Aspen / Snowmass Blog

Here is some footage of the Buddy Program raft race organized by Blazing Adventures going through Slaughterhouse falls on the Roaring Fork river. Blazing Adventures offers white water rafting in Aspen/Snowmass as well as inflatable kayaking and duckies.

Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., June 15, 2009 – D&E Ski and Snowboard Shop will host the inaugural “Art and Sole” event in the plaza outside of their Aspen, Colo. location on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Local artists Jon Strieby and Matt Neuman will be painting shoes on site. As customers buy a pair of TOMS shoes, they will be invited to share a brief thought or vision with one of the artists, then the artist will bring their vision to life.

“To be put on the spot and be expected to paint shoes that people will actually appreciate and want to wear is both daunting and exciting,” says artist Matt Neuman. “I like the idea of seeing signature Neuman kicks walking around Aspen.”

I had the best mini vacation last week and I didn’t even have to leave Aspen, Colorado. I have lived and worked in the Roaring Fork Valley for the past 15 years. I don’t always to take the time to enjoy all that Aspen has to offer. An old friend was coming to town last week with his wife. They could only spend one night and they wanted to make the most of their time.
I had to work that day but I met them for lunch. We went to Taster’s Pizza because it is close to my office and they make amazing pizzas and salads. I returned to work and my friends went to the Maroon Bells for a short hike and to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Their photos were amazing!

With the flowers in bloom, the birds chirping and Sunshine after a fresh rain, the Summer in the Roaring Fork Valley has arrived. People say that folks move to the resort for the winter, but stay for the summer. There are lots of great opportunities for people to enjoy themselves every night of the week. Outdoor concerts, patio dining, hikes, whitewater rafting and beautiful scenery make up the experience of getting away to the mountains.
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The airlines made our pretty well last year on fees associated with extra baggage. With reports suggesting that they made Billions of dollars on just fees associated with checked bags and that was just American and US Airways. Bloomberg News points out:

The Food and Wine Festival in Aspen has recently released one of its most coveted events to the public: Best New Chefs. Now attendees to the event in Aspen have the opportunity to sample signature dishes from the 10 best acclaimed chefs from around the world. This also provides an opportunity for attendees to mingle, drink wine, and meet these chefs in person.

Book 3 nights of lodging in Aspen Snowmass and get the 4th night FREE! There’s so much to do in Aspen Snowmass this summer, you’ll need the extra night just to fit it all in. Plus you’ll qualify for the Aspen Summer Pass. With the pass you’ll get deals on arts and cultural events, outdoor adventures, dining and nightlife, and of course Aspen style pampering.

Book your 3 night get 4 package here.

Here is participating properties:
Aspen Square Hotel
Chateau Blanc
Frias Properties
Hearthstone House
Hotel Durant
Independence Square
L'Auberge D'Aspen

Can't get enough of that cold white stuff? Head to Aspen Highlands for the last weekend of the season. Lifts are open 9am - 2pm. Lift tickets are $39pp.

Aspen Deals start at $74pn. If you can't make it this weekend start planning for next year's Aspen Ski Vacations at Stay Aspen Snowmass.

Hurry, this is your last chance for the season!

Little Red Ski Haus The newly renovated Little Red Ski Haus has reopened for the Summer. Just outside downtown Aspen this boutique hotel of 9 rooms is ideal for a large family, corporate retreat or special event. The Haus has 13.5 bathrooms, sleeps 20+ people, has air conditioning, conference room, commercial kitchen, full bar, family room and more.

Make your Aspen Hotel Reservations with Stay Aspen Snowmass for the best rates on this property.

Photo by Jeremy Swanson With three feet of snow falling at Aspen Highlands during the month of April and a base of over 100 inches in Highland Bowl, the mountain will re-open the next two weekends, April 18-19 and 25-26, for skiing and riding. Nearly a foot of snow is expected by this Friday just in time for the re-opening of the mountain.

In addition to low lift ticket prices (from $19 to $39), remarkable lodging deals start as low as $25 per person per night based on double occupancy in Snowmass, or as low as $37 per person per night based on double occupancy in Aspen.