Ice is the last thing you want for skiing or riding. But ice doesn’t have to be a four-letter—er, three-letter—word. You know what I mean. Ice can be the gateway to your next epic adventure in Aspen: ice climbing. Who hasn’t seen those cool axes and wanted to go all Wolverine up a frozen waterfall? […]

For those looking to celebrate the holidays in style, few better options exist than a ski town. If your idea of festivity includes hitting the slopes followed by fireside hot toddies, it’s impossible to resist the allure of fairy light-festooned trees and Victorian homes, snowy streets, and the ongoing festive vibe. Sure, Aspen has plenty […]

Are you about to take your first ski vacation? Rest assured, you’re going to have a blast on the slopes, but before you leave, it’s important to know exactly what to bring, how to dress, and how to take care of your health. Here are our top tips for your first ski trip: Get in […]

November is the final countdown to ski season. It’s a little bit fall, a little bit winter. Flurries will fly on and off in the valley. The peaks are putting on their puffies in shades of blanca. And snow season officially launches at the end of the month. Oh, sweet, snowy bliss! But there’s plenty […]

Fat-biking is a big fat deal. And when you see the big rigs rolling around the snow in Aspen, you’re gonna want to try it. If you’re any kind of mountain biker, you know the skinny on fatbikes: Those 4- to 5-inch wide tires give stability and traction. Their extremely low air pressure serves as […]

Buttermilk is Aspen’s Homecoming Queen. Everybody loves her. She’s hot and sweet and goodhearted too. She runs with the sickest shredders as host of the X Games, but her wide open groomers are kisses blown to the rest of us. Even the gapiest of gapers harbors dreams that he just might land big air in […]