Plan the Ultimate Aspen Colorado Snowboarding Getaway

Are you ready to plan the ultimate Aspen, Colorado, snowboarding winter getaway? This article includes an overview of the four ski resorts, how to experience Aspen like a local, delicious and affordable restaurants, where to stay, how to save money, and fun après ski activities!

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Aspen is not like what mainstream media and Hollywood depicts if you don’t want it to be. Meaning, Aspen is not just for the Kardashians and Hollywood A-Listers.

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Planning Your Trip to Aspen, Colorado

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There are four Aspen Mountain ski resorts to explore: – Aspen Mountain – Aspen Highlands – Snowmass – Buttermilk

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Where to Stay

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Self-Guided Tours

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Use Public Transportation

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Plan the Ultimate Aspen Colorado Snowboarding Getaway

Are you ready to plan the ultimate Aspen, Colorado, snowboarding winter getaway? This article includes an overview of the four ski resorts, how to experience Aspen like a local, delicious and affordable restaurants, where to stay, how to save money, and fun après ski activities!

Aspen is not like what mainstream media and Hollywood depicts if you don’t want it to be. Meaning, Aspen is not just for the Kardashians and Hollywood A-Listers.

Planning Your Trip to Aspen, Colorado

There are four Aspen Mountain ski resorts to explore: – Aspen Mountain – Aspen Highlands – Snowmass – Buttermilk

The Aspen Mountain Resorts

Where to Stay

Renting a private condo is the way to go. There are lots of condos in the Aspen area with comfortable accommodations, including hot tubs, kitchens, and ski-in/ski-out options. Plan ahead – like months ahead.

Self-Guided Tours

Prime locations get booked way in advance. Find a place close to downtown so you can walk around and enjoy shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, and the yoga studios.

Use Public Transportation

The Roaring Fork Valley has AMAZING FREE public transportation. There are many stops to get you where you need to go, including around town, to the ski resorts, restaurants, and lodging.

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