This mountain was made for those who like to hike for big lines in patrol-controlled terrain.
"We have the snow, so we're going skiing."
Aspen is just as famous for its sky-high prices as its expert terrain, but there are some tricks to getting a good deal if you know where to look.
For a week in January, Aspen becomes the center of the jibtastic universe when the Winter X Games comes to town. With 80,000 spectators (heavy on the park rats), dozens of free events, and parties—i.e. free booze—galore, Aspen is going to go off. Here’s your insider’s guide to the 2011 Winter X Games.