Total Area 3,010 acres Annual Snowfall 300 inches 7 high-speed quads, 2 triples, 5 doubles, 4 surface lifts Lifts

As a ski area, Snowmass is the giant among the four Aspen options-and one of Colorado's biggest as well, with the nation's second-greatest vertical. It is huge, sprawling over a complex landscape of peaks, ridges, gullies and open slopes that among them offer the greatest range of terrain. The gentle precincts of Fanny Hill, the broad cruising expanse of the Big Burn and a variety of steeps at the top and bottom of the huge area make for topnotch terrain for all. Innovative programs and on-slope facilities abound. As a resort, Snowmass offers a congenial slopeside village and the best accommodations for families. It's subdued compared with nearby Aspen, but the action is just a bus ride away.

Where: 12 miles from Aspen, off Colorado 82.

What's There: 4,405-foot vertical drop, 83 trails, 3,010 acres, seven high-speed quads, two triples, five doubles, four surface lifts, three snowboard parks, speed skiing and race arenas.

What's New: Sam's Knob, an on-mountain restaurant, completely renovated. New children's ski school and group race facility with permanent warming hut and picnic area.

Season: End of November to Mid-April.

Snowboarding: Two half-pipes and three terrain parks and a four mile run with terrain park features. Clinics are available.

Terrain: Beginner 7%, Intermediate 55%, Advanced 18%, Expert 20%

Average Annual Snowfall: Snowmass receives approximately 300 inches of snow per season.

Ski School: First-timer package includes three days of ski school lessons, equipment rentals and lift tickets. Women's ski seminars are available Monday through Thursday. There are 125 ski school staff members. This resort offers handicap ski school lessons.

Mountain Contact:

Snowmass Ski Area, tel. (800) 922-2722.

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