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ice skating

10 ullr nights 11 other ideas

outdoors 12 ski areas 14 xc / snowshoe

luxury 20 spas 24 backcountry dining

calendar 28 event listings

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Photo by T yler Stableford A family skis together on Snowmass in February 2013.

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from the editor

Welcome to Snowmass Village!

With early-season snows that built up the base and allowed Snowmass to open early this year, we’re feeling pretty good here about this winter. I hope I didn’t just jinx it for you (I’m actively knocking on wood now), but the good news is we’re excited about more than just the white stuff.

We’re looking forward to spending more Friday nights tubing, snowbiking and sledding on the mountain (page 10). We can’t wait for Santa Claus, New Year’s parties, X Games and concerts (28).

We’re looking forward to fireside dinners (24) and time for ourselves at the spa (20). And we know how good it will feel to indulge in those after a day spent outside (12).

But all of those things are a little better with a fluffy, white coating.

All the best,

Jill Beathard editor

Publisher Gunilla R. Asher

Advertising Director David Laughren

Editor Jill Beathard

Account Managers Ashton hewitt Louise Walker max VADNAIS tim kurnos William Gross

Publication Designer Carly hoover

Photography Jeremy Swanson Jill Beathard Snowmass Sun / Aspen Times archives Thinkstock

Send inquiries in care of: 314 E Hyman Ave., #101 | Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 925-3414 E-mail jbeathard@snowmasssun.com Fax: (970) 925-6240 Check out our website at snowmasssun.com.

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ice skating This season, the Snowmass Village Recreation Center will offer skate rentals at the ice rink at Town Park, making it easier for people visiting to enjoy it.

The schedule will include open skate time, which Recreation Director Andy Worline defines as “skate at your own risk�; public skate, which will be supervised and is when recreation staff will operate rental and concession booths; and stick and puck times for hockey players. Users can still rent skates during open skate by going to the rec center.

Rentals are affordable and a great way for the whole family to enjoy the non-skiing hours.

Call 970-922-2240 for the schedule.

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ullr nights If you’re looking for something fun to do with your family that everyone can enjoy, Ullr Nights is the place to be. The Aspen Skiing Co. runs the Elk Camp Gondola on Friday nights so that guests can enjoy a myriad of activities on the mountain after dark.

Activities included with a gondola ride are: Bonfire (s’mores and hot chocolate available for purchase) Sledding (sleds and tubes provided) Playing on the Viking Ghost Ship Ski and snowboard session park Ice skating and rentals Live music Indoor kids’ activities

Photos courtesy of Jeremy Swanson

In addition, snowbike and snowshoe tours are offered for an additional fee. Dinner is available in the Elk Camp Restaurant.

The gondola runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. every Friday night from Dec. 27 through March 28. Evening tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to 12 and season passholders, and free for children 3 and younger.

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Sign up for an all-day art class with the Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Or, after a day of skiing, get crafty at the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center. Both are in Base Village.

Stop in the Ice Age Discovery Center to learn about the “Snowmastodon” dig, in which scientists uncovered thousands of bones from mammoths, mastodons and other ice age mammals. The center also offers storytelling for free after skiing on Wednesdays.

Kids of all ages — and grown-ups, too — will love the Arcave in the Wildwood, where there’s ping pong, pool, air hockey and arcade games. You can also grab dinner and play board games on the lower level.

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SKI AREA At 3,332 acres, Snowmass is one of the largest ski areas in the country. It offers a little bit of everything, from mellow beginner sections — used by highly effective ski and snowboard instructors — to bumps, steeps and trees higher up. The Aspen Skiing Co. just opened some new terrain on the east side of the mountain last year, as well as a new restaurant at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola.

Vertical rise: 4,406 feet/1,343 meters Terrain: 3,332 acres/1,448 hectares Number of trails: 94 Miles/kilometers of trails: 150 miles/241 kilometers Longest run: 5.3 miles/8.5 kilometers

Winter season dates: Nov. 23, 2013 through April 20, 2014

Types of trails: 6 percent easiest; 47 percent more difficult; 17 percent most difficult; 30 percent expert Parks and pipes: three parks: Snowmass Park, Makaha and Lowdown; one 22foot superpipe and one beginner pipe

Base elevation: 8,104 feet/2,473 meters Summit elevation: 12,510 feet/3,813 meters

Lifts: 21 Lift hours: The Sky Cab Gondola opens at 8 a.m.; the Cirque lift opens at 10 a.m.;

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Village Express and Sam’s Knob lifts open at 8:30 a.m.; all other lifts open at 9 a.m. The Village Express lift, Elk Camp Gondola and Sheer Bliss lift close at 4 p.m.; all other lifts close at 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The Village Express lift runs to its mid-station until 4:30 p.m.

On-Mountain Restaurants: Elk Camp, Sneaky’s Tavern, Sam’s Smokehouse, Up 4 Pizza, Two Creeks Cafe, Lynn Britt Cabin (for lunch and snowcat dinner rides), Burlingame Cabin (for snowcat dinner rides), Ullrhof and Gwyn’s High Alpine Information from www.aspensnowmass.com

Where to park Town Park Station (rodeo lot) — Park for free and hop a Village Shuttle bus to the Snowmass Village Mall or Base Village.

Two Creeks and Lot E — $10 on weekdays and $20 on weekends and holidays.

Permits are also available and required from 8 a.m. to noon daily.

Lot C — Only open on weekends and holidays, Lot C (near the Viceroy) costs $20 to park in.

Permits are also available and required from 8 a.m. to noon daily.

Base Village Parking Garage — $15 a day on Monday through Thursday and $25 a day Friday through Sunday and holidays.

Snowmass Village Mall — Purchase a guest permit from your hotel or property manager. Guest permits apply in Lots 1-5 and Lots 8-13.

Or, take the bus The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority provides service to Snowmass Village, which is free between there and Aspen. If you just need to get around Snowmass, hop on the Village Shuttle, which is also free. You can bring all your gear aboard, too.

Photos courtesy of Jeremy Swanson

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THE ‘FIFTH’

MOUNTAIN Discover Aspen/Snowmass’ cross country network on skis or snowshoes

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he alpine offerings of Aspen/Snowmass are so plentiful that sometimes visitors forget to explore the miles and miles of groomed nordic trails that we like to refer to as our “fifth mountain.”

What makes our nordic skiing special is that you can access the groomed trails just about from anywhere and access is free. Well, free from having to buy a trail pass, as most nordic areas around the world require.

Many of these trails are equally suitable for snowshoeing. The following pages list our top 10 favorite trails in the area for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as suggestions for backcountry trips.

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Children’s Christmas Pageant during our 9am service.

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Owl Creek

Owl Creek is a 9-mile intermediate cross-country, snowshoeing trail, with most of the trail being good for beginning with occasional hills that add some difficulty. This scenic trail connects Aspen and Snowmass Village, hugging the south side of the Roaring Fork and Owl Creek valleys. Most skiers use this trail as a casual tour with a lunch break and light touring gear. The easiest and most popular stretch of trail runs from the West Buttermilk Road to the Snowmass Cross-Country Center.

How to get there: Snowmass Village — Snowmass Village Trail or Snowmass Cross-Country Center. Follow signs. West Buttermilk Road — Drive through the main Buttermilk parking lot from Highway 82 to West Buttermilk Road at the far right corner of the lot. The Owl Creek Trail crosses 1.4 miles up the road, by a small parking area on the right. Tiehack — Experienced skiers can ski from the base of Tiehack up along the right side of the alpine trail to the Oregon Trail toward and across Main Buttermilk. Aspen Golf Course — Access Tiehack though the James E. Moore Trail and new Tiehack Nordic Bridge.

Nordic tips Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail system offers 60 kilometers of free groomed cross-country trails in the area. Find maps at the Aspen or Snowmass nordic center, located on their respective town golf courses. > Snowmass Cross-Country Center offers lessons and ski and snowshoe rentals and is open daily.

Call 970-923-5700. > The Aspen Cross-Country Center offers nice, flat trails for novices and also offers rentals and lessons.

Call 970-925-2145. > Ashcroft Ski Touring is located about 11 miles

south of Aspen via Castle Creek Road. A true escape, the private enterprise charges a trail fee of $15 per day for adults; $10 for half a day. Kids under 12 and seniors 65 to 69 pay $10. Seniors 70 and over pay $5 per day. Call 970-925-1044.

BACKCOUNTRY TOUR: If you’re considering heading into the backcountry, think about hiring an experienced guide. Aspen Expeditions has years of experience under its belt.

Call 970-925-7625; aspenexpeditions.com. Or Aspen Alpine Guides: 970-9256618; aspenalpine.com.

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Meet us on the mountain for a short, 15 min outdoor service every Sunday at 12 noon outside Gwyn’s High Alpine Restaurant.

Starting Jan. 5th through ski season. Tweens and teens, stick around for Sunday Shred with Adam & Kara immediately following On Mountain Worship.

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The Terminator

The Terminator is an advanced 3-mile loop that winds around the Two Creeks development. It is an exciting trail for advanced cross-country skiers. The loop also can be used to access the Owl Creek Trail, which is an intermediate trail.

How to get there: Snowmass Village — Snowmass Village Trail or Snowmass Cross-Country Center.

Follow signs.

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James E. Moore Trail

The James E. Moore Trail is a 2-mile beginner trail. It’s a short loop and connecting trail to the high school, Iselin and Owl Creek trails. The loop is a favorite because of its winding hills. The trail and loop wind through open sage areas that are home to deer, fox and other wildlife.

How to get there: Take the roundabout pedestrian underpass. Or, from the parking lot at the Aspen Golf Course, cross under Highway 82 on foot and go 200 feet to the left (east). Free bus service is available.

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Aspen Golf Course & Cross Country Center

The Aspen Cross-Country Center is at the Aspen Golf Course, 1 mile west of Aspen off Highway 82. This made the list because it offers ski lessons, tours, a retail shop, rentals, a lounge, lockers, snacks and videos. It also offers beginner trails, free bus service and easy access to other trails.

How to get there: Free bus service is available.

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Bernese Boulevard

Bernese Boulevard is a great trail for dog owners and their furry friends because it is located on the Aspen Golf Course and is a scenic route around the perimeter. It’s a 2-mile route, and there is free bus service to get there.

How to get there: Free bus service.

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North Star Nature Preserve Loop

If you’re looking for a light, easy trail that’s a little over a mile, try the North Star Nature Preserve Loop. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are one of the few uses permitted on this flat, open meadow property close to the Roaring Fork River.

How to get there: Go 1.5 miles east of Aspen on Highway 82 and look for the small parking area on the right.

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Rio Grande Trail

The Rio Grande Trail is a popular walking, skiing and snowshoeing trail that leads you up to 20 miles one way from Aspen to Basalt. The trail is mostly flat that meanders through the quiet woods and open sage areas.

Because this trail is easy, marked and not groomed, it offers the opportunity to have an adventure in a more primitive setting.

How to get there: The eastern end starts behind the Aspen Post Office. Free bus service is available.

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Benedict Trail

The Benedict Trail is an intermediate trail 1.5 miles from Ute Avenue to North Star Nature Preserve. This section of trail serves as a connection from the east end of Aspen to the preserve. It is narrow, winding and mostly in the trees. However, a small portion of this trail is subject to avalanche danger.

How to get there: Follow Ute Avenue to the Ute Trail parking lot, then up a public access 100 yards to where the trail crosses. Free bus service also is available.

Explore the outdoors with ACES Aspen Mountain and Snowmass snowshoe tours: • 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., meet at top of respective gondola • $63 for adults, $56 for youth and seniors, $43 for children • Purchase tickets at any lift ticket office

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Maroon Creek Trails

The Maroon Creek Trails are accessed from the Tiehack Nordic Bridge or from the Buttermilk base area. Adventurers also can reach these trails from the Aspen Golf Course via Maroon Creek Trail. The scenic section of track can sometimes be short of snow and has steep turns and terrain. It is for advanced skiers only.

How to get there: Pick up the tracks beyond the Panda Peak lift at the Buttermilk base area.

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Village Way

Village Way is an access route between Snowmass Village and the Snowmass Club Golf Course tracks. The trail is fairly steep, making the route somewhat challenging in either direction. This is an intermediate trail, and dogs are allowed, so it’s a nice trail for pet owners.

How to get there: From Snowmass Village, reach the bottom of the Assay Hill Lift.

Starting Dec. 16, naturalists from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies will be leading daily snowshoe and ski tours, offering knowledge on topics such as mountain ecology, wildlife and avalanches. Call 970-925-5756.

Ashcroft snowshoe tours:

Snowmass Ski Tour:

Nighttime tours

• 10:30 a.m., meet at Ashcroft Ski Touring Center

• 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily, meet at Wapiti Wildlife Center at top of Elk Camp lift

On Friday nights only, ACES offers nighttime snowshoe tours in conjunction with Aspen Skiing Co.’s Ullr Nights (see page 10). Tours leave from the top of the Elk Camp Gondola at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call ahead for pricing.

• $110; reservations required • Includes tour of ghost town of Ashcroft, lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse, snowshoe rental and trail pass

• Free • Only when Elk Camp lift is running

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T

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is the season for hitting the slopes day after day and running from dinner to concert to party. Take a few hours or a whole day off to get some R&R at one of these full-service day spas in Aspen and Snowmass.

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Remède Spa

Remède Spa lets its guests escape underground into luxury and relaxation with high-end amenities. In this 15,000 square-foot spa, guests receive customized treatments, a hydrotherapy pool with three waterfalls and access to the fitness center.

Remède is ranked the second best hotel spa in the continental U.S. and has recently been selected as one of the top spas for ski and snow in the 2013 SpaFinder Wellness Reader’s Choice awards.

Top Services: Customized 60-minute massage: $175 Rocky Mountain Ritual, 1 hour 45 minutes: $280 Nourishment facial: Price determined by time 970-920-3300 Open seven days a week Inside the St. Regis, 315 East Dean St. in Aspen www.stregisaspen.com

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Salon Tullio Salon Tullio is a full-service beauty salon and day spa giving its clients the real Aspen experience. Known for its wide range of hair services including haircuts, styling and professional coloring, this salon also offers a selection of spa treatments and full-body waxing.

Tullio is a popular choice among locals, vacationers and celebrities for its consistency and quality work.

Top Services: Basic haircut: $85 Single-stage color and blowout: $125 Tullio Signature Facial: $125 970-925-7201 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday 208 E. Main St., Aspen 227 Midland Ave., Basalt www.salontullio.com

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The Spa at Viceroy Snowmass SpaAspen at the Aspen Club After a morning on the mountain or a visit to the gym, take an hour or the rest of the day to kick up your feet at SpaAspen. It provides relaxation and rejuvenation with a wide variety of treatments ideal for an active mountain town. An all-day pass to the Aspen Club’s facilities comes with a spa service of $75 or more, including access to the fitness center, group classes, lap-pool, and Jacuzzi and steam room.

Top Services: Après-ski massage, 50/80 minutes: $140/$195 Thermal Mineral Cure body treatment, 110 minutes: $300 Image Deluxe Facial, 50/80 minutes: $145/$205 970-925-8900 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday Located at the end of Ute Avenue www.aspenclub.com

Step through the brass gate inside Viceroy Snowmass and enter one of six spa treatment rooms and a meditation relaxation lounge for a selection of holistic spa treatments and services. This spa is noted as one of the top spas in the Conde Nast Traveler’s 2013 Readers Choice Poll. Nestled inside this ski-in/ ski-out resort, guests are treated to relaxation and use of the fitness center, and can enjoy a delicious meal in the Eight K restaurant afterward.

Signature Services: Iconic Facial: $275 Earth and Air Ritual: $265 Black Lava: $265 970-923-8007 Open seven days a week Inside the Viceroy hotel, 130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/ snowmass

Salon Terra This Aveda concept salon in Basalt offers hair services, full-body waxing, facials, manicures and pedicures, and a full makeup bar. Book any service and receive the complete Aveda experience from getting treated with only Aveda products to enjoying a complimentary Aveda tea. The salon also touches up your makeup for free after a service. This reasonably priced salon is perfect for a regular appointment or special event.

Top Services: Full color and haircut: $130 Color Piercing: $50 Mani/Pedi: $80 970-927-4678 10 a.m. to 6 pm., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 770 East Valley Road, Basalt (in the Willits Shopping Center) Find Salon Terra on Facebook

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Spa of the Rockies Spa of The Rockies at Glenwood Hot Springs is referred to as one of Colorado’s premier hot springs spas and recently won the 2013 Spa Finder Reader’s Choice Award for best mineral/thermal springs.

This spa uses the natural mineral waters of the hot springs that the American Ute Indians used thousands of years ago to promote health and wellness. It uses only natural remedies, mineral-based treatments and herbal rubs that have no negative effects on the skin.

Top Services: Spa of the Rockies Mineral Massage, 50/80 minutes: $99/ $156 Therapeutic Cleansing Facial: $99 Stonecrop Hydration Facial: $99 970-947-3331 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday through Sunday Located in the Historic Hot Springs Building in Glenwood Springs www.spaoftherockies.com

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Burlingame Cabin is an authentic western cabin, offering views of Mount Daly. Dinners are served family-style with live entertainment.

Rides are available Tuesday evenings and meet at the slopeside end of the Snowmass Village Mall. Cost is $77 for adults and $29 for children ages 3-11.

Reservations are required for all events. Call 970-923-8715.

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calendar of events NOVEMBER Through 12/19 Winifred Wyman, “The Art of Winifred, a retrospective” 5-7 p.m., Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt.

Info: www.wylyarts.org

28 Opening Day at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass www. aspensnowmass.com 29 Thanksjibbing Rail Jam Come to Snowmass Base Village at 2 p.m. and watch the top regional riders in a rail-slide and obstaclecourse extravaganza. This inviteonly event will feature skiers and snowboarders competing for a cash purse. After the competition, check out the DJ, Bouncy Castle, turkey bowling and much more.

Info: www.gosnowmass.com 30 Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series - Elephant Revival 6 p.m., Gondola Plaza, Aspen. Free. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

DECEMBER 03 Birding with Aces: December Birding in fall, winter, and early spring is great for exercising your birding skills. 8-11 a.m. at Hallam Lake, Aspen. Info: 970-925-5756; www.aspennature.org 04-18 Holiday Art Club For ages 6 to 12. With Penny Greenwell.

3:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt. Info: www.wylyarts.org 05-09

Week of Watercolor With Sarah Peterson For adults. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (times vary), Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt.

Info: www.wylyarts.org

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Holiday Ornament Decorating Public family event for all agents. 3-5 p.m., Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt. Info: www.wylyarts.org

07 Summit For Life Uphill Race Summit for Life invites local enthusiast and regional sport junkies to charge up more than 3,000 vertical feet to the top of Aspen Mountain using their preferred choice of lighting and nonmotorized equipmentsnowshoes, skins and other creative means. 5 p.m. Info: 28 early winter in snowmass 2013

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10 Holiday Cookie Exchange and Book Signing Meet local authors and purchase holiday gifts, plus bring cookies, exchange cookies and take different cookies home.

4-7 p.m., Hotel Jerome. Free. Info: 970-925-3721; www.aspenhistory.org 11 Olaf Visits Hallam Lake Visitors will enjoy hot chocolate and holiday cheer with a story about Olaf, arts and crafts and adventure out into the winter wonderland as you help Olaf feed the birds of Hallam Lake. 4-5 p.m., Hallam Lake, Aspen. Free. Info: www.aspennature.org 12

Sven visits Rock Bottom Ranch Sven invites all children for a magical winter afternoon feeding the ranch animals and making holiday crafts. 4-5 p.m., Rock Bottom Ranch. Free. Info: www. aspennature.org

14 Opening Day at Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands www. aspensnowmass.com

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Santa, Snowmastodon and Treasures Public family event for all ages. 1-4 p.m., Dec. 14, Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt.

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19-22 Theatre Aspen presents: “The Importance of Being Earnest” 7 p.m., Dec. 19-21; 2 p.m., Dec. 22. Hurst Theatre. Info: 970-925-9313; www.theatreaspen. org or email info@theatreaspen. org

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker 2 and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14.; 1 and 5 p.m., Dec. 15. Aspen District Theatre.

Info: 970-925- 7171; www.aspensantafeballet.com

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Christmas Bird Count Aspen Center for Environmental Studies invites you to help count birds in the Aspen area during the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running citizen science survey in the world. 8 a.m.

- 4 p.m., Hallam Lake. Info: www.aspennature.org

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From Athens to Aspen: Perennial Themes that have Shaped Our World Participants will explore six paired themes that have shaped our world. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Aspen Meadows Resort. Info: 970-544-7929; www.aspeninstitute.org

Holiday Open House at Anderson Ranch Arts Center For a complete list of activities call 970-923-3181 or visit www. andersonranch.org

20-21 JAS Café Downstairs at the Little Nell: Stacey Kent Info: 970-920- 4996; www. jazzaspensnowmass.org 19-20 USPA World Snow Polo Championship World-class polo players compete for the title at the 11th annual USPA World Snow Polo Championships. Celebrities and spectators gather under heated tents to enjoy the action.

Wagner Park. Info: 970-710-1663; www.worldsnowpolo.com 21

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the Holiday Season” (Aspen Peak Magazine) at the St. Regis Resort.

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23- 01/02 Aspen Film Academy Screenings at the Wheeler Opera House Every winter Aspen Film’s Academy Screeningss present a silver screen celebration of the year’s newest films. Info: 970-925-6882; info@aspenfilm.org

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Snowmass New Year’s Celebration Put on your

bar. Delta Saints is a Louisana boogie rock n’ roll group that has been selling out across the U.S. and Europe. 9 p.m., Wheeler Opera House. $65 all seats. Info: 970-9205770; www.wheeleroperahouse.com

exhibit. Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt. Public reception 5-7 p.m., Jan. 23. Info: www.wylyarts.org

09 Aspen History 101 at the Wheeler Opera House The no-

23-24 Teddy Bear Story Hour Celebrate the holidays with classic tales from around the world, recommended for children ages 3 to 6. Event will take place at the Wheeler Stallard Museum starting at 10:30 a.m. Info: www. aspenhistorysociety.com 24

Holiday songs and carols Snowmass Base Village. Info: www.gosnowmass.com

25 The Crystal Palace Revue at the Wheeler Opera House 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices: $20/$25/$50. Info: 970-920-5770; www.wheeleroperahouse.com 26

ACES Après: Holiday Open House Part of 12 days of Aspen.

Free and open to the public, this Boxing Day open house will include guided snowshoe tours around the preserve, hot chocolate, mulled cider, wine, snacks and more. 3:306:30 p.m., Hallam Lake. Info: 970925-5756; www.aspennature.org

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Aspen Art Museum: Freestyle Winter Benefit This no-holdsbarred, fashion-forward event benefitting the AAM features champagne, caviar, amazing one-of-a-kind auction items and a fashion show — and it sells out every time. 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Regis Resort. Info: 970-925-8050; www.aspenartmuseum.org

28 Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Torchlight parade at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks at 6:30 p.m. Moms, dads and kids ages 8 and older are invited to be part of the trail of light on Snowmass ski area. Info: 970-923-0560; www.gosnowmass.com 28-30 JAS Café at the Little Nell: Gypsy Allstars Info: 970-9204996; www.jazzaspensnowmass.org 30

Ajax Cup Join the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club for the winter’s most exciting celebrity ski race on the Little Nell Run on Aspen Mountain. A day of racing is followed by “The Hottest Party of 30 early winter in snowmass 2013

party hat for New Year’s Eve parties at hot spots throughout Snowmass, including feasts at local restaurants and live music and dancing into the wee hours.

Snowmass Base Village. Info: www.gosnowmass.com

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New Year’s Eve Party with the Delta Saints It’s Aspen’s newest tradition. For one ticket you not only see a brilliant boogieprovoking show, but also get your party favors, noisemakers, champagne toast and an open

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Highlands SkiMo Race Series This six-race uphill series is an opportunity to challenge yourself against local athletes, work on individual race technique, fine-tune your transitions and enjoy post-race beer with friends. 5:30 p.m. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

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Nancy Lovendahl, “What is Here and What is There?”

credit, fun college of the Rockies, also known as the Aspen State Teachers College, hosts a crash course in local lore, featuring actors, actresses, song, dance and even Klaus Obermeyer. All attendees receive a Student ID, good for discounts around town and on beer at the Mad Hatter’s Ball. Info: 970-920-5770; www.wheeleroperahouse.com

09 Aspen Historical Society presents: Mad Hatter’s Ball at the Wheeler Opera House After

reviving the beloved Aspen/ Snowmass pastime last year, it’s here to stay. Live music to kick off Winterskol, plus an award for “Best Hat” will be chosen by the Winterskol King and Queen. Winner receives two passes to Aspen Laff Fest. Presented by Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Chamber Resort Association and Wheeler Opera House. Info: 970-920-5770; www.wheeleroperahouse.com

25-26 Collage & Mixed Media: acrylics unleashed With Lisa Singer. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt.

Info: www.wylyarts.org

09-12 Aspen Winterskol Aspen’s annual “toast to winter.”

The four-day celebration features on-mountain activities, Soupskol, a canine fashion show, Winterfest, fireworks and more. Info: www. aspenchamber.org/specialevents

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09-11 Wintersculpt Part of Winterskol, this is a 48-hour snow sculpture competition organized by the Anderson Ranch Arts Center.

Teams compete for cash prizes by carving a work of art from a block of snow. A competition for middleschool children is 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 10. Aspen pedestrian malls. Info: 970-923-3181 10-11 | JAS Café Downstairs at

the Little Nell: Wycliffee Gordon, Hello Pops! Info: 970-920-4996; www.jazzaspensnowmass.org

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Gay Ski Week Aspen Gay Ski Week is the premier gay and lesbian winter travel and vacation event in Colorado. This is a weeklong LGBTQ winter event held each year featuring skiing/boarding on one of the four mountains and daily aprèsski parties, dinners, comedy, film, parties, snowshoeing and more. Info: www.gayskiweek.com

19 Owl Creek Chase Supertour Cross-Country Race The 21K-event loops around the Snowmass Club Golf Course before connecting to the Owl Creek Trail, where it crosses Buttermilk and the Tiehack Bridge, finishing at the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club. All-day event, starting at the Snowmass Cross Country Center.

Info: www.gosnowmass.com 21 Aspen Highlands SkiMO Race Series Info: www.aspensnowmass.com 23-26

X Games Aspen The Winter X Games return to Aspen/ Snowmass for an unprecedented 12th year. Base of Buttermilk Mountain. xgames.espn.go.com

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Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert

Series – Savoy 5:30 p.m., Gondola Plaza, Aspen. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

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30-31 JAS Café Downstairs at the Little Nell: Kathryn Kosins Info: 970-920-4996; www.jazzaspensnowmass.org

01 Wheeler Opera House presents: Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys Dr. Ralph is a great bluegrass player and celebrates his 87th year with a farewell tour.

8 p.m. $45 all seats. Info: 970-9205770; www.wheeleroperahouse.com 04

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07-03/28 Bud Light Big Air Fridays Athletes showcase their newest and most progressive tricks on a Big Air jump at Snowmass at 2 p.m. every Friday. Info: aspensnowmass.com

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13 Aspen Music Festival and School: Winter Music Series, Joyce Yang 6:30 p.m., Harris Concert Hall. $50. Box Office: 970-925-9042. Info: www. aspenmusicfestival.com 14 Wheeler Opera House presents: Judy Collins 8 p.m. $45 all seats. Info: 970-920-5770; www.wheeleroperahouse.com

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14-15 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet 7:30 p.m., Aspen District Theatre.

Info: 970-925-7171; www. aspensantafeballet.com 14-17 The Aspen Institute presents: 2014 Winter Socrates Seminars The institute invites you to spend an exciting weekend learning and participating in winter activities. Info: 970-544-7929; www.aspeninstitute.org

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Wheeler Opera House presents: Jerry Jeff Walker Aspen’s newest part-time resident is full of sass and ready to rock. 8 p.m. $65 all seats. 970-920-5770; www.wheeleroperahouse.com

18 Aspen Highlands SkiMo Race Series Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

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Aspen/Snowmass Freeskiing Open This Gold-Level AFP event is one of the best open competitions in the nation. It attracts more than 200 athletes to compete on the famed X Games slopestyle and superpipe courses.

Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

20-22 Aspen Laff Festival at the Wheeler Opera House This will be a unique four-day comedy experience, where comics really get to do what comics do best: Everything funny. Come ski all day and laugh all night as we present the most brilliant new voices in comedy. Info: 970-920-5770; www.wheeleroperahouse.com 20 Aspen Music Festival and School: Winter Music Series, Jennifer Koh 6:30 p.m., Harris Concert Hall. $50. Box Office: 970-925-9042. Info: www.aspenmusicfestival.com

Mountaineering Race With approximately 12,000 feet of vertical gain over 25 miles across the four ski areas, including summiting the Highland Bowl. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

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Mardi Gras Celebration Snowmass celebrates 32 years of Fat Tuesday revelry with the biggest Mardi Gras bash in the mountains. From free maskmaking for kids at the Treehouse to a midafternoon madcap parade to a free concert, this authentic fete offers Cajun fun for every age. Info: www.gosnowmass.com

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Laurie McBride, “My Favorites” Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt. Public reception 5-7 p.m., March 14. Info: www.wylyarts.org

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13-16 Après Ski Cocktail Classic Join us for the second annual celebration of the AprèsSki Cocktail Classic in Aspen/ Snowmass. Grand tasting village, private reserve room with top-shelf premium spirits, artisanal craft cocktails, world-class seminars by award-winning mixologist and world-class tipplers, snow parties, pop-up bars, demonstrations and more. Info: www. apresskicocktailclassic.com 14-23 Bud Light Spring Jam The 14th annual Bud Light Spring Jam, the premier spring festival in the Rocky Mountains, continues like never before with two weekends — March 14-16

Printmaking Basics: stencil monoprints With Jennifer Ghormley. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt.

Info: www.wylyarts.org

22 Challenge Aspen Chris Bove Memorial Uphill Challenge Aspen presents the Chris Bove Memorial Uphill race, held at Snowmass ski area for the first time ever.

Registration and pricing at 970-9230578 or www.challengeaspen.org

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Aspen Film Annual Oscar Party at the Caribou Club This annual fundraising gala brings red carpet glamour straight from Los Angeles to Aspen’s famed Caribou Club. The evening includes red carpet arrivals, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, seated dinner, dancing and live broadcast of the 85th annual Academy Awards. Info: 970925-6882; www.aspenfilm.org

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15 KickAspen Big Air Showcases ski and snowboard athletes competing under the lights at the base of Aspen Mountain. Prize giveaways, a beer garden and DJ Naka G will round out the action.

Info: www.aspensnowmass.com 16 Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo 7:30 p.m., Aspen District Theatre. Info: 970-9257171; www.aspensantafeballet.com 16 Fallen Friends Memorial Event Fallen Friends Memorial Event brings together our mountain community to have fun in costume on a combination moguls/ freestyle/slalom course in honor of friends lost on the mountain. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com 17 St. Paddy’s Day Celebration The biggest blarney bash in the mountains features Lucky Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt, green beer and Irish fare, food and drink specials and more. Snowmass Village. Info: www.gosnowmass.com

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22-4/06 Buttermilk Rail Jams This is a snowboard-only rail jam competition where competitors will go head to head in a 32-person bracket. The winner will take home $500 and a pair of Smith I/O goggles. Register in person at Radio Boardshop at 424 E. Cooper Avenue or call 970-925-9373.

Registration is free. 2-4:30 p.m.

DJ and drinks at Buttermilk Rail Garden. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

from coaches and fellow athletes.

Anyone 13 or older can join in the fun. Free. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fanny Hill. Info: www.gosnowmass.com

21-22 CORE Party The best downtown block party of the year. The show is free and open to the public and takes place on the corner of Galena Street and Cooper Avenue. Info: www. aspensnowmass.com 07-08

JAS Café Downstairs at the Little Neil: Cyrilla Aimee & Diego Figuelredo Info: 970-9204996; www.jazzaspensnowmass.org

and March 21-23 — of new-school competitions and concerts and parties in Aspen/Snowmass. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

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Theatre Aspen’s Annual Costume Gala Join Theatre Aspen for the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser featuring dinner, DJ, silent auctions, games and dancing and, of course, over-thetop costumes. 6:30-11 p.m., Hotel Jerome. Info: 970-925-9313, ext.

205; www.theatreaspen.org

11 Aspen Highlands SkiMo Race Series Info: www.aspensnowmass.com 11 Wheeler Opera House presents: Ladysmith Black Mambazo This South African a capella group has won multiple awards, including three Grammies. 7:30 p.m. $35 all seats. Info: 970-920-5770;

Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series – Band TBA Gondola Plaza, Aspen.

Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

15 Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series – Black Uhuru Snowmass Base Village. Info: www. aspensnowmass.com 15

Aspen Music School & Festival: Winter Music Series, Robert McDuffle with Elizabeth Pridgen 6:30 p.m., Harris Concert Hall. $50. Box Office: 970-925-9042. Info: www. aspenmusicfestival.com

15-16 Terrain Park Boot Camp Beginner skiers and snowboarders can learn how to safely slide a rail, hit a box and throw a trick

21-22 JAS Café Downstairs at the Little Nell: Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers Info: 970-920-4996; www. jazzaspensnowmass.org 22-23 Terrain Park Boot Camp Beginner skiers and snowboarders can learn how to safely slide a rail, hit a box and throw a trick from coaches and fellow athletes.

Anyone 13 or older can join in the fun. Free. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fanny Hill. Info: www.gosnowmass.com 23 Battle in the Bowls Teams of two race across the many bowls of Aspen Highlands to seek out a surprise list of runs. Info: www. aspensnowmass.com 24-28 Week of Watercolor With Sarah Peterson 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt. Info: www.wylyarts.org 25-30 NASTAR National Championships NASTAR will

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calendar celebrate the sport of alpine racing and serve as a reunion for the top recreational racers in the country. Snowmass. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

29 Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series – Lucas Nelson & P.O.T.R. Snowmass Base Village. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com 29-30

Watercolor Weekend With Sarah Peterson 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt. Info: www.wylyarts.org

the mountain. Register in person at Radio Boardshop at 424 E. Cooper Ave. or call 970-925-9373.

Registration is free. 2-4:30 p.m.

DJ and drinks. Info: 970-925-9373; www.aspensnowmass.com

07 Closing Day at Buttermilk Info: www.aspensnowmass.com 08-14 Aspen Film Shortsfest 2014 Aspen Shortfest is one of the world’s premier international showcases for trend-setting art form: the short. This Oscar-

Ongoing Activities Winter Words Season 17 Winter Words is a series of readings and talks featuring prominent contemporary writers. Acclaimed authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and memoir read from their work and discuss topics that range from the creative process to the role of art in today’s world.

All events begin at 6 p.m. at the Aspen Institute. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Registration opens Nov. 1; visit www.aspenshowtix.com or call 970-920-5770.

Nov. 30: James Salter Jan. 28: Richard Blanco Feb. 8: Dani Shapiro and Nick Flynn Feb. 25: Carole DeSanti and Karen Joy Fowler March 19: Tom Reiss March 31: Maria Semple Art Clubs Art clubs for ages 6 to 12 and advanced for ages 8 and up. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, through winter and spring. Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt. Info: www. wylyarts.org

29 Aspen Santa Fe BalletEncore! 7:30 p.m., Aspen District Theatre. Info: 970-925-7171; www.aspensantafeballet.com 29 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse This is an extraordinary 40-mile backcountry ski race between the towns of Crested Butte and Aspen. Starting at midnight often in sub-zero temperatures, racers traverse Colorado’s spectacular Elk Mountains. Info: www. elkmountaintraverse.com

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JAS Café Downstairs at the Little Nell: Pedrito Martinez Info: 970-920-4996; www. jazzaspensnowmass.org

03-04 Painting in Broad Strokes With Bayard Hollins 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wyly Community Art Center, Basalt. Info: www.wylyarts.org 07 Buttermilk Rail Jams at Buttermilk Ski and snowboard on 34 early winter in snowmass 2013

qualifying international competition offeres a lively, provoking, and humourous selection of drama, comedy, animation and documentary — all at 40 minutes or less. Wheeler Opera House. Info: 970-925-6886; info@aspenfilm.org

13 Closing Day at Aspen Highlands Info: www. aspensnowmass.com 17-19 Theatre Aspen School Spring Youth Production: “The Hobbit, a Musical” 7 p.m. nightly; 2 p.m. matinee on April 19. Wheeler Opera House. Info: 970-925-9313; www.theatreaspen.org 20 Closing Day at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Info: www.aspensnowmass.com 20 Schneetag Teams of four are invited to create a craft that will slide down a pond at Spider Sabich and attempt to soar over a 30’ x 20’ pond. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com

Snowmass Chapel Nondenominational worship service at 9 a.m. every Sunday.

Spanish service at 7 a.m. Outdoor service held on the mountain outside Gwyn’s at noon Sundays during ski season. Catholic Mass offered at 5 p.m. Sundays from December to August. Info: www. snowmasschapel.org Kids Winter Art Classes Anderson Ranch Arts Center classes on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from Dec. 18 to March 28 in Snowmass Base Village. Session 1, for ages 4 to 5, is 1:30-3 p.m. Session 2, for ages 6 to 8, is 3:30-5 p.m. $40 per class; $100 for three consecutive classes. Info: www. andersonranch.org Storytelling at the Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Center Some of the tallest tales in the West recounted by master storytellers. Free. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., every Wednesday throughout the season. Info: www.gosnowmass.com Kids Sing-a-long and S’mores by the Fire Free. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Wildwood fire pit. Info: www.gosnowmass.com

Ullr Nights Aspen Skiing Co. opens up the Elk Camp Gondola every Friday night for sledding, snowbiking, s’mores and hot chocolate, ice skating and dining.

Dec. 27 through March 28. Info: www.gosnowmass.com ACES: Potbelly Perspective Slide Show & Lecture Series This series features Aspen locals or visitors sharing exciting accounts of world travel and adventure shared through images and stories. 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, from Jan. 8 through March 12.

Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Info: 970- 925-5756; www.aspennature.org ACES Naturalist Nights Lectures with cookies and tea. 7 p.m., Thursdays, from Jan. 9 through March 13. Free. Info: www. aspennature.org ACES: Naturalist Nights Lecture Series ACES, Wilderness Workshop and the Roaring Fork Audubon invite you to a lecture series featuring wildlife experts and ecologist to explore and share topics of the natural world through slideshows and discussion. Hot drinks and cookies will warm up these winter evenings. 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, from Jan. 9 through March 13.

Free. Info: 970-925-5756; www. aspennature.org Aspen Historical Society: Time Travel Tuesdays “My life is your vacation” isn’t just a bumper sticker. This Time Travel Tuesday series explores the ways people have made careers out off tourist activities, and the history of each pursuit in the valley. Topics include ski instruction, fly fishing and Food and Wine. 5:30 p.m., every Tuesday from Jan. 21 to March 11. $8. Info: 970-925-3721; www.aspenhistory.org The Aspen Institute presents: Great Decision Series This is an eight-week series where participants gather to discuss key foreign policy issues facing the world today, as featured in the 2014 Foreign Policy Association briefing book. 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 28 through March 18 at the Aspen Meadows Resort. $195 includes all sessions and refreshments. Info: 970-544-7914; www.aspeninstitute.org

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The SnowmaSS Village ice Rink: now open foR The winTeR SeaSon Located at Town Park Station on Brush Creek Road in the rodeo arena Open to residents and visitors of all ages and levels 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Now offeriNg skate reNtal aNd coNcessioNs! Ice Rink available for public and open skate, stick and puck, and rink rental.

Visit www.snowmassrecreation.com or call 970.922.2240 for the latest schedules and programs (weather dependent).

While you’re there, be sure to stop by the Snowmass Village Recreation Center, offering fitness, recreation, and aquatics programs all winter long.

More information: Visit www.snowmassrecreation.com 970.922.2240

Whether you’re headed to the ski area or the skating rink, let the snoWmass Village shuttle giVe you a Free ride

The free and frequent Village Shuttle departs approximately every 20 minutes from 6:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to almost any location in the Village

Consult the current route map for specific information on route and departure times or visit www.tosv.com.

Other Great ServiceS dial-a-ride 970.923.3030 In a location not serviced by the Village Shuttle? No problem. Call us from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a trip within Snowmass Village for only $1 per person.

(For the most timely service, please call thirty minutes before desired time of departure)

Late NiGht Service 12:45-2am Trying to get home after the last Village Shuttle departs at 12:45 a.m.?

A Late Night Taxi Service is available to take you home from the Village Mall until 2 a.m. Meet at the Village Shuttle Depot and catch a ride within Town limits for $1.

Day Skier ParkiNG Skiing Snowmass for the day? Park for FREE in the Rodeo parking lot at the entrance to town. The Village Shuttle provides frequent and direct service to the Snowmass Mall and Snowmass ski area.

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