why aspen & the gant?
Just a few good reasons:
- Professional program second to none – relaxed friendly atmosphere
- Strong $A to $US
- Conference activities for all the family – functions, fun race day, on-mountain lunch – take part as much or as little as you like
- Kids movie night with latest release DVDs courtesy of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
- "the friendly conference" reputation – many long lasting friendships developed over ten years of AALC
- Direct flights to Aspen. North America's only slopeside airport – just three miles to Aspen!
- Four world class mountains – just one lift ticket!
- Colorado snow – say no more!
- 2,139 hectares (5,285 acres) skiable terrain, 43 lifts – uncrowded slopes!
- 509km (316 miles) of trails (330 trails)
- 762 cm (300 inches) annual average snowfall
- Well appointed self catering condominium / apartment style accommodation with full service kitchen facilities (no tiny hotel rooms), swimming pools, hot tubs, gym, laundry facilities etc
- Free Gant around-town shuttle service
- "In town" accommodation
- World premier resort. "Still the world's greatest ski town" – "Outside" Magazine
- World class restaurants, shopping and facilities – over 100 bars and restaurants: endless boutiques & shops. Proper banking facilities
- Plenty for non-skiers – walks, snow mobiles, art galleries, theatre, ice-skating, book shops etc
- Family oriented town and resort – kids aged under six ski free
- World class ski and snowboard school
- Easy access to neighbouring world class resorts
- Stop off in LA / San Franscisco / Hawaii / Las Vegas etc... en route or return
- Free ski valet and overnight "mountain to mountain" transfers for Four Mountain Sports rental customers
The following are a number of comments received from conference attendees:
- "We really enjoyed the experience and would love to come back next year"
- "I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how much I enjoyed the conference..."
- "The lectures and camaraderie as always, were to a very high standard"
- "Perfect location and staff could not have been more helpful"
- "All wonderful, very professional, especially responsive service by Travelplan"
- "Ski equipment hire arrangements through Travelplan were excellent"
- "Excellent venue, as close to ski lifts and the accommodation was of high quality. Great service of the Gant."
- "Appreciate the effort of organisers given turmoil re world markets etc. Ian – Fantastic job."
- "We enjoyed the Gant, it was wonderful"
- "We love Aspen! Very family friendly."
- "Well done – great venue and co-ordination"
