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Aspen One Announces Updates on Its Efforts to Alleviate Housing and Childcare Pressures Within Its Communities Across Ski Industry

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June 16, 2025 – With housing and childcare at a critical juncture in mountain communities, Aspen One has made significant progress in adding units for its employees throughout the Roaring Fork Valley (RFV) and in other locations in which it operates, including Ketchum, Idaho, and Mammoth, California. Childcare also remains a priority within these communities, and Aspen One continues to be […]
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X Games Returns to Aspen, CO, For the 25th Consecutive Year

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As anticipation builds for another electrifying winter season, X Games announces the return of its premier winter event to Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, for the 25th consecutive year. Marking a major milestone in action sports history, X Games Aspen 2026 will take place January 23–25, 2026 at Buttermilk Mountain, celebrating a quarter-century of unforgettable moments, legendary runs, and boundary-pushing performances in […]
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Summer at Aspen Snowmass, CO, Kicks Off May 24 With Half-Price Bike Passes

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Summer in Aspen Snowmass to Kick Off May 24. Another beautiful summer season is set to begin in just a few weeks, stacked with exciting events, activities, and improvements to Snowmass Bike Park Summer at Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is always highly anticipated, and the season will return with exciting events and activities from May through early October. Whether guests are […]
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Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces $80 Million of Major Capital Improvements

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Major capital improvements showcase Aspen One’s ongoing commitment and long-term investment in the world-class Aspen Snowmass experience. Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is set to break ground this month on nearly $80 million of on-mountain improvements at Snowmass, including two new high-speed chairlifts, a complete reconstruction of one of the resort’s most beloved on-mountain restaurants, and more. These investments are part of […]
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Disabled Veterans Conquer the Slopes as Winter Sports Clinic Kicks Off at Aspen Snowmass, CO, on March 31

The mission of the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is to involve disabled Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, neurological disorders, visual impairments, and other profound injuries and medical concerns in challenging therapeutic outdoor experiences and education. These experiences provide the catalyst that improves overall physical well-being, mental health, self-esteem, community re-entry, and readjustment. For almost four decades, the National […]
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3 Skiers Rescued After Ducking Rope Beyond Resort Boundary at Buttermilk, Aspen, CO

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On Saturday, rescue teams at Buttermilk Ski Area in Aspen, Colorado, successfully retrieved three skiers who had ventured beyond the resort’s boundaries. The operation involved coordination between Aspen Skiing Company ski patrollers and Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA) volunteers, reports the Aspen Times. Related: Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Warns That Ducking Ropes Could Result in Jail Time The Pitkin County Emergency […]
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For the Skier Who Has Everything: Hublot Launches Aspen One Watch for $27,400

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot launched its third exclusive watch in partnership with Aspen One, showcasing the Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One. This limited-edition watch celebrates the collaboration between Hublot and the iconic North American ski destination and will set you back $27,400. Related: The Top 7 Most Expensive Skis on the Market The Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One features a […]
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Oil Dynasty Heir’s Elk Mountain Lodge Hits Market at Record Asking Price for Aspen, CO, at $125 Million

A sprawling estate in Aspen, Colorado, has hit the market for $125 million, making it the most expensive real estate listing in state history. The 53-acre compound, dubbed Elk Mountain Lodge, is located on 125 Rooney Circle in Pitkin County, and features eight structures totaling 25,277 square feet, including a 16,600-square-foot main lodge with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Once […]
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Aspen Skiing Company Reaches $1.575 Million Settlement in Employee Class Action Lawsuit

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Aspen Skiing Company has agreed to pay $1.575 million to settle a class action lawsuit involving approximately 10,000 current and former employees. The settlement, approved by District Court Judge Anne Norrdin on Monday, concludes over a year of legal disputes regarding alleged labor law violations, reports The Aspen Times. Related: Judge Grants Final Approval of Vail Resorts’ $13.1-Million Offer to […]
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[PHOTOS] Move Over, Cloud 9–Aspen, CO, Has a New, Hot Après Venue

Aspen Ventures announces the launch of Eleven212, an upscale après-ski experience at the peak of Aspen Mountain, Colorado. This reimagined ski experience reflects Aspen One’s dedication to honoring its rich heritage while delivering authentic, elevated experiences for the local community and visitors alike. Eleven212 marries Aspen’s iconic energy and spirit to enhance guests’ mountain-side experience. Positioned at an altitude of […]
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A Look Back at the Aspen Ski Patrol Strike of 1971

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The recent Park City Ski Patrol strike demonstrated the importance of ski patrollers in daily mountain operations and visitor experience. The strike began on December 27, 2024, after prolonged negotiations with Vail Resorts regarding wage increases and benefits for the patrollers. The demonstration, which included picketing lines, job walk-offs, and social media campaigns, lasted until January 10, 2025. The strike […]
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[PHOTOS] Jewelry Designer and Reality TV Star Lynn Ban Survives Emergency Brain Surgery After Ski Fall at Aspen, CO

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Jewelry designer and reality TV personality Lynn Ban shared a scary story on Instagram yesterday of how a seemingly innocuous fall while skiing at Aspen, Colorado, over the holidays resulted in emergency brain surgery and a fight for her life. Related: 9 A-Class Celebrities Our Readers Have Spotted at Ski Areas The life-changing accident occurred on Christmas Eve when she […]
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[PHOTOS] Heidi Klum & Family Celebrate Christmas in Aspen, CO

German supermodel and television personality Heidi Klum embraces the festive season in one of America’s most picturesque winter wonderlands. The “America’s Got Talent” judge has swapped red carpets for white powder as she and her family enjoy a luxurious Christmas getaway in Aspen, Colorado. Klum, 51, has taken to social media to share glimpses of her snowy retreat, offering her […]
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Aspen One’s Unique Sustainability Report Focuses Less on Gathering Data and More on Getting People Engaged

Aspen One recently released a sustainability report with an unorthodox approach. Compared to other resort companies who all track things like carbon emissions, offsetting their carbon footprints and recycled material use, Aspen Skiing Co.’s parent company, Aspen One, boldly states, “We reject conventional sustainable business practices—carbon footprinting, operational tweaks instead of systemic solutions, fixating on net zero—as complicity.” The 13-page […]
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Aspen Ski Company, CO, Offers Free Tickets to X Games Aspen 2025 to Local High School Students

It should come as no surprise that Aspen, Colorado, produces some incredible young winter sports athletes. Three examples at the top of our heads are Gretchen Bleiler, Alex Ferreira, and Torin Yater-Wallace, all of which accomplished X Games podiums at a young age. These kids have great access to incredible terrain, both in-bounds and out-of-bounds. Aspen Skiing Company intends to […]
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