Have you heard about the best ski resort in the US? “Aspen”, - many will say and will not be mistaken. Indeed, this resort is the most prestigious among mountain recreation areas in the States. It is said that it is the most expensive ski resort in the USA. Aspen, of course, is a rather expensive resort, but it can be affordable for people of average means. What are the advantages of this town, thanks to which he was able to gain such a reputation.
Ski resort Aspen / Aspen (USA): description
This town consists of four isolated ski areas: Aspen Mountain (Aspen Mountain), Aspen Highlands (Aspen Highlands), Buttermilk (Buttermilk) and Snowmass (Snowmass). The total length of the tracks is 200 km. Moreover, among them there are both for beginners and experienced skiers.
The lift system is superbly developed. In this area, the highest peaks are Maroon Bells, the heightwhich is 4,247 m and Pyramid Peak - 4,205 m. As for the town itself, it is located in the Roaring Fork valley and was built in the Victorian style. Here you can find a huge number of restaurants, shops, clubs and bars. In a word, Aspen is a ski resort, but at the same time it is also a center of entertainment.
American Ski Capital
The town is over 70 years old. This is not just a ski resort, this is a real legend! The Roaring Fork valley itself, in which Aspen is located, is very beautiful, both in winter and at other times of the year. However, tourists come here not only for sports entertainment, but also to hang out among the richest people in the country, many of whom have their own housing in these parts.
That's why there are so many activities here that will appeal to all lovers of fine leisure. Famous pop stars come here for the purpose of relaxation, as well as with mini-concerts.
History
Aspen (Colorado) - a ski resort, was founded in 1941, but the town of the same name has existed since the 70s of the 19th century as a camp for silver seekers. Gradually, with the development of skiing, more and more people began to get involved in skiing in these parts. And in the early 40s, the first ski slopes appeared here, and wooden houses were built for athletes.
And today Aspen is a ski resort of the highest category, which is on a par with the French Chamonix orSwiss Davos. World Cup competitions in this sport are often held here.
Recreation and sports
How long can you ride in Aspen? Despite the fact that the resort is a ski resort, winter here is not year-round. You can enjoy snow trails for 5 months, from November to April, during which many meters of snow lies on the slopes of the mountains, and at the same time the sun shines brightly.
Amateurs and professional skiers from all over the world come here to relax and train. For accommodation, there are luxurious luxury hotels, private clubs, chalets and rental apartments that can be rented for relatively small amounts.
Everyone who has been here will confirm that Aspen (ski resort) has a special charm, and you want to come back here again and again. Near the town is the village of Snowmass, which is especially liked by all fans of rural joys, and the mountains of Colorado amaze with their incredible beauty.
Indeed, people come here not only to ski, but also to enjoy the incredible beauty of the scenery.
Why Aspen?
Before you go on a winter holiday, it is useful to review the best ski resorts in the United States. There are not so few of them here. Most are concentrated in Colorado, but in California, especially in the Lake Tahoe area, their number reaches three hundred.
Among the best are Vail, Biner, Beaver Creek and, of course, Aspen. There are four ski areas at once. They are designed for skiers of various skill levels. However, this is what the US resorts are good for.
Amateurs, beginners, and professionals can ride on the same ski base. The main thing is to choose the right track. By the way, there are also free, that is, green trails. The maximum drop height is 1343 meters.
For all four tracks - a single system of lifts. But, oddly enough, there are no queues to get to them, even at the height of the season, you will have to wait in line for a maximum of about 5 minutes.
Tracks
Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of each route separately. The first is Snowmass, which is located near the village of the same name. It is intended for people who have an average level of training, that is, they are no longer beginners, but not professionals either.
For those who can barely stand on skis, there are also great opportunities here to learn how to ski without harming your he alth. It is for them that tracks with gentle slopes are intended, but for professionals they are more difficult, and pass between hillocks and trees. By the way, in this zone there are separate areas for teaching children.
Aspen Mountain is also more suitable for professionals, as well as amateurs with intermediate training, but there is nothing for beginners to do here. Above the resort flaunts the silver and majestic head of Mount Ajax. The Silver Kevin gondola station is located in the heart of the resort.
Aspen Mountain is the only ski area in the United States wherethere are no green trails. But Aspen Highlands is the most versatile, it is suitable for everyone, but, of course, the resort area is famous for the most difficult slopes.
Well, the fourth zone is Buttermilk. It is intended for beginners and "average", and professionals here will not be entirely interested. It is here that ski lovers come with the whole family. There is no danger even for the smallest skiers here.
You can also go snowboarding here. Fans of this view will love the superpipe and the world's longest fan park, which is 2 miles long. Buttermilk hosted the Winter Extreme Games in 2002-2004.
How to get to Aspen?
From all corners of the planet, including Russia, it is easiest to come to the resort with a transfer in Los Angeles or New York. From these two cities, domestic flights operate to Aspen. Ski resort air gate - Aspen Sardy Field Airport.
As you know, the state of Colorado, where the above-mentioned recreation area is located, is located in the west of the central part of the country, so it takes about 5 hours to fly here from New York, and it is much faster to get here from the city of Angels - just a couple of hours.
By the way, you can come to the resort not only by air, but also by rail. The nearest train station is 64 kilometers from Aspen and is called Glenwood Springs. And many more of the resort's we althy visitors fly here in their own private jets or helicopters.
Accommodation
As already noted, Aspen (ski resort) is expensive and there are many five-star hotels with all known conditions for a comfortable stay. However, this does not mean that tourists with less modest means will not be able to find comfortable accommodation here. For them, there are a whole bunch of 4, 3 and even 2 star hotels that also serve all guests in the best possible way.
There are also closed clubs for the elite, luxury apartments, villas where the powers that be settle. Of course, large hotels are located within Asen, but small but very cozy hotels can be found in Snowmass.
Highlands or Buttermilk can also be fully accommodating, but there are very few hotels and they are mostly fully booked, so bookings need to be made months in advance.
