Other winter dawns may be as splendid, other mountains as beautiful, in other places the snow may be as deep. Somewhere in the world there is another perfect Victorian town where the small-town spirit is still alive. Perhaps you can even find another place where the days are as full of energy and the nights are as full of glamour. Each of these things you can find somewhere else, but where else can you find them together? In all the world there is only one Aspen/Snowmass.


Four mountains - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - each with its own treasures, secrets, traditions and all within a nine mile radius. Aspen/Snowmass is also home to the 2010 ESPN Winter X Games. Then when the lifts close, the next adventure is only minutes away.

Based on your individual experience and ability, the week will be custom tailored at two or more of the four mountains. Your lab week will be conducted by professionals from the Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass. Becoming a better skier will not only help your time on the slopes, it might just be more fun than you could have on your own.

HPER E296 - Basic Alpine Downhill skiing (3 credits)

This is the first year course in skiing. New and experienced skiers enroll in this class; laboratory classes are arranged based upon skiing proficiency. The new skier will be able to ski intermediate runs with parallel turns and in good form and balance at the end of the course; experienced skier goals are set on an individual basis so that, regardless of proficiency, demonstrable improvement occurs.

One section of E296 is offered 4-6 p.m. and another 7-9 p.m. in both the first semester on Tuesdays (second eight weeks – October 27 - December 15, 2009) and second semester on Thursdays (first eight weeks – January 14 - March 4, 2010). Lab sessions are in Aspen/ Snowmass, CO. The first semester lab session can be either Saturday, December 19 - Thursday, December 24, 2008 or Sunday, January 3 - Friday, January 8, 2010. The second semester lab session is Sunday, March 14 - Friday, March 19, 2010. For more information click here.


HPER E396 - Intermediate Alpine Downhill Skiing (3 Credits)

This is the second year course in skiing for students at all levels who wish to continue beyond E296 achievement. The goals are set individually for each student based upon existing skills and desired results.

One section of E396 is offered 4-6 p.m. and another 7-9 p.m. in both the first semester on Thursdays (second eight weeks) and in the second semester on Tuesdays (first eight weeks). The laboratory weeks at Aspen/Snowmass are the same as for E296. For more information click here.


HPER E496 - Advanced Alpine Downhill Skiing (3 Credits)

This is a third year course in skiing for students at all skill levels beyond E396. A combination of formal instruction and independent study will be utilized involving topics selected by the instructor and student. Student achievement in E296 and in E396 as well as skiing ability will be used in establishing student performance objectives. The Aspen/Snowmass laboratory weeks are the same as above. For more information click here.

Accommodations are available at The Limelite Lodge, phone 800-433-0832. This unique, affordable ski lodge offers wonderful service and value with brand-new accommodations and modern amenities in a setting that has become even more central to the best attractions in Aspen. The approximate rate for the lab week is $350 per student based on a three-person/three-bed room.

Transportation can be arranged individually or in groups via airline, automobile, bus or train. Other accommodations and rates are available as well. Contact Stay Aspen Snowmass Central Reservations for information. Call 877-602-7736 x7127 or email troberts@stayaspensnowmass.com.