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Pictures from the Winter Season’s Hottest Social Events

Winter parties in Aspen, the 2024-2025 edition.

Photography by Nancy M. Mayer July 1, 2025 Published in the Summer/Fall 2025 issue of Aspen Sojourner

Aspen Junior Hockey’s 23rd Stirling Cup fundraiser included a kickoff party, guided fly-fishing excursion, and a golf tournament.

Jeremy Barbin and Eddie Zane
Jody Cooper and Nancy Mayer
Kelly Welden and Cathy Miller

The Bridging Bionics foundation’s new Center for Neurorehabilitation in Carbondale held its holiday grand opening in December.

Anne Spellings, Zander Higbie, Linda and Kelly Hayes
Kelsi Minett with baby Evelyn Minett, Amanda Boxtel
Rebecca Harrell, Sam Philben, and Jackie Mansfield

The A. Lange & Söhne 30th anniversary party, hosted by Meridian jewelers, featured a showcase collection of historic Lange 1 watches.

Natalie Voss, Brandon and Laura Ray, and Kenny Smith

The 2024 Snowmass Wine festival—a two-day wine-tasting event benefitting Snowmass Village Rotary—kicked off with a dinner at Viceroy Snowmass.

Bill Sauer and Jorge Arrieta
Gabrielle Greeves, Diane Spicer, and Louise Walker
Martha O'Keefe and Barbara Wickes

At the end of December, Casterline|Goodman Gallery hosted an invitation-only reception with photographer David Yarrow.

Marc Bennett, David Yarrow, Rolf Reber, Judi and Alan Altman

The 10th annual ACTION IN AFRICA winter fundraiser, co-hosted with William H. Macy, was held at Belly Up Aspen and featured a silent auction and live music.

William H. Macy
Tom Clark, Samantha Johnston, Craig Melville, and Sarah Nininger
Linda Magara Horner and Sara Nininger
Zibby Schwartz, Chris Stertzer-Ufkes, and Rick Schwartz

Christopher Martin Gallery held its annual Hearts for Hounds event in February, with proceeds benefitting the Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue in California. 

Dawn Hershberger, Christopher Martin, and Emily Chaplin

The board and national council of the aspen music Festival and school welcomed guests to a holiday party at Harris Concert Hall.

Heather Kendrick Stanton, Mary Ryerson, and Lisa Mesdag
Stuart Winston, Dana Presutti, and Alan Fletcher

Becky and Craig Ward
Michael Estabrook, Henning Rahm, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, and Jelena Todorovic Rahm
Robin and Neal Buchalter

La Prairie held a social soirée at The Little Nell celebrating the launch of its Skin Caviar Eye Lift + Cobalt Chalet Pop-up.

Chaya Cuenot, Amelia Winfrey, and Current D’Ignazio Rahe
Bethany Williams and Dairinn Bowers
Sabrina Huls-De Baets, Brittanie Rockhill, and Bo McCourt

Charles Cunniffe architects welcomed guests to a January open house, celebrating 45 years of creating meaningful design.

Charles, Jackie, and Angela Cunniffe
Rich Pavcek, Erica Delak, Charles Cunniffe, and Chad Molliconi
back row: Justin Barrow, Tom Clark, and Charles Cunniffe; front row: Ruth Kruger, Nancy Mayer, and Jeanette Darnauer

A private screening of the rookie, Patrick Keleher’s TV debut, was shown at the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale, followed by a party at Bonfire.

Brian, Kate, Finn Keleher, Alicia Marshal, and Patrick Keleher
John Keleher, Don Chaney, and Brian Keleher
Nancy Mayer and Patrick Keleher

Aspen Snowmass and Mollie Aspen hosted their annual aussies in aspen reception in January.

Anne Berger, Rachel Thompson, and Sonia Bekhaazi
Sue and Clark Edmonds

This year’s Ascendigo blue Aspen autism benefit was held over Presidents’ Day weekend and featured guest speaker Dr. Temple Grandin.

Cameron Willerton McKee, Miller Ford, and Elliott Maxwell
Frances, Emory, and Harper Lewis
Kristin Jennings, John and Linda Elmgren
Sallie Bernard and Rosie Whipple

Parc Aspen launched its single-barrel, eight-year bourbon, in partnership with Woody Creek Distillers, at a special tasting event.

Paul Cathers and Rachel Bowler
Tati Ceresa, Camille Carlin, and Walker Moriarty
Camille Carlin, Nancy Mayer, and William H. Macy

Christopher Martin Gallery hosted a Valentine’s Day Ascendigo VIP event, featuring appetizers, chocolate, wine, and art.

Craig Melville, Eloise and Tom Clark
Laurel Gilbert, Leslie Gamel Curley, and Julie Manning

Aspen Youth Center’s Out of This World Gala 2025, benefitting its free after-school and summer programs, included signature cocktails, gourmet food, and live entertainment.

Rose, Eric, and Anne Reeser
Julie Friedman and Juls Sharpley
Marina Chiasson, Oliver Sharpe, and Claire Trainor
Michael and Laura Umansky
Christine Benedetti and Alex Boyd

Viceroy Snowmass and As One Cru Wines partnered to present the inaugural Cru Cup in April. The skiing and culinary event benefitted the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club as well as the Aspen Hope Center.

Jamie Webber, Katie de Besche, Matt Zubrod, and Brian Harrier
Matt Zubrod, Troy Selby, Matt Doyle, Chris Lanter, and Bernard Guillas

Hotel Jerome hosted a special evening at the Bad Harriet Bar celebrating the legacy of WATERFORD crystal.

Lexy Brown and Janna MacDowall

An après-ski event at Nick Fouquet  boutique in Aspen marked the debut of the designer’s winter collaboration with The Little Nell.

May Eynon Shelby and Sari Tuschman
Rebekah Pullis, Jennifer Tindall, Shea Sweeney, and Darilynn Cairncross
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