SNOWMASS VILLAGE /ASPEN

Double the Pleasure

Written by Christy Waller of CW Luxury Travel

Aspen Snowmass is a mountain resort comprised of four different mountains (each within a short drive of each other) in central Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. It is also accessed via the AspenPitkin County Airport, just minutes from the slopes, offering direct flights from around the United States. Anchored by two incredible towns—Aspen and Snowmass Village—this area provides you the perfect opportunity to revive and restore your mind, body, and spirit.

Winter in Snowmass is amazing. It’s just that simple. The luxury ski-in/ski-out resort is nestled right at Snowmass Mountain’s foot and is easily accessible to the area’s three other ski mountains.

Ashcroft Ghost Town - Castle Creek Valley, Aspen, CO

WHERE TO STAY: Viceroy Snowmass, just minutes from Each luxury hotel room and suites offer guests an unparalleled resort experience year-round. Featuring breathtaking Colorado mountain views, elegant amenities, stylish interior décor, and full in-room kitchens, these luxury accommodations bring a sense of serenity and comfort. Enjoy the ease of ski-in/ski-out privileges, dining in one of the three restaurants and cafes, a 24-hour fitness center, and the nearby Snowmass Mountain.

WHERE TO DINE: From formal dining experiences to quick bites on the go, Viceroy Snowmass appeals to all palates, thanks to its eclectic range of on-site restaurants. Highlighting the freshest regionally sourced, organic ingredients, the dishes that make up the seasonal menus at our Snowmass restaurants complement and characterize the settings they serve.

WHERE TO RELAX: Jean Michel-Gathy designed the Viceroy Spathe 7,000-square-foot spa wraps you in a world of holistic wellness experiences, from Ute Indian-inspired therapies to contemporary beauty rituals. The spa provides six luxurious treatment rooms— including a hydrotherapy Vichy shower room and a couple’s suite. The relaxation lounge features the soothing sound of falling water from an infinity pool and waterfall.

FAMILY FUN: Every Friday night during the peak of the winter season, Snowmass honors the Norse God of Snow—Ullr—with Ullr Nights, a nighttime winter wonderland party at Elk Camp on Snowmass. Friends and family take an evening gondola ride up to Elk Camp for outdoor winter activities such as tubing, ice skating, snow biking, as well as making s’mores and hot chocolate by the bonfire. Dancing to live music and enjoying an à la carte culinary celebration is sure to please any palate. After playing in the snow, kids can warm up inside with fun activities and entertainment downstairs in The Tent.

HOTEL JEROME ASPEN

WHERE TO STAY: Hotel Jerome has been the social hub of Aspen since its opening in 1889 at the height of the town’s silver boom, known as the place where many great stories are told. Guests have witnessed many sights-cowboys riding through their doors, 10th Mountain Division soldiers drinking pints after training on the slopes, and Hunter S. Thompson holding court during his run for sheriff. You can’t experience Aspen without experiencing Jerome.

Hotel Jerome

WHERE TO DINE: Hotel Jerome boasts three great dining options. Prospect is the perfect place to find an elevated yet approachable selection of American bistro dishes that showcase every season in the Roaring Fork Valley. The newest addition to the town’s social scene pays homage to the wife of Hotel Jerome’s original proprietor, Jerome B. Wheeler. Enjoy craft cocktails and small plates in-between ski runs or a day of shopping. With its lively buzz and Old West vibe, the 19th-century bar remains the town’s social hub, where ski bums rub elbows with socialites over craft beers, vintage-inspired cocktails, and Aspen’s best burger.

Hotel Jerome Penthouse C Living Room

WHERE TO RELAX: The wellness spa concentrates on the centuries-old healing traditions of the Roaring Fork Valley. As a result, treatments harness indigenous minerals, botanicals, and essential oils to nourish and energize the body, mind, and soul. Other treatments explicitly created for the unique Alpine environment include a high-altitude sports recovery massage that’s perfect for relieving sore muscles after a day on the slopes.

THE LITTLE NELL ASPEN

WHERE TO STAY: The Little Nell is Aspen’s only Five-Star, FiveDiamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and features 92 rooms with a blend of room types to accommodate your Aspen lodging preferences and needs. In the spring of 2017, all hotel rooms and junior suites were stylishly renovated by Champalimaud Design. Named after a mining claim initially located not far uphill from where the hotel sits today, it wasn’t long before the hotel began attracting a diverse international clientele, including celebrities, dignitaries, Fortune 500 magnates, and political leaders.

The Little Nell

WHERE TO DINE: The Little Nell restaurants offer worldrenowned chefs, bartenders, and sommeliers ready to make your Aspen dining experience one to remember. Tucked inside The Little Nell, Element 47 serves Colorado Contemporary cuisine emphasizing local wagyu beef, house-made pasta, and seasonal produce. Element 47’s name pays tribute to silver, the precious metal that first put Aspen on the map. Say “apresski,” and most people picture something strikingly similar to Ajax Tavern–glamorous yet comfortable. You can see Ajax Tavern’s sun-drenched, mountainside patio from halfway up the mountain–an easy target for lunch or cocktails. Located at Aspen Mountain base and next to the Silver Queen Gondola, Ajax Tavern is the Aspen restaurant for fine casual dining in an unbeatable atmosphere. The Tavern comes to life at lunch, and the party rolls on well into the night. sl