Aspen Highlands
 Known as the locals’ favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. For the ultimate skiing or snowboarding experience, hike up and drop into Highland Bowl.
| Season Dates: |
December 12, 2009 to
April 4, 2010 |
| Lift Hours: |
9am to 3:30pm |
| Base Elevation: |
8,040 ft /2,451 m |
| Summit Elevation:
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11,675 ft / 3,559 m (top of Highland Bowl12,392 ft.) |
| Vertical Rise:
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3,635 ft / 1,108 m |
| Terrain:
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1,010 acres / 393 hectares |
| Number of Trails: |
131 |
| Miles/km of Trails: |
75 miles / 121 km |
| Longest Run: |
3.5 miles / 5.6 km |
| Steepest Run: |
Go-Go Gully, Highland Bowl – slope angle of 48 degrees |
| Types of Trails: |
Easiest: 18%, More Difficult: 30%, Most Difficult: 16%, Expert: 36% |
| Annual Snowfall: |
300 inches / 762 cm |
| Snowmaking: |
110 acres / 44 hectares |
| Lifts (5): |
3 high-speed quads, 2 triples |
| Lift Capacity:
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6,500 riders/hour |
| Best Known For:
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Steep, big-mountain skiing in Highland Bowl, Olympic Bowl and Steeplechase |
| Best-kept Secret:
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Mid-mountain beginner and intermediate terrain and the lower mountain steeps |
| What's New: |
In 2008-2009 Aspen Highlands added 18 acres of skiing and riding in the Deep Temerity area. |
| Location: |
Within the White River National Forest, 3 miles from downtown Aspen |
Call 800.222.7736 to speak with a reservations specialist, or book your Aspen lodging online. Don't forget to ask about lift ticket discounts and ski/snowboard rental discounts in season!
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