Recent Articles for Aspen / Snowmass

Family Practice News Digital Network
Surgery Brings Big Benefits in Lumbar Stenosis
Family Practice News Digital Network
SNOWMASS, COLO. – The unremitting natural history typical of the syndrome of lumbar spinal stenosis makes surgery a particularly attractive therapeutic option for many patients with this common form of low back pain. "Lumbar spinal stenosis patients, ...

The Guardian
Family-friendly ski and snowboard holidays
The Guardian
The Treehouse in Aspen (treehousekidsclub.com), in Colorado, is possibly the standout facility of the bunch. In its fourth season, and as the name suggests, themed around nature, this vast 25000-square foot space at the base of Aspen Snowmass is open ...

Lured by New Snowfall and Peak Conditions, Skiers and Snowboarders are ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
The launch of the 2012 Aspen ski season this week was met with a fresh blanket of powder at Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk, and the first influx of weekend ski warriors eager to hit the slopes. Despite a tough economy, ...

Aspen resort officials join debate over travel visas
Aspen Times
Brazil is a key source of international visitors to Aspen, according to Bill Tomcich, president of reservations agency Stay Aspen Snowmass. Australia, which is on the waiver list, is another. “It's been a big issue,” Tomcich said of the visa challenges ...

From warm islands to cold highlands
Aspen Times
Fisher and Flaherty visited No. 38 of 100 resorts on Monday, when they skied Buttermilk. They plan to hit Ajax, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass today. Some people can't stay away from white, powdered mountains and the excitement and joy of skiing.

Promotion lets kids fly to Aspen for free
Aspen Times
In addition, Colorado Mountain Express is offering free ground transfers for kids 12 and younger if visitors need to fly into Eagle instead of Aspen, according to Bill Tomcich, president of reservations agency Stay Aspen Snowmass.

Thanx for community support
Aspen Times
While ESPN brings significant resources to town to help steer the process, scores of local residents play significant roles in hosting and providing an enjoyable, safe experience on site at Buttermilk and throughout Aspen/Snowmass.

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Fireworks for Aspen Food & Wine?
Aspen Times
The 30th anniversary of Food & Wine could be a sellout, added Bill Tomcich, president of local reservations agency Stay Aspen Snowmass. Pass sales for the June 15-17 event are pacing well ahead of last year, according to Tomcich.

Mel Blumenthal: Life takes a more positive note — for now
Snowmass Sun Online News
As usual, there will be timely presentations and Q-and-A with many of Snowmass' key public and private officials on current topics of interest to all full- and part-time residents. I ALSO WANT to pass on my congratulations to all the new members of the ...

Winter X Games may leave Aspen; could Lake Tahoe become new Winter X Games host?
Examiner.com
The Gazette reported that the Winter X Games moving would be a huge loss for Aspen. During X Games week, the city is busier than the Christmas holidays. This weekend Aspen hotels were a record 97 percent occupied, according to Stay Aspen Snowmass.

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ESPN might pull Winter X Games out of Aspen
Colorado Springs Gazette
For Aspen, the weekend of Winter X is usually busier than even Christmas, and on Saturday, Aspen hotels were a record 97 percent occupied, according to Stay Aspen Snowmass. A two-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding, White called Aspen ...

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Snow-sports enthusiasts need to travel far this year
Poughkeepsie Journal
A skier revels in the powder at Aspen Highlands Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. The Aspen Skiing Co. reported a foot or more of fresh snow on local slopes. / The Associated Press A skier revels in the powder at Aspen Highlands Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012.

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Snow-sports enthusiasts need to travel far this year
Poughkeepsie Journal
A skier revels in the powder at Aspen Highlands Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. The Aspen Skiing Co. reported a foot or more of fresh snow on local slopes. (AP Photo/Jeanne McGovern, The Aspen Times) / Jeanne McGovern/AP “Snowshoeing Colorado,” by Claire ...

Jeep® Brand Celebrates 10 Years at ESPN's Winter X Games
Missouri Sports Magazine
29 at Buttermilk Mountain at Aspen/Snowmass. “The exceptional athletes that participate in the Winter X Games truly embody the spirit of the Jeep brand and its core values of freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion; the dedication and commitment ...

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Aspen monoskier Ferguson aiming for the podium
Aspen Times
Ferguson was visiting family that summer in Aspen. He planned on hosting a barbecue, which was Ferguson's way of expressing appreciation to his relatives for allowing him to stay with them all summer. “While the (food) was thawing out, ...

Duo from first JAS festival return for Little Nell showcase
Aspen Daily News
by Damien Williamson, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Tuck and Patti, a guitarist-vocalist duo who played on the Benedict Music Tent stage at the first-ever Jazz Aspen Snowmass concert in 1991, will return to Aspen this weekend for four shows over two ...

A perfect fit: Aspen and Winter X Games
Aspen Times
Occupancy rates for hotels and lodges during the event's four days are about as high as they can be in Aspen, while Snowmass Village's hot beds also are selling well. The exposure the community receives through national TV broadcasts is immeasurable.

American Airlines cuts Caribbean fares
Newsday
INFO 800-944-4080, windhamhill.com Ski.com is offering a Kids Fly Free, Stay Free and Ski Free deal on packages to Snowmass, Colo. One free air ticket for a child 12 or younger, with a maximum value of $500, is included with each adult ...

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Jeep Brand Celebrates 10 Years at ESPN's Winter X Games
3D Car Shows
29 at Buttermilk Mountain at Aspen/Snowmass. “The exceptional athletes that participate in the Winter X Games truly embody the spirit of the Jeep brand and its core values of freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion; the dedication and commitment ...

Jeep® Brand Celebrates 10 Years at ESPN's Winter X Games
Sacramento Bee
29 at Buttermilk Mountain at Aspen/Snowmass. "The exceptional athletes that participate in the Winter X Games truly embody the spirit of the Jeep brand and its core values of freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion; the dedication and commitment ...

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