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Winter 2010-2011                          Contact:  Jeff Hanle 970/300-7022

                                                               jhanle@aspensnowmass.com

TOP 10 MOUTAIN VISTAS IN ASPEN/SNOWMASS

Aspen/Snowmass, CO… Aspen/Snowmass is surrounded by some of the most stunning mountain scenery. The Elk Mountains provide the backdrop with six peaks rising over 14,000 feet. All four mountains – Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - provide incredible views of expansive and rugged peaks. These are the best places to take advantage of Sharper Shooter Imaging's professional photographers.

1.   Top of Aspen Mountain – Sweeping views of Hayden and Cathedral Peaks, Highland Bowl and the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness.

2.   Top of Highland Bowl, Aspen Highlands – You'll feel like you're on top of the world from the 12,392 foot summit of Highland Bowl with 360 degree views of the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak, Hunter Peak and others.

3.   The Cliffhouse Deck, Buttermilk – Another view of 14,018 foot Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Creek Valley, plus the steep, serpentine trails on the lower slopes of Aspen Highlands.

4.   Top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass – The Village Express lift brings you straight to the top of Sam's Knob. From "The Knob" you'll have sweeping views of Mount Daly, Garret’s Peak, Capitol Peak and beyond.

5.   Picnic Point, Aspen Highlands – Easily accessible to skiers and boarders of all levels, Picnic Point catches the straight-on shot of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Bells looking up the Maroon Creek Valley. 

6.   Silver Queen Gondola… at Night, Aspen Mountain – If you get the opportunity to ride the Silver Queen Gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain, it is a no-brainer. Take a moonlit ride for one of the evening dinners offered throughout the winter. The lights of Aspen twinkle at your feet as you ride the new, all-glass cars from town to the 11,212 ft. summit. Grab a red cabin if you can, plug in your iPod to add your personal soundtrack and it’ll be an evening you’ll remember forever!

7.   Top of the Elk Camp lift, Snowmass – Step off the lift to the wide open view of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Bells. You’ll recognize the stunning views of the West Willow Basin on the backside of the Snowmass ski area, as they were recently featured in a Warren Miller movie.

8.   Top of the Cirque, Snowmass – From the top of the Cirque the views are endless. Ride the Cirque Poma to the top then take the short walk to the high point directly ahead. This spot above treeline offers 360 degree views of incredible Colorado, and all the famous peaks of the Aspen/Snowmass area. You’ll remember just why you came as an endless sea of mountain ranges swim below.

9.   Cliffside (skiers left half way down Sneaky's) Big Burn, Snowmass – Views of the rugged drainage between Garret's Peak, Daly and Mount Sopris.

10.   Cloud Nine Deck, Aspen Highlands – Enjoy a gourmet, alpine inspired meal while soaking up the views of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Bells in this quaint little cabin.

Aspen Skiing Company operates the four mountains in the Aspen/Snowmass area - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - as well as the award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass. The area offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well. Aspen/Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains – Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) (3 miles from Aspen) and Eagle County Airport (EGE) (70 miles from Aspen). For more information on Aspen Skiing Company, please call 800-525-6200 or 970-925-1220, or visit the company's website at www.aspensnowmass.com.

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