Buttermilk, Aspen, US
'In the US, they call complete beginners the ‘never-evers' and where better to begin than the gentle slopes of Buttermilk,' says Arnie. 'The often overlooked bunny slopes rank as the best beginner terrain in Colorado. US instructors are among the most friendly and patient in the world.' Be aware that Aspen Mountain itself has no nursery slopes.
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