Women's Activities

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

                                                          jhanle@aspensnowmass.com

 TOP TEN TREATS FOR WOMEN IN ASPEN/SNOWMASS

Aspen/Snowmass, Colo…There’s nothing like traveling with your best girlfriends to a destination that offers everything from action to relaxation. Aspen/Snowmass is ideal for women of all ages with all kinds of interests. 

1.       The Ultimate Bachelorette Party Destination – With over 150 flights into Aspen/Pitkin County Airport each week, the ladies will have no problem arriving in Aspen/Snowmass to hit the town. Stay in a luxury suite at The Little Nell or pile all your girlfriends into a rented condo through Stay Aspen/Snowmass. Hit the slopes hard or simmer in a spa. Indulge in Matsuhisa’s renowned sushi menu or or chow down on a slice from New York Pizza. Check out hot spots like the Sky Hotel’s 39 Degrees for fancy cocktails or The J-Bar for beers on tap. Whether you want to be pampered or party, indulge or chill out, Aspen/Snowmass has it all - ski, shop, spa, party, dine - all while mingling with the beautiful people. 

2.       Aspen Divas: Ski and Life Coaching for Women– Hosted over two different sessions, February 24th – 28th and March 2nd – 6th, 2011, this intimate, women’s-only ski camp offers participants on-hill instruction and off-hill life coaching. The goal of this camp is to bring women together to explore and honor the psyche of what allows each woman to perform at her best. Fostering a trustworthy atmosphere, coaches and participants work together to tackle skiing skills and the best ways of transferring those skills to life’s everyday situations. Taught by Aspen’s Team Diva- some of Aspen’s best female instructors and experienced life/executive coaches- this is the premier women’s campo in the ski industry.

3.       D&E Women – Located in downtown Aspen, is the only women-specific snowsports shop of its kind offering both hard and soft goods for skiing and riding, as well as the newest fashions and hottest brands for lounging around or a night out on the town. Ski brand designs by companies such as Burton, B by Burton, Volcom, Holden, and Nikita meet upscale trends from Diesel, Free People, Arbor Clothing and an all organic line. Complete with skis, boards, boots, outerwear, street wear, shoes, glasses, bags and jewelry, D&E Women is your one-stop shop for looking fabulous and in-style on your vacation to Aspen/Snowmass. 

4.       Best Spas in Ski Country –The mountain lifestyle, while invigorating and rewarding, can nonetheless be harsh on the skin, and body. So why not pamper yourself at one of Aspen’s premier spas? 02 Aspen offers a variety of beauty treatments from massage and acupuncture, to facials and waxing; also offering a variety of Yoga and Pilates classes, 02 is a local’s favorite for rejuvenation. Remède Spa located downstairs at the St. Regis Aspen, offers an exquisite menu of body treatments and massage therapy, and some of best beauty treatments around. With incredible beauty offerings at spas all over town, there is definitely no excuse to not indulge in

5.       Best New Year’s Eve Destination – So, you and your girlfriends want to get all dressed up but have nowhere to go? Aspen is the place to ring in the New Year with some of the swankiest soirees at nearly every club and restaurant in town. Fireworks light up the town as they burst over Aspen Mountain while you pop the first champagne of the year.

6.       Aspen Expeditions –Experience the thrill & freedom of free flight with a tandem paragliding flight over Aspen or Snowmass with Aspen Expeditions. With no prior experience necessary, you can soar over the Aspen/Snowmass valley below with one of their USHGA certified tandem pilots. Aspen Expeditions can also take you to backcountry terrain where you’ll launch safely from an out-of-bounds ski run on one of Aspen/Snowmass’s four ski areas and sail the skies with a sea of the Rocky Mountains at your feet. Truly an unreal and unique experience!

7.       Legendary Dining and Nightlife – Whether you’re 21, stuck on 30 or remember Aspen before the streets were paved, the legendary nightlife at Aspen/Snowmass has something for you. With over 100 bars and restaurants, the world is your oyster! Enjoy the wide variety of the world class cuisine and unique cocktails created by the very best.

8.       World-Class Shopping – Those with the best of taste are drawn to Aspen’s world-class shopping. With more than 225 boutiques, there’s no wonder Aspen/Snowmass is renowned for its shopping! Boutiques from Fendi, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, MAX and Christian Dior, to local favorites including, Radio, Ute Mountaineer, and Aspen Sports. Get up to par on the latest and greatest beauty products at The Cos Bar, a skincare and make-up boutique that has scoured the earth for the most advanced products and treatments available.  

9.       Extreme Skiing/Riding – Whether you’re taking on the new Canopy Cruiser double-black diamond terrain on Aspen Highlands or looking for air on Snowmass’s Hanging Valley Headwall, there is plenty of challenging terrain for die-hard female skiers/riders. Ask an ambassador or a local to show you where The Dumps, Walsh’s or Trainor’s are on Aspen Mountain. Don’t forget to hike the infamous Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands, which requires a 30 minute hike to the 12,392 summit where you drop into some of the best in-bounds terrain in America.

10.   More Women’s-Only Ski and Snowboard Clinics– Since women’s bodies and balance respond differently to equipment and terrain than most men, the award-winning Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass developed Women’s Edge, a unique four-day program offered throughout the season. Designed for women, by women and taught by Level III PSIA-certified pros. The program includes video analysis, an on-mountain picnic, adventures to surrounding Aspen/Snowmass ski areas and much, much more.

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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