Chris Davenport's favourite ski resort One of the world's most accomplished big-mountain skiers, Chris Davenport skied all 54 of Colorado's 14,000ft peaks in a year, and has also skied Everest. As a lifelong skier and a lover of the finer things in life, I see Aspen as a little winter paradise. It's a resort where there are endless choices in terms of things to do, from mountain activities to visiting the countless restaurants, bars and boutiques. A perfect 24 hours in Aspen looks like this: if it's a powder day, the question of exactly where to ski can be a tough one, but I nearly always go for Aspen Mountain, which is a sure bet, having 76 runs to choose from. Even if there is no fresh snow, you can do some top-to-bottom laps down the perfect groomers on Spar Gulch, the main highway gully run. After riding the gondola (which is state-of-the-art, with iPod docking stations included), I usually do a Face of Bell run from the top down to the gladed ridge known as the Dumps. Alternatively, I'll do Kristi's to Jackpot. The spot I don't think really gets the respect it deserves is the lower mountain at Aspen Highlands. In a way, that suits me because, while the crowds are waiting for Highlands Bowl to open, I am usually on Audacious, making untracked powder turns entirely on my own. If you're in the mood to show off, and fancy getting hollers from those riding the chairlift above you, then head down the lift line of Chair Six (FIS Chair) on the first run of a powder day. Or you can go under the Deep Temerity chair-lift at Highlands; the only reason to do this, really, is to show everyone how amazing you are. At the end of the day, once my legs are cooked, I will meet friends for après-ski at the Sky Hotel's 39 Degrees bar, a great social spot where you can boast about the day's ski exploits. Dinner has to be at Matsuhisa, one of America's finest Asian restaurants, where Nobu's cuisine wows the palate. Finally, I would lay my head down on a Frette pillow at The Little Nell Hotel, where they welcome you by name, make you feel like a local, and pamper you so much that you never want to leave. Skiing under the chair-lifts in Aspen. Image: Aurora Photos / Alamy