Tour Operator: Aspen/Snowmass offers wide-open blue skies and fluffy white powder, as well as some of the most diverse terrain in North America. It's not just one mountain, at Aspen/Snowmass; one ticket allows you to experience the nearly 5,000 acres that is Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Snowmass offers so much variety in it's cruisers, steeps, glades, of-piste, terrain parks, super pipe and the longest lift served vertical rise in the United States. Aspen Mountain rises out of the heart of downtown Aspen, and is famous for its steeps, bumps, and tree runs. Aspen Highlands is known as the locals' favorite mountain, and features extreme terrain and groomer cruisers. Buttermilk, home of the ESPN X Games through 2007, is the ultimate ski and snowboarding experience. Buttermilk is also a premier mountain for beginners. While the adventurous play in the X Superpipe and terrain park, the rest of the family can cruise on the wide rolling trails. Aspen's rich culture and community provide endless opportunities for visitors to renew the mind, body and spirit. Located near the end of Roaring Fork Valley, the town boasts some of the most unique bistros and beautiful lodging with a magnificent Rocky Mountain backdrop.