Explained: The Mountain Ranges of Colorado Colorado has arguably the most diverse mountains in the American West. Known to most people as just the Colorado Rockies, so many individual mountain ranges and subranges round out what makes the mountains of Colorado special. The complexity of all the mountain ranges is fascinating and a cool little tidbit to know the next time you are driving through the […] Brains Michael Pitts | April 13, 2025 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Colorado Gearing Up for First Snowstorm of the Season | Front Range Could See Up to 1 Foot Temperatures set to drop 20+ degrees below normal in Colorado on Sunday. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary Forecast written on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 9 p.m. MST A low pressure system sitting over Southern California is set to move eastward over Arizona and eventually SE Colorado this weekend Very moist air from the Gulf of Mexico gets sucked in to […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 19, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Best Colorado Ski Towns For Fall Foliage Nestled within the rugged embrace of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s ski towns are renowned for their winter wonderlands. However, as the temperatures cool and the aspen leaves transition from verdant green to a harmonious symphony of golds and oranges, these alpine havens transform into something truly magical. A landscape ablaze with the fiery hues of autumn, where the crisp mountain […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen, CO, Breaks Property Record With Unusual $76 Million Transaction Aspen, CO, just quietly traded its most expensive property ever sold in an off-market transaction on September 5, 2023. The ski-in/ski-out mansion at 1001 Ute Avenue traded for a record-breaking total of $76 million. It was exchanged in a somewhat unusual cash and property deal, with $51 million exchanged in cash and a property in Aspen’s Little Cloud subdivision valued […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 26, 2023 0 Comments
Ski Co Managing Partner Jim Crown Dies in Tragic Accident in Aspen, CO The Pitkin County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of James Crown, the Managing Partner of Aspen Skiing Company (known locally as ‘Ski Co’), the management company of Aspen Buttermilk Resort, CO. Crown, 70, from Chicago, Illinois and part time Pitkin County resident, was involved in a single vehicle accident at the Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek. The official […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 26, 2023 1 Comment
Highlights from Aspen’s Super-G, as Switzerland’s Odermatt Secures Super-G Crystal Globe Another eventful day at Aspen, CO, wraps up as the scheduled three-day World Cup race weekend in Colorado ends. Switzerland’s Odermatt won the Super-G race, which pushed him to 640 points in the Super-G ranking. This puts Odermatt almost 200 points ahead of second-ranked Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, thus guaranteeing the Swiss the season’s Super-G Crystal Globe. The Norwegian came […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 6, 2023 1 Comment
Highlights from Aspen’s Downhill, as Norway’s Kilde Secures Downhill Crystal Globe After Friday’s cancellation, Saturday’s Downhill race at Aspen, CO, went as planned. It was an eventful day with many highlights, but the biggest was probably the winner and favorite, Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, winning his 21st career World Cup and 8th season victory at Aspen’s Downhill course, securing him the 22/23 season Downhill Crystal Globe. Kilde’s sensational 22/23 season follows […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 6, 2023 1 Comment
Men’s FIS World Cup Downhill Race in Aspen, CO, Canceled Mid-Race The men’s FIS World Cup Downhill event scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2023, has been canceled at the last minute. This follows the cancelation of the Wednesday, March 1, 2023, training session. The first of two Downhill races was scheduled for this Friday, March 3, but poor visibility and storm gusts forced the race to be canceled entirely. 23 skiers […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 3, 2023 0 Comments
Top 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the World Engel & Völkers has released its new rankings of the world’s most expensive ski towns. The list is based on two factors: top prices per square meter for freehold apartments and the highest asking prices for private residences. Related: Top 9 Most Expensive Season Passes in the USA What makes these places buyers’ top choices? Engel & Völkers says there […] Industry News Liam Abbott | October 10, 2022 1 Comment
Amazing $16.9 Million Property Listed on ‘Billionaire Mountain’ in Aspen, CO Looking for a new ski holiday home? Want to rub shoulders with the 0.1%? An absolute gem just came on the market in Aspen’s most desirable location of Red Mountain, colloquially known as ‘Billionaire Mountain’, and is priced to sell at $16.9 million. Real estate prices in Aspen have gone up 35% from last year with a median house price […] Julia Schneemann | September 28, 2022 1 Comment
The Aspen, CO, Real Estate Market…Red Hot or Slumping? Let White Elephant Resorts’ New Luxury Residences Help You Decide Be careful. Don’t blink. The Aspen real estate market is red hot again, at least according to a luxury hospitality management group, White Elephant Resorts (WER). Historically, the Aspen real estate market has been a great investment, with the only true risk being on the sidelines. It has accumulated ridiculous gains in value. According to Jason Blevins, a journalist with […] Industry News Ryan Kime | August 12, 2022 2 Comments
$35,000,000 Ski-In-Ski-Out Chalet for Sale in Aspen, CO Aspen, Colorado is one of the most high-end and luxurious ski towns in the world. Therefore it should come as no surprise that 550 Aspen Alps Road, nicknamed The House on Little Nell, is now on the market for $35,000,000. Related: Top 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the World This mountain contemporary chalet is a 7,150 square foot, 4 bedroom, […] Liam Abbott | March 11, 2021 0 Comments
For Sale: $49.5-Million Home in Aspen, CO A $49.5-million home in Aspen, CO, is up for sale. As anyone who’s seen “Dumb and Dumber.” Those who haven’t should. Those in the know are aware Aspen is a well off township. Accordingly, people like to play more and work less. So if this sounds like your life, plus you have the dough take a look. Related: For Sale: […] Cameron Griffin | February 2, 2021 1 Comment
20th Annual Powder Awards Recognize Top Male and Female Athletes The 20th annual Powder Awards winners were announced over the weekend in Aspen, Colorado. The competition was high after last year’s incredible season and multiple top-notch personal and collective films were released over the past few months. Movie of the year went to Eric Pollard and Nimbus Independent’s film, Drawn From Here, the best female performance was awarded to Michelle […] Industry News Ryan Nadiak | December 11, 2019 0 Comments
Tiny Homes: Aspen, CO Attempts To Solve Employee Housing Crisis Aspen Skiing Company has found a creative solution to the affordable housing crises for ski area employees. The company is “on trend” with their own Tiny House Movement. This year they are expanding their project as well as making it cheaper fore employees. Last year they had 6 Tiny Homes that were each two bedrooms. This year they have […] Industry News LadyBrains | August 31, 2017 0 Comments
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