Are there any restaurants or bars that are planning to show the election on Tuesday? Non-party affiliation is preferred, I’m just looking for somewhere to go to watch the results and eat and drink and try to be merry about the fate of the country!

Alright this is a long shot, but my girlfriend was in Aspen on business and told me saw a really cute fluffy bunny hat that she liked, but it was over $100 so she didn't get it.

Anyone know of trendy/popular stores in Aspen that sell expensive fluffy hats?

Has anyone gotten a table at Snow Lodge and maybe know how much it is? I am going with a big group of people and we are considering getting one if it is the same price/potentially cheaper than a ticket. Also if we get a table, do we have to buy tickets on top of that?

I'm a broke college student and my buddy invited me and a bunch of our friends to his parents place in Snowmass for a week over winter break. We're gonna be there in mid-January, so I'm sure the focus of the trip is gonna be skiing. I, however, have never skiied in my life, so I'm not super interested in spending $250 on a lift ticket just to ride bunny hills all day.

I was wondering if anyone could suggest activities to fill my days while others are skiing. I was specifically wondering about hiking trails, but I'm open to anything

I am considering going to the x games in January and I am wondering if i could realistically find a place to sleep in the car for one night. I wouldn't be hanging out there, just attend a few events and go sleep, leaving in the morning. Any recommendations on a spot or is this impossible in winter?

Hey guys , so I got a house for the winter in Wilits right before Basalt with two friends of mine. I made a post here before but have a couple more questions. I most likely will work in Aspen, I work in the restaurant industry. Now I see that the bus from Wilits to Aspen takes about an hour even tho its just 20 miles. Also is Aspen the moneymaker for restaurants or you can also make good money working in Snowmass?

Hi Reddit community,

I am flying from Texas to Colorado for Nov 1st weekend ( Nov 1 through Nov 5). I am coming there with my family with my 8 & 3 yo kids. We were planning to drive down to Breckenridge, Aspen , maroon bells and back to RMNP before flying back . As we started planning, I see majority of attractions are closed like Independence pass, Trail ridge road on RMNP, Most ski resorts , gondola rides & George Town rail route , Zipline and most other activities are paused for the shoulder season. Is there anything else we could do considering this shoulder season closures ? I would be interested in doing scenic drives and sight seeing than any adventure activities . Appreciate your suggestions

Hey guys! I booked a trip to Aspen for my 21st birthday from November 21st -25th. when I first looked up Aspen earlier this year it was predicted the slopes would be open by my birthday trip but now I see the slopes won't open until November 28th. I can't get a refund on my flight or stay, so I have no choice but to still go. But being that the slopes aren't open until then nothing will be open until then and I really need help trying to find something to do in Aspen and it is my 21st birthday so I wanna have fun.

Hey, I'm about to accept a nursing job in Aspen but I live in Rifle. How's the drive (traffic) during winter time? In a good way google maps says 1 hour from where I live but I've heard it could be up to 2hrs each way, is that true?? help!

My MacBook Air stopped working last night and now won't turn on/charge. Apple want to charge me 500 bucks to send in to be repaired. Anyone now somewhere in the valley that can fix this for a more reasonable cost?

Hey guys! So I accepted a position in Snowmass Village and I have been scrambling to find some housing. I am on the Facebook groups and the employee links and stuff, but I feel like it's been hard to find other people who are also looking for housing or have open rooms. Is there any good way to find other SkiCo employees in the area that also are in a similar boat?

Side question, I don't know the area well and was wondering how the communite to Snowmass Village would be from Basalt? I know there is a bus, is it reliable and does it run late? Would living in Aspen be an easier commute? Looking for advice!! Thank you!!

How crowded would ski slopes be on a Wed/Thur/Fri during the day? Wife and I looking to visit and learn skiing and trying to avoid crowds if possible. Thanks!

I already have my winters from last year and I'd like to get them put on this week - but looking for recommendations on the best shop. The shop I used to use scratched my wheels last year. Happy to go as far as Glenwood.

Title. Going to a conference in Snowmass in February for 3 days. My wife and I are not skiers. I’ll primarily be working with the conference, but my wife would like a cozy place to read her books with a Mountain View. Bonus points if there’s a hot tub.

This will our first time even visiting Colorado. Any recommendations for places to stay? Thanks!

Hey all,

My wife and I wanted to get away for the weekend and always wanted to visit Aspen. We were thinking of going this weekend oct 26-27. I know it’s off season, but how shut down is it?

We are interested in mild hiking, shopping, good food and maybe some night life. Will the lifts be open if we want to explore the mountains?

Thanks for any advice.

I am relatively new to skiing, and mostly stick to blue groomed runs. I have friends that are my level and worse, and are coming to visit on Dec 12. They want to ski Aspen that weekend and I had some concerns about the conditions based on what I have seen online. I was wondering what the conditions would be like specifically for the groomed part of the resort. I am hoping that with the groomed runs having the snow makers that the conditions will be better. Thoughts?

Trying my luck for housing on here. I’ve lived in Snowmass Village before so I know how hard it is to get a place in the area. My partner, I and my two dogs just finished driving down from Alaska. We are still in search of housing! If you know anyone looking for someone to fill a room please message me!

Hello,

My friends and I have a trip planned in Aspen from November 21st to November 25th. We recently have found out that snow may not be on the ground just yet and most ski resorts/ excursions (snowmobiling, etc) may be closed. Is this accurate? Has anyone ever been to Aspen in November and there was snow on the ground to do all the normal activities?

I am visiting a friend to ski 3 days in February. He sent me 3 F&F discounts which are good for 25% off the single day lift price. Are reservations required for single day tickets? Trying to figure out if I need to buy these tickets in advance. It shouldn't matter from a cost perspective since I am paying the window price - discount. But I didn't know if I needed to buy in advance w/ reservation to make sure I get to ski on the specific days I am there. Otherwise, I will just wait until closer to the dates just in case something happens and I can't make it.

Thanks!

Best places to get vegan food. I have only tried 1 place, Spring Cafe. Want to try more.

I was thinking about going to a night club.

Is there are that are reasonably priced, and have a good vibe.

I am not a millionaire that wants to spend $100 on 1 drink. Like: $20 is my tops for a drink.

Hello! Is anyone here going to be staying at The Hub at Willits for the winter season? Let’s connect! I’ll be moving alone to work for a hotel in Aspen and want to make new friends along the way. It’s also my first time going to the US, so obviously, this is way out of my comfort zone.

Any tips on how to adjust? Also, do you have any recommendations on where to buy home essentials like pillows or quilts?

Hi- I went to Aspen this year (for work) and had the best time. I attend a favorite things party each year and going to Aspen was one of my favorite things. Thinking of things I can include in the gift (that aren't designer or a fortune, I have to make multiples). A friend had the idea of truffle oil and salt since truffle fries are everywhere there. Definitely doing that! Any other ideas? :)

Boyfriend and I booked tickets to visit Aspen except we did not do research ahead of time and expected it to have mid to late peak fall colors but we did a bit of research today and it looks like it's past peak almost everywhere? How bad is it really this time? Can we still continue to make this trip? What would you suggest?

Here for a hockey tourney this weekend and left my belts at home. Anywhere to buy a leather belt that’s not prada? Thank you!!! UPDATE - thank you everyone tried miners didn’t have my size, tried the pharmacy next door same deal. Went to the golf course and got one without selling a kidney. Thanks again. Reddit is awesome.

I have never skied before and I want to learn for the first time. I can spend a fair amount of money, but also want a good first time experience, and other winter activities to enjoy like tubing, and just anything to do with snow.

1. When is the best time to visit and how long to stay in Aspen? Would you suggest snowmass or buttermilk?
2. Should have flying to Denver/Grand junction and rent a car? Which one would be better?
3. As far as lodging is concerned, any reasonably priced places to look for in Airbnb or hotels?

Hey guys, so me and two friends of mine are planning to move to the Aspen area, more accurately Basalt where we found a good deal on a 2/2. Never been to that area and have a few friends of mine that gave me some brief info. How does it work with the travelling, I saw that Basalt is 30 min from Aspen and heard there is a great bus system. Also we all work in the restaurant industry, how is the hospitality business going during the season assuming that its a great ski resort. Are restaurants hiring and is the money good having in mins we all have great working resumes. Every advice, tips, info will be more than helpful.