For all of you football fans out there, fear not, although Aspen is a ski town its football friendly too. If you don’t have a flat screen in your hotel room, or just enjoy a little atmosphere, there are several places to enjoy good food and the big game. The 9-7 New York Giants meet the 13-3 New England Patriots at 4:29 p.m. local time. Be sure to get your skiing in early to get first dibs on the best seats. A few choice locations for viewing and specials are:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Magazinefor a how-to-guide on Aspen! Erin Rottman, contributor at LA Mag, wrote an awesome piece on “how to do Aspen on the cheap!”
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:
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.
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
The Limelight Lodge is thrilled to announce that Inside Tracks and First Tracks return for the 2012 Winter Season!
Book by Jan 13 2012, Stay 5+ nights, 20% off. Ski-in/ski-out luxury resort lodging at the base of Snowmass Mountain.
Stay 7, Pay 6 nights. Deluxe ski-in/ski-out condos on Snowmass Mountain.
4 bedroom private house with hot-tub available for X Games! On shuttle route. Private hot tub.
Colorado Ski Safari - Vail and Aspen, Feb 6-13th
7 nights lodging, 6 day ski pass, ski equipment rentals, airport transfers; from $997 per person incl tax.
