Aspen is home to four of the top ski resorts in the United States: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. The Aspen Skiing Company is responsible for turning Aspen in the one of the most well known ski resorts in the world. Aspen is world renowned for its downhill skiing. Aspen is one of Colorado's favorite year-round resort areas. It sits at the upper end of the Roaring Fork Valley, with the Roaring Fork River, a superb trout stream, running through town. It offers an interesting history, challenging outdoor recreation opportunities, abundant cultural activities, pleasant climate and beautiful natural scenery.

According to a recent poll by Expedia.com , Aspen was voted top in best resorts for experts, best cross-country skiing, most romantic resort, and best exciting nightlife. Price range for lift tickets are $49 for child, $71 for youth and seniors, and $78 for adults. For more information on pricing, please click here. The price is expensive but if you want a world-class winter vacation, then it is worth it! For more information click here.