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Chicago Week 2013

IN ASPEN

Open to all CMSC clubs and their members, Chicago Week abundance of expert terrain along with groomed cruisers.
is an annual trip to a Western ski destination. If you’ve never Here you will be awed at the 360-degree view of the Maroon
experienced a Chicago Week, now is the time. If you’ve Bells and find some of the most challenging big mountain
joined us before, you know how much fun it is on and off the
O terrain in North America.
slopes, so sign up again. We will be in Aspen/Snowmass
from Feb. 23-March 2. Chicago Week is tried and true, Aspen Mountain, formerly known as Ajax, is the oldest of the
2013 being CMSC’s 32nd annual trip! four areas. Aspen Mountain is known for its black diamond
terrain. No worries—you’ll also experience glades, bumps
Nestled in the Roaring Fork Valley in the heart of Colorado’s and steeps at Aspen.
Rocky Mountains, Aspen/Snowmass offers an experience
you will never forget. Since the first chairlift was dedicated Experiencing each of Aspen’s four ski mountains couldn’t be
on Aspen Mountain 60+ years ago, the Aspen/Snowmass easier. Free skier shuttles run every 15 minutes at convenient
experience continues to get better and better for all skiers stops between the town of Aspen and Snowmass Village and
and boarders. the mountains. For your hassle-free convenience, there are
services to transfer your equipment between mountains for
If you are looking for sun and snow, Aspen/Snowmass has it. your next day of skiing.
Because of the location and elevation, the average annual
snowfall is 300 inches, and the area enjoys an annual average Après sports, there is no shortage of activities in Aspen/
of 300 days of sunshine. Snowmass. Whether it’s relaxing over beer or hot chocolate
at the lodge, a shopping or spa day, or adventurous activities
There are four mountains to choose from (Aspen Mountain, like snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling or hot air
Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk), 43 lifts, five ballooning, Aspen/Snowmass has it all.
terrain parks, three pipes and over 5,300 skiable/rideable
acres. Novice to expert terrain, Aspen/Snowmass has it all. Our Chicago Week trip package includes roundtrip air, ground
transportation, 7 nights lodging in Aspen (known for its unpar-
Buttermilk Mountain is at a lower altitude and has wide- alleled nightlife) or Snowmass (fresh from $160 million reno-
open and gently rolling trails. Buttermilk caters to the more vations and where 95% of lodging is ski-in/ski-out), 5- or 6-day
novice skier/boarder. It also was home to the ESPN Winter X lift ticket, a welcome reception, mountain lunch, NASTAR race,
Games and voted #1 by Transworld Snowboarding Magazine après-ski party, pub crawl, farewell party, fun, fun, and more fun.
reader’s poll for best pipe and park. If terrain parks are
calling your name, Buttermilk is your place. Now is your chance to ski Aspen/Snowmass and enjoy the
experience of a lifetime. Check with your club’s trip leader for
Aspen Skiing Company Photos bigger than the other three combined. Snowmass also has non-skier packages and children rates.
lodging selections, airport selections, ground-only packages,
Snowmass is the largest of the four areas, with 3,128 acres,
the largest percentage of intermediate trails, wide-open
We hope you will join us in Aspen/Snowmass. Chicago Week
groomed runs. Are you ready for the longest run in Snowmass?
promises lots of fun on and off the slopes. Ask anyone who
It is over five miles long.
has been on Chicago Week before! See skismsc.com for
Aspen Highlands, known as the locals’ favorite, has an

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