Two Tourists Found Dead in Hot Tub in Snowmass, CO A man and a woman in their 30s were found dead in a Snowmass Village condo complex hot tub Wednesday morning in Colorado. Foul play is not suspected, the Aspen Times reports. At this time the names of the victims have not been released. All that is known is that the man was 31 and the woman was 32 and […] SnowBrains | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO to Manage Skier Numbers With Cheaper Weekday Tickets While not requiring reservations, Aspen Snowmass, CO will still need to manage skier numbers during the upcoming Covid-season, and their recently released day ticket prices reveal just how they plan to do that. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #2 | “Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?” The prices, released yesterday, show early and late season prices heavily […] SnowBrains | October 28, 2020 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Company Sees Surge in Job Applicants 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.” […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 27, 2020 1 Comment
Trip Report: Backpacking the Maroon-Snowmass Wilderness Area, CO Article courtesy of snowbrains.com. The Four Pass Loop is said to be one of the most stunning hiking trails in North America. At 28 miles long and with close to 10,000 total vertical gain, the trail itself is no easy feat. Only ultra athletes have the athleticism to run the loop in a day. The loop is very doable in just […] Trip Report Clay Malott | September 28, 2020 0 Comments
Trip Report: Independence Pass, CO – Couloir Skiing on the Last Day of Summer The fall equinox was today (September 22, 2020), marking the official end of summer. What better way to send off summer than with a great day of couloir shredding in the high country? Two weeks ago, a late summer storm brought the Rocky Mountains up to two feet of snow in some places. The wind-loaded chutes and gullies with up to four […] Trip Report Clay Malott | September 23, 2020 0 Comments
Trip Report: Elk Range, CO – Mt. Daly Summit Push This climb can be dangerous and is not recommended for anyone who does not have sufficient experience. Mt. Daly prominently towers above Snowmass Village, Colorado. At 13,300 feet, it’s hard to miss as it abruptly rises out of the 8,000′ valley. From home, I’ve always had a great view of the peak, and it was super awesome to get this […] Trip Report Clay Malott | August 17, 2020 0 Comments
What Might the 2020-2021 Ski Season Look Like? A Chat With Aspen Skiing Co. Today, August 12th, 2020, I had a chance to chat with Kevin Jordan of Aspen Skiing Co. about the upcoming 2020-2021 ski season. Kevin is the Senior Coordinator for Snowmass Children’s (7-17) Ski School. He plays a similar role in the summer overseeing the bike school. Related: Aspen Skiing Co. Tells Skiers to Temper Expectations Ahead of 2020-2021 Season Kevin […] Industry News Clay Malott | August 14, 2020 1 Comment
For Sale: $45 Million Snowmass, CO Ranch | 15-Miles Private Trails and Own Beach Four Peaks Ranch, aptly named after the four nearby peaks of Snowmass Mountain, Capitol Peak, Mount Daly, and Mount Sopris, is on the market. Described as the “consummate mountain sanctuary,” Four Peaks Ranch encompasses 876 acres of pristine alpine land in the Roaring Fork Valley near Aspen, Colorado. Built in 2007, the ranch features an 18,000 sq. ft. home among […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 31, 2020 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Tells Skiers to Temper Expectations Ahead of 2020-2021 Season Aspen Skiing Co. CEO Mike Kaplan wrote a letter to guests on Tuesday regarding the upcoming 2020-2021 ski season. Related: Vail Resorts’ CEO Posts Open Letter About Next Season Kaplan says that the pace of the sport could slow down, due to decreased capacity and therefore longer wait times. But despite this, he thinks it may add value to skiers […] Industry News Clay Malott | July 30, 2020 1 Comment
CEO of Aspen Skiing Co. Offers Look at Next Season | Expect ‘Annoying’ Procedural Changes The CEO of Aspen Skiing Co., Mike Kaplan, yesterday penned an open letter to the community discussing the company’s plans and to set expectations for the upcoming ski season. While not getting into specific procedural changes, he mentions that riding lifts and gondolas will be restricted, social distancing and face-covering measures will be implemented in public spaces, wherever possible ordering […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 29, 2020 0 Comments
Sit-Skier Suing Aspen Skiing Co. for Lifty’s Negligence Resulting in 17-Foot Fall Off Chairlift An adaptive skier is suing Aspen Skiing Co. claiming a chairlift operator negligently misloaded her onto a chair at Snowmass, CO causing her to fall 17-feet to the ground. Allison Nicola, 33 at the time and in a sit-ski, was boarding the Elk Camp lift at Snowmass on 26th February 2019. She alleges a chairlift operator negligently misloaded her onto […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 23, 2020 0 Comments
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
FOR SALE: Rare Opportunity to Buy Aspen’s Finest Ski-In Ski-Out Home For $5.95-Million Seldom do iconic ski properties such as The Summit House ever come on the market as they tend to be held and enjoyed by multiple generations of one family. Such is the story of this extraordinary ski home on the finest ski location of Aspen Snowmass Mountain which has been the year-round gathering place for friends and family for 4 […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. to Continue Grooming for Uphill Travel at All Four Ski Areas Last Sunday would have been closing day at all of Aspen’s four ski resorts in Colorado. But coronavirus came along, and changed all that, forcing Colorado’s Gov. Jared Polis to order the state’s ski areas to close on March 15. But even after its early closing this season, Aspen kept their mountains’ trails groomed for those willing to travel up […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 22, 2020 0 Comments
Susan King’s Work Chosen for Aspen’s New Lift Tickets Susan King has teamed up with Aspen Snowmass to make six vivid and unique passes for the upcoming season. The New Zealand artist has been showcased all over the world. Her contemporary depictions spark “a similar joy to spending time in our beautiful mountains and in this incredible community,” says Mike Kaplan, Aspen’s CEO and President. King’s Journey began at a […] Industry News Robert Hansen | November 15, 2019 0 Comments
Aspen, CO Early Season Turns Come with Great Fun But Also Great Responsibility 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 […] Industry News Grant Weaver | November 8, 2019 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Announces New ‘Passapalooza’ Event In December 2019 Aspen Skiing Co. is announcing a new “Passapalooza” event to entice skiers and snowboarders from around the world to come and ski for discounted ticket rates on the second weekend of December. During the weekend of Dec. 13th through 15th, lift tickets will be $59 per day for anyone holding a valid 2019-20 pass from any resort in the world. […] SnowBrains | October 25, 2019 1 Comment
The Ultimate Colorado Season Pass Buyers Guide 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 […] Industry News Curtis Weller | August 23, 2019 4 Comments
Your Own Slice of Valhalla: Aspen Snowmass Bike Park Report + Photo Tour Journey to Aspen Snowmass Last week, I embarked on a journey from Telluride, CO to the hamlet of Aspen, CO after the recommendation of my friend Ben, a contractor with Gravity Logic. With the blessings of Tucker Vest Burton, a full tank of gas, and plenty of cheese in my cooler, fate sealed the deal and I headed on my sojourn […] Trip Report Sergei Poljak | July 31, 2019 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain, CO to Reopen June 8th for ANOTHER Weekend of Skiing Aspen Skiing Co. announced Monday the mountain would again reopen 130 acres of terrain on a 58-inch base for weekend skiing and snowboarding on Saturday and Sunday. The Silver Queen Gondola and the Ajax Express chairlift will both be open June 8-9, according to the press release sent out by Aspen Skiing Co. Monday. All skiers and snowboarders will be required […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 4, 2019 0 Comments