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Internationally Acclaimed Artist Rashid Johnson to Design Aspen Mountain, CO, Ski Pass This Season

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The Aspen Ski Company, CO, announced the collaboration with artist Rashid Johnson for the 22/23 season. Every year Aspen Snowmass’ lift passes feature the artwork of a different artist. This year, internationally acclaimed mixed-media artist Rashid Johnson’s work will adorn the resort’s lift passes. Rashid Johnson was born in Chicago and studied at the Columbia College, Chicago, as well as the […]

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Julia Schneemann | August 29, 2022
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[FOR SALE] $50 Million for a 1 Bed, 1 Bath Cabin Near Aspen, CO

SnowBrains | August 17, 2022
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How Much Money Would You Pay For Private Resort Skiing?

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I hate waiting in lift lines. You probably do too. It’s no surprise that the backcountry segment of the ski industry continues to explode. Peace and quiet, untouched snow, what’s not to like? Well, the backcountry does have a few downsides. Why slog all day for a couple runs when you can knock out hot laps on a powder day at […]

Mike Lavery | August 5, 2022
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Wildfire on Aspen Mountain, CO, Caused by Cigarette Thrown From Gondola

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A wildfire on Saturday 9th July 2022, on the Ridge of Bell on Aspen Mountain, CO, was “potentially from a cigarette butt that was thrown from the gondola,” a press release from the resort states. Related: 95% of Wildfires in California Are Human Caused: Illegal Campfires to Blame Thankfully the fire was quickly extinguished. “Aspen Patrol summer rangers responded to reports […]

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Firebrains | July 12, 2022
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Aspen Mountain, CO, Starts Work for New Lift and Terrain Expansion

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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 […]

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Brent Thomas | June 10, 2022
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Aspen Snowmass, CO, Saw Skier Visits Increase by 23% Last Season

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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 […]

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SnowBrains | June 10, 2022
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Campers Unprepared For Change in Weather Suffer Frostbite and Require Rescue Near Aspen, CO

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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
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The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season

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A daily lift ticket exceeded $200 at ten ski areas during peak season last year, with one resort charging $249. Two hundred and forty-nine bucks! Last season, only the top three exceeded $200. A psychological barrier has been passed. Related: Dissecting the $200+ Lift Ticket Skiing isn’t a cheap sport, but it is something we all love to do—and most of the […]

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SnowBrains | May 10, 2022
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