Aspen Snowmass, CO, Undergoes $80 Million Off-Season Upgrades The infusion of a new $80 million investment in Aspen Snowmass by Aspen One will enhance skiers’ experience both on and off the mountain. Snowmass is best known for its expansive terrain and vast number of expert ski runs. Larger than all three other Aspen ski mountains combined, it is this combination of large footprint and wide variety of terrain […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | June 19, 2025 0 Comments
A Look Back at the Aspen Ski Patrol Strike of 1971 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 […] Quinn Brophy | January 24, 2025 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 Snowmass, CO, to Open New Expansion for 2023/24 Ski Season Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, resort-goers will have access to a new section of the mountain this upcoming season. The new expansion is called “Hero’s” and is part of Aspen Mountain’s Master Development Plan. The Hero’s area was previously a side country gem at Aspen but will now be accessible by a new high-speed quad chairlift which is also called Hero’s. Aspen […] Industry News Seth Tuuri | November 16, 2023 0 Comments
Christy Sports Being Sued Over Lease Agreement If you have skied in Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, or Washington, you’ve likely seen a Christy Sports store. Christy Sports rents out and sells outdoor gear for winter and summer sports; they are often found at the base of ski resorts and have over 60 locations across five states. In 2019, Christy Sports purchased four locations from a small […] Industry News Riley McDonald | June 18, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces Spring 2023 Events Longer days and plenty of snowfall bring the four mountains of Aspen Snowmass, CO, into celebrating spring. Live music, spring skiing events and promotions mark the calendar for the homestretch of the 2022-23 winter season. Snowmass will host a St. Patty’s Day celebration on Friday with the Ullrhof Games: a deck party featuring music, a series of games, and beer […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 17, 2023 0 Comments
Viceroy Snowmass’ $40k Luxury Ski Package Viceroy Snowmass, a luxury hotel located at the base of Snowmass, CO, is offering the ultimate skiing experience this year. This $40,200 package is known as “The Seamless Ski Luxury Package” The hotel claims this package is the “most stress-free ski getaway” and “everything is over-the-top.” Related: Aspen Snowmass, CO, to Charge Uphill Skiers Next Season So what exactly makes […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 17, 2021 1 Comment
Aspen Skiing Company Projects on Schedule For Winter 20/21 In the midst of the mid-summer heat, Aspen Skiing Co. is gearing up for when things start to cool down. Aspen Skiing Co. has several projects spread across two of their four mountains, Aspen and Snowmass, that they are completing in anticipation for the Winter 20/21 season ahead. After 33 years, the Big Burn high-speed quad on Snowmass will be […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
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