The Ultimate Guide to Spring Skiing

Slush bumps, late-season parties, sun-splashed decks, and backcountry nirvana on Independence Pass. Slush bumps, late-season parties, sun-splashed decks, and backcountry nirvana on Independence Pass.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Culture Shock

New Exhibit from Andres Serrano Opens at Baldwin Gallery

The renowned provocateur's show includes Native American portraits.

02/28/2018 By Lea Tucker

See & Hear

Aspen’s Own Naomi McDougall Jones Takes a Bite Out of Hollywood

Her approach to filmmaking, acting, and breaking down gender barriers is with equal passion.

02/15/2018 By Andrew Travers

Call & Response

Pulitzer Prize Winner William Finnegan Surfs to Stay Sane

In advance of his Aspen Words’ Winter Words appearance on March 20, the writer talks international journalism and staying hopeful in unsteady times.

02/14/2018 By Katie Shapiro

Eat & Drink

Chip off the Old Block

Marble Distilling Company Opens Aspen Tasting Room

Carbondale's favorite distillery now serves its award-winning vodka and other spirits just steps from the gondola.

02/28/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Tea Time

Two Leaves and a Bud Expands Its Tea Collection

A favorite local company offers four new wellness-oriented blends.

02/28/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Buck Hunt

Find Everyday Decadence at the St. Regis Aspen's Flagship Restaurant

Inventive menus set the new Velvet Buck apart from its predecessors.

02/15/2018 By Amanda Rae

Wrapper’s Delight

Behind the Big Wrap Counter with Barbara (Babs) Menendez

What’s it really like to run one of Aspen’s most popular lunch spots?

02/15/2018 By Tom Passavant

Pearl Party

Paying Tribute to Piñons: An Aspen Institution Celebrates 30 Years

What’s the secret sauce to drawing devoted diners amid a challenging restaurant climate all these years?

02/10/2018 By Amanda Faison

Health & Wellness

There’s the Rub

The St. Regis Spa's "Next-Generation Wellness Experiences" Go Beyond Traditional Treatments

Reméde now offers custom malas with a riverside blessing ceremony, energy-balancing jewelry, all-natural and vegan facials, and, yes, a cannabis massage.

02/18/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

A Phone Call Away

The Other Side of Paradise

When bluebird skies turn dark, the Aspen Hope Center shines a life-saving light for those in crisis.

02/18/2018 By Amanda Rae Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Mammogram or Bust

Aspen Valley Hospital's Much-Loved Mammogram Room Goes Up a Size

Screener Deb Demeulenaere's warm demeanor and kitschy décor is sure to calm the nerves.

02/14/2018 By Rebecca Cole

Design Story

Introducing O2 Aspen 2.0

From supersize fries to toned thighs—a former McDonald’s becomes a serene wellness oasis.

02/12/2018 By Katie Shapiro

Home & Real Estate

Living Large

A Stunning Remodel in East Aspen Embodies Grand Elegance

From a pair of elevators to artisan touches, an extraordinary attention to detail defines this sumptuous residence.

02/15/2018 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by David O. Marlow

News & Profiles

Community Table

From Aspen Institute's Dan Porterfield to Historian Tony Vagneur, Our Fantasy Guest List

The mixed bag of the community table was once an Aspen hallmark. Here’s our fantasy guest list of local newsmakers and visitors.

02/18/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dear Readers

Finding Hope at the Aspen Hope Center

A word of encouragement from our editor-in-chief about the paradox of stress in paradise.

02/18/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Altitude Adjustment

Dear Meredith: How Does One Rise Above When Being Aggressively Out-Aspened by a Local?

Your only-in-Aspen questions, answered.

02/15/2018 By Meredith Carroll

Lift Line

Let the Battle of the Ski Resort Conglomerates Begin

How Alterra Mountain Company, backed by the owners of Aspen Snowmass, is poised to take on Vail.

02/15/2018 By Allen Best

Call & Response

A Q&A with Mountaineers Mike and Steve Marolt

The identical twins have pioneered climbing and skiing on some of the world’s highest peaks. This spring, they’ll be inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

02/15/2018 By Catherine Lutz

From Plant to Pod

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Silverpeak's Pax Pod Production

A local cannabis company shares their process in creating extracts for a popular new vaporizer.

02/14/2018 By Katie Shapiro

Party Pictures

Slideshow

Action in Africa 3rd Annual Winter Fundraiser

Dakota Johnson helped host a hot-ticket benefit at Aspen Kitchen for Action in Africa, the international nonprofit founded by Aspen native Sarah Nininger to help provide education in Uganda.

02/07/2018 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

Style & Shopping

Bright Start

Get Precious With Silver and Gold, Diamonds and Pearls for Season-Spanning Looks

With so many swoon-worthy baubles to choose from in town, spring is the perfect time to add new bling.

02/18/2018 Styled by Shelly Safir Marolt Photography by Bernhard Donaubauer

Retail Report

The Perennial Pros and Cons of Aspen's Pop-Up Scene

With temporary storefronts on the rise, is Aspen's changing retail scene geared toward consumers with short attention spans?

02/18/2018 By Catherine Lutz

Travel & Outdoors

Party Mountain

The Ultimate Aspen Snowmass Spring Skiing Guide

Our best tips for ego-boosting slush bumps, prime decks, sun-ready accessories, and over-the-top celebrations.

03/19/2018 By Brook Sutton

Slope Smarts

Must-Have Sun Protection for Spring Skiing

Aspen’s high altitude and plentiful sunshine make sunscreen and shades essential.

03/09/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Ski On

Our Run-by-Run Cheat Sheets to Great Spring Skiing

Whether you're looking for perfect slush bumps or caches of wintry powder, here's where to find them.

03/07/2018 By Brook Sutton

Spring Fever

Spring Parties That Are Fueled by Locals

As if the sun’s not enough, these grassroots traditions celebrate the season.

03/07/2018 By Brook Sutton

Celebrate Good Times

Closing-Day Parties at Aspen/Snowmass Send Out Ullr with a Bang

Nothing brings out Aspen's celebrated freak flag quite like a party on the final day of the season.

03/07/2018 By Brook Sutton

Slope Smarts

Our Mini Guides to Spring Skiing Essentials

From a playlist for the gondola ride and mixing the perfect cocktail to how to wear a bowl strap and private mountain party venues, we give you tips for the perfect spring day.

03/07/2018 By Brook Sutton Illustrations by Dana Parker

Cocktail Time

Aspen's Best Decks for Après Spring Skiing

End your ski day with the mountain version of a sunset cruise: a slopeside deck and a well-earned cocktail.

03/07/2018 By Brook Sutton

Upward Mobility

A Breakfast Club at Buttermilk and Dynafit Performance Rentals Satisfy Uphillers

The Aspen Skiing Company continues its outreach to skiers skinning up the mountain with new offerings this winter.

02/28/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Early Bird Gets the Corn

How to Keep Your Ski Season Going After the Lifts Close

When the road up Independence Pass reopens in the spring, Aspen’s unofficial fifth ski area provides plenty of snow stoke.

02/18/2018 By Todd Hartley

Power Aid

What It Takes to Win a Ski Mountaineering Race

A winning women's Power of Four duo break down their training regimen by the numbers.

02/18/2018 By Brook Sutton

Wild Women

Hut Trippin' 101 With Aspen Alpine Guides

Through its signature Leave the Boys Behind program, this gals-only adventure brings a new sense of empowerment.

02/15/2018 By Katie Shapiro