Aspen, CO, Named Most Expensive Vacation Spot in the U.S. Spring is now in full swing, and many are starting to plan their summer vacations. There are so many options to choose from. Even if planning a domestic trip, the U.S. has diverse options to appeal to anyone’s preferences. When planning such a trip, cost is a major consideration. Thankfully, the travel experts at Optimus Travel have analyzed the cost […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 30, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces Plans to Replace Coney Glade Chairlift With New High Speed Quad Chairlift Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, has just announced plans for a major upgrade to its lift infrastructure with the unveiling of plans for its new high-speed detachable quad chairlift, the Coney Express, which will replace the 38-year-old Coney Glade chairlift. This new upgrade is just one part of the resort’s “Master Development Plan,” which aims to improve the skier and snowboarder experience […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen, CO, Real Estate Market Smashes Through $100 Million-Ceiling Aspen’s latest real estate deal has smashed the record set last week with a deal that breaks through the $100 million barrier. Many properties had been listed with lofty price targets in the nine figures but none had ever reached that caliber — until now. On Monday, April 15, the sale of 419 Willoughby Way in Aspen, Colorado, at the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 17, 2024 0 Comments
$77 Million Aspen, CO, Ranch Sets State Record for Highest Priced Property Ever Sold The rising prices in Aspen, Colorado, homes continue to be compounded by post-pandemic market conditions where rich city dwellers are moving to resort communities. This was most evident when last week a 12,655-square-foot home on 60.78 acres of ranchland sold for $77 million, breaking the record for the highest-priced residential property ever sold in Aspen. The sale also broke the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 12, 2024 0 Comments
Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt Wins Both Giant Slalom Races in Aspen, CO The weather Gods were kind this weekend in Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, for the two Giant Slalom races of the FIS World Cup circuit on March 11 and 12. The Giant Slalom races are part of three tech events at the glamorous Colorado resort, with a Slalom race to follow on Sunday, March 13. Both Giant Slalom events were won by […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 6, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Celebrates International Women’s Day In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, will be celebrating with its second annual Uphill Champagne Lunch. Guests are invited to uphill at Buttermilk to the mountaintop Cliffhouse restaurant, where Aspen Snowmass will host a celebratory lunch offering complimentary champagne to attendees over 21. The Uphill Champagne Lunch is open to […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 14, 2024 0 Comments
X Games Aspen, CO, 2024 Report: A Fan’s Perspective Report from January 27-28, 2024 The X Games The Aspen airport is located steps from the base of Buttermilk Mountain where the X games are held. Although this weekend is pricy, so many fans not within driving distance fly into Denver and make the four hour drive. We left early Saturday to get into town and take a few laps […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 30, 2024 0 Comments
Winter X-Games at Aspen, CO, Recap Day 2 Day two at X-Games provided nonstop action from some of the heaviest hitters around the world. In addition to the competitors showing out, a much larger crowd showed up for the Saturday games, and unlike Friday, today was a warm, sunny day. Eileen Gu, one of the headlining athletes who is representing China, showed why she is the best female […] Industry News Jesse | January 28, 2024 0 Comments