http://www.snowmassvillage.com/photo-gallery User Generated Photos for Snowmass Village Colorado en-us http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/mountin-biking-in-snowmass-village All Trails in Snowmass are OPEN! The rains in June have left us with buff singletrack. The flowers are coming in and the riding has never been better! Burlingame Chair opens Wed June 24th for DH mtn biking, hiking, and disc golf. Enjoy all of these rides and more in Snowmass Village! Open Trails are: Cross Mtn, Government, Village Bound, Connector, Rim Trail (Mtn View to Sinclair Rd ONLY), Powerline, Starks, Tom Blake, Luge, Ditch, Nature Trail (Bikes allowed after 5pm) June 29, 2009 - 12:49pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/springtime-in-snowmass-village As the ski season winds down here in the heart of the rockies we continue to ski and ride mid winter conditions. Boasting a near 100" base in April- you have to know that the mountains are skiing & riding to perfection! April 7, 2009 - 8:43am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/spring-is-in-the-air Spring is in the Air here in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This past week was filled with lots of snow. 44" to be exact, fun filled events, and a sprinkling sunshine. March 30, 2009 - 8:51am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/snowmass-spring-jam-2009-events Upcoming events for March 27-29, 2009Spring Jam continues it's second weekend with Big Air Friday's on Fanny Hill in Snowmass. Watch as skiers and snowboarders compete in this weekly big air comp. Then head to Base Village for some après ski and live music. March 24, 2009 - 8:40am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/march-going-out-like-a-lion Just when I thought that the powder filled days were over for the season we get more snow! Yesterday Highland Bowl was skiing darn pretty well. The snow report claimed that they had 4" of new snow and there was at least 8-10" up in the Bowl.Snowmass continues to ski great and if you're wondering what to do with the family this weekend we're offering great lodging deals for Spring Jam 2009! http://www.stayaspensnowmass.com. March 24, 2009 - 8:34am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/st-patricks-day-in-snowmass-village Going Green is the buzz these days and green will be the buzz in Snowmass on Tuesday, March 17! "We are celebrating our sixth year and have gathered quite a following since this celebration was introduced," said Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for the Snowmass Tourism Office. "St. Paddy's Day is a great time to come to Snowmass and enjoy the slopes and the Irish festivities all in one place." March 16, 2009 - 12:25pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/interesting-weather-patterns This past week saw some interesting weather with a few days and nights of windy conditions. There were some areas of the mountain that were less than perfect and others that were filled in with powdery snow. Riding up the lift to catch Long Shot, which was the noon groom at Snowmass last week I was glad to hear a visitor from San Francisco say that they were skiing all week and loved every minute of it. She was not going to do Long Shot but after a five-minute lift ride she was convinced that she was going to do it. March 9, 2009 - 8:31am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/400-cash-prize-for-mardi-gras-celebration-in-snowmass If you're not up to taking the prize money during Big Air Friday's The Snowmass Village Marketing & Special Events Department is offering CASH for Best Float ($400), Best Use of Theme (Knights of the Round Table) ($200) and Best Costume ($150). To top if off they're offering $100 reimbursement towards float expenses!Register for the parade today and get your message out to crowds as large as 5,000 during the annual Snowmass Mardi Gras Celebration. To register costumes or floats contact Vanessa Adam at 970-925-1663 or e-mail vanessa.adam@comcast.net.   February 17, 2009 - 9:33am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/snowmass-mardi-gras-celebration Mardi Gras in Snowmass - February 24, 2009This annual Fat Tuesday celebration is one of the biggest festivals of the season in Snowmass and one of the oldest Mardi Gras parties in the mountains. The authentic fete began unofficially in 1980 with New Orleans natives seeking an alternative to the crowds of their hometown celebration.   February 17, 2009 - 9:27am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/annual-mother-of-all-ascensions-uphill-race MOTHER OF ALL ASCENSIONS RETURNS TO SNOWMASS FOR MARDI GRAS!The Mother of All Ascensions uphill race returns to kick off Mardi Gras Tuesday, February 24th beginning at 7am. This classic uphill in a series of uphills around the valley goes 1,741 vertical feet from Fanny Hill to Gwyn's High Alpine restaurant. Racers can participate in snowshoes, track skis, hiking boots or running shoes. Costumes are highly encouraged.   February 17, 2009 - 9:21am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/grskier/not-a-lot-but-enough Well, the snow totals haven't been all that impressive but I tell you that it's skiing much better than I expected.  We have been bouncing around several different aspects and have found a few areas where the snow has gotten blown in.  We'll see what we get from the rest of this cycle, and it's only a few weeks away from the comp.  If it doesn't get filled in up to there it'll be skiing huge.  Could get interesting. February 14, 2009 - 5:47pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/screening-of-the-ripple-effect If you missed it the first time around or just were turned away because the Wheeler was filled to capacity, here's your second chance. Aspen Snowmass presentsTHE RIPPLE EFFECTFriday, February 6, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen February 5, 2009 - 5:27pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/grskier/yet-again So, the storm cycles came through, blessed us with feet... February 3, 2009 - 11:18am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/grskier/out-of-the-blue Wow, how things change around here, just over a week ago I was stoked on the X games coming to town (which was sick) and wondering when the next storm was going to come through... Now, three plus feet later and some xgames stokage later, I'm ready to shred again.  Hope to see you out there! January 30, 2009 - 12:03am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/snowmass-mardi-gras-celebration-feb-24th-2009 On February 24, Snowmass Village invites The Knights of the Round Table to town as the theme for its 27th annual Mardi Gras festival. Presiding over the royal court will be this year's King, Brad Krehbiel, and Queen, Rhonda Coxon -- two beloved locals who were chosen for their dedication to the Snowmass community. January 29, 2009 - 8:47am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/new-snow-at-snowmass Just like a wish come true it's started to snow again. Snowmass has received 37" of new snow in the past 7 days. X Games 13 was a huge success as the snow was lightly falling during most of the prime time events. A huge two thumbs up to Snowmass' own Sam Ferguson who took silver in Mono Skier X. Way to stomp it Sam!Looking for great deals to get your family here for great skiing and riding check out Free Flight, Free Night, Free Day.We'll see you on the downhill! January 27, 2009 - 9:07am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/xgames-the-noon-groom This past week couldn't have been better. Snowmass Village saw sunny blue skies pretty much everyday. With not much new snow in a few days we skiers and snowboarders have to get a little more creative and sometimes when the stars and planets align we get a true gift from the team of groomers at Snowmass. January 23, 2009 - 12:23pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/january-thaw Here in the Roaring Fork Valley the fine folks in the snow removal business have had a much needed break. Snowmass Village had another great weekend filled with blue skis and great snow conditions. While planning for spring break, be sure and check out the lastest travels deals at stayaspensnowmass. X Games Thirteen gets underway on Thursday and if you can't make it in person, be sure and watch it on ESPN nightly. We've got lots of snow and the conditions are perfect. Just another day for Snowmass Village! January 18, 2009 - 4:26pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/annual-avalanche-workshop-jan-16-17 This is a great gift to yourself if you've never taken this class.  Mountain Rescue-Aspen's annual community avalanche seminar is open to the public and all are invited and encouraged to attend. January 16-17, 2009. LEARN the fundamentals of avalanche awareness, including:avalanche hazard evaluation, snow pit demonstration, beacon search, route selection, safe travel techniques, companion rescue, efficient shoveling. January 13, 2009 - 3:41pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/free-flight-free-night-free-day Aspen/Snowmass is offering another great travel deal on Frontier Airlines when two flights are pur­chased, an extra night of lodging when four nights are purchased, and a free lift ticket when four days are purchased. visit stayaspensnowmass.com for more information. We'll see you on the slopes! January 13, 2009 - 10:14am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/waxing-for-the-owl-creek-chase-on-friday-jan-16 The Aspen Cross Country Center is hosting a free waxing clinic on Friday night at 5:30 pm at the clubhouse on the Aspen Golf Course. Phil White of Swix will cover all aspects of waxing for the upcoming Owl Creek Chase event from base preparation for new and used skis, waxing for all conditions and abilities, and more.Swix’s waxing guru, White, will explain the best waxing tactic for Saturday’s Owl Creek Chase event after testing skis on Thursday. White’s presentation will include: •    wax recommendations for Saturday’s 21km and 10km  Events January 13, 2009 - 8:48am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/grskier/deep-snow-fun-sun-and-terrain-observations Well the past week has left us with another pile of snow, and now it's sunny.  I don't know what else you could really want.  After skiing several days this last week on Snowmass I have noticed that the snowpack is MUCH different than last year.  some areas have filled in already this year when it was not until February last year, other areas however, are thin.  Entrances into lines we skied last year are three times as big this year, the chokes are filled in, but the exits are super thin.  I guess we'll have to figure out the changes and take caution into some of these lines.  Another January 8, 2009 - 2:06pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/exciting-events-in-snowmass-village-this-january As we say good bye to old friends and new and start the new year, Snowmass Village continues to move forward with lots of exciting events in Jauary 2009. Beginning this weekend is Winterskol 2009, powder days and Stellar Nights. The action gets started on Friday in Snowmass with the Rail Jam and Fireworks. The competition gets started at 2pm with registration beginning at Noon at the ticket pavillion on the Snowmass Village Mall and then continues into the night with fireworks at 7pm. January 5, 2009 - 11:16am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/smasslover/the-ripple-effect-playing-at-the-wheeler-opera-house   Come and watch local Snowmass Village and Aspen Athlete:  ASPEN/SNOWMASS PRESENTSA FUTURISTIC FILMS PRODUCTIONTHE RIPPLE EFFECTFR$EE PUBLIC SCREENINGS - THIS FRIDAY ONLYTHE WHEELER OPERA HOUSE - 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE EACH SHOWGENERAL ADMISSION SEATING IS LIMITED - FIRST-COME/FIRST-SERVE January 2, 2009 - 8:03am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/snowmass-village-chosen-for-2010-govenors-conference While we've had great snow so for this December, big things continue to happen in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Snowmass Village is pleased to announce its selection as the host site for the 2010 Governor's Colorado Tourism Conference. December 29, 2008 - 10:14am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/smasslover/celebrate-new-years-in-snowmass-village  New Year's in Snowmass Village December 26, 2008 - 11:59am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/smasslover/the-gift-of-snow-in-snowmass-village Source: the Snowmass Sun December 24, 2008 - 12:30pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/smasslover/snowmass-christmas-event-torchlight-parade-on-snowmass-mountain Torchlight parade on Snowmass Mountain while visiting Snowmass this December, treat your family to a bit of Christmas magic on December 23rd from 4:00PM to 7:00PM and experience the Torchlight Parade on Snowmass Mountain.  December 22, 2008 - 11:28pm http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/smasslover/snowmass-base-village-grand-opening Snowmass Base Village is having its celebratory grand opening on Monday, from 4-6 p.m., with food, drinks, fireworks and festivities. The general public is invited.After years of planning and construction, the Snowmass Village grand opening celebration marks the official debut of the first new businesses in Base Village, the ongoing 1 million-square-foot mixed-use development being led by Related WestPac in partnership with Aspen Skiing Co. and the town of Snowmass Village. December 20, 2008 - 9:18am http://www.snowmassvillage.com/blog/wendy/new-snow-at-snowmass-for-the-holidays Once again this December we've been fortunate to have an incredible month filled with lots of snow and openings. Snowmass has received 39" of new snow in the past week and more is in the forcast. We are so excited to announce the grand opening of the new base village. Included is brand new ski in ski out lodging, great new restaurants, shops and boutiques. December 19, 2008 - 1:21pm