Aspen News and Information

posted February 3, 2012

Who said ski bums aren’t well-read? Aspen Writer’s Foundation presents Winter Words

In the mood for an après ski that you can really sink your teeth into?  The Aspen Writer’s Foundation is kicking off its 15th annual Winter Words this Tuesday, February 7th at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Wheeler Opera House with acclaimed author Ann Patchett. Patchett is the author of novels including, Bel Canto, Run, The Patron Saint of Liars and her most recent release, State of Wonder. Grab a ski and a snack and head over to the Wheeler for a little brain stimulation that includes an author reading, talk, Q&A and book signing.

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posted January 30, 2012

Winter X Games 16 Wrap Up

The skies are dark tonight after four days of glow which was reminiscent to that of a full moon.  Alas, the lights were merely those of Winter X Games 16 right here in our own backyard.  The Games came to a close yesterday, but not without four full days of heart-thumping, adrenaline pumping excitement, including its first ever perfect score in competition from Shaun White.  Winter X brought an estimated total of 108,000 people through its gates over the course of four days here inAspen. 

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posted December 31, 2011

New Years in Aspen

Are you still looking for a way to ring in the new year in Aspen? As we quickly approach 2012, Aspen’s packed schedule of parties and options for New Years festivities promises something for everyone.

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posted December 30, 2011

Aspen Historical Society Offers Ski Tours on 3 Mountains

by Curtis Wackerle, for the Aspen Daily News (12/29/11)

The Aspen Historical Society is expanding opportunities to learn about area history while skiing local mountains.

For three seasons, the society has offered ski history tours on Aspen Mountain, but this year, the tours are being offered at Snowmass and Aspen Highlands as well.

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posted December 28, 2011

How To Do Aspen Cheap (From LA Magazine)

Are you hanging in Hollywood and longing for an Aspen getaway? Maybe you’re stuck in traffic on the 5 and dreaming of arching turns on Aspen Mountain? Does the apres-ski scene in Los Angeles not really do it for you—is there an apres scene in LA? Then pick up the current issue of Los Angeles Magazine for a how-to-guide on Aspen! Erin Rottman, contributor at LA Mag, wrote an awesome piece on “how to do Aspen on the cheap!”

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posted December 23, 2011

Aspen is an Eco-Friendly Ski Resort (According to Outside Mag)

A reader of Outside Magazine recently asked the mag’s editors, “what are the most eco-friendly ski resorts?” Surprise, surprise—Aspen is one of them. Here’s what they had to say:

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posted December 21, 2011

The Buttermilk Superpipe is OPEN!

Come Winter X Games 16, Buttermilk’s world-renowned 22-foot Superpipe will be the playground and venue for the best skiers and snowboarders in the world. Until all of the cameras and eyes in the ski and snowboard industry focus in on Buttermilk during the last few days of January (1/26-29), the ‘Milk’s Superpipe is open to all of us.

So, follow Torin and Dav into the pipe!

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posted December 20, 2011

12 Bars of Aspen

Every day during the 12 Days of Aspen, a different bar will offer a holiday drink special from 5:00-7:00pm.  This could range from a discounted drink to a special holiday concoction.  This will be the event to attend to relax after a day on the slopes and before you head to one of Aspen’s dining establishments.  Not only will you get to sample delicious cocktails during the event, but you could win a gift certificate for TWO

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posted December 20, 2011

12 Days of Aspen is Underway!

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posted December 18, 2011

Curtain Raises on “Annie”

Theatre Aspen hosts a free mini-performance of “Annie” this afternoon at 4 P.M. at the Limelight Lodge. This mini-performance offers families, thespians and theater lovers the opportunity to apres with “Annie.”

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