ASPEN 3/3-3/5

I was in Aspen once before in March of 2012, actually Snowmass, but whatever. Last year, a 4-6 inch snowfall was a big deal and Aspen had been doing better than forecasts.   I grabbed a room, settled-in for a 4-6 inch snowfall and went to sleep super early.   Hearing the ruckus over at Zane’s Tavern, I fought my intrigue because I wanted to be up early for the snow.  Oh boy, when I woke-up all saw was blue skies!!!!……and absolutely no snow, not even a dusting.  The only thing I can take from this experience was that I took a hike to Hanging Lake in Glenwood springs as I had passed signs about it the day before.  I was so glad I checked it out!

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This year was a different story.  I had a room pre-booked and had purchased a 2-day pass through Liftopia’s Mountain Collective.  Snow was on its way and life was all good!

 

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When I got into town I felt drawn to go to the cliche’  Apres’ spot, 39 Degrees.  I felt like I stepped from the slopes to Rittenhouse Square.  The DJ was playing house beats, people were drinking bubbly, and there was definitely a LaLa feel to it.  Actually after talking to someone for a few minutes she said “You have a very LA vibe.”  Ha.  Oiy  Aspen is a great town with a lot going-on.  After 39 Degrees I went to Justice Snows (Great Labor-intensive Cocktails!) and Belly-Up (Aspen’s renowned live music venue.)  I wandered into my room and settled-in for a sure-thing snowfall!  When I woke-up, I was disappointed.  It had snowed about 6 inches overnight.  Unfortunately, (usually fortunately) it was still snowing.   Off To Aspen Highlands  I went where the winds were ripping and the snow was dense.  It was Brutal.

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The storm lasted till last chair, then all done!

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Tuesday proved to be much better.  I had been told by many to go to Snowmass.  (However, I also had someone tell me Snowmass was a Mini Vail.  WTF? Rubbish! )

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Snowmass has it all!  Steeps, Snow, Trees, and Bowls!  The snow was still dense, but the sun was high above, the winds were calm, and the views were outstanding!

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I think I’ll be back to Aspen.

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