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SKIING MADE EASY: THE RITZ-CARLTON CLUB WAY

Latest Trend in Luxury Living Delights Skiers and Their Families

ASPEN and BACHELOR GULCH, Colo. -- It's the ultimate ski indulgence. At The Ritz-Carlton Clubs in Colorado, Members can arrange for a private jet to meet them at their local airport and transport them to their vacation home with only 10 hours notice. Members can take advantage of a ski valet to prepare their skis and warm their ski boots before they step on the slopes. A "Ski Nanny" is available to assist with their children's ski school registration. At the day's close, Members can enjoy après ski within The Club's exclusive member's lounge.

Fractional, second-home ownership at The Ritz-Carlton Clubs in Aspen Highlands and Bachelor Gulch has raised the bar on the ski vacation by allowing Members to enjoy breathtaking vistas, true ski-in/ski-out access, ski valets, heated outdoor swimming pools, spa treatments -- and surrounded by the greatest amenity of all: legendary, Ritz-Carlton service.

Skiing Ease and Luxury Mesh at The Ritz-Carlton Club

The Ritz-Carlton Club provides every Member with a personal concierge, someone who ensures that when they arrive at their residence, their refrigerator is stocked, favorite ski clothes are hung in the closet and treasured family photos are placed on the mantle. The next morning a ski valet has their skis tuned and boots warmed. No need to carry skis -- they've been placed on the snow, steps away from the lift. Once Members complete their day on the mountain, the valet hands them a cup of cocoa or coffee and carries their skis back to the lodge.

"Our first time on the mountain, we got off the chairlift and found the concierge waiting for us," said Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands Member, Mark Pitchford. "She helped us get oriented and showed us the runs. Clearly, it was service of a higher order."

Ritz Kids and Ski Nanny to the Rescue

The Ritz-Carlton Club understands families and their desire to vacation. The Ritz Kids program enables children ages five through 12 to enjoy special activities designed just for them -- from skiing, sledding and snowboarding to pool games on a full or half day basis.

Members in Bachelor Gulch can also take advantage of the unique Ski Nanny program provided by the adjacent Ritz- Carlton resort. It can be a daunting task trying to dress the kids, rent skis and enroll them in lessons. However, The Ski Nanny provides a convenient service for parents so they too can enjoy their morning and hit the slopes.

The Ski Nanny meets children at their residence and escorts them through the rental process and ski school. After a fun day of lessons and activities, the Ski Nanny meets the children and escorts them back to Ritz Kids for an apres ski theater, to later be met by their parents.

Fly to Colorado with Marquis Jet, Ski on a Moment's Notice

The Ritz-Carlton Club has entered into an alliance with Marquis Jet to offer Ritz-Carlton Club Members the opportunity to purchase 25 hours of flying time on the exclusive NetJets fleet. The Ritz-Carlton Club is the first private residence club to offer Members a convenient and affordable entry into the world of private aviation. As a benefit of membership, Members can now have a private jet waiting at their local airport to take them to their Ritz- Carlton Club residence with 10 hours notice any day of the year.

The Ritz-Carlton Club resorts provide two- and three-bedroom residences equipped with every amenity from imported bedding and plush linens to the latest household appliances. The interior decor reflects casual mountain elegance with wide planked wooden floors, fieldstone fireplaces, patterned area rugs and Western-themed artwork.

The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands is nestled at the base of the Aspen Highlands Ski Area offers ski-in/ski-out access to some of the best skiing in the West. The private residence club is part of the Aspen Highlands Village -- a master-planned community under development, encompassing estate homes, luxury townhomes, upscale boutiques and fine restaurants. The 73 residences are purchased in one twelfth interests, entitling access for a minimum of 28 days each year, as well as unlimited access on a space available basis.

The Ritz-Carlton Club, Bachelor Gulch includes 54 luxurious residences purchased in one-twelfth interests, entitling access for a minimum of 21 days each year, as well as access on a space available basis. Members can begin each day only steps from the Bachelor Gulch Express Lift, offering ski-in/ski-out access to Beaver Creek's European-style village-to-village ski experience of three distinct areas -- Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead. Additionally, Bachelor Gulch membership includes privileges at Zach's Cabin, a private membership on-mountain lodge. Membership prices range from $170,000 to $500,000 per interest, depending on Club location and residence type.

An extension of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., The Ritz-Carlton Club is a luxury tier, fractional ownership real estate offering combining the benefits of second home ownership with personalized Ritz-Carlton services and amenities. Designed as a private club, Members have the opportunity to access their Club or other Ritz-Carlton Clubs in ski, golf or beach destinations. Ritz-Carlton Club Members also benefit from a growing list of distinctive relationships with organizations such as Marquis Jet Partners, Inc. and The African Collection.

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