New for the 07/08 ski season, the 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.

This two-story, 25,000-square-foot facility is located at the intersection of the three new lifts on Fanny Hill.

The Treehouse stands as the first of its kind in the snowsports industry, and will contain: family-friendly climbing gym, teen activities, kids' retail and a host of themed rooms for ages eight weeks and older.

The Treehouse will be 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 will be consolidated all under one roof.

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.

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.

"With The Treehouse, Aspen/Snowmass has an opportunity to provide incredible guest service and top-notch programs for kids that are second to none in the industry's best environment," said Sue Way, Director of Children's Programming, Aspen Skiing Company. "The facility incorporates safety, learning and fun while supporting the company's core values of rejuvenating the mind, body and spirit."

970-923-TREE for more information.