Rocky Mountain Luxury: Aspen, Colorado<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aspen-mountain-residencies-700x394.jpeg?v=fa2e59f53026b81a664efd83c9c2e7fa\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Destination:<\/strong> You have a lot of options when it comes to snow sports in Colorado, from the legendary slopes of Vail and Beaver Creek<\/a> to the backcountry offerings in Rocky Mountain National Park<\/a>. But if you want to add a dose of pure luxury to your winter getaway, Aspen<\/a> is hard to beat. It\u2019s a place where the skiing and snowboarding is matched by cultural and culinary scenes that can stand up with any major urban destination. You\u2019ll hit the fresh powder all day long, and then rub elbows with the jet set in the glamorous downtown at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out RedWeek\u2019s Aspen travel guide.<\/em><\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSnow Sports Experiences:<\/strong> You\u2019ll find four unique ski resorts here: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. Aspen Mountain is the most easily accessible, looming high above downtown, making Aspen\u2019s exciting apr\u00e8s ski scene just moments away at all times. If you\u2019re a beginner, however, Buttermilk is your best bet, with mellow runs and not as many crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> The Aspen Mountain Residencies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Greatest Snow On Earth: Park City, Utah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Marriott-Mountainside-at-Park-City-700x394.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Destination:<\/strong> The \u201cgreatest snow on earth\u201d isn\u2019t just great. It\u2019s also easy to get to. Park City, Utah<\/a>, is just a short drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, ensuring that you\u2019ll be hitting the slopes in no time. Beyond the incredible snow sports offerings, the destination offers a festive vibe throughout ski season. The Historic Main Street is always action-packed, featuring hundreds of restaurants, boutiques, breweries and more. And don\u2019t miss the chance to visit Utah Olympic Park is a high-tech winter sports venue where you can learn all about the excitement of the Winter Olympics, which were held in Utah back in 2002. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out RedWeek\u2019s Park City travel guide.<\/em><\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSnow Sports Experiences:<\/strong> Park City Mountain Resort is extensive, to say the least, with 7,300 acres, 330 trails, 43 lifts and six terrain parks. Even better, the mountain is just steps from Park Main Street, offering easy ski-in, ski-out access. Another great option is the ski-only Deer Valley Resort, with more than 2,000 acres of expansive terrain. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> Marriott’s MountainSide at Park City<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGolden State Adventure: Lake Tahoe, California<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Marriotts-Timber-Lodge-Tahoe-700x394.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Destination:<\/strong> You might think of California as the land of sand and sun. But when winter rolls around each year, snow sports enthusiasts flock to Lake Tahoe<\/a>, located on the border of California and Nevada. The aptly named Heavenly Village is a vibrant Alpine-style spot, with an array of boutiques, craft beer taphouses with apres-ski happy hours, a movie theater, and an ice-skating rink. If you\u2019re looking for a lively celebration to plan your vacation around, Tahoe\u2019s annual SnowFest (Feb. 29-March 10, 2024) features 10 days of polar bear plunges, fireworks displays, a festive parade and great local food & drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out RedWeek\u2019s Lake Tahoe travel guide.<\/em><\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSnow Sports Experiences:<\/strong> Heavenly Mountain is a powdery playground with 97 runs and 30 lifts, offering everything from mellow, wide-open cruisers to intense 1,600-foot chutes. Meanwhile, Northstar features family learning zones that will get everyone in your crew out on the slopes. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay: <\/strong>Marriott\u2019s Timber Lodge Tahoe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFamily Friendly Slopes: Smugglers\u2019 Notch, Vermont<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/smugglers-notch-700x455.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Destination:<\/strong> The east coast has its own fair share of great hidden gem ski mountains \u2014 smaller than the destinations we\u2019ve mentioned above, but with plenty of charm. Located in the heart of Vermont\u2019s Green Mountains (a short drive from Burlington), Smugglers\u2019 Notch<\/a> is often named as the #1 family resort in the U.S., with unspoiled natural scenery and beginner-friendly slopes. At the base of the mountain, Jeffersonville offer farm-to-table dining, nostalgic taverns and plenty of maple syrup vendors. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSnow Sports Experiences:<\/strong> Smugglers\u2019 Notch is home to three mountains and 78 trails \u2014 all adding up to more than 1,000 acres of terrain for all abilities. Morse Mountain\u2019s gentle runs are great for newbies, while those with a taste for adventure can try Madonna Mountain\u2019s double and triple black diamond Fab Five trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay: <\/strong>Smugglers’ Notch Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Destination:<\/strong> You have a lot of options when it comes to snow sports in Colorado, from the legendary slopes of Vail and Beaver Creek<\/a> to the backcountry offerings in Rocky Mountain National Park<\/a>. But if you want to add a dose of pure luxury to your winter getaway, Aspen<\/a> is hard to beat. It\u2019s a place where the skiing and snowboarding is matched by cultural and culinary scenes that can stand up with any major urban destination. You\u2019ll hit the fresh powder all day long, and then rub elbows with the jet set in the glamorous downtown at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out RedWeek\u2019s Aspen travel guide.<\/em><\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Snow Sports Experiences:<\/strong> You\u2019ll find four unique ski resorts here: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. Aspen Mountain is the most easily accessible, looming high above downtown, making Aspen\u2019s exciting apr\u00e8s ski scene just moments away at all times. If you\u2019re a beginner, however, Buttermilk is your best bet, with mellow runs and not as many crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> The Aspen Mountain Residencies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Destination:<\/strong> The \u201cgreatest snow on earth\u201d isn\u2019t just great. It\u2019s also easy to get to. Park City, Utah<\/a>, is just a short drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, ensuring that you\u2019ll be hitting the slopes in no time. Beyond the incredible snow sports offerings, the destination offers a festive vibe throughout ski season. The Historic Main Street is always action-packed, featuring hundreds of restaurants, boutiques, breweries and more. And don\u2019t miss the chance to visit Utah Olympic Park is a high-tech winter sports venue where you can learn all about the excitement of the Winter Olympics, which were held in Utah back in 2002. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out RedWeek\u2019s Park City travel guide.<\/em><\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Snow Sports Experiences:<\/strong> Park City Mountain Resort is extensive, to say the least, with 7,300 acres, 330 trails, 43 lifts and six terrain parks. Even better, the mountain is just steps from Park Main Street, offering easy ski-in, ski-out access. Another great option is the ski-only Deer Valley Resort, with more than 2,000 acres of expansive terrain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> Marriott’s MountainSide at Park City<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Destination:<\/strong> You might think of California as the land of sand and sun. But when winter rolls around each year, snow sports enthusiasts flock to Lake Tahoe<\/a>, located on the border of California and Nevada. The aptly named Heavenly Village is a vibrant Alpine-style spot, with an array of boutiques, craft beer taphouses with apres-ski happy hours, a movie theater, and an ice-skating rink. If you\u2019re looking for a lively celebration to plan your vacation around, Tahoe\u2019s annual SnowFest (Feb. 29-March 10, 2024) features 10 days of polar bear plunges, fireworks displays, a festive parade and great local food & drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out RedWeek\u2019s Lake Tahoe travel guide.<\/em><\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Snow Sports Experiences:<\/strong> Heavenly Mountain is a powdery playground with 97 runs and 30 lifts, offering everything from mellow, wide-open cruisers to intense 1,600-foot chutes. Meanwhile, Northstar features family learning zones that will get everyone in your crew out on the slopes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay: <\/strong>Marriott\u2019s Timber Lodge Tahoe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Destination:<\/strong> The east coast has its own fair share of great hidden gem ski mountains \u2014 smaller than the destinations we\u2019ve mentioned above, but with plenty of charm. Located in the heart of Vermont\u2019s Green Mountains (a short drive from Burlington), Smugglers\u2019 Notch<\/a> is often named as the #1 family resort in the U.S., with unspoiled natural scenery and beginner-friendly slopes. At the base of the mountain, Jeffersonville offer farm-to-table dining, nostalgic taverns and plenty of maple syrup vendors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Snow Sports Experiences:<\/strong> Smugglers\u2019 Notch is home to three mountains and 78 trails \u2014 all adding up to more than 1,000 acres of terrain for all abilities. Morse Mountain\u2019s gentle runs are great for newbies, while those with a taste for adventure can try Madonna Mountain\u2019s double and triple black diamond Fab Five trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay: <\/strong>Smugglers’ Notch Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Greatest Snow On Earth: Park City, Utah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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