Aspen Mountain, CO, Starts Work for New Lift and Terrain Expansion Aspen Skiing Co. has started prep work for their new Pandora terrain expansion on Aspen Mountain. Crews have begun logging trees for the new lift line and a construction road. The new lift won’t be built until the Summer of 2023. Related: Aspen Mountain, CO: Expansion Into Pandora Advances to Next Phases The expanded area will add 153 acres of […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 10, 2022 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Saw Skier Visits Increase by 23% Last Season In a phone call with the Aspen Times yesterday, Aspen Skiing Co. spokesman Jeff Hanle revealed that the company recorded 1.42-million skier visits last season. That number is an increase of about 23% over the previous season, mainly due to the covid restrictions in place last season, and is back in line with the 2018/19 season, which was a strong […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 10, 2022 0 Comments
Campers Unprepared For Change in Weather Suffer Frostbite and Require Rescue Near Aspen, CO On May 20th, 2022, at about 12:40 pm, the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of two campers in distress on the Conundrum Creek trail approximately six miles in. It was reported that one of the campers was suffering from frostbite and was unable to move. The campers, both in their 20s, also had several items of gear break […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2022 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces Season Pass Price Increase Aspen Skiing Co. just announced its Spring sale for 2022-2023 season passes. Like many resorts around the country, Aspen Skiing Co. has increased its season pass prices by about 8%. The Adult Premier Pass includes unlimited skiing at any of its four mountains, including Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Aspen Snowmass. It can be purchased for $2,479 during this Spring […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 7, 2022 8 Comments
Aspen, CO, Introduces “Spider Sabich Day” in Honor of One of America’s Most Famous Ski Racers April 8th will be “Spider Sabich Day” in the Aspen Snowmass Village in honor of Spider Sabich. He’s arguably one of America’s most famous ski racers, yet many have never heard of him. Born in California, he grew up skiing Edelweiss, just outside of modern-day Sierra-at-Tahoe. Spider demolished the California race circuit and quickly moved his way up to the […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 5, 2022 0 Comments
Tommy Hilfiger Flips Slopeside Aspen House – Makes $19-Million in 3-Months In December fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger bought a slopeside house in Aspen, CO, for $31-million. This week he sold the same property for $50-million, netting a $19-million profit in three months. The Wall Street Journal reported the sale on Tuesday. Related: Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces Extended Season The plan was never to flip the home, according to the Aspen Times, it […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2022 1 Comment
Aspen Skiing Co. Removes Vaccination Requirement for Employees and Guests Aspen Skiing Co. has announced it is removing the requirement for its employees or guests to be vaccinated and will welcome back those employees that resigned rather than getting vaccinated. The covid-19 policies are being eased in line with Pitkin County health guidelines and the falling number of cases across the country. As well as employees no longer needing to […] SnowBrains | March 16, 2022 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces Extended Season With steady snowfall and cold temperatures setting up excellent spring conditions, Aspen Snowmass invites you to keep your sunblock and corn-carving skis handy as they extend Aspen Mountain’s closing day to Sunday, April 24. Related: Vail Resorts Announces Extended Season For Several Resorts They’re continuing the celebration of their 75th Anniversary by keeping the lifts spinning and the spirit of […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 11, 2022 0 Comments
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