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Aspen Mountain and Snowmass, CO, to Open on Thanksgiving Day Thanks to Expanded Snowmaking

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Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Ski Area will begin their 75th year as planned on Thanksgiving Day despite Mother Nature trying her hardest to throw a spanner in the works. Aspen Mountain will have 50-acres at the top of the mountain available and will be running the Ajax Express and Gent’s Ridge chairlifts. Silver Queen Gondola will be running to upload and […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Southern Colorado, New Mexico on Tap for Pre-Thanksgiving Storm | 12″+ Possible

Forecast By SnowBrains Junior Meteorologist – Clay Malott  8:50 PM MST, 11/23/2021 Summary A moderate storm out of the southwest will bring accumulations between 4 and 12 inches for the mountains of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico between Tuesday evening and Thursday morning.  Tuesday evening – Wednesday morning This storm will arrive in two distinct waves, the first of […]
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Aspen Skiing Co. Increases Minimum Wage to $17/hr in $3-Million Payroll Investment

Aspen Skiing Co. announced a $3-million investment in its payroll on Friday, which includes increasing the beginning wage to $17/hr and increasing the pay of those already employed, reports the Aspen Times. Related: Vail Resorts Announces Significant Increase in Minimum Wage for Hourly US Employees Colorado’s current minimum wage is $12.32 (which increases to $12.56 on 1/1/22), putting Skico way […]
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Insurance Company Suing Former Aspen Skiing CO. Executive for $5.2-Million After He Stole and Sold 13,000 Pairs of Skis

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An insurance company is suing a couple who were found guilty of stealing more than $2.4 million worth of skis, snowboards, and other goods from Aspen Skiing Co. while working for the company. The insurance company is looking to collect just over $5.2-million, reports the Aspen Times. Former Aspen Skiing Co. executive, Aspen city councilman, and mayoral candidate Derek Johnson was […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow For Colorado Mountains Through Thursday

Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  9:10 pm MST, 10/25/2021 Forecast Summary: Two troughs of low pressure will move through Colorado and bring 6-12″ of snow to the mountains through Thursday. Snow from the first system will begin Tuesday morning and continue into Wednesday. The second system will brush by Wednesday night and keep showers going into Thursday […]
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Aspen Skiing Co. Will Require Proof of Vaccination for Full-Service Dining | Not Required to Board Lifts or for Cafeteria Restaurants

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Aspen Skiing Co. yesterday announced its covid-19 operating policy for the upcoming winter. Proof of vaccination will be required at full-service restaurants and at hotels, but will not be required for lift access or Ski & Snowboard School lessons, in market-style restaurants, rental shops or ticket offices. “Guests vaccines are required for all Skico owned and operated hotels, full-service seated restaurants, […]
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