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Judge Rules Skier Seriously Injured in Drunk Hit and Run Incident at Aspen, CO, Can Also Pursue Punitive Damages

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A judge ruled Wednesday that the victim of a ski hit-and-run incident can pursue punitive damages against the drunk skier accused of hitting him. The victim, who was skiing at Aspen Highlands, CO in 2020, managed to identify and locate the man who allegedly hit him by becoming an internet sleuth and trawling through Instagram images from the day of the […]

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SnowBrains | June 28, 2021
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Aspen Skiing Company Sees Surge in Job Applicants

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Hiring shortage? Forget about it. Aspen Skiing Co. has seen a record number of applicants for jobs this upcoming winter season. According to Caleb Sample at Aspen Skiing Co., the number of applicants is up 70% from the previous year’s record number. “They’re chasing us down. People’s drive and desire is much higher. They need a job this time around.” […]

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Taylor Stephan | October 27, 2020
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Heading to Aspen, CO? Mask Up!

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Heading to Aspen, CO after today? Don’t forget your face mask, or it’s going to cost you… Effective today, July 31, 2020, the City Council has enacted an emergency face mask ordinance. Per the ordinance, everyone must wear a mask in Aspen’s newly created “mask zone” to assist in slowing the spread of coronavirus in and around the town. Related: […]

Taylor Stephan | July 31, 2020
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Top 10 Ski Lifts in the Rocky Mountains of the USA

The American Rocky Mountains are home to some of the best rip-roaring ski terrain anywhere, scattered among its 75+ ski resorts. Access to the goods comes (mostly) via the roughly 600 ski lifts spread across the region. Of all the lifts blanketing the Rockies, there are a few stand-outs, either for the terrain they access and/or their legendary stature. Out of a […]

Robin Azer | May 4, 2020
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Skier Caught in Avalanche in Highland Bowl at Aspen Ski Resort, CO

A skier was caught in an avalanche in Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands Ski Resort this morning, Friday, April 17, but was uninjured, Pitkin County officials say. The skier said he regretted his decision to ski the steep, snow-loaded terrain and that he hopes his experience serves as a lesson to others, according to The Aspen Daily News. RELATED: Backcountry […]

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AvyBrains | April 17, 2020
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VIDEO: How to Hike the Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands Ski Resort, CO

SnowBrains | February 28, 2020
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Aspen, CO Early Season Turns Come with Great Fun But Also Great Responsibility

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The last week or two we have seen numerous ‘anticipation posts’ and threads discussing the upcoming ski season.  While this has become a topic of great debate and some friendly jabs from resort to resort (Cataloochee Ski Area opening a day before Killington for first in the East), it is still EARLY in the season and that means uphill action […]

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Grant Weaver | November 8, 2019
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The Ultimate Colorado Season Pass Buyers Guide

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When it comes to selecting a ski/ride season pass in Colorado there are as many options as there are mountains. Comparing passes can be difficult and time-consuming. So we have done the hard work for you and compiled all of the relevant data here for your convenience. All prices are for 2019/2020 season passes unless otherwise noted. All prices are […]

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Curtis Weller | August 23, 2019
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