The snow globe that is Aspen gets even more picturesque over the holidays when seasonal festivities become as popular as the skiing itself. To usher in the new year, the town celebrates the 12 Days of Aspen, during which restaurants, hotels, and cultural organizations all join together for a slew of events from Dec. 20 […]

  Leopard carpets, geometric stools and funky bold prints aren’t what one would expect from a ski lodge, but the hip Wildwood reopened its doors recently with just that. The retro redesign gives guests at the Starwood Property resort a playful twist on the modern ski hotel, putting the emphasis back on public spaces while […]

Trending in the cocktail world right now are barrel-aged drinks. Mixologists premix a beverage and let it sit in wooden barrels to mellow the mix and add sweetness. At the Viceroy Snowmass, the cocktail menu has been updated to reflect this movement, and the tasty drinks are available in Eight K, the Viceroy’s gourmet restaurant. […]

Look for ponies and snow, but don’t expect a sleigh. The World Snow Polo Championships return to Aspen this weekend, and it’s the only stop the sport makes in the United States. Played on a snow-packed arena, teams of three riders mount polo ponies and play with a red ball so that players can find […]

To add some color to your life, look no further than the Aspen Art Museum. The non-collecting institution’s new exhibit features the bright work of Morgan Fisher, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker-turned-artist. It’s the first American exhibition to focus solely on his painting. “Morgan Fisher: Conversations” opened on Thursday and runs through Feb. 3. Six large […]

If the names Jackson Hole, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Alta and Aspen/Snowmass mean anything to you, then the Mountain Collective pass probably does too. For the first time in history, the four resorts have teamed up to offer a collaborative pass to each mountain, and the deadline to purchase is Dec. 19. For $379, adults will […]

Taste buds are already watering now that several star chefs have been confirmed for the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this June. The lineup includes Mario Batali, José Andrés, Jacques Pépin, Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai, Tim Love and Tom Colicchio for the 31st annual event returning June 14-16, 2013. Every year, thousands of foodies, celebrity […]

Aspen’s crown jewel, the Hotel Jerome, is set to open this Friday after a four-month remodel and historic restoration. The town’s iconic hotel, built in 1889, was once the hub of all activity, and the Todd-Avery Lenahan-designed remodel is aimed at bringing that bustle back to Main Street. Auberge Resorts took over management of the […]

For skiers that like some bubbly with their bumps, they’ll be happy to know that the pop-up Champagne bar on Aspen Mountain will return this year. Last season, the Veuve Clicquot-serving bar sprouted up around Ajax on weekends, offering guests a mid-mountain refreshment before continuing on their sun-drenched, and buzzed, way. On Tuesday, Pitkin County […]