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Australia’s Scotty James Shatters Shaun White’s Record by Winning 4th Consecutive X-Games Halfpipe Crown

Australian snowboarder Scotty James etched his name in the history books on Thursday, January 23, as he claimed a record-breaking fourth consecutive X Games superpipe title at Aspen’s Buttermilk Mountain, Colorado. The two-time Olympic medalist’s victory not only cemented his dominance in the sport but also saw him surpass snowboarding legend Shaun White’s three-title streak from the late 2000s. Related: […]
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A Look Back at the Aspen Ski Patrol Strike of 1971

1980 Aspen Ski Patrol

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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Reality TV Star and Jewelry Designer Lynn Ban Passes Away After Skiing Accident

Lynn Ban, a renowned jewelry designer and reality TV personality, tragically passed away on Monday, January 20, following complications from a skiing accident she suffered over the holidays. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve in Aspen, Colorado, when Ban caught a ski tip, fell face-first, and sustained a brain injury that ultimately proved fatal. Her son Sebastian shared the news […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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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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Julia Schneemann |
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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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Aspen Mountain and Snowmass, CO, to Open 5 Days Early on Saturday, November 23

gondola at Aspen Snowmass above a snowy mountain and trees

ASPEN, Colo.—Nov. 14, 2024— Thanks to recent storm cycles that have delivered nearly two feet of early-season snow and favorable temperatures for snowmaking, Aspen Mountain and Snowmass in Colorado will open for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, November 23, five days ahead of their originally scheduled opening. Related: These Are the 30+ Ski Resorts Open in North America This Week […]
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Copper Mountain & Aspen, CO, Cancel FIS Alpine Competitions Due to Warm Temperatures

Copper Mountain, Colorado, has been forced to cancel four Super-G and four Giant Slalom races scheduled for November 16-21, while Aspen, Colorado, had to cancel four Slalom races scheduled for November 18. The events were supposed to be the first Stifel Alpine Nor-Am Cup and the second Stifel Success Nor-Am Cup of the season, with two women’s and two men’s […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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SnowBrains Forecast: 6-18″ of Snow For Colorado Mountains Through Wednesday

Forecast Published 9:45 PM MDT 10/28/2024 Forecast Summary A trough currently digging into the western U.S. will bring snow to the mountains of Colorado through Wednesday. Precipitation is already beginning to move into western portions of Colorado in the form of rain and snow but will increasingly turn into snow across mountain locations as colder air filters in on Tuesday. […]
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Former Ice Hockey Player Patrick Dovigi Buys Jack Nicholson & Lou Adler’s Former Historical Property in Aspen, CO

Retired ice hockey player come businessman Patrick Dovigi has purchased a new property this week in Aspen, Colorado. Dovigi sold his previous Aspen mansion for a record $108 million in April this year, a new record for Aspen. Dovigi, who is now the CEO of waste management company GFL Environmental, purchased his latest Aspen property for $57.5 million. The house, […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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Teacher’s Pet Gets Way Too Literal as Black Bear Cub Breaks into Aspen Middle School, CO

Aspen Middle School, Colorado, had an unexpected visitor on Monday morning, September 23, when staff discovered that a black bear cub had made its way into the school’s cafeteria. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office reported that the furry student had made its way through an open window into the school building and had sniffed its way to the school’s cafeteria. […]
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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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