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Winter in Aspen

A January 2007 trip to Aspen by hugohenri

Quote: The best place to ski and snowboard. So many things to do beside skiing. Come with your family and friends and enjoy the best snow.

Winter in Aspen

Overview

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The place that the most famous and rich people like to visit. You will find actors walking around with no worries about paparazzi or fans. Lots of good restaurants and art galleries. Four mountains to ski, Aspen Mountain, Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. If you want to take a break of skiing you can go shopping, you will find the best of the best...Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Dior and so on. You can go snowmobiling, dog sledding and snow shoeing as well.Quick Tips: Talk with the concierge in your hotel and ask for restaurants suggestions, most of them you need to make a reservation. The best mountain for you and your family. For example: Aspen is more for Skiers; Buttermilk for be...Read More

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St Regis Resort Aspen

Hotel | "St Regis Aspen"

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Really nice hotel, the best one in Aspen.All the rooms have plasma TV, free wireless, two sink bathroom and humidifier. They also have Butler and Ski Butler services, complimentary shuttle from the airport and around the city, heated pool with 3 hot tubs and a bar at the pool as well. 24hours Fitness Center and Business Center. Remede Spa, the best one in town. The staff are from all over the world so they speak many languages, you will not have problems with that. Complimentary coffee in the morning and a welcome hot cider in the afternoon. Valet service, Gift shop and also Ski shop so you can rent and store your skis and don`t have to take them up to the room.My experience was am...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 14, 2007

St Regis Resort Aspen
315 East Dean St.
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(970) 920-3300

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Hickory House

Restaurant

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When you go to Hickory House you HAVE to try the Ribs, they are the best ribs in Colorado. I love ribs and I have been eating ribs all over and I can tell you, those ribs are amazing, I would say one of the best in thw world.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 14, 2007

Hickory House
730 West Main St.
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(970) 925-2313

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Belly Up

Attraction

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They always have good bands playing, it is the only place in Aspen where you will find good live music. It's right in downtown Aspen in walking distance from all the hotels.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on October 14, 2007

Belly Up
450 S Galena St.
Aspen, Colorado 81611

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Eric`s

Attraction | "Eric's"

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The best place to start your night. Good environment, good music, beautiful people, pool tables, cigar bar and good price too. All the tourist and locals like this place, so if you want to meet new people it's a good place to start.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 14, 2007

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Buttermilk Mountain

Attraction

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Buttermilk is a mountain for beginners and for Pros. For beginners because most of the slopes are greens (easy) and blues (medium). And for Pros because they have the Winter X Games Park, a lot of big jumps and rails.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on October 14, 2007

Buttermilk Mountain
38700 Highway 82
Aspen, Colorado 81612
+1 970 925 1220; +1