Since so many of ONE Sothebys clients, colleagues and friends flock to Aspen for the holidays, we couldnt resist putting together a travel guide for our favorite ski town. This is a splashier season than usual, namely because it marks the 75th anniversary of Aspen Snowmass ski area. Special promotions like $75 adult lift tickets and exclusive products are part of the celebration. And if you cant make it out there just yet, the ski lifts will be running through April 17. See you on the slopes.
Room Refresh
Be among the first to stay at the Little Nell Hotel Groups renovated Limelight Hotel in Aspen. Stonehill Taylor firm designed its new 120 guestrooms, six suites with full kitchens and common areas including a first-ever kids club in homage to the citys silver mining heritage. Culture abounds, too, from digital art to a stage. limelighthotels.com
Stylish Souvenirs
Wear your souvenir. Hublots limited-edition exclusive watch commemorates Aspens 75th anniversary, while Aspen Skiing Company partnered with Prada for a capsule collection within its AspenX experiential lifestyle brand. Mens and womens outerwear features performance fabrics and artist Paula Crowns graphics. Find them along with sweatshirts at the AspenX store off the Gondola Plaza. aspenx.com
Mountain Girl
Following the herd of South Florida restaurants here, Chica launched an Aspen location. The chica spoken of is chef Lorena Garcia who tempts diners with her signature arepa basket. Other hit dishes are crispy Peruvian octopus and wagyu NY strip steak, or just make it easy and order the roasted meat parrillada. chicarestaurant.com
Ways of Warhol
On view at Aspen Art Museum through March 27, 2022, Andy Warhol: Lifetimes reveals the man behind the myth. The traveling survey from London examines the parallel between his life and work through new material and insight, so even experts come away with learning something new. Dont miss Rooftop Cafs fab new menu either. aspenartmuseum.org
Shop Talk
Aspen treats shopping like a sport, so its no wonder that a bevy of brands like Mackage, Citizens of Humanity and Kith are opening permanent and pop-up spaces. Gabriela Hearsts world of luxe sustainable fashion occupies Max boutiques residency space through March. Score a coveted handbag amid her cool design installation of reclaimed wood pieces. mackage.com | citizensofhumanity.com | kith.com | gabrielahearst.com
Event Driven
Barely giving people time to recover from the holidays, the festivities continue. Winterskl celebrates all things wintry and fun (dog fashions, fireworks!) from January 13-16. Aspen Gay Ski weeks 45th anniversary from January 16-23 brings dinners, drag queens, dance parties and a glam benefit for AspenOUT. Ski and snowboard sensations compete in the X-Games Aspen from January 21-23. aspenchamber.org | gayskiweek.com | xgames.com
Lounging at the Lodge
The Snow Lodge Supper Club at the St. Regis Aspen imports Montauk to the mountains. The all-star collaboration by The Surf Lodge (vibe and programming) Elevated Returns (supper, bites) and Dante NYC (cocktails) promises good times all season long. Jake Wesley Rogers, Eli & Fur, Elderbrook and Lon are booked to play. thesnowlodge.com
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