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2 0 1 3 F W S A S k i W e e kSnow-Will Cardamore finds somefresh powder on one of thenumerous slopes in theAspen/Snowmass Resorts.photo courtesy of Aspen/mass - Scott MarkewitzAspen/Snowmass, ColoradoFebruary 2-9, 2013Four amazing mountains await the presenceof FWSA members for the 2013 Far West Ski Week.Scott MarkewitzThere is suitable terrainfor every ability level:glades and cruisers,bumps and steeps. Butalso there is an amazingamount of après skiactivities - both activeand relaxing such as aromantic buggy ride asthe new snow falls fortomorrow’s adventure.photos courtesy of Aspen/SnowmassMary Manning with Aspen Ski Company,Mike Hibbard and Sara Clemons withSports America Tours along with Gloria Raminhaand her travel staff have been workingtogether preparing for another FWSA outstandingski week. With our 5 or 6 day liftticket package, everyone will have an opportunityto ski Snowmass Ski Area, ButtermilkMountain, Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands.The four mountains await our presence.Our ski week activities will consist of:■ Welcome Party/Super Bowl Party■ Pub crawl■ Races■ Après Party16 Far West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 / See the Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide at www.fwsa.org.■■Mountain lunchAwards Banquet and Dance& MoreSnowmass Ski Area consists of 3,132acres of skiing and offers runs for all levels ofskiers. From the gentle dips and drops of ElkCamp to the wide open cruising trails on theBig Burn to the aggressive, double-blackdiamondruns of Hanging Valley, no wonderSnowmass is among the top rated ski areas inNorth America.Buttermilk Mountain is the home of theESPN Winter X Games for the past elevenyears and again in 2013. Buttermilk also welcomesbeginners and is great for families, andyoung children with its more gentle widecruisers and rolling trails. Experts and the daringcan also test their abilities in the newsnow terrain park.Aspen Mountain, known for its steeps,bumps and incredible views serve up untoldvariations of double-black, cruisers and gladesfor skiers and snowboarders, Aspen Mountainrises an impressive 3,267 feet from the heartof downtown Aspen.Aspen Highlands is the locals’ favorite,for its steep terrain, groomed cruisers andbreathtaking views of the Maroon Bells.If interested in this trip, please check theFWSA website at www.fwsa.org for theAspen/Snowmass flyer which will include detailsand information to sign-up for this trip.