At Aspen Highlands, The "Locals' Favorite"

WHAT'S NEW!
Aspen Highlands is the locals’ favorite, whether for its steep terrain, groomed cruisers or breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. So, how does a 12,500-foot mountain top itself? If it’s Aspen Highlands, it unveils Deep Temerity — 230-plus acres of new advanced and expert terrain that recently opened along with the Deep Temerity triple chair, which rises 1,700 vertical feet in 7.3 minutes. In 2008-2009 Aspen Highlands will add up to 18 additional acres of skiing and riding in the Deep Temerity area of the mountain between Hyde Park and Mushroom Chutes called Canopy Cruiser. Thanks to these additions, Aspen Highlands boasts Colorado’s most stunning and challenging big-mountain terrain.


Stats and Facts, Highland Bowl

FACT: 1,028 acres with a 3,635-foot vertical drop (plus an additional 800 vertical feet of hike-to-terrain in the Bowl), 125 trails with the longest run of 3.5 miles, all served by five lifts.


Season: 12/13/08 - 04/05/09

Terrain: 1,028 acres/416 hectares

Trails: easiest: 18%, more difficult: 30%, most difficult: 16%, expert: 36%

The Locals Angle; The Inside Stuff

Best-kept secret: The newly extended Mushroom trail will test even the fittest legs of mogul enthusiasts. For incredible skiing/riding on a powder day, head to Child's Play in the Highland Bowl. Or, check out Log Jam Gully, Bowling Alley and Fran's Love in Deep Temerity.

Source: aspensnowmass.com