Aspen Highlands Ski Resort
Aspen Highlands has been the favorite of locals for more than 50 years. Aspen Highlands is home to breathtaking 360-degree views of the Maroon Bells and a plethora of expert terrain as well as groomed waybacks, it’s a ski paradise indeed. In warmer months, you can hike the 12,392 feet to the summit of Highland Bowl for the ultimate backcountry experience. Or take the Deep Temerity lift to access the recently-added 237 skiable acres. Aspen Highlands features some of the most challenging big-mountain terrain in North America.

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Aspen Highlands Skiing

Season dates: December 10, 2011 - April 22, 2012

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 4:00 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