Snowmass Village festivals, activities, and on-mountain fun are the hallmark of this scenic destination resort. Winter in Snowmass will keep every member of your family happy with epic ski terrain including parks, superpipes, wide-open cruisin’ groomers, bumps and big mountain skiing. Enjoy 95% ski in/ski out lodging convenience to more than 3,100 skiable acres plus exceptional lodging deals from over 40 properties including one-, two- and three-bedroom condos, hotels, and lodges.

Many resorts open restaurants, put in new lifts or renovate lodges, but nothing compares to the renaissance taking place in spectacular Snowmass Village, Colorado. Already one of North America’s premier resorts, Snowmass continues to redefine guest experiences by providing visitors new reasons to still love Snowmass. With a new billion dollar base village, $65 million in renovations to existing lodging, $50 million in on-mountain improvements, and several new stylish and trendy options for dining, entertainment, and shopping, Snowmass offers even more fun for your entire family. Come see all the new reasons to still love Snowmass.

Call 1.800.SNOWMASS for vacation specials and activities or visit www.snowmassvillage.com.

Opening Day at Snowmass November 25, 2009

Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series November 2009 - March 2010
This free, season-long concert series features top national music acts ranging from rock to hip-hop and appeals to all age groups. Past acts include Blues Traveler, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Pennywise, Rusted Root and many more.

Holiday Activities December 2009
Families will find magic and memories during the holidays in Snowmass. Celebrate the season with a tree-lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, holiday caroling, storytellers, a torch light parade, fireworks and much more.

Bud Light Big Air Fridays February 12, 19 & 26; March 5, 12, 19 & 26; April 12, 2010
Don’t miss this skier and snowboarder big-air contest on Fanny Hill at the base of Snowmass. The contest runs over eight Fridays in the winter from 2pm to 3pm followed by live music on the Snowmass Village Mall, Après Ski parties and fireworks over Fanny Hill.

Colorado Freeride Championships February 26-28, 2010
Big-mountain skiers and riders put it all on the line in judged runs down the cliff-littered steeps of Snowmass. Each year, the Freeride Championships draw a complete field of top athletes and amateurs from around the globe. Watch the action from the base of the Hanging Valley Headwall or from Gwyn’s High Alpine.

Mardi Gras Celebration February 16, 2010
Snowmass throws the biggest Mardi Gras party in the mountains! Celebrating 28 years of Fat Tuesdays, revelry includes a parade, bead toss, costume contests, mask-making, live music, King Cake, Crawdad boils and Mardi Gras fun for the whole family.

St. Paddy’s Day Celebration March 17, 2010
Snowmass goes all-out green with a full line-up of Irish fun. Celtic dancers, a Lucky Leprechaun Scavenger hunt, traditional Irish music and dance, rock concerts, green beer, and much more highlights this fantastic street celebration filled with Emerald Isle spirit.

Bud Light Spring Jam March 19-21 & 26-28, 2010
The ultimate spring celebration! The 11th annual Spring Jam features two weekends of events in Aspen and Snowmass, blending music, athletic competition and art. From a live, outdoor concert and art in Aspen to family entertainment and celebrations in Snowmass, this weekend has something for everyone.

Cover Girl Snow Angels Invitational April 2-4, 2010
Gretchen Blieler and the top women snowboarders in the world come to Snowmass to close out the season. The event features superpipe competitions in Snowmass and offers the girls the chance to enjoy everything Aspen/Snowmass has to offer from bars and restaurants to spa treatments.

1. Snowmass was named the Best Family Outing by SKI Magazine and is the #1 Mountain for Vertical in the US. It offers 95% ski-in/ski-out accommodations.

2. Snowmass Village is nine miles from Aspen and six miles from Aspen/ Pitkin County Airport (ASE).

3. Snowmass' longest run is over five miles in length.

WITH A VERTI CAL DROP of 4,406 feet (boasting the most vertical in the USA) and 3,132 acres of terrain, the sheer volume of Snowmass demands repeat visits. after experiencing a slice of all the cruisers, glades, steeps, terrain parks and halfpipes (via 21 lifts and 91 trails), we guarantee you’ll be back for more. and it doesn’t end there – last season we debuted Sam’s Smokehouse on-mountain restaurant and Sneaky’s tavern in base village along with the new Sheer bliss quad chairlift. more restaurants and shops are opening for 2009 2010!

GREAT DEALS
Ask about our latest offers including family packages, ski/snowboard school promotions, multi-day ticket deals and more – call Stay Aspen Snowmass at 800-494-6395 or visit www.aspensnowmass.com. And, don’t miss our Last-Minute Lodging Specials – visit www.aspensnowmass.com/lmls to sign up for weekly updates and to receive the best deals around!

ON-MOUNTAIN DINING
Experience a true on-mountain getaway! Dinner at the Lynn Britt begins with an evening snowcat ride up Snowmass followed by delicious Colorado cuisine and entertainment at this rustic mid-mountain cabin. Don’t miss this unique Colorado experience. Also open daily for lunch in the winter.tions.

LESSONS/DAYCARE
Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/ Snowmass daycare: Evening care: for ages 5 to 17.
Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass for kids: Helmets are required for children 12 and under. Ski lessons from 2 1/2 years and snowboard lessons from 5 years. Private lessons, kids’ group lessons, teen group lessons and First Turns programs available. Ski & Snowboard Schools of aspen/Snowmass for adults: Skiing and snowboarding private lessons, group lessons and specialty programs like Mountain Explorers™, Women’s Edge and Beginner’s Magic™. Visit www.aspensnowmass.

FYI
Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) will invest nearly $8 million in on-mountain improvements this year and has invested more than $130 million over the previous six seasons, giving guests the most seamless skiing/riding experience in the industry. This includes 11 new lifts with two new gondolas, the industry-leading Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center, three new restaurants, additional terrain, plus the new Snowmass base village. In addition, the first phase of the $18 million room renovation at The Little Nell Hotel (Aspen’s only five-star, five-diamond hotel) was completed in the fall.

BIGGEST EVENT
Bud Light Big Air Fridays includes live music and evening fireworks over Fanny Hill at the base of Snowmass. The series of events takes place over eight Fridays throughout the season (February 12, 19 & 26; March 5, 12, 19 & 26; April 12, 2010) and features top skiers and snowboarders from the region, music and prizes! Colorado Freeride Championships (February 26-28, 2010). Big-mountain skiers and riders put it all on the line in judged runs down the cliff-littered steeps of Snowmass. This event draws a complete field of top athletes and amateurs from around the globe and the mountain provides great viewing options at the Hanging Valley and Burnside Cliffs.e music plays and prizes are given away to the gathered crowd

APRES SPOTS
Sneaky’s Tavern, Zane’s Tavern, Mountain Dragon, Brothers’ Grille, The Office at the Cirque, The Artisan, Big Hoss BBQ, The Stew Pot, Junk and Liquid Sky.

FREE Family Activities
Snowmass offers FREE, fun activities for the entire family. Cozy up to the campfire and enjoy interactive storytelling, sing-alongs and s’mores or take the kids to free arts and crafts classes. The Winter Wild Things nature program and the on-mountain kids’ zone provide memorable family fun.

Cross-Country Skiing
North American’s largest, FREE groomed Nordic trail system, connecting Aspen and Snowmass via the Owl Creek Trail, will give you varied, entertaining ski trails, and beautiful mountain vistas.

Snowshoeing
Follow a marked snowshoe trail on the mountain or enjoy a two-hour guided tour with a naturalist from Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. 970.925.5756.

Snowmass Meetings
Whether you are planning a family reunion, wedding, or corporate retreat Snowmass Village offers over 75,000 square feet of meeting space and 40 different lodging properties with over 2,000 bedrooms to fit your groups every wish. Visit www.snowmassmeetings.com for complete details.

DIRECTIONS BY CAR
220 miles from Denver via I-70 and Highway 82; 130 miles from Grand Junction via I-70 and Highway 82.

DIRECTIONS BY BUS
Free shuttles serve all four Aspen/ Snowmass areas from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All buses within the towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village are free. Bus service runs between Snowmass Village and Aspen until 2 a.m. [$3], 970-925-8484.

DIRECTIONS BY AIR
Several airlines offer direct flights to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) [3 miles from downtown]. In addition, Eagle County Airport (EGE) [70 miles], DenverInternational Airport (DEN) [220 miles] and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) [125 miles] offer flights to and from numerous destinations.