The Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center
This winter, Aspen Skiing Company unveiled The Treehouse Kids'
Adventure Center at Snowmass base village. This $17 million project
is the largest capital project the company has developed in its
history and opened in November for the 2007-2008 season.
Snowmass has undergone a renaissance in the last two years with
on-mountain and ski area facility improvements, totaling over $45
million (including summer 2007). Improvements include the Village
Express six-pack lift and Sky Cab gondola in the 2005-2006 season
and the Elk Camp Gondola in the 2006-2007 season. For the 2007-2008
season the new Elk Camp Meadows beginner's area debuted at the top
of the Elk Camp Gondola with a new quad chair, two new surface lifts
and six acres of terrain exclusively dedicated to beginners. The
entire base village project is slated for completion in 2011.
The focal point of the new Snowmass base village development is the
two-story, 25,000-square-foot Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center
located at the intersection of the three new lifts on Fanny Hill.
As the focal point for kids' programming at Aspen/Snowmass, The
Treehouse stands as the first of its kind in the snowsports industry,
boasting a family-friendly climbing gym, teen activities, kids'
retail and a host of themed rooms for ages eight weeks and older.
The Treehouse is easily accessible from anywhere in Snowmass with
short-term and underground parking, free shuttle buses,
ski-in/ski-out access on Fanny Hill and service to the upper slopes,
lodges and Snowmass Village Mall via the Sky Cab gondola. In
addition, Ski & Snowboard Schools check-in, rental, retail and
family après entertainment are consolidated all under one roof.
"The Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center in Snowmass is the centerpiece
of the renaissance of Snowmass and will take the family experience
to an entirely new level," said David Perry, Senior Vice President,
Mountain Division, Aspen Skiing Company. "This interactive facility
will combine the award winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of
Aspen/Snowmass with a children's museum-like playground, giving kids
a one-of-a-kind journey while offering parents convenience and ease."
"This facility is linked to a system of seven new lifts, including
kid-friendly gondolas and magic carpets, to provide a seamless
on-mountain learning experience for people of all ages and levels,"
continued Perry. "Next winter's Elk Camp Meadows beginner's area at
the top of the Elk Camp Gondola will provide a centralized and
exclusive section of the mountain for beginners of all ages."
Location
Conveniently located in the new base village, The Treehouse is easily accessible from anywhere in Snowmass
with parking, free shuttle buses, and ski-in/ski-out access via the Village Express quad
chairlift, The Elk Camp Gondola and to the upper village by way of the Sky Cab gondola.
Experience
As the new hub of ski and snowboard learning, The Treehouse brings
the outdoors inside, inviting children to begin their alpine journey
through hands-on, interactive activities. Whether nestled in the
colorful Butterfly Room, wriggling in the Fox Den, jumping in Trout
Haven or crawling through Beaver Lodge, each room's design is
tailored for a specific age group.
- Eagle Peak
- A wide open, multi-purpose room will be the center of activity
for families and kids of all ages. It will house the rental shop,
overnight ski/snowboard storage, full kitchen and cafeteria, and a
large space for group entertainment such as themed teen and family
nights. Eagle Peak is located on the plaza level with direct access
to the slopes. The convertible roof will be used for an après and
evening activity zone.
- The Alpine Climb Room
- Features a custom-designed children's museum, Aspen Leaf Climber
and Nature Shack. This room gives children the opportunity to climb
and explore, exercising their bodies and minds while focusing on the
mountain environment and the area's mining history.
- The Bear Den
- Designed specifically for three- and four-year-olds, hosts a
puppet show theater, a napping loft and offers age-appropriate
interactive games.
For more
information about the Treehouse
