Hate it or love it, skiing is often a luxury sport. While the casual mom-and-pop ski areas that charge $50 for a lift ticket still cater to skiers from all walks of life, the glitzy towns of Aspen, ...

Teens will love the four-mountain pass and free shuttle service, which guarantee some independence and a chance to ski Buttermilk (the site of the annual X Games Aspen). (Getty Images)| At ...