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4th of July in Aspen: Things to Do

Aspen has one of the oldest and largest 4th of July parades in the country. And there are lots of other ways to celebrate the all-American holiday in America’s premier mountain town. So get out your red, white and blue, and celebrate the 4th of July in Aspen style. Here are some highlights of things […]

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10 Best On-Mountain Dining Spots in Aspen, Snowmass, and Sun Valley

The concept of skiing to a great meal with stunning views is one of our favorite parts of winter in the mountains. You can expect nothing less than the best from on-mountain dining in Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado, and Sun Valley, Idaho. Here are our recommended spots to grab a warm meal between runs. Aspen […]

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Celebrating the Holidays in the Mountains

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Winter is in full effect in the Rocky Mountains, where the charming mountains towns are decked with holiday lights, and the streets are coated in the white of recent snowstorms. There is nothing more magical than celebrating the holidays with a white Christmas in the mountains. While […]

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A Guide To Après In The Limelight Lounge

The lifts are spinning and snow is falling in Aspen, Snowmass, and Sun Valley. One of our favorite ways to relax after a day of snowy adventures is fireside with a beverage. It doesn’t get better than the best après-ski at the Limelight Lounge. We “après” all year long, but winter is when this tradition […]

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How Ski with Kim Adventures Found a Home at Limelight Ketchum

Since starting Ski With Kim in 1989, Kim Reichhelm, has been hosting clinics, camps, corporate skiing, private trips and adventure travel for all ages and abilities around the world. Find out how she got started and why she chose Limelight Ketchum as the home for Ski with Kim Adventures in Sun Valley.   Why Limelight […]

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Shoulder Season in Mountain Towns: Expectations vs. Reality

There is an ebb and flow to life in mountain towns. During the high season, Aspen, Snowmass, and Ketchum flourish – there are endless events, powder days, and a general hustle and bustle. But as the seasons wane, the pulse slows down and they revert to the charming small-town feeling of past eras. The streets […]

The Limelight Ketchum Community Fund: 2018 Year End Review

The Limelight Ketchum Community Fund, founded in 2016, continued to grow in scope, influence, and capacity in 2018. The Fund, which now operates under a four-person board, donated $36,000 to thirteen organizations in the Wood River Valley region. Supported programs focused primarily on early childhood education, youth development groups, senior food services, and mental health […]

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An X Games Inspired Aspen Itinerary

The 2019 X Games Aspen is right around the corner and we have all the details you need to be prepared for a fun-filled vacation. It’s going to be an action packed 4-days from January 24 – 27th, and you won’t want to miss out. X Games is a festival of events, filled with live […]

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LGBTQ Guide to Aspen

Welcome all LGBTQ to Aspen, Colorado! Our community in Aspen is proud to be a long-standing supporter of all backgrounds. If you’re in the market to plan your next getaway, look no further. Aspen is jam-packed with events, festivals, world-class restaurants, a vibrant nightlife, and everything else you need for a fantastic time. Not to […]

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Ketchum, Idaho – Why We Love This Community

Ketchum is a mountain town with a proud past, but a firm belief that the present is the only place it wants to be. After opening our Ketchum location a handful of years ago, we’ve grown to recognize the Town even better, the Mountains and the People. In other words, we’ve recognized the sense of […]

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Celebrating 2018 & Looking Ahead to 2019

2018 at The Limelight As the end of the year fast approaches, we at Limelight want to take a moment to reflect and give thanks for some of the special moments in 2018 and give you a sneak peek into 2019. A lot has happened in our little mountain towns this year – from spring […]

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SUN VALLEY & ASPEN SKI CONDITIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT

The Limelight Hotels are proud to stake a claim of being “right in the middle of it all.” This frame of mind is particularly true during ski season. During peak skiing , our Aspen guests have over 5,300 acres of terrain at their ski tips. For our friends in Sun Valley, over 2,154 skiable acres […]