Aspen / Snowmass Blog

Women Playting at Motherlode Volleyball TournamentAspen’s MotherLode Volleyball Classic takes place this Labor Day weekend in Aspen, Colorado. In an unprecedented move, Colorado’s premier beach volleyball tournament has invited the best of beach volleyball’s up-and-coming stars to compete at the annual Labor Day volley fest.

One of the most exciting, and fun-filled tourneys in the Country, The ‘Lode has invited the winners of a series of qualifiers around the United States to “test” themselves against a bevy of pro beach players, and amateurs, from all over North America, making this tournament a “must attend” Event for volleyball aficionados everywhere.

Michael Franti Labor Day Festival: Ben Harper at Labor Day FestivalThe Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival kicks-off THIS FRIDAY!! And the weather looks FANTASTIC for a great end of summer party!! Come join Jazz Aspen Snowmass celebrate their 20th anniversary at this epic festival over Labor Day Weekend. The line-up includes: Wilco, DeVotchKa, Calexico, The New Mastersounds, DJ Dylan, Glenn Fry & Joe Walsh, Court Yard Hounds, Sharon Jones & Dap Kings, Lubriphonic, DJ Danimal, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Crowes, Truth & Salvage Co. and The Stone Foxes, El Tioga.

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The First Annual Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party takes place at the base of Aspen Mountain August 28 – 29, 2010, from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The sister event of New York City’s much-beloved barbecue extravaganza, this event will feature several of the country’s top pitmasters serving up their ’cue all weekend long set against the beautiful backdrop of Aspen Mountain.

Aspen and Snowmass are unique for the variety and quality of events offered in the Rocky Mountains. Combine that with last minute lodging specials in Aspen and Snowmass and there is nothing like the value that our unique resort offers visitors.

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Aspen/Snowmass to extend skiing and riding on Aspen Mountain until 6 p.m. on Friday April 2 in conjunction with a moonlight dinner at the sundeck

All Foot Passengers are FREE starting at 5:30 p.m. to Access the Party

Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 31, 2010 – Aspen/Snowmass will offer skiing and riding on Aspen Mountain until 6 p.m. this Friday, April 2 in conjunction with the fourth and final Moonlight Dinner of the season at the Sundeck. In addition, all foot passengers are FREE from 5:30 to 9 p.m. to access the event.

Aspen/Snowmass Will Extend the Season at Aspen Mountain on the Weekends of April 17-18 and 24-25

New press release from the Aspen Skiing Company

Aspen/Snowmass, CO., March 30, 2010 – Aspen Skiing Company announced today that it will extend the season at Aspen Mountain on weekends through April 25. Consistent snowfall and cold temperatures have given the resort excellent coverage and the deepest base depths so far this season. Aspen Mountain will open for the weekends of April 17-18 and 24-25.

Adopt A Tourist in Aspen

So, what is Adopt A Tourist? It’s formalizing what Aspenites do every day by welcoming visitors to town. Travelers can sign up to “be adopted” while in Aspen by locals. They get an insider-locals-type experience of Aspen, guided by volunteer locals. Ideally, they then leave with more than a photograph; they leave with a friend and an even better reason to come back to Aspen.

Powder Photo Alert from Aspen/Snowmass

Photo credit: Jeremy Swanson

Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., February 19, 2010 – With nearly two feet of powder falling in Aspen/Snowmass during the last seven days and a massive storm bringing in up to a foot and a half of snow this weekend, now is the time to get out there and ride!

Skiers and riders anxiously awaited the 9 a.m. gondola this morning to catch fresh powder tracks on Aspen Mountain. As you can tell from the photos, everyone has a big smile on their face here in Aspen/Snowmass. Feel free to use these attached photos for editorial use.

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Happy skiing and riding!

More information on Wintersköl - Aspen Winter Festival All photo credit: Jeremy Swanson

Juggler
Where: Downtown Aspen
When: Fri 15 Jan (soupskol)
- A juggler entertains at Soupskol


Fireworks
Where: Downtown Aspen
When: Sat 16 Jan
- Winterskol fireworks sparkle over Aspen Mt celebrating the great snow on the ground and the snow ahead




Torchlight
Where: Aspen Mt.
When: Sat 16 Jan