Proving that Aspen appeals to guests of all sizes, @legoskierbro has carved out a following of over 28,000 fans on Instagram by living the Aspen lifestyle to its fullest. The diminutive celebrity stands only 1.5 inches (or 3.81 centimeters) but that doesn’t inhibit his ability to make the most of his time on the slopes. @legoskierbro […]
Winter Alternatives on the Upswing
While downhill skiing and snowboarding take the lion’s share of the spotlight in Aspen, a variety of winter recreation alternatives including uphilling, snowshoeing and nordic skiing are increasingly popular with locals and guests alike. These winter alternatives can be great options for those looking for new outdoor experiences! Uphilling Uphilling, skinning or ski touring is […]
Over 3 Feet of October Snow in Aspen
This was just the beginning! Mother Nature’s Treat – Snow! How good has October in Aspen been? From a weather standpoint, if you’re a skier or snowboarder (or both) it’s about as good as it gets! “The upper slopes of the Aspen-Snowmass ski areas have been blanketed with more than three feet of snow in […]
Aspen Snowmass Real Estate Update
Ask Gareth about this beautiful Starwood property! The real estate market in Aspen Snowmass remains in flux heading into 2019, with a decent amount of available inventory but most of the activity involving properties at the lower, somewhat more affordable end of the market. Here are some recent numbers. Out of the approximately 8,600 […]
Aspen Music Festival – Free Music for You!
The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) is one of the world’s premier classical music festivals, bringing together superstars and emerging young artists from the most prestigious orchestras and conservatories in the world for more than 400 events in eight weeks. The 2019 summer season runs from June 28 through August 18. Sounds impressive right? It’s actually remarkable how many […]
Gareth Sells Aspen Snowmass Estate for $21.2 Million
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 Contact: Gareth Williams, Aspen Snowmass Real Estate 970.309.7649 ASPEN, COLORADO –Aspen Snowmass Real Estate is proud to announce that Gareth Williams successfully represented the buyer of 1500 Owl Creek Ranch throughout the sales process which just closed for $21.2 million. Situated on 80 Acres nestled between Aspen and Snowmass, […]
Coffee in Aspen – Find the Best
Aspen has numerous options to get your fix and start your day with all the energy you need to explore and engage on your vacation. Our friends at Aspen Sojourner have helped run down Aspen’s top places to satisfy your caffeine cravings. Long story short, your first stop should be Durant Street opposite the Aspen Mountain […]
Aspen Snowmass Real Estate Update
The most recent third quarter reports for Aspen Snowmass real estate are now out and the results show solid demand, pricing and sales for our local market. Total sales of residential properties are 4.3% ahead of last year’s pace, with a total volume of $972 million. A continuation of this current trend would eclipse last […]
Ski Legend Klaus Obermeyer Still Lives the Aspen Dream
Any day that I ski is a perfect ski day. If the sun is out, I ski faster. If the light is flat, I ski slower. Skiing is fun no matter if you’re on big hills or little hills. – Klaus Obermeyer Early Days Klaus Obermeyer’s first taste of skiing came 99 years ago on […]
“Aspen Extreme” Gains Cult Film Status
When Aspen Extreme was released in the early 1990’s, not even the film’s writer and director thought that over 25 years later, local theaters would sell out for annual screenings. But according to the Aspen Daily News, “the movie that was written and directed by former Aspenite Patrick Hasburgh has done just that.” […]