Greetings Friends! 

I was on the gondola the other day and a visitor from L.A. said it was his first day of the season. Of course, we all asked why and it was because he heard skiing was horrible this year. We thanked him for not coming all winter so we had more for ourselves! It is really interesting what makes people cancel or postpone their trips to Aspen. Truthfully, I love to ski so much that every groomer was great and I actually “caught” one of the 12 inch dumps last month and had a truly joyous day in a snowstorm on the back country snowcat. But, seriously, so many people come now just because “it’s Aspen!” 

So, even if you hear there is not enough snow (for you), the alternative activities bring people for all seasons. Check out our list below. This is why we ARE ASPEN!!!

My longtime girlfriend from the 1980’s-Paula Loud- came in for a few days from Cabo (her latest winter home) and showed me fabulous activities other than skiing. It's called “pick anywhere for lunch and then, shopping!” Both Clark’s Oyster Bar and St. Ambroeus, across the street, were full at noon. We settled on poke bowls and ramen at Jimoto which is always a great choice.

REAL ESTATE UPDATE

Well, the stats year to date should wake everyone up. 10 Ute Place is a GREAT EXAMPLE- Perfect location-easy walk to gondola and town. Listed last June, 2025, for $50,000,000 but needs a complete remodel so buyers and brokers rejected over $7,000/sq ft. It recently closed for $31,000,000 or a little over $4,000/sq ft allowing the new buyer to spend the $1-2,000/sq ft to completely remodel… OR, Boogie’s estate is a great example-on the market in 2014 at $28,000,000, and finally closed recently for $42,000,000 easily rising with the market for 11-12 years while seller waited for the Buyer HE WANTED…

To summarize, if the seller insists on STUPID pricing, then we can bring in stupid offers and help our buyers get a great buy….On the other side, if Seller has an irreplaceable property in the perfect location with extremely high end forever finishes-they can go for the GOLD!!

Fire at the Sundeck delays skiing at Aspen Mountain

A small fire at the Sundeck atop Aspen Mountain closed the restaurant and delayed ski area operations on Thursday morning, but did not cause any injuries, according to a statement from Aspen One. (click here)

Celebrating an Olympic Champion

Alex Ferreira holds an American flag while leading a parade down Aspen Mountain to kick off Saturday evening’s community celebration of his achievement in the 2026 Winter Olympics. He won a gold medal in the men’s freeski halfpipe event on Feb. 20. (click here)

NEW RESTAURANT UPDATES

Spring Skiing in Aspen

Spring in Aspen is short & sweet. You can experience spring ski days in March & April while enjoying warmer temperatures, goggle tans, and sunny après ski. CLICK HERE for 5 reasons to plan a spring skiing vacation in Aspen.

Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute

March 22 | Wheeler Opera House

Experience the magic of The Beatles live on stage with Yesterday – A Tribute to The Beatles, the internationally acclaimed tribute band endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney himself. (click here)

Ashcroft Après - Sunday, March 22, 3-6 p.m.

Join the end-of-season celebration that blends history, skiing, and stewardship. Guests are invited to enjoy a walk, ski or snowshoe through Ashcroft, with three hosted stops along the way—exploring the town’s silver-mining roots, its deep skiing legacy, and the stewardship shaping its future. Along the route, enjoy warm food and drinks, connect with your community, and take part in a lighthearted scavenger hunt that brings Ashcroft’s story to life. Come for the history, stay for the stew, and celebrate the place we all love—together. (click here)