AIA Annual Ski & Continuing Education Trip

For skiers, there are four totally separate ski mountains, all on one lift ticket, where you can enjoy the wide-open runs, champagne powder glades - there is even a 5-mile-long run for those who want to test your endurance. The four mountains have over 5,700 acres of skiable with terrain for all ability levels. There are over 366 marked trails, large selection of high-speed lifts, and multiple gondolas at every mountain. There is even an alpine coaster at the top of the mountain which winds its way through the gorgeous Aspen trees, a tubing hill just beckoning you to ride, ice skating rinks with free skating in every village. Don't miss the hot chocolate and cookies when you come off the slopes or walk through the villages. Plus, there is an endless array of après ski bars welcoming you to come sip their cocktail creations, sample a few appetizers, and recount the day's adventures. It is truly one of the most amazing and diverse alpine resort experiences in North America or the World.

For non-skiers, the options are beyond exciting. There is huge selection of activities, sightseeing, and things to do including dog sledding, horseback riding in the majestic back country, learning how to ice climb, taking nature hikes, snow shoeing, snowmobiling in the pristine countryside, wildlife tours and experiences beyond the imagination, hot air ballooning, yoga on the slopes, sledding and tubing, ice skating, riding the on mountain coaster through the endless Aspen trees covered with snow, enjoying fat tire biking with over 8 miles of groomed trails, relaxing at the slopes edge with hot chocolate, indulging in numerous cultural experiences, exploring the gold mine, endless array of cooking classes, swimming in the mile long hot spring pool, photographing the Maroon Bells snowcapped peaks, enjoying a day at one of the numerous spas, or shopping tours designed personally for you. There so many choices you will have a hard time fitting it all in. It truly is one of the most amazing and diverse resort experiences in North American or the world. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW

Everyone will be flying into Aspen Airport, which is just 10 minutes from the Crestwood Resort Condo property we are staying at. The property offers a unique blend of comfort, luxury, convenience, and alpine charm. It is the ultimate ski-in ski-out property in Snowmass Village, perfectly located on the ski slopes across the street from the base village mall with shops, restaurants, bars, nightlife, a gondola, ice rink and the transportation hub to Aspen. It has luxury one-to-four-bedroom condos, a fitness center with steam room, in-room massage & spa treatments, amazing outdoor heated pool, multiple outdoor hot tubs, a full-service concierge, complimentary newspaper, on-site ski storage and tuning, as well as some of the most spectacular views of the Roaring Fork Valley. The condos feature fully equipped kitchens, a separate living room with fireplace, dining room, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, some even have jacuzzi tubs, there are flat screen televisions throughout the unit, high speed Wi-Fi, and a private patio or balcony.