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Aspen

Aspen leads a double life. On one hand, the little Colorado town with the big reputation is a hotbed for celebrities, monster homes and racy nightlife. On the other, it’s a haven for people who cherish fresh air, spectacular scenery and the outdoor lifestyle. The common denominator is the mountains. Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands: together, they form a winter playground that doesn’t care if you’re decked out in ski couture, or your boots are held together with duct tape.

 

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Essentials

01 Some 336 trails on four mountains equal skier/boarder nirvana.
02 Beware the 2,420m altitude, which packs a punch (drinking lots of water can help).
03 Befriend a member of the elite Caribou Club and hobnob with the elite.
04 Tour the town in The Ultimate Taxi, a Yellow Cab cum nightclub wrapped up in blinking neon trim.
05 Limo down to dinner at SIX89 (aka locavore heaven) in Carbondale.

Hotels

Independent and easy
Limelight Lodge
355 South Monarch Street
+ 1 970 925 3025
limelightlodge.com

Dependable chain
Hyatt Grand Aspen
415 East Dean Street
+ 1 970 429 9100
aspen.hyatt.com

Premium
The Little Nell
675 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 4600
thelittlenell.com


Dining

Fast breakfast
Victoria’s Espresso & Wine Bar
312 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 920 3001
aspenespressobar.com

Leisurely breakfast
Jacob’s Corner,
Hotel Jerome
330 East Main Street
+ 1 970 920 1000
hoteljerome.com

Breakfast on the piste
Gwyn’s High Alpine
Top of Alpine Springs Quad at Snowmass
+ 1 970 923 5188
aspensnowmass.com

Lunch with friends
Ajax Tavern
685 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 6334 t
helittlenell.com

Deli to get picnic food
Specialty Foods of Aspen
601 East Hopkins Avenue
+ 1 970 544 6656

Lunch on the Piste
Bonnie’s
Above Lift 3 on Aspen Mountain
+ 1 970 925 1220

Sunset cocktail
Jimmy’s
205 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 925 6020
jimmysaspen.com

Early bite
L’Hostaria
620 East Hyman Avenue
+ 1 970 925 9022
hostaria.com

Dinner for two
Montagna at
The Little Nell
675 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 4600
thelittlenell.com

Dinner with friends
Brexi
411 South Monarch Street
+ 1 970 925 2838
brexiaspen.com

Dinner on the piste
Lynn Britt Cabin
On Snowmass Mountain via Snowcat
+ 1 970 923 8715
aspensnowmass.com

Big dinner with friends
Brunelleschi’s
205 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 544 4644

Drink after dinner
Cache Cache Barl
205 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 925 3835
cachecache.com

Late drinks
The Lounge at Social
304 East Hopkins Avenue
+ 1 970 925 9700
social-aspen.com

On the tiles
Club Chelsea
415 East Hyman Avenue
+ 1 970 920 0066

Reading
 
Explore Booksellers & Bistro
221 East Main Street
+ 1 970 925 5336
explorebooksellers.com


Equipment
 
Performance Ski
408 South Hunter Street
+ 1 970 925 8657


Shopping

Something you can’t get anywhere else
Stetsons and boots by Kemo Sabe
434 East Cooper Avenue
+ 1 970 925 7878
kemosabe.com

Lost luggage - where to buy shirts, socks and underwear
Carl’s Pharmacy
306 East Main Street
+ 1 970 925 3273

Something for the kids
Toys from Short Sport
613 East Cooper Avenue
shortsport.com

Something for someone you love
McHugh Antiques and Fine Jewels
607 East Cooper Avenue
+ 1 970 925 4212

Something for yourself Cashmere from Gorsuch
611 East Dean Street
+ 1 970 920 9388
gorsuch.com

Two-hour tour

Take a walking tour of historic Victorian architecture in Aspen’s West End.
+ 1 970 925 3721
aspenhistorysociety.com


Limousine/car

Smiddy Limousine
PO Box 8866
+ 1 970 925 7505
smiddylimoaspen.com


Transport

Ski-pass information
A one-day adult lift ticket, which provides access to all four mountains, is $96 (€73). A five-day adult peak season pass is $430 (€330).

Bus
Free town shuttle covers most of the town and recreation access points.


Fitness

Good gym
The Aspen Club & Spa
1450 Ute Avenue
+ 1 866 484 8254
aspenclub.com

Good running route
Rio Grande Trail
Access the trail at the Mill Street bridge near Aspen Post Office.
aspenpitkin.com

Alternative diversion
Krabloonik
Dogsled Rides
4250 Divide Road, Snowmass Village
krabloonik.com