News And Promotions From Aspen Skiing Company

Aspen, Snowmass and Frontier Airlines are partnering this holiday season to help give your kids a true Colorado adventure.

Book a minimum three-day/four-night package with airfare, lift tickets and lodging to Aspen/Snowmass on Frontier Airlines and your child (12 and under) flies, skis and stays completely free. Kids rent free if you include a minimum three-day ski or snowboard adult equipment rental through Four Mountain Sports as part of your package.

Package is valid through April 12, 2009; must be booked by December 23, 2008.

Book your Kids Fly/Ski/Stay Free Package today!
Call 800-214-7669!

Terms and Conditions: Offer must be booked by December 23, 2008 and is valid for travel December 5, 2008 - Apr. 12, 2009 excluding Dec. 25, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009, Sunday through Thursday arrivals only. Minimum purchase includes 4-nights lodging, 3-day lift ticket and roundtrip flights on Frontier Airlines. Each paid adult or legal guardian (18+) may bring one free child (2-12). Child lift, lodging and equipment rental (optional) must be booked in conjunction with the adult package and child travel must be on identical flight itinerary. Quantities are limited and subject to availability. Complimentary children's flights are subject to T-class inventory, and is only available on select Frontier Airlines originating markets - MDW (Chicago), LAX (Los Angeles), MSP (Minneapolis), DFW (Dallas), AUS (Austin), SAT (San Antonio), STL (St. Louis), SLC (Salt Lake City), RAP (Rapid City) and limited availability. Offer contains no redeemable cash value.


SNOWMASS & ASPEN MOUNTAIN ARE OPEN!
It's winter at Aspen/Snowmass! We've received over 20 inches of snow in the last week, and new snow means new terrain is opening daily at Snowmass & Aspen Mountain. Check the link below for the latest snow report.

Aspen Highlands & Buttermilk open for the season on Saturday, December 13.

Learn more>>

BUY IN ADVANCE & SAVE!
NEW THIS SEASON - ADVANCE PURCHASE HOLIDAY SEASON SAVINGS! Purchase a minimum 4-day lift ticket at least 7 days in advance and save - even during the holidays!

Whether it's Value Season, Late Season or Peak Season, buying lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals 7 days in advance saves time and money. SAVE UP TO $60 ON A 6-DAY LIFT TICKET!



Aspen Skiing Company, Attn: Online Marketing, P.O. Box 1248, Aspen, CO 81612 USA

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

Robert Randolph & The Family Band To Perform At World Cup Awards

Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Saturday, November 29 @ 7:30 p.m.
Base of Aspen Mountain

World Cup Awards will take place at 7 p.m. on the stage. Fireworks show to follow the concert.

The Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series hosted by Aspen/Snowmass debuts in November and continues through March with a series of free outdoor concerts held during key events and peak weekends throughout the season. All concerts are in unique locations between Aspen and Snowmass giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy free outdoor music in the winter. Past performers include P.O.D., The Vandals, The Gin Blossoms, Freddy Jones Band, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Offspring, Unwritten Law, The Prodigals, Riddlin' Kids, Wylde Bunch and Arrested Development.

Source: AspenSnowmass.com

The Aspen Winternational Is Back!

The Aspen Winternational is back November 29 & 30, 2008, celebrating 40 years of World Cup racing in Aspen! Aspen's passion for World Cup is deeply rooted in our community. Mark you calendars for this year's
Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World Cup.

The fastest women in the world will compete two days in the disciplines of Slalom and Giant Slalom.We hope you can all make it out to see some American favorites as Olympic Gold Medalist Julia Mancuso as well as others including Lindsay Vonn, Resi Steigler, Caroline Lalive, Kaylin Richardson and Stacey Cook.

Friday, Nov 28 -
10 a.m. - 4 p.m Sponsor Village in Gondola Plaza

Saturday, Nov 29 -
10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Giant Slalom
10 a.m - 4 p.m. Sponsor Village in Gondola Plaza
3-4 p.m. U.S. Ski Team autograph signings
7 p.m. Bud Light Hi Fi concert series featuring Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
Base of Aspen Mountain - fireworks to follow the concert.

Sunday, Nov 30 -
10 a.m. & 1 p.m Slalom
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsor Village in Gondola Plaza

Source: AspenSnowmass.com

Aspen Recreation Center Open T-Giving Day

Take A Swim, Skate, Climb At The Aspen Recreation Center After That Turkey Dinner


If you are feeling just a little too over-stuffed this Thanksgiving Day, head over to the Aspen Recreation Center and enjoy guilt free Thanksgiving FUN! The Center is open for swimming, climbing, skating & much more from 8:00am to 4:00pm, November 27th.

For more information call 970-544-4100.


Kristin Drake
Sales & Marketing Associate
City of Aspen- Parks & Recreation
p: 970-429-2098
f: 970-544-9447
Email: Kristin.Drake@ci.aspen.co.us
www.aspenrecreation.com

Opening Day & Other Events This Ski Season

The Aspen/Snowmass events calendar rocks, literally.

From Women's Alpine Ski Racing, Colorado Freeride Series and Spring Jam to the Hi-Fi Concert Series and Big Air Fridays, the goings-on are ongoing. Click here to check out the 2008-2009 winter events calendar.

If there's a mountain resort with a more diverse selection of off-snow activities, dining and entertainment, we haven't heard of it. Tedium poses no threat here. The concern in Aspen/Snowmass is whether you can squeeze into your schedule everything you want to try.
Upcoming Events
Snowmass Opening Day - 27-Nov-08
Aspen Mountain Opening Day - 27-Nov-08
Aspen Winternational - 29-Nov-08
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Nov. - 29-Nov-08
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Dec. - 29-Nov-08
Summit for Life Uphill Race - 06-Dec-08
Buttermilk Opening Day - 13-Dec-08
Aspen Highlands Opening Day - 13-Dec-08
ESPN Winter X Games 13 - 22-Jan-09
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Jan. - 23-Jan-09
Aspen/Snowmass Open - 05-Feb-09
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Feb. - 15-Feb-09
Bud Light Spring Jam - 20-Mar-09
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Mar. 22 - 22-Mar-09
Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts Mar. 27 - 27-Mar-09
Bud Light Spring Jam - 27-Mar-09
CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational - 03-Apr-09
Buttermilk Closing Day - 05-Apr-09
Aspen Highlands Closing Day - 05-Apr-09
Aspen Mountain Closing Day - 12-Apr-09
Snowmass Closing Day - 12-Apr-09

Source: aspensnowmass.com

The New & Improved Aspen Snowmass; The Big 4 Gets 12

ON-MOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENTS

Aspen/Snowmass has invested $35 million in capital improvements for the 2008-2009 season, including two new restaurants at Snowmass, a new high-speed quad Sheer Bliss lift, 22-foot Olympic-sized halfpipe at Buttermilk and additional terrain at Aspen Highlands. In addition, the new Snowmass base village being developed by Related WestPac will reveal new restaurants, ski-in/ski-out condos and new conference space.

OPERATING DATES
Snowmass & Aspen Mountain: November 27, 2008 - April 12, 2009
Aspen Highlands & Buttermilk: December 13, 2008 - April 5, 2009

OVER A FOOT OF NEW SNOW ON THE SLOPES!

Winter arrived in Aspen/Snowmass last night with over a foot of snow falling on our four mountains! Continuous cold temperatures will allow the snowmaking guns to fire up as we get ready for Opening Day (Nov. 27), World Cup ski racing Opening Weekend and the first Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert of the season - featuring Robert Randolph and the Family Band. The snow is still falling and a series of storms are lined up to move through the area in the next week!

With over 500 inches of snow last season and lift & lodging packages starting for as little as $281 per person, now is the time to book your next winter escape.

EARLY SEASON - BUY 2, GET 3 - BOOK BY NOV. 14
Ski or Ride for less than $40/day! Purchase a minimum 2-day lodge and lift package* by November 14 and get a FR$EE night of lodging and a FR$EE day skiing or riding, valid November 27 - December 12, 2008. Rental equipment also available. Call 877-652-7736 or check HERE for more information.

*Package price based on double occupancy; includes three nights lodging and two 3-day lift tickets. Subject to availability.

Source: aspensnowmass.com