Trails: Ashcroft Ski Touring grooms 35 km (23 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing, including some for skating. The Pinehouse Cookhouse, accessed by a 2.4 km (1.5-mile) ski or a sleigh ride, serves gourmet lunches and dinners (reservation required). The center is at an elevation of 9,500 feet so the snow season generally lasts from about Thanksgiving until early April. Trail fees: XC ski & snowshoe pass: adults & teens $15, seniors and juniors $10 (winter 2008-9) Tel: 970-925-1971
Snow report: Conditions are reported on the Ashcroft website Nearest town: Aspen, CO Web site:Ashcroft Ski Touring Trail map: Available on the center's website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment (skate or classic), snowshoes, pulks Ski lessons: Group and private lessons, guided ski and snowshoe tours Other winter activities: Sleigh rides, snowshoeing Facilities: Day lodge, restaurant, warming huts Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: Aspen has many inns, hotels and other accommodations. Tourism info:Aspen Chamber Weather forecast:Aspen Location of trails: Ashcroft Ski Touring center is about 11 miles south of Aspen at the ghost town of Ashcroft. From the roundabout on the wesr side of Aspen take Castle Creek Road south for 11 miles to the center. Map of local region:Ashcroft Ski Touring
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