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by Jean Pierre Prieur

Aspen Colorado is an awesome adventure for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. The picturesque scenery of rushing rivers, snowcapped mountains and beautiful foliage, make this a place of tranquility. The way of life is different here; everyone is friendly and life is enjoyed, not just lived. The air is fresh, clean, and the city is welcoming. There is no wonder so many spend their vacations in Aspen, each year.

2011
21
March

Try An Aspen Ski Vacation

by Ian Tate

Aspen is one of the most popular ski destinations in the Unites States and perhaps one of the best well known in the entire world. The brainchild of Friedl Pfeifer, a skier from Austria, is creating an Aspen ski vacation when he wound up in Aspen at the end of WWII.

Partnered with Walter Paepcke, they created what was then the world’s longest chairlift and with only a few dollars in his pocket, he founded the first ski school in Aspen.

by Sonny Stevens

Aspen Hotels supply stylish accommodations regardless of your style or budget, whether you’re visiting Aspen for the skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking, or the spas. You will find everything from old-fashioned mountain lodges to spacious condominiums with all the luxuries of home.

Yet how do you pick from among the many Aspen hotels? First, decide what you need when it comes to accommodations as well as where you intend to be whether it’s downtown Aspen or Snowmass Village, or situated on the mountain with the slopes outside your front door.