SNOW REPORT SNOWMASS COLORADO
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What can be said about Snowmass that isn't common knowledge in the world of first class outdoor recreation? To the inner ski circle it's nothing short of paradise. The famous Snowmass snow – reportedly named after the shear amount of prime powder that once piled up on the mountain - attracts the savviest skiers in the world. When you're not out there churning the snow, there is so much activity both on and off-mountain to keep every body running, relaxing, biking, hiking, flying, touring the creek and just filling the lungs with clean, crisp high country oxygen – some of the best in the world. Stepped up environmental standards in the area ensures the air stays clean and the water as unadulterated as possible. And with Aspen Mountain just nine miles away, among two other major mountains: Buttermilk and Highlands, there are hoards of exciting options that will both entertain and challenge all levels of ski bums in your camp. For the backwoods cross country skier in your pack, check out Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort by calling Toll Free: 888-ARAPAHOE.
Though Snowmass snow reports indicate there is currently no new snow atop Snowmass Mountain, consider a summer vacation in beautiful Snowmass Village. Reputation has it that Colorado ski country is just about as popular among warm weather mongers as it is for ski bums. Visit the site to get some great tips on what's happening this summer in the ski [Snowmass/Aspen] area, world famous for its annual music festivals and free concerts and exhibits. It's a happening hub-don't miss out!
For your information, the 2005-2006 season at Snowmass and Aspen Mountains will be open from the last week in November until around the middle of April. Reports are that Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk will be open from around mid-December to the first week of April. The area gets an average yearly snowfall of about 300 inches.
Snowmass contains 3,100 acres of ski worthy terrain. New to Snowmass is an extended pipeline terrain park containing more intermediate jumps, a fun box, and more. Of the Pipes and Parks, Snowmass boasts three terrain parks, one terrific superpipe, and one rail yard. A brand new lift cuts down the ride time to only eight and a half minutes, and there's also a new intermediate level terrain park on Velvet Falls.
And in case you didn't know, Snowmass's legendary freeride park was home to the 2004-2005 X-Games. Need more be said?
Of the 137 miles of trail (87 trails) at Snowmass, 6 percent of them are easy, 50 percent are intermediate, 12 percent are difficult and 32 percent are expert.
Until a Snowmass snow report becomes available for the 2005-2006 winter season, here are a few cool facts and stats about Snowmass Mountain ski resort to assist in planning your next vacation.
Elevation of Snowmass Village: 8,104 feet (2,422 meters)
Average temps: summer (highs between 70-75 degrees, lows 30-40) winter (30 degrees, lows around 0) humidity is low.
Average snowfall: 300 inches (762 meters)
Vertical rise: 4,406 ft./1,343 m.
Base elevation: 8,104 feet/2,473 meters
Summit elevation: 12,510 ft./3,813 m.
Longest run: 5.3 miles (8.5 k)
Snowmaking: 180 acres
Lifts: 21 total, including 17 primary, 7 high speed quad, 5 double, 1 triple, 2 magic carpets, 2 ski/snowboard school pull lifts, 1 triple, 1 double, and 2 platter (the Cirque lift's legendary vertical rise is longest and highest in the U.S.)
Lift capacity: Nearly 28,000 riders an hour
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