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Colorado Travel Planning Guides : Colorado Winter Vacation Planner : Ski - Buttermilk




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BUTTERMILK

Famous as the Home of the ESPN WInter X Games through 2012, and voted #1 by transworld Snowboarding magazine reader's poll for best pipe, buttermilk built its 50-year legacy on wide open and gently rolling trails that cater to beginners and families. Keep an eye out for Olympians, Winter X Games champs and other park kids braving the new Olympic-caliber, 22-foot superpipe in the legendary terrain park.


MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

Closest Towns:

Aspen
Snowmass Village
Basalt
Carbondale
Glenwood Springs

Information:

Phone: 800.525.6200 / 970.925.1220
Snow Report: 888.277.3676
info@aspensnowmass.com
www.aspensnowmass.com

Season: December 10, 2011 - April 8, 2012

Hours: 9am-4pm

ELEVATION
Peak - 9,900 ft.
Base - 7,870 ft.
Vertical Rise - 2,030 ft.

TERRAIN & SERVICES -
Beginner - 35%
Intermediate - 39%
Advanced/Expert - 26%
Skiable Acres - 435
Number of Trails - 44
Longest Trail - 3 miles
Terrain Parks - 2
Total Lifts - 9

Avg Annual Snowfall - 300 inches

Avg Days of Sun Year - 300 days

LODGING | CENTRAL RESV
800.494.6395
www.aspensnowmass.com

ADDRESS
Aspen/Snowmass
Aspen Skiing Company
P.O. Box 1248
Aspen, CO 81612



Buttermilk: Top View
Live photo of Aspen Mountain in Aspen, Colorado that is updated every 30 minutes

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
The Cliffhouse atop Buttermilk serves up spectacular views of Pyramid Peak along with its famous Mongolian BBQ. Tasty salads and other more traditional fare are also available. Or dine at Bumps at the base of the mountain and enjoy daily pasta specials, pizza and grill selections.

Lessons/Daycare
Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass: Adults: Private lessons ski/snowboard/
pipe and park/telemark for all ability levels. Group lessons for all abilities and specialty programs like
Seniors Camp and Beginner's MagicTM. Teens, Kids/Preschool: Private lessons ski/snowboard/pipe and
park/telemark for all ages and ability levels. Group ski lessons from 2 years and snowboard lessons from
5 years through 17 for all ability levels. Daycare: Available at Snowmass - Full-day, half-day (morning)
and evening daycare for ages 8 weeks to 4 years. Helmets are required for children and teens of all ages
participating in lessons. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call 877.282.7736 for more information.

FYI
Skiers and riders can access all four mountains using 100% automated gates - a total of 40 gates
at all access points on the mountains. All lift tickets have been replaced with a plastic card containing
an RF (radio frequency) chip that detects when guests move through the gates. Automated gates with
the latest technology means guests spend less time in lift lines and more time skiing and riding! With
hands-free gates you can put your pass in your pocket and never take it out again.

Biggest Event
ESPN Winter X Games 15 returns for its tenth year at Buttermilk, January 27-30, 2011. Watch as snowsports' greatest athletes battle for glory in events like ski and snowboard slopestyle, superpipe, snowmobile freestyle and snoCross, big air and many more - FREE and open to the public! Aspen/Snowmass Ski & Snowboard Open Presented by Skullcandy returns February 10-13, 2011. Held on the world-renowned Winter X Games slopestyle course and superpipe, this event is open to all competitors from around the world. With ski and snowboard categories for men and women, the Open gives up-and-comers a chance to compete against notable pros for part of the total $50,000 prize purse. Event schedule subject to change.

Apres Spot
Bumps and the Inn at Aspen.

Alternate Day
Join the locals - get up early and snowshoe to the top of Buttermilk before the slopes open. Call 800-525-6200 for routes and restrictions.


DIRECTIONS

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 skier 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], Denver International Airport (DEN) [220 miles] and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) [125 miles] offer flights to and from numerous destinations.



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