Introduction
Aspen’s skiing is diverse and impressive and caters to all skill levels with each mountain having its own unique characteristics. The Victorian style mining town is a picture of perfection showcasing the best shopping in Colorado, from quaint souvenir stores to designer boutiques and upmarket art galleries. The nightlife in Aspen is legendary and when the sun goes down they all come out to play! Take in the sensational skiing, the pulsating apres ski bars, dine in exquisite restaurants or just grab quick bite. Aspen is a world class resort with five star lodging and ski infrastructure to match.
Where
The town of Aspen is 354km southwest of Denver International Airport. A well organised system of ground transportation operations run frequently between Denver airport and Aspen. As a guide, this trip takes around 3 to 3.5 hrs one way. Car rental is another alternative however keep in mind that the use of a car is somewhat unnecessary once you are in Aspen due to the free shuttle bus that circulates around Aspen and between each ski resort.
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport is another gateway airport to the region and is approximately 5km from Aspen and just under 10km from Snowmass.
On the Mountain
Snowmass
Open: 8.30am to 4.00pm
19 Lifts with 91 Runs: 6% Beginner/50% Intermediate/44% Advanced
Aspen Mountain
Open: 9.00am to 4.00pm
8 Lifts with 76 Runs: 0% Beginner/48% Intermediate/52% Advanced
Aspen Highlands
Open: 9.00am to 4.00pm
5 Lifts with 119 Runs: 18% Beginner/30% Intermediate/52% Advanced
Accommodation
Most of the Aspen hotels at the south end of town are conveniently very close to the slopes of Aspen Mountain. There is very little true ski-in ski-out accommodation in Aspen, but staying near the gondola is still a very prime location and many of the best Aspen hotels are located here.
Nightlife
A major part of the attraction of Aspen is enjoying it’s infamous restaurants and bar scene and making your contribution to the pulsating vibe around town. Choose your preferred scene, if your craving Michelin star restaurants and refined cocktail bars, Aspen has got you covered. Make sure you dress appropriately! If a more casual relaxed scene is more your style, check out any of the numerous cafes and pubs. As the night goes on, you’ll no doubt experience the hype of the lively nightlife that Aspen is renowned for.
We can customise any of our featured packages to suit your personal travel requirements. Mates’ Escapes can also build fully tailored one-of-a-kind itineraries from the ground up, if you can dream it up we can certainly make it happen.
We can tailor a trips regardless of your group size, be it 2, 8 or 20. Get in touch with us and let’s discuss your options.
Booking Conditions
- A deposit of $600 per person/per week is required accompanied with a Signed Booking Form (we will forward this form to you).
- In some circumstances, certain hotels may require different deposit amounts (we will advise you accordingly if this is applicable).
- Balance is due 8 weeks prior to departure.
Payment Options
- Direct Debit (Details will be shown on your invoice).
- Credit Card (Surcharges apply).
- Cheques can be made payable to PlaySeeGo Travel Group Pty Ltd and mailed to PO Box 34, Kew East, Victoria, 3102.
Additional Terms
- Amendments made to a confirmed booking may attract a fee of $55 plus any additional hotel and airline charges. Any amendments made after documentation has been issued may attract a fee of $110.
- Bookings made within 14 days of departure may attract a further $165.
- Mates’ Escapes cannot be held responsible for snow conditions, and holidays cannot be cancelled or amended on the basis of weather conditions.
- We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance to mitigate any financial loss should you be unable to travel when required.
- Bookings are subject currency fluctuations either up or down until your booking is paid for in full. Variations are calculated on the exchange rate at the time the deposit is paid until such time the final balance is paid. We recommend paying your final instalment as soon as possible to lock in your package’s cost.
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