This world-class resort at the base of Aspen Mountain is a great winter-sports venue, and offers an ideal spot to get away for an action packed weekend of skiing, snowshoeing — even winter fly fishing at one of the resort’s exclusive water properties.

In addition to a 15,000-square-foot spa and fine-dining options, this 179-room resort has a complete children’s program designed to make pint-sized guests feel at-home. Children’s amenities include a special back pack with binoculars, a ski-trail map, sunscreen and lip balm; childsized robes; slippers; stepstools; and even pottie seats on request.

For adults, finely appointed rooms at the resort offer a variety of options including 24 suites, and rooms with fireplaces. Amenities include fine bed linens, in-room Internet access, 30-inch LCD televisions, and twice-daily maid service.

The resort is minutes away from four outstanding ski resorts: Buttermilk, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain, which is literally right outside your door at the St. Regis.

Aspen Mountain offers eight lifts and a vertical-elevation drop of 3,267 feet from its peak at 11,212 feet, to the St. Regis base elevation of 7,945 feet. The longest run is about 3 miles, and the trails are uncrowded and designed for the more experienced skier, consisting almost entirely of blue, diamond, and double-diamond runs.

Once you’ve given yourself a great ski workout, you’ll need to relax your muscles at the Remède Spa. The spa features a 24-hour fitness center, an oxygen lounge, 15 treatment rooms — including couples rooms — and a unique “confluence room” with relaxing warm and cold waterfalls.

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After a relaxing massage, you’ll be ready for dinner, and St. Regis, in the heart of Aspen, provides easy access to dozens of charming local restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines in a vibrant, upscale atmosphere. If you decide not to venture outside the resort, the St. Regis’ Olives restaurant offers a fine-dining option. The lounge off the hotel lobby also offers a chance to relax by the fireplace with a glass of wine, a cheese platter, or many of Olives’ menu selections.

For a great getaway at one of the hottest ski destinations in the midwest, be sure to check out the St. Regis Resort, this month’s pick as a resort spotlight.