Aspen Highlands boasts breathtaking vistas of the surrounding Maroon Bells and an abundance of expert terrain and groomed cruisers. Hike to the 12,392-feet summit of Highland Bowl for Colorado’s ultimate in-bounds backcountry rush.

Season dates: December 12, 2009 - April 4, 2010

Base elevation: 8,040 ft./2,451 m.

Summit elevation: 11,675 ft./3,559 m. (top of Highland Bowl 12,392 ft.)

Vertical rise: 3,635 ft./1,108 m.

Terrain: 1,028 acres/416 hectares

Number of trails: 118

Miles/km of trails: 84 miles/135 km

Longest run: 3.5 miles/5.6 km

Types of trails: easiest: 18%, more difficult: 30%, most difficult: 16%, expert: 36%

Lifts: 5: 3 high-speed quads, 2 triples

Lift hours: All lifts open at 9 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m.

Rental/Retail: Four-Mountain Sports at the base of the mountain

On-Mountain Restaurants: 2 total: Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro and Merry-Go-Round