Aspen Sojourner's Last-Minute Gift Guide
By Aspen Sojourner Staff December 18, 2019
Unisex crew sweatshirt in neon blue (and other colors), $148, Aviator Nation, 308 S Mill St
Made of the brand's super-soft, broken-in cotton blend, this pullover is perfect for snuggling up fireside après ski.
After Snow Donna Boot, $1,195, Christian Louboutin, 601 E Hyman Ave
Christian Louboutin's first standalone US pop-up, open in Aspen through March, is the only place you can buy a pair of these limited-edition, neoprene boots, which come in three colors and prints.
Skida ACES-logoed hats, $30–$34, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies gift shop at Hallam Lake, 100 Puppy Smith St
These cute lids from the popular Vermont indie brand come in two versions: Nordic and fleece-lined Alpine. Bonus: all proceeds support ACES' education programs.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience pass, $199 general admission/$1,250 VIP, jazzaspensnowmass.org
Surprise your favorite music fan with this three-day ticket (June 25–28, 2020) for performances from a dozen bands at multiple venues around Aspen, including Sammy Miller and the Congregation (shown here), Galactic, Take 6, David Sanborn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Monty Alexander Harlem Kingston Express, and more.
Vintage Aspen ski jumper, $65, Max-Bone, 434 E Cooper Ave
Keep your four-legged friend warm and very stylish in this limited-edition sweater, knit of stretchy acrylic, from the luxe pet brand that's popped up in Aspen through March.
VSSL X AAM Supplies Silver, $100, Aspen Art Museum gift shop, 637 E Hyman Ave
This special-edition, compact emergency kit boasts the Aspen Art Museum's logo (in a nod to last winter's show "Zombies: Pay Attention!") The sleek tube includes a mini first-aid kit, waterproof matches, water purification tablets, a beeswax candle, tiny saws, a compass, and other items to help you survive, whether it's a temporary setback or the apocalypse.
Hangai Mountain Textiles cashmere Bauhaus blanket, $1,330, Goop MRKT Aspen, 422 E Cooper Ave
Goop's second Aspen pop-up, open through March, features this gorgeous blanket from Basalt-based Hangai, which sources and makes all of its custom-designed products in Mongolia. The Bauhaus graphic pays tribute to the centennial of the German art school, which Aspen celebrated with gusto this year.
OP Aspen goggle, $390, Oliver Peoples, 535 E Hyman Ave
In conjunction with its new Aspen store, the L.A.–based eyewear company introduced its first-ever snow goggle, with two interchangeable lenses. Find it in a black or tortoise frame; the limited-edition platinum mirrored lens shown here is exclusive to the Aspen shop.
To the Mountains Trip to Chamonix Mont-Blanc, from $2,799 per person, Ski.com
The locally based, globally known ski tour operator offers this Alpine adventure perfect for advanced to expert skiers and riders. The seven-day trip (March 1–7) includes guided on-mountain days at Chamonix, France; Courmayeur, Italy; and Verbier, Switzerland, plus six nights' lodging at the new hotel La Folie Douce and ground transportation. If you're lucky, your giftee will return the favor and bring you along, too.
Eco-Vessel Port wine and whiskey tumbler, $20, Aspen Outfitting, 315 E Dean St (in the St. Regis Aspen Resort)
The insulated, stainless-steel container with a silicone base holds up to 10 ounces of your favorite spirit—warm or cold—and is ready to bring wherever you may want to imbibe.
Need some almost-to-the-wire inspiration? All of these items are available through local shops or organizations. Now get out your wallet.
