There is a good reason Aspen is so famous. Those looking for the ritz and glamour of ski towns need look no further than Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort.
Aspen Snowmass actually has four ski areas: Aspen Mountain (or Ajax as the locals call it), Buttermilk, Highlands, and Snowmass. Each offers something different for every person too. Those looking for the local experience head to Ajax, while those who enjoy the resort experience should check out Snowmass.
Beginners and park rats head to Buttermilk, where the famous X-Games are hosted every January. Experts should head over to Highlands. Here, you can hike up to Highland Bowl where skiers and riders can find some of the steepest inbounds terrain in Colorado. The Cloud 9 Bistro is here too, which diners can enjoy the high life — if they can get a coveted reservation.