Vail and Aspen, CO, Have 5 Michelin Key Hotels Between the Two of Them Throughout history, many ski resorts have indeed been geared towards higher-end amenities. This trend can be traced back to the origins of ski tourism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Early ski resorts, particularly those in the Swiss Alps such as St. Moritz and Davos, were developed as exclusive winter retreats for affluent Europeans seeking leisure and health benefits from the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 29, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Company’s Settlement Over Chairlift Commutes Could Redefine Ski Worker Pay Practices The Aspen Daily News reports that a proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Aspen Skiing Company (SkiCo), the operator of Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is nearing a settlement. The lawsuit, brought by an hourly SkiCo employee, alleges that the company has failed to compensate workers for time spent commuting to on-mountain restaurants and facilities via chairlifts, snowmobiles, and snowcats. Related: Aspen Skiing […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 28, 2024 2 Comments
Snowboarder Identified Through Social Media Account as Alleged Hit & Run Perpetrator in Aspen, CO A snowboarder who fled the scene of a collision on Aspen Mountain, Colorado, on February 24, has been identified using his own social media footage and matching it to video surveillance from Silver Queen Gondola. Anne Cassidy was hit from behind on Aspen Mountain by an unknown snowboarder on February 24, who fled the scene. Cassidy and her friend, Katy […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 20, 2024 1 Comment
30th Annual “Ride for the Pass” Bike Race This Saturday, May 18, at Aspen, CO The 30th annual “Ride for the Pass” bike race will be held in Aspen, Colorado, this Saturday, May 18. The race is organized each year by the Independence Pass Foundation which was founded in 1989 and is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. There are two options for the race, a competitive timed one and a fun, recreational shorter course. […] SnowBrains | May 15, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen, CO, Named Most Expensive Vacation Spot in the U.S. Spring is now in full swing, and many are starting to plan their summer vacations. There are so many options to choose from. Even if planning a domestic trip, the U.S. has diverse options to appeal to anyone’s preferences. When planning such a trip, cost is a major consideration. Thankfully, the travel experts at Optimus Travel have analyzed the cost […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 30, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces Plans to Replace Coney Glade Chairlift With New High Speed Quad Chairlift Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, has just announced plans for a major upgrade to its lift infrastructure with the unveiling of plans for its new high-speed detachable quad chairlift, the Coney Express, which will replace the 38-year-old Coney Glade chairlift. This new upgrade is just one part of the resort’s “Master Development Plan,” which aims to improve the skier and snowboarder experience […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen, CO, Real Estate Market Smashes Through $100 Million-Ceiling Aspen’s latest real estate deal has smashed the record set last week with a deal that breaks through the $100 million barrier. Many properties had been listed with lofty price targets in the nine figures but none had ever reached that caliber — until now. On Monday, April 15, the sale of 419 Willoughby Way in Aspen, Colorado, at the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 17, 2024 0 Comments
$77 Million Aspen, CO, Ranch Sets State Record for Highest Priced Property Ever Sold The rising prices in Aspen, Colorado, homes continue to be compounded by post-pandemic market conditions where rich city dwellers are moving to resort communities. This was most evident when last week a 12,655-square-foot home on 60.78 acres of ranchland sold for $77 million, breaking the record for the highest-priced residential property ever sold in Aspen. The sale also broke the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 12, 2024 0 Comments
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