Group Leader Handbook

2015-2016

ASPEN SNOWMASS GROUP TRAVEL SNOWMASS / ASPEN MOUNTAIN / ASPEN HIGHLANDS / BUTTERMILK

Whether you are planning a meeting, corporate retreat, ski club adventure, wedding or family celebration, our team is uniquely equipped to create an unforgettable experience that’s a perfect fit for your group.

WELCOME TO ASPEN SNOWMASS Whether you are planning an event for 20 or 1700, you’ll agree that one question matters most: how can you please everyone?

It’s the age-old question in planning for a group, large or small. So many different tastes, so many different interests, so many different possibilities. Only a destination that does it all will suffice.

Fortunately, Aspen Snowmass offers the complete package: a variety of venues for groups of all sizes, four mountains of extraordinary skiing and riding terrain, cuisine to please all palates, and a slopeside airport with free transportation around town to make logistics a snap.

But what really matters most are the intangibles. Aspen Snowmass is a place to clear your mind, refresh your body, and renew your spirit. It’s a concept that has been deeply rooted in the community for decades and elevates your trip from memorable to inspirational and keeps you coming back.

CONTACT US We look forward to seeing you in Aspen Snowmass and helping you experience the “Power of Four.”

National Group Sales: 800-525-6200, gsales@aspensnowmass.com or aspensnowmass.com/groups

ASPEN MOUNTAIN November 26, 2015 – April 17, 2016 There is no denying the unique personality of Aspen Mountain. Rising from the vibrant heart of downtown Aspen, this is where it all began nearly 70 years ago. While services and trails have been added over that time, the spirit of those early days persists. You may be skiing

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down the same runs that have held World Cup

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races, or exploring powder stashes through

Snowmass couldn’t have a more appropriate name. With 94 trails and an astonishing 4,400 feet (1,343 meters) of vertical from base to summit, secret stashes abound. You could spend your entire trip skiing and riding here without covering the same ground twice. But Snowmass is more than just awesome terrain.

The Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center continues to delight families with its excellent, kid-centric programming and ski school. Mix that with the weekly bonfire and s’mores party known as Ullr Nights at Elk Camp, as well as abundant ski-in/skiout lodging options, and Snowmass emerges as an ideal base for any winter vacation.

wooded glades, but you’ll still feel like you’re skiing the local’s mountain. Up top, the Sundeck serves delectable dishes with an unparalleled view, while down at the base, Ajax Tavern has become internationally known for its après ski scene and truffle fries.

Statistics

SNOWMASS

ASPEN MOUNTAIN

ASPEN HIGHLANDS

BUTTERMILK

Season

11/26/15 – 4/10/16

11/26/15 – 4/17/16

12/12/15 – 4/10/16

12/12/15 – 4/3/16

Location

Adjacent to Snowmass Village, 9 miles from Aspen

Aspen Mountain rises up from downtown Aspen

3 miles from downtown Aspen

3 miles from downtown Aspen

Elevation

Base: 8,104’ (2,473 m) Base: 7,945’ (2,422 m) Base: 8,040’ (2,451 m) Base: 7,870’ (2,399 m) Summit: 12,510’ (3,813 m) Summit: 11,212’ (3,418 m) Summit: 11,675’ (3,559 m) Summit: 9,900’ (3,081 m) Vertical Rise: 4,406’ (1,343 m) Vertical Rise: 3,267’ (996 m) Vertical Rise: 3,635’ (1,108 m) Vertical Rise: 2,030’ (618 m)

Lifts

21 total

8 total

5 total

9 total

Uphill Capacity 32,458 riders per hour

10,775 riders per hour

6,500 riders per hour

7,500 riders per hour

Terrain

91 trails on 3,332 acres

76 trails on 673 acres

125 trails on 1,028 acres

44 trails on 470 acres

Parks & Pipes

3 terrain parks, 1 superpipe, 1 beginner pipe

N/A

N/A

5 terrain parks, 1 superpipe, 1 beginner pipe

Longest Run

5.3 miles (8.5 km)

3 miles (4.8 km)

3.5 miles (5.6 km)

3 miles (4.83 km)

Trails

Easiest: 6% More Difficult: 50% Most Difficult: 12% Expert: 32%

Easiest: 0% More Difficult: 48% Most Difficult: 26% Expert: 26%

Easiest: 18% More Difficult: 30% Most Difficult: 16% Expert: 36%

Easiest: 35% More Difficult: 39% Most Difficult: 26% Expert: 0%

Snowmaking

Covers 230 acres

Covers 210 acres

Covers 110 acres

Covers 108 acres

BUTTERMILK December 12, 2015 – April 3, 2016 Buttermilk is one mountain with two personalities.

Best known around the world for being home

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to the Winter X Games (for a 15th year in a row in 2016), the mountain has become an icon

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for freestyle riders and skiers, who hit up the

Aspen Highlands may be only one ridge over from

Buttermilk park & pipe to see what they’re made

Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk, but it is truly in

of. On the flipside, Buttermilk is also easy-going

a world all its own. Adored by locals and revered

for beginners and families. It boasts wonderful

by elite skiers and riders, Aspen Highlands has a

beginner and intermediate terrain, as well as fun

duct-tape-to-diamonds vibe that is totally unique.

trails geared especially for kids. With the addition

Hike the ridge to Highland Bowl for the sweetest

in 2014-2015 of The Hideout, Buttermilk offers the

run of your life, or dash through glades on the

complete skiing experience for families, too.

edge of Olympic Bowl. Or simply cruise along the mid-mountain groomers off the Cloud Nine chairlift. After each run, a glance over the valley at the snow-covered Maroon Bells will remind you why they are the most recognizable peaks in Colorado.

Be the first on the hill with First Tracks. Make first turns by catching an

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early chairlift ride on Snowmass and Aspen Mountain. Free with valid lift ticket and reservations required.

GROUP SERVICES MEET & GREET SESSIONS Book a FREE one-hour welcome session for your group. One of our knowledgeable ski or snowboard professionals will join your group at the location of your choice to provide general information about the resort, as well as give inside tips for making your trip memorable and fun. Meet & Greet Sessions must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Go online to aspensnowmass.com/groups to fill out the form online.

FREE MOUNTAIN-ORIENTATION TOURS Ambassadors greet skiers and riders to provide information, trail maps and grooming reports.

FREE mountain-orientation tours are offered daily 10:30 am and 1:30 pm for skiers and snowboarders of intermediate levels or above. See trail maps for times and locations.

FIRST TRACKS Make the first run of the day in fresh powder or on freshly groomed corduroy with a member of our mountain operations or Ski & Snowboard Schools team. FREE with lift ticket or season pass; reservations required. Locations, schedules and times are as follows: SNOWMASS - Wednesdays & Fridays at 8 am 800-525-6200, ext. 4560 ASPEN MOUNTAIN - Daily at 8 am 800-525-6200, ext. 3755

Dates and times subject to change.

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CONCIERGE SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY

Located at Two Creeks base area in Snowmass,

The professionals at SharpShooter Imaging will

Aspen Snowmass’ complimentary Concierge

compose the perfect take-home memory. After your

Services will arrange everything from dinner

picture is taken, check out the electronic proofs by

reservations and childcare to spa treatments and

visiting one of our three retail locations.

special activities, as well as other vacation details prior to your arrival. 800-525-6200, ext. 4715

Three Convenient Locations: Aspen (Gondola Ticket Office) - 970-544-1635, Snowmass Village (Across from Snowmass Bakery) - 970-922-0471,

EQUIPMENT STORAGE/ TRANSFER

Buttermilk (Inside Four Mountain Sports), and online at aspensnowmass.com/sharpshooter.

Guests may store their equipment overnight at any mountain. Additionally, guests may have their

Groups: Photographers are located at the top of most

equipment transferred to any of the four mountains

major lifts on all four mountains, daily. Also located at

at the end of the day for a minimal charge. You may

scenic Picnic Point at Aspen Highlands, complimentary

also purchase a transferable 10-punch pass good

11x14 photo for the group leader with bulk photo

for overnight storage and transfers at all four of our

purchase, electronic proofs available for viewing the

mountains. Equipment rented from Four Mountain

same afternoon at all of our retail galleries, and special

Sports is stored or transferred for FREE.

arrangements for groups, races and individuals can be made in advance with our friendly staff.

ROUNDSHOT CAMS Aspen Snowmass is the first resort in North America to unveil Roundshot cameras online. These state-ofthe-art, 360 degree cameras take a high-resolution image every 10 to 15 minutes from fixed locations across our resort. View real-time conditions, see archival images, create a custom time-lapse, or download a panorama for endless day dreaming. aspensnowmass.com/roundshot

GROUP INFORMATION A group consists of 20 or more adults purchasing multi-day lift tickets with the same start date. Ticket orders and single check or credit card payment MUST be received 14 days prior to arrival. Penalties may apply if order is received inside the 14 day cut-off.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS One complimentary lift ticket will be issued for every 20 adult skier days purchased. This complimentary lift ticket is in addition to the 20 purchased lift tickets. The complimentary skier days may be issued as single or multiple days.

Note: Complimentary tickets have no monetary value and may not be refunded, applied toward ski school or applied to an in-resort account. Aspen Snowmass reserves the right to adjust complimentary tickets if group tickets are returned.

TICKET EXTENSIONS Individual guests with a multi-day lift ticket may purchase one additional day of skiing at a discounted rate by bringing their fully-used group ticket to any Aspen Skiing Company ticket window. Guests may purchase one extension day within the expiration period of the initial ticket only. No commission is given on ticket extensions.

Extensions may be purchased by individual group members only.

REFUNDS Totally unused tickets will be refunded at the net price paid, after the group has departed. Unused tickets must be received within two weeks after the group’s departure. All refunds must be directed through the group leader or travel agent who purchased the tickets. No refunds will be made to individuals, with the exception of in-resort credit (Aspen Snowmass Guarantee).

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ASPEN SNOWMASS GUARANTEE Our guarantee allows guests to take advantage of our great savings without risk. We guarantee you have nothing to lose, even if you do not use all your days. This program provides you the opportunity to return partially-used lift tickets, within 14 days of expiration, and receive an in-resort credit toward future Aspen Skiing Company purchases.

When unused days on lift tickets are put into an in-resort account, you receive monetary credit of the per day price of the unused days. You have the current season plus the season immediately following to use the in-resort credit.

This credit may be used toward purchases of lift tickets, season passes, Ski & Snowboard School, and toward rentals and tuning at Four Mountain Sports (credit is not valid on merchandise purchases). In-resort credit may be transferred to someone else. You simply need to inform Aspen Skiing Company who will use the credit and we will put it in their name.

Please contact your National Sales Manager for pricing, order forms and a complete list of group policies. Give us a call at 800-525-6200 or email gsales@aspensnowmass.com.

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If you are planning for an executive retreat, tap into the ATMOSPHERE OF INNOVATION that permeates the area — a living, breathing culture known as “the Aspen Idea” that emphasizes renewing the mind, body and spirit. Learn more about it online at aspensnowmass.com/mindbodyspirit

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MOUNTAIN ADVANTAGE DISCOUNTS Exclusive to groups of 20 or more. You’ll receive great discounts at all four mountains. By presenting your group lift ticket, you can receive discounts and privileges such as these sample offers from the 2014-2015 winter season:

SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOLS • $83/day Adult Beginner’s Magic™ group lesson only 3-day maximum, levels 1-3 (green terrain) • 15% OFF lesson products Child/ Teen Group Lessons (ages 5-17) Adult Group Lessons (ages 18 & up) Women’s Edge (ages 18 & up) Receive 7-day advance purchase pricing on all our Private Lesson products.

FOUR MOUNTAIN SPORTS / D&E • 30% OFF in-resort equipment rentals (35% advance purchase only) • 20% OFF Aspen Snowmass logo apparel and merchandise • 20% OFF tuning & repairs • 10% OFF retail accessories

NASTAR ONE FREE TRIAL RUN on a recreational race course (No medal awarded)

DINING • 10% OFF food at participating restaurants Snowmass: Ullrhof, Two Creeks Café, Up 4 Pizza, Sam’s Smokehouse, Elk Camp, Gwyn’s High Alpine Aspen Mountain: Sundeck, Bonnie’s Aspen Highlands: Merry-Go-Round Buttermilk: Bumps, The Cliffhouse All discounts are subject to change.

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If you are planning for a large corporate meeting, then you will love the ABUNDANCE OF VENUES that blend modern meeting facilities with the ambiance of the Rocky Mountains.

CORPORATE MEETINGS & INCENTIVES

Sundeck and Aspen Mountain Club, a three-mile gondola ride from our back door to the top of Aspen Mountain. All with a Five-Star, Five-Diamond polish. thelittlenell.com Perhaps you are looking for an intimate and sophisticated

From the original Goethe bicentennial festival in

poolside reception or maybe a larger, boisterous affair

Aspen in 1949, learning and collaboration has

for 200 guests and a swing band? The Limelight Hotel

always been deeply rooted in the Aspen Idea. With

in Aspen is equipped for both. Options include outdoor

this in mind we invite you and your corporate team

terraces, poolside courtyard and a 1,776 square foot

to join us for your executive retreats, world class

dedicated, street-level event space. limelighthotel.com

and memorable meetings and training sessions.

Mountain top weddings to business meetings. Intimate

Aspen and Snowmass Village feature modern

gatherings to society galas. Whatever the occasion,

meeting spaces and teams of professionals to take

you can be sure that ASC Catering will help make it a

your events to a new altitude.

special event. ASC Catering excels in all facets of event planning and execution so you can focus your attention

Weddings, private functions, business offsites – it

on your guests and attendees, and offers a unique array

would be hard to imagine a more spectacular setting in

of entertaining, dining and meeting options in the Aspen

any season. The Little Nell will personalize any kind of

Snowmass area. asccatering.com

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GETTING HERE ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY AIRPORT (ASE)

UNITED

Aspen Snowmass is one of the most accessible

nonstop service to Aspen: From Denver, CO (up to 12

Rocky Mountain resorts, with hundreds of nonstop

flights daily), connections from 100+ cities coast-to-coast,

and connecting flights weekly. North America’s only

Chicago/O’Hare, IL (up to 5 flights daily), Houston/Bush (up

slopeside airport, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE)

to 4 flights daily), San Francisco (up to 2 flights daily) and

is located just 3 miles (4.8 km) from Aspen and 6

Los Angeles, CA (up to 4 flights daily).

Operated by SkyWest or Republic as United Express,

miles (9.6 km) from Snowmass Village.

AMERICAN Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle, nonstop service

Air service subject to change.

to Aspen: From Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (2 flights daily) and

DELTA

Los Angeles, CA (1 flight daily).

Operated by SkyWest as Delta Connection, nonstop

For the most current information on air service and

service to Aspen: From Atlanta, GA (1 flight daily) and

travel tips visit the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport website

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (1-2 flights weekly).

flyaspensnowmass.com.

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport

MINNEAPOLIS, ST PAUL (MSP)

CHICAGO (ORD)

SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)

ASPEN (ASE)

DENVER (DEN)

LOS ANGELES (LAX)

ATLANTA (ATL) DALLAS/FT WORTH (DFW)

HOUSTON (IAH)

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ADDITIONAL AIRPORTS TO CONSIDER: EAGLE COUNTY AIRPORT (EGE) An easy drive away, Eagle County Airport is located 70 miles (113 km) from Aspen Snowmass. Served by three airlines with nonstop flights from 8 cities during the winter, and one-stop connections from cities throughout the world.

UNITED Nonstop service to Eagle: From Denver, CO (3 flights daily), Houston, TX (1 flight daily), Newark, NJ (1 flight daily).

AMERICAN Nonstop service to Eagle: From Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (2-4 flights daily), Los Angeles, CA (1 flight daily) Chicago/O’Hare, IL (1 flight daily), New York/JFK, NY (1 flight daily) and Miami, FL (1 flight daily).

DELTA Nonstop service to Eagle: Atlanta, GA (1 flight daily) and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (Saturdays).

DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DEN) Located 220 miles (354 km) from Aspen and Snowmass Village. Over 400 daily flights are offered into Denver from over 80 cities on 18 airlines, including international nonstop flights from London/Heathrow (British Airways), Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Reykjavik (Icelandair), Tokyo (United) and Panama City (Copa).

GRAND JUNCTION REGIONAL AIRPORT (GJT) Located 130 miles (209 km) from Aspen and Snowmass Village. Frequent connecting flights from various US cities through Denver and Houston on United, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Phoenix on American Salt Lake City on Delta, plus nonstop flights from Las Vegas and Los Angeles on Allegiant Air. All schedules are subject to change.

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

CME’s fleet of vehicles includes a variety of passenger vans, 4-wheel drive SUVs and Mercedes Benz

Aspen Snowmass is easily accessible from all regional airports. From Denver: 220 miles west via I-70 and Colorado 82. (Note: Independence Pass is closed in the winter). From Grand Junction: 125 miles east via I-70 and Colorado 82. From Eagle County Airport: 70 miles west via I-70 and Colorado 82. Snowmass Village is located four miles off Colorado 82 via Brush Creek Road. Aspen is located five miles past Brush Creek Road via Colorado 82.

Sprinter vans, all with complimentary Wi-Fi. Group discounts are offered for groups of 20 or more. coloradomountainexpress.com, 970-754-7433

COACH, LIMOUSINE AND RENTAL A number of coach, limousine, van service and car rental companies are available.

• Amtrak (train), 800-872-7245 • High Mountain Taxi/Limousine, 970-925-8294 • Snow Limo Taxi, 877-634-7669

COLORADO MOUNTAIN EXPRESS

• All major car-rental companies

Colorado Mountain Express (CME) provides shared ride shuttles and private charter services from the

LOCAL BUS SCHEDULE

Denver International, Aspen and Eagle County/Vail

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) provides

Airports to Aspen, Snowmass Village and other Colorado

transportation service on a year-round basis.

ski resorts.

Free buses operate within the City of Aspen, and fare buses transport passengers to other points in the Roaring Fork Valley. For additional information, please

If planning for a social adventure with friends or family Aspen Snowmass offers lodging options from economy to Five Star Five Diamond. Make sure to check out one of Trip Advisor’s top-rated accommodations: The Limelight Hotel.

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call 970-925-8484. Schedule is subject to change.

INSIDER TIPS Free Skier Shuttle Service: Local transportation is comprehensive and convenient. Free shuttle buses run continuously during peak morning and afternoon hours between all four mountains.

Complimentary Airport Transfer: Many lodges provide complimentary transfers to and from the Aspen airport. There is also a taxi service available at the airport and throughout Aspen and Snowmass.

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GROUP RENTALS BOOK IN ADVANCE & SAVE 35% OFF WALK-IN RATE! When your group qualifies for group lift ticket rates

Contact Four Mountain Sports Sales Department at 970-923-8743 or rentals@aspensnowmass.com and get you and your group set up with a password to access these highly discounted rental rates. Rental reservations can be made online or over the phone.

INSIDER TIPS

• One complimentary ski/snowboard rental for every

Visit any location the same day you arrive after 2 pm

15 renters • Nine convenient rental locations • FREE overnight equipment transfer to each of our four mountains • FREE overnight or daily equipment storage • Get fitted the same day you arrive (after 2 pm) at no extra charge • Full tune and repair service • More retail than ever before Group members are eligible for a Mountain Advantage discount in-resort by presenting their group lift ticket at any Four Mountain Sports location.

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to be fitted for your rentals at no extra charge.

SKI AND SNOWBOARD RENTAL PACKAGE OPTIONS PREMIUM SKIS We recommend this package for intermediate to expert skiers. We carry everything from softer forgiving skis for the guest who is looking for confidence building to a fat powder ski and stiffer carver. We have something for everyone! Recommended for levels 5 and up.

DELUXE SKIS A suitable package for advanced beginners who are comfortable on green terrain, and easy groomed blue and black terrain. Quality equipment that helps to build confidence. Recommended for levels 3-6.

BEGINNER/SPORT SKIS We provide an entry-level package for beginners, designed to accelerate learning. If your guest is in Snowmass and taking a Beginner’s Magic™ lesson, be sure to advise them to pick up their rentals from our

NINE CONVENIENT RENTAL LOCATIONS

Beginner’s Magic™ rental location at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola. Recommended for levels 1-4.

Aspen (520 East Durant Avenue) 8 am to 9 pm / 970-920-2337

PREMIUM SNOWBOARD Top-of-the-line best performance boards catering to

Snowmass Village (Snowmass Village Mall)

the more aggressive freeride, park & pipe and powder

8 am to 9 pm / 970-923-2337

riders. Recommended for levels 5 and up.

Aspen Highlands

DELUXE SNOWBOARD

8 am to 5 pm / 970-544-3013 Forgiving snowboards and comfortable boots, designed Buttermilk (Base of Buttermilk)

to help accelerate learning. Recommended for

8 am to 5 pm / 970-920-0980

levels 1-5.

Two Creeks (Snowmass)

CHILDREN’S OPTIONS

8 am to 5 pm / 970-923-8740

12 years and under

Snowmass Base Village (Next To Elk Camp

Soft and forgiving skis and snowboards to help

Gondola) - 8 am to 5 pm / 970-923-0430

accelerate learning are available together with upgraded skis for the child who can ski already and is looking to

Viceroy, Snowmass (130 Wood Road)

take it to the next level.

8 am to 7 pm / 970-923-8000 Sky Hotel, Aspen (709 East Durant Avenue)

INDIVIDUAL ITEMS

8 am to 7 pm / 970-925-6760

Skis, boots, poles, helmets, snowboards and bindings can all be rented individually.

Beginner’s MagicTM (Top of Elk Camp Gondola, Snowmass) - 9 am to 3:30 pm / 970-923-0480

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SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOLS ASPEN

INSTRUCTOR. GUIDE. LOCAL. FRIEND. Aspen Snowmass’ Ski & Snowboard School is comprised of more than 1,200 professionals fluent in more than 10 languages. Guests from around the world come back to Aspen Snowmass largely because of the quality of our instructors. Each one is highly trained in their discipline, and capable of improving your technique, building your confidence, and showing you the best terrain on each mountain. In fact, many guests report that their Pro is more like a local friend who not only skis/rides with them during the day but will recommend the best local restaurants, shops and nighttime activities.

WHY ARE WE THE BEST? Pros who teach with the Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen Snowmass are the best in the world. The School’s training department provides over 30,000 hours of training each season so our Pros are on top of the most contemporary ski and snowboard techniques and teaching methods.

Group benefits include having an Aspen Snowmass Pro attend your welcome reception and give you all the local inside tips for free. Go to aspensnowmass.com/groups for more information.

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OUR 100% GUARANTEE We’re so confident your time with one of our talented Pros will prove worthwhile that every program is 100% guaranteed! If a lesson is not used, or if you’re not completely satisfied, we’ll happily enroll you in a new lesson or provide a full refund.

PRIVATE LESSONS Create your perfect day. We have skiing and snowboarding Pros across all four mountains dedicated to giving you the most amazing experience possible. No matter your age or ability level, we can custom-tailor the appropriate instruction for you, whether you’ve never set foot on snow before or if you are an expert and just want a couple of pointers. Private lessons can have up to five participants, so you can form your own fun group.

ADULT BEGINNER’S MAGIC™ SKIING & SNOWBOARDING Beginners at Snowmass and Buttermilk. Specifically

TEEN GROUP LESSONS (AGES 13-17) SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

designed to meet the needs of beginner level skiers

All levels at Snowmass. Our teens program is taught

and snowboarders, Beginner’s Magic™ utilizes a

by our fun-loving and qualified coaches. Teens explore

teaching method that promotes peak performance,

the mountain, learn and get feedback on tricks, ride the

confidence and mountain awareness. Lesson, lift and

park & pipe and enjoy fun competitions.

rentals included!

ADULT GROUP LESSONS SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

CHILD GROUP LESSONS (AGES 7-12) SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Advanced Beginner to expert (skiing and

All Levels at Snowmass and Buttermilk.

snowboarding) at Snowmass and Buttermilk.

Intermediate to expert skiers only at Aspen Highlands.

Intermediate to expert (skiing only) at Aspen

Kids explore all the coolest trails and adventure zones

Mountain and Aspen Highlands. Take your skiing

and practice jibbing skills in the park & pipe – all while

or riding to the next level. Learn more in a group of

making friends and learning to ski and ride in a fun

similarly skilled skiers or riders as you polish your

environment. Classes are divided according to age and

turns and master the bumps, steeps, park and pipe

ability. Full day includes lunch.

and powder.

SKIING (AGES 2.5-6) WOMEN’S EDGE SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

All Levels at Snowmass and Buttermilk. Experienced

Women’s Edge for intermediate to expert women

appreciation for the mountain environment. Their

provides an opportunity to advance your skills and

passion is contagious and kids enjoy perfecting their

develop lasting relationships. Join us for an amazing,

skills while they develop a love for the sport. Includes

laughter-filled four days of skiing with friends and the

rental equipment and lunch. Snowboarding (ages 5-6)

best coaching staff in the world! Begins Mondays,

available at Snowmass and Buttermilk.

Pros share their wealth of knowledge and instill an

January – March, 2016.

CHILDCARE Childcare is available for ages 8 weeks to 4 years old at the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center in Snowmass Base Village. aspensnowmass.com/groups

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If you are planning for a dinner, consider ELEMENT 47, where the wine

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program has won the Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since 1996 with a wine list of 20,000+ wines.

ON-MOUNTAIN DINING

Ullrhof: Ullrhof is a ski-in, ski-out restaurant at the base of Big Burn where you can bite into diner-licious fare, such as grilled burgers, hot dogs, house-cut fries, handcrafted milkshakes and new waffle menu.

SNOWMASS

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Two Creeks Café: Located at the base of the Two

Up 4 Pizza: Situated at the top of the Sheer Bliss lift in

Creeks high-speed quad, this cafe features made-to-

Snowmass. An outdoor deck allows guests to enjoy the

order dishes. 970-923-8636

views from 11,800 feet. Quick and affordable, Up 4 Pizza

Lynn Britt Cabin: Enjoy rustic, Rocky Mountain cuisine and sit-down dining located below the Village

offers fresh-baked pizzas and homemade soups. Lunch only. 970-923-0464

Express midway unloading station. Guests enjoy

Sam’s Smokehouse: Enjoy the barbecue-style

seared ahi tuna and pork tenderloin. Reservations

smokehouse menu, floor- to-ceiling windows and table

recommended. 970-923-0479

service for 175, plus outdoor seating. Located at the top

Gwyn’s High Alpine: European-style sit-down dining where guests enjoy seafood puffs, seared sashimi salad and grilled pheasant breast located at the top of Alpine Springs. Reservations recommended.

Cafeteria-style service also available. 970-923-3311 Elk Camp: Organic, market fresh food at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola in Snowmass. With health food and comfort food to please everyone, Elk Camp is a hub of activity on Snowmass, including a broad range of winter and summer activities, both day and night. 970-300-7681

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of the Village Express sixpack lift. 970-923-8686

BUTTERMILK

ASPEN HIGHLANDS

Bumps: Located at the base of Buttermilk with large

Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro: This quaint cabin serves

windows facing the superpipe. Bumps offers fresh

uncommon menu items with a European flair,

American cuisine, delicious lunches including pastas,

including wild game, stews, strudels, raclette and

salads, grill items, specialty soups and stews. Large

fondue. Don’t miss the snowcat dinners scheduled

children’s menu designed to satisfy even the pickiest

throughout the season. Table service. Reservations

eater. 970-920-0991

required. 970-544-3063

The Cliffhouse: Located at the top of the Summit

Merry-Go-Round: Hearty international cuisine

Express lift, The Cliffhouse serves a variety of cuisine

including wraps, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads

including “Mongolian BBQ,” create your own stir fry

and desserts located at the top of Exhibition.

from variety of meats, vegetables, tofu and varying

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accompaniments. Diners top their selections with sauces and our chef stir fries the ingredients to

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

perfection. Spectacular views on the deck of the

Consistently rated the #1 resort in North America

Maroon Bells and Pyramid Peak. 970-920-0933

for dining, Aspen Snowmass has over 100 bars and restaurants to choose from. You’ll find menus to

ASPEN MOUNTAIN

please every palate here. For a complete list of in-

Ajax Tavern: Located at the base of the Silver Queen

town and on-mountain restaurants visit

Gondola, Ajax Tavern is a favorite après venue and one

eataspen.com or eatsnowmass.com

of Aspen’s most renowned restaurants. Bistro-style menu features raw bar, fondue, lamb bolognese and daily specials. Open for lunch, après and dinner.

970-920-6334 Bonnie’s: Bonnie’s restaurant, located at upper midmountain, is popular for offerings such as white-bean chili and apple strudel. Its famous two-tiered outdoor deck is a favorite hangout spot. Open for lunch.

970-925-4218 Sundeck: Accessible via the Silver Queen Gondola, and at an elevation of 11,212 feet, the Sundeck welcomes guests with a massive rock fireplace beneath 30-foot ceilings. Features include a double wok station, a pizza station and a gourmet salad bar.

Whether outside or inside, live music abounds in Aspen Snowmass. FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi outdoor concerts frequently rock downtown Aspen and Snowmass Village while the live music scene at Belly Up Aspen always provides a hard act to follow.

Après hot spots in Aspen can be found at Ajax Tavern, Justice Snow, Aspen Brewing Company, the Hotel Jerome’s J-Bar and 39 Degrees inside the Sky Hotel.

If you want to dance the night away check out FREE salsa night at Jimmy’s an American Restaurant and Bar, check out the club scene at Bootsy Bellows and listen to live music at Belly Up Aspen.

There is cafeteria seating for 225 in this 2,500 square-

Stop by the Limelight Lounge at the Limelight

foot restaurant. 970-429-6971

Hotel for après specials including hand-tossed pizza, a fresh salad or something sweet while you enjoy FREE live music Thursday to Monday afternoons.

970-925-3205 It’s been called Aspen’s “finest spot to wine, dine and unwind.” The name element 47 pays tribute to silver, the precious metal that first put Aspen on the map, and to the finest silver service cuisine—for breakfast, lunch, après and dinner, 7 days a week.

970-920-6330 Recognized as one of the best après ski lounges in the country, Chair 9 is your reward for putting in a hard day on the mountain. The bar opens just as the lifts are closing, and live bands take the stage from 4-7 pm daily. 970-920-4600

GROUP EVENTS MOONLIGHT DINNER PARTIES Revel in a festive and fun night under the moon and stars, with Moonlight Parties at the Sundeck at Aspen Mountain, elevation 11,212 feet. Board the Silver Queen Gondola in the evening for a ride up Aspen Mountain to a party featuring live music, dancing, and drink & dinner specials under a sky of shooting stars. Offered select

CHALLENGE ASPEN

nights February – April, 2016.

ULLR NIGHTS Challenge Aspen provides recreational,

Light up the night at Elk Camp! In honor of the

educational, and cultural experiences for

Norse God of Snow, Ullr, Elk Camp at Snowmass is

children and adults who have physical and/

transformed into a nighttime winter wonderland. Guests

or cognitive disabilities. REC (Recreational,

and locals alike are encouraged to light up the night

Educational, Cultural) camps and C.A.M.O

with friends and family while enjoying old-fashioned

(Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities) camps

winter outdoor activities such as a snow playground, ice

are the foundation of the organization.

skating, tubing hill, s’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire. Dance to live music and enjoy an à la carte culinary celebration sure to please any palate. Offered

During the winter Challenge Aspen focuses on

Friday evenings from December 2015 – April 2016.

providing adaptive skiing and snowboarding opportunities. Instructors are Professional Ski

TUBING

Instructors of America (PSIA) certified in adaptive

In addition to skiing and riding, head to the new tubing

teaching. With safety being the priority, these

runs at Elk Camp on Snowmass. The tubing center

instructors provide knowledgeable skiing and

includes multiple lift-served lanes of tubing excitement.

snowboarding instruction to every individual.

Reservations required.

C.A.M.O. (Challenge Aspen Military Opportunity) programs are dedicated to our service members

SNOWCAT DINNER RIDES

and veterans, with physical and/or cognitive

Looking to create a winter family memory to last a

disabilities. Outdoor recreation is used to

lifetime? Reserve a snowcat dinner ride to Lynn Britt

enhance their overall well-being and is a proven

Cabin at Snowmass or Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro at

motivator for healing the body and mind. C.A.M.O.

Aspen Highlands. Mixing the mystique of the snowy

provides opportunities that address the issues of

mountains at night with the cozy warmth of a cabin

daily struggles including physical and cognitive

in the woods, these two restaurants deliver a fun

challenges from their disabilities/injuries. Our

atmosphere and delicious cuisine. 970-923-8715

community-based activities help injured military increase confidence to realize their life potential, bridging the gap between injuries/disabilities and moving forward with life’s challenges despite adversity.

Challenge Aspen is located in the Snowmass Village Mall and has access to all four mountains operated by Aspen Skiing Company. challengeaspen.org, 970-923-0578, info@challengeaspen.org

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RACING Racing is a fun way to test your skills and invite some friendly competition! Public NASTAR courses are open seven days a week in Aspen Snowmass. Call ahead for schedules, delayed openings and weather cancellations.

Pre-register online at nastar.com.

SPIDER SABICH RACE ARENA SNOWMASS Located on Blue Grouse, the course is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm, for prices and reservations call 970-925-1220 x4560.

The Spider Sabich Race Arena is located under the Village Express chair on Blue Grouse in Snowmass.

Please contact your Group Sales Manager for information on additional venues.

ASPEN MOUNTAIN Located on Silver Dip Swing, the course is open 7 days a week from 11 am to 3 pm,

ALTERNATIVE RACE FORMATS

for prices and reservations call 970-544-3029.

Slalom, giant slalom, super G and FIS standard races are available upon request. Courses can be tailored to match

PRIVATE RACING

your group’s skill and competition levels.

Set up a private race for your group to enhance the

Non-competitive team races can be set up for your

Aspen Snowmass experience for all participants. The

group by the Snowmass race department. These

Aspen Snowmass racing department is committed to

obstacle course relay races are run off the race course

putting on exceptional race events that will be fun for

and include sections such as tray races.

a range of abilities and ages. Contact your Group Sales

Mountain Trivia Scavenger Hunts are a fun way for a

Manager to set up your race today.

group to learn more about Aspen Snowmass. Teams race to collect information, photos and trivia from

PRIVATE NASTAR INFORMATION

different areas around Aspen Snowmass.

SNOWMASS 10 – 11:30 am or 12 – 1:30 pm.

Call 970-300-7035 for more information. Pricing will

Looking to improve your racing? Group race clinics

vary accordingly.

can be tailored to suit your needs. Written results will be provided. Call 970-923-0469 for prices,

BOOKING A RACE?

information and reservations.

The Group Picnic Facility is conveniently located at

ASPEN MOUNTAIN 11 am – 1 pm or 1 – 3 pm.

25 person minimum for private races. The race department will take racer’s best time against the pacesetter’s time and handicap to determine

the bottom of the race course, making it ideal to watch races and for lunch. Don’t need lunch? Inquire about hot cider or lemonade and fresh baked cookies for your group.

medals according to age group. Available for group

For prices, reservations or more information call

NASTAR races on a first-come reservation basis.

970-923-0469.

Available 7 days a week. For information and reservations and prices please call 970-544-3005.

Dates and times subject to change.

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ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES Aspen Snowmass and the Roaring Fork Valley is a hub for culture year-round. Our seasonal events include winter’s ever-popular Wintersköl, the world-famous Aspen Ideas Festival and Food & Wine Classic in summer. On the other end of the spectrum, enjoy the sophistication of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet or the outrageous fun of Ruggerfest. And with a roster of live music and concerts that would make many major U.S. cities jealous, Aspen is the place to be.

ALPINE ALTERNATIVES Enjoy endless miles of groomed track crosscountry skiing through beautiful scenery in the largest free trail system in North America. For a list of cross country centers, rentals and more aspennordic.com Enjoy an early morning hot air balloon flight with

FAMILY FUN

Above it All Balloon Company, aboveitallballoon.com, or the Unicorn Balloon Company, unicornballoon.com

Elk Camp at Snowmass is transformed into a nighttime winter wonderland Friday evenings throughout the

Enjoy a snowmobile tour of the world famous

winter. Friends and family are encouraged to enjoy

Maroon Bells with T-Lazy-7 Ranch in Aspen,

old-fashioned winter outdoor activities such as a snow

970-925-4614. Explore Kobey Park with Western

playground, s’mores, live music and an a la carte

Adventures, Inc. in Woody Creek, one of Colorado’s

culinary celebration sure to please any palate.

most scenic areas, 970-923-3337. Discover Larkspur Mountain with Blazing Adventures in Snowmass Village, 970-923-4544.

In addition to skiing and riding, head to the new tubing runs at Elk Camp on Snowmass. The tubing center includes multiple lift-served lanes of tubing excitement.

Imagine an informative and invigorating snowshoe

Reservations required.

tour with gorgeous views of the alpine setting at the top of Snowmass or Aspen Mountain, all guided by Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) naturalists. Or visit their resident wildlife as you explore a 25-acre nature preserve in the heart of downtown Aspen. What better way to spend a

At the base of Snowmass, the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center brings the great outdoors inside for younger children, with Colorado-themed play rooms, hands-on exploration, and childcare for ages 8 weeks to 4 years.

beautiful day in the mountains. aspennature.org

SPAS Looking for an excuse to pamper yourself? You don’t have to look too hard for refreshment and relaxation in Aspen Snowmass. With such amazing spas in the area, you wouldn’t want to miss these facilities and staff.

Sign up for a sports massage from the Aspen Club and Spa or The Little Nell (guests only), or for a decadent treatment at the Viceroy Spa in Snowmass or Remède at the St. Regis.

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ARTS & CULTURE Beginning in 2005, contemporary art and skiing became partners in Colorado through a forward-thinking collaboration between the Aspen Art Museum and the Aspen Skiing Company. Based on the goal of bringing contemporary art to audiences in innovative ways and in unexpected places, we are able to reach out to those that are least likely to engage. The Aspen Art Museum is a noncollecting institution presenting the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. aspenartmuseum.org.

See something – anything – at the historic Wheeler Opera House. Open since 1889, offerings range from films to theatre performances, dance and concerts, wheeleroperahouse.com.

The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is a nationally recognized professional dance company with homes in Aspen, Colorado and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Performances include The Nutcracker and a mixed repertoire at the Aspen District Theatre, aspensantafeballet.com.

Touch mastodon and mammoth teeth, and a mastodon backbone and ulna bone at the Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Center. Wonder at a half-sized 6-foot wooden Columbian Mammoth skeleton, see video from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) and National Geographic, and learn the story of the Snowmass Ice Age discovery through creative displays, educational panels and interactive programming.

970-922-2277

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COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY What’s the role of business in a climate changed world? Its got to be more than changing light bulbs and recycling, because smaller actions don’t scratch the surface of the problem. Instead, we need to respond with solutions that address this global challenge. That’s why we’ve joined a coalition of businesses to lobby on climate action, Businesses for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP), and support fellow snowsports enthusiasts in their climate activism through Protect Our Winters.

Our $6 million coal mine methane to energy project, pictured on page 23, is unique in the U.S. and makes as much electricity as our entire resort uses annually. It also destroys three times the greenhouse gases we produce.

PHILANTHROPY Last year we donated more than $2.6 million in cash and product to hundreds of local organizations working to improve our community. We also provide full-time year-round employees with two paid volunteer days.

ENVIRONMENT FOUNDATION Our employee-run Environment Foundation, with matching contributions from Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Community Foundation, Keurig Green Mountain and Coca-Cola, has donated almost $2.6 million over the past 17 years to support local environmental causes like clean air and water, trail maintenance and energy efficiency. aspensnowmass.com/environment to learn more protectourwinters.org to join the battle ceres.org/bicep theenvironmentfoundation.org

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If you are planning for a winter family reunion, then you will love DINNER AT LYNN BRITT CABIN, where a snowcat transports them from the base of Snowmass to a quiet cabin high on the mountain for a three-course meal.

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If you are planning for a summer family reunion, consider basing out of SNOWMASS where you can enjoy the mountain’s abundant activities such as gondola rides, mountain biking, hiking, paintball and the kid-friendly programming of Camp Aspen Snowmass.

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SUMMER IN ASPEN SNOWMASS Summer gondola rides on both Snowmass and Aspen Mountain offer access to miles of trails and new experiences. Explore hiking and biking terrain for every level. Discover expansive views of the Maroon Bells, Roaring Fork Valley and Elk Mountains.

Take in free, live outdoor music all summer long.

Kids will love Camp Aspen Snowmass, with mountainboarding, mountain biking, fishing, paintball and loads of other activities for ages one and up, sure to leave them tired and happy. Fuel up at Elk Camp in Snowmass, or in Aspen at the Sundeck or Ajax Tavern.

The journey up is only the beginning.

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