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 in record time 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. Dine out at the finer restaurants in town like Matsuhisa, or chow down on pizza 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 Week for Women, January 10-14, 2009 – In this intimate women's only ski camp, participants will receive a combination of on-hill instruction and off-hill life coaching.  The goal of this camp is to tap into the psyche of what allows each woman to perform at her best, whether she is mastering a powder run down Aspen Mountain, taking on the next big deal at work or raising a family.  Taught by the Divas, Aspen's best women instructors, and experienced life/executive coaches, this is the premier women's camp in ski country. 

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.  Brands such as Burton, B by Burton, Volcom and Nakita meet Diesel, Holden Outerwear, Free People and Arbor Clothing, an all organic clothing 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 on your vacation to Aspen/Snowmass. 

4.       Best Spas in Ski Country – The Snowmass Club Spa: The mountain lifestyle, while invigorating and rewarding, can nonetheless be harsh on the skin.  The Snowmass Club offers a full menu of skin and spa treatments to counterbalance the damaging effects of the elements.  The Snowmass Club also offers full waxing, tinting and self-tanning services.  Remède Spa, St. Regis Aspen:  The St. Regis spa offers an exquisite menu of body treatments and massage therapy, men's and women's locker facilities including sauna, unique vapor caves, whirlpool, movement studio for yoga, aerobics and group classes, a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment/weights and an invigorating warm and cold waterfall room and lounge.

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 parties at nearly every club and restaurant in town, not to mention the private parties around town (just seek out an invitation).  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 Aspen or Snowmass, Colorado with one of their USHGA certified tandem pilots. Aspen Expeditions can also take you to backcountry terrain where you'll be guided safely down an out-of-bounds ski run from near the summits of Aspen/Snowmass' four ski areas. Aspen Expeditions can also show you access to the backcountry where you will be guided safely down an out-of-bounds ski run from near the summits of Aspen/Snowmass' four ski areas.

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. In Aspen/Snowmass there are more than 225 boutiques, which include 15 jewelry stores, 38 clothing stores, 73 retail stores and more.  Boutique shopping includes Fendi, Prada, Gucci, Frette, Olilly and Christian Dior. Also don't miss cool sport shops including, Polar Revolution and Aspen Sports.  Look for The Cos Bar, a skincare and make-up boutique that has scoured the earth for the most advanced skincare products and treatments available.  

9.       Extreme Skiing/Riding – Whether your taking on the new Canopy Cruiser double-black diamond terrain on Aspen Highlands or looking for air on the Hanging Valley Headwall in Snowmass, there is plenty of challenging terrain for die-hard female skiers/riders in Aspen/Snowmass.   Ask an ambassador or a local to show you where "The Dumps," Walsh's and 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 inbounds terrain in America.

10.      More Women's Only Ski and Snowboard Clinics throughout the season – 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 held throughout the season, designed especially for women and taught by Level III PSIA-certified female pros. Build confidence in your abilities, develop lasting relationships and stir your passions. The program includes video analysis, an on-mountain picnic, travel to other mountains and 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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