The lifts have stopped turning, the on-mountain parties have ended (for now), the town is eerily quiet but yet still so peaceful and beautiful - perhaps even more so. Many restaurants are closed till Memorial Day but the ones open are enjoying the local vibe of regulars before they head out of town or get into summer mode. Still plenty of skiing and riding above 8,500 feet where the snow is good so get ready to hike. The snow out on Richmond Ridge was still amazing for a good

16 Mountains, 217 Lifts, Endless Amazing Experiences to Come! So it’s been over a week now and the ski industry is still trying to sort out what Aspen just did. From one day closing the season at Highlands with the party of the year to waking up the following day and finding out that your home town ski company just purchased Intrawest I could not help but spill my coffee. While trying to digest this only to wake up two days later to find that Aspen again with its new alliance

I have been a part of the ski industry pretty much my whole adult life, worked for many resorts and had many as clients so it is accurate to say that I have been to and enjoyed many resort last day and end of season parties. Closing days are fun, festive and sad all at the same time and we all know that nobody can party like skiers and riders. Resorts know how to throw a party but - bar none - nobody can throw a party like the closing party at Aspen Highlands commonly referre