The days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping and naturally your thoughts turn to your winter vacation.
There is something almost magical about gliding down the slopes on a crisp, cold but sunny day, carving the turns and feeling that life is just great.
But where should you go for your skiing? You have a great range of choices in the USA, Canada and Europe each with their own unique attractions.
For many people Aspen is their favourite and they return year after year.
The mountains around Aspen have a fully deserved reputation as the haunt of the rich and famous.
However it's also an excellent place to have a family skiing vacation.
There is something very special about celebrating Christmas in Aspen that draws families year after year.
The town of Aspen has the towering Aspen Mountain as a great backdrop.
At over 11,000 feet high there is no lack of snow and a vertical drop of more than 3000 feet ensures there's a run for everyone.
In fact with 70 trails and eight lifts including a cable car line all levels from beginner to Olympic level skiers are catered for.
Like all great skiing towns there is much more to Aspen than skiing so it does attract large numbers of visitors, which can make for some queues at the ski lifts.
But you can use the time to do a spot of stargazing to spot the rich and famous.
Keep a score and see who can spot the highest number.
You have the choice of many hotels to stay in around Aspen and the restaurants and cafes are numerous, warm and inviting.
You can easily obtain ski instruction from one of the many instructors in the area and get yourself new kit or rent better quality if you need to.
All in all Aspen is a great choice for a skiing vacation.