NOTES: Near Aspen, the Buttermilk Ski Area is the easiest of the four Aspen ski area. It has 43 trails over 400 boardable acres with a max vertical drop of 2000. Theres an awesome 2 mile long terrain park.
For apres ski, try Woody Creek Tavern. For nightlife, check out Shooters for dancing, Double Diamond for live music or Club Chelsea for rave. Still need more, try Jimmys American Bar, La Cocina, Lava Room and Erics Bar.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION: Buttermilk (970) 925-1220; CO Visitors (800) COLORADO; Ute Mountaineer (970) 925-2849; Aspen Expeditions (970) 925-7625; Aspen Avalanche Info (970) 920-1664.
SEASON: Dec. - Mar.
RATING: Moderate
BREAKFAST JOINT: Cafe Ink, Aspen
BASE CAMP: Sky Hotel (800) 882-2582; Little Red Ski Haus, Aspen (970) 925-3333; Boomerang Lodge (800) 992-8852
LUXURY LODGE: The Little Nell; St. Regis (888) 454-9005; Hotel Jerome; Hotel Lenado
