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Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Improvements at Snowmass Mountain Resort, CO

The White River National Forest seeks public comments on several proposed improvements at Snowmass Mountain Resort. Aspen Skiing Company is proposing to replace the aging Elk Camp and Alpine Springs quad chairlifts with six-person detachable lifts, expand the Elk Camp Restaurant deck, construct a summer activity Kid’s Challenge Course, and redevelop the existing Ullrhof Restaurant. If approved, work is anticipated […]
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33-Year-Old Hiker Dies on Bill Williams Peak Near Aspen, CO

A 33-year-old hiker tragically lost his life after a fall on Bill Williams Peak, a prominent summit near Aspen, Colorado. According to the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, August 24. Around 2:13 p.m., emergency dispatch received a distress call about an injured hiker. The caller reported that the hiker had fallen between 50 and 100 […]
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Aspen Skiing Co. Faces Pushback on Plans to Install 13 Cell Towers Across its Ski Areas

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission is scrutinizing Aspen Skiing Co. (SkiCo) over its proposal to install 13 cell towers across its ski areas, reports the Aspen Daily News. The initiative aims to enhance safety and emergency access, but the commission is concerned about the visual impact on the landscape. SkiCo plans to amend the master plan documents for Aspen […]
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Aspen One Housing Program “Tenants for Turns” Returns for 2024-25 Winter Season  

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Aspen One is proud to announce the return of its local housing initiative, Tenants for Turns, which is now entering its fourth year. Designed to serve the mountain’s winter workforce, Tenants for Turns continues to incentivize Roaring Fork Valley homeowners to lease their guest houses, ADUs, mother-in-law units, or spare bedrooms to Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Hospitality, and ASPENX employees. Since […]
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Winter Storm Traps Unprepared Hikers on Four Pass Loop, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area, CO

Mountain Rescue Aspen successfully retrieved two hikers stranded near Snowmass Lake after they attempted the challenging Four Pass Loop trail. The overnight rescue occurred on June 30. Related: Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the Mountains? The Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center received an alert at 9:27 p.m. on Sunday from Garmin Company, reporting an SOS activation […]
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Aspen Skiing Company Reports Decrease in Skier Visits for 2023/24 Season

The 2023/24 ski season saw 60.4 million people visit U.S. ski resorts. This was the fifth most ever recorded but was still 7.3% less than the record-setting 2022/23 season. Related: U.S. Ski Industry Reports Data from 2023-24 Season: 5th Best Overall Despite Weather Challenges Aspen Skiing Company (SkiCo), which owns a quartet of ski areas in Colorado that includes Aspen […]
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