Welcome to Chalet Alpina: Aspen’s Newest Base Village One of the preeminent resorts in the United States is getting a significant redevelopment aimed to bolster a side of the mountain that has been left behind. After more than a decade of planning, lengthy approval processes, and community-driven opposition, developers will begin revitalizing the Lift One corridor on Colorado’s Aspen Mountain. Chalet Alpina, the proposed name of the new […] Brains Greg Wedow | February 24, 2026 0 Comments
Skier Dies After Tree Collision on Aspen Mountain, CO A skier died on Aspen Mountain on Friday, December 19, after colliding with a tree, according to a statement from Aspen One, the company that operates the resort. Aspen One said the skier was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and was transported to Aspen Valley Health Hospital and Medical Center, where they later died. No additional […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 24, 2025 0 Comments
Deer Valley, UT, Has Added More Terrain in 1 Season Than Many Destination Ski Resorts Have Total Acreage Deer Valley has been in the midst of a massive expansion, with 2,000 skiable acres opening this season in addition to the 300 new acres added last season. It’s hard to fathom a resort more than doubling its size in two seasons with the bulk of the expansion opening this season. The largest expansions prior to this were less than […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | October 27, 2025 0 Comments
7 U.S. Ski Resorts Directly Connected to a Ski Town When visiting or moving to a ski town, one of, if not the most important thing to consider, is proximity and access to the local ski resorts. Having the ability to be right in town, just minutes away from the mountains and fresh tracks, is always the goal, at least for the majority of us. With that being said, these […] Brains John Cunningham | October 10, 2025 5 Comments
Snowboarder in Hit & Run Case in Aspen Mountain, CO, Offered Plea Deal A year-and-a-half-old criminal case in Pitkin County, Colorado, finally gains some traction as the person allegedly responsible for the accident at Aspen Mountain last year finally appeared in court, albeit virtually. The incident happened on February 24, 2024, when Brooklyn resident Riku “Eric” Banushi allegedly lost control and hit Aspen resident Anne Cassidy from behind near the base of […] Industry News Alex Wadel | September 23, 2025 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Receives Green Light from Pitkin County for New Lift Project Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is preparing for an exciting lift upgrade, after Pitkin County officials gave the green light for the replacement of two aging lifts with a new high-speed quad. The so-called Nell Bell chair will take the place of the Little Nell and Bell Mountain lifts, both of which have served skiers for generations but are nearing the end […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 11, 2025 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
Aspen Mountain & Snowmass, CO, Announces Plans for Thanksgiving Opening Weekend Aspen Mountain and Snowmass, Colorado, will open for the 2023/24 season as scheduled on Thursday, November 23. The traditional Thanksgiving opening will feature skiing on the upper slopes of Aspen Mountain as well as Elk Camp Meadows at Snowmass. “This will be my first opening here at Aspen Snowmass and I couldn’t be more excited to join the team on […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2023 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
Aspen Mountain, CO, Rebrands Pandora Terrain Expansion as ‘Hero’s’ in Tribute to Community Figures Yesterday, Aspen Skiing Co. officials announced that the much-anticipated terrain expansion at Aspen Mountain, CO, will be called “Hero’s” instead of the previously-considered “Pandora.” The renaming is a tribute to individuals who have made significant contributions to Aspen as both a mountain community and a skiing destination. “Hero’s” will span 153-acres and includes a new high-speed quad chairlift. Individual trails […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
Lance Armstrong Sells Aspen, CO, Home for $17.5 Million Infamous former professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong is no longer a resident of Aspen. On August 25, 2023, he sold his home for $17,500,000, ending his 15-year span of being a local property owner. He has been living in Aspen full-time since 2018. The home located in a private cul-de-sac in Aspen’s coveted West End is architecturally significant and […] Industry News Brent Glogau | August 29, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen, CO, Mansion Sells for Whopping $65 Million The most expensive real estate purchase of 2023 in Pitkin County just took place. The 10-bedroom, 12-bathroom compound at 730 S. Galena Street was originally listed at a whopping $100 million last year. With over 14,000 sq ft, 1.4 acres of pristine land, and slopeside access to Ajax Mountain in Aspen, it’s no surprise to see a property like this […] Matt Scribner | May 25, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Asking Public to Name Trails in Pandora Expansion Aspen Skiing Co. (SkiCo) is asking the public to help name the trails at the resort’s new Pandora terrain, set to open 2023-24. An online form asks people to submit their suggestions under five categories: local people, local history, mining history, notable terrain, or greek mythology. Help us decide which trail names will live forever on our mountain when Pandora’s opens for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2022 0 Comments
Wildfire on Aspen Mountain, CO, Caused by Cigarette Thrown From Gondola 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 […] Fire Firebrains | July 12, 2022 1 Comment
Aspen Mountain, CO, Starts Work for New Lift and Terrain Expansion 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 […] Industry News Brent Glogau | June 10, 2022 0 Comments
2 Skiers Who Ducked Rope to Fetch Lost Ski Required Rescue From Aspen, CO Backcountry At approximately 2:41 pm on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021, the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center was called by Aspen Mountain Ski Patrol about two out-of-bounds skiers off Aspen Mountain, CO. Related: Drunk Snowboarder Rescued From Aspen Mountain, CO Backcountry After Leaving Resort and Getting Lost The skiers had exited Aspen Mountain underneath a ski boundary rope at the bottom […] SnowBrains | April 8, 2021 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain, CO: Expansion Into Pandora Advances to Next Phases On Tuesday, The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning commission voted unanimously to give Skico the opportunity to pursue an amendment to the East of Aspen/Independence Pass Master Plan which could give Skico the go-ahead for the Pandora expansion project. Skico will pursue the amendment, although they will not be allowed to assist in the zoning process which could be lengthy. Skico […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | February 18, 2021 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain, CO Chairlift-Gondola Hybrid on West Side of Ski Area Approved by Tramway Board Plans for a new chairlift-gondola hybrid on Aspen Mountain’s west side were just approved in a recent meeting by the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board. The plans need a variance from state regulations based on its location, splitting the open space between the approved Lift One Lodge and Gorsuch Haus developments, the Aspen Times reports. Related: Lift One Project at […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Heading to Aspen, CO? Mask Up! 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 0 Comments
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 […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 17, 2020 0 Comments
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