Just a few good reasons:

• Professional program second to none – relaxed friendly atmosphere
• 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 (subject to availability)
• “The friendly conference” reputation – many long lasting friendships developed over nineteen years of AALDC™
• 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
• The Gant has 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 and banking facilities etc
• Plenty to do for non-skiers – walks, snow mobiles, art galleries, theatre, ice-skating, book shops, cafes 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

A selection of comments received from previous AALDC™ delegates:

• “Very well organised and a huge effort put in to ensure that everyone was looked after throughout the whole week.”
• “Exceeded expectations – many thanks. (great snow helped!)”
• “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.”