SNOWMASS VILLAGE, COLORADO (Post Time News)–In the midst of massive construction, the Town of Snowmass Village is trying to remind tourists and travelers that there’s still a pretty fab mountain to be skied while the constuction continues.
Continue Reading Add comment November 3rd, 2007
SNOWMASS, COLORADO (Post Time News)–It’s like Bat Day at the stadium
The first 500 participant in the Snowmass Wellness Experience August 17-19, 2007, will take home a bagfull of goodies and good things.
Welcome bags include samples valued at $75 from companies like Fruitabu, Arrowhead Mills, Back To Nature, Nordic Naturals, Terra Chips, and Yogi Tea.
Continue Reading Add comment August 16th, 2007
SNOWMASS, COLORADO (Post Time News)–Former New York Governor George E. Pataki will be in Snowmass over the next several days both for the Rocky Mountain Institute’s 25th Anniversary celebration and for Related Westpac’s announcement of a green initiative in its development here of Base Village.
The former Governor is known for beeing green. BusinessWeek named him one of the top 20 “Individuals who stand out for their efforts to cut gases that cause global warming” in the world. Also, in 2006, Vanity Fair called him a governor who “gets it” in its inaugural “Green Issue” for his efforts concerning the environment.
Continue Reading Add comment August 9th, 2007
SNOWMASS, COLORADO (Post Time News) The Snowmass Wellness Experience kicks off its fourth year with a slate of wellness speakers on the subjects of nutrition, fitness, and spirituality & science experts–including six best-selling authors–from August 17-19, 2007.
The Swing into Wellness presented by Vitamin Cottage gourmet dinner celebration kicks off the weekend Friday, and keynote speakers Marianne Williamson and Dan Millman address audiences Saturday. Williamson examines the life-affirming principles first discussed in “A Course In Miracles” and in her forthcoming book, while Millman explores how to align one’s life to fundamental principles at the heart of every health and healing tradition in the world.
Continue Reading Add comment August 7th, 2007
Michael Potts succeeds Amory Lovins—now chairman and chief scientist at RMI—at a time then the Institute’s tenets about energy independence have been gaining a wider acceptance. RMI defines itself as “an independent, entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization,” and the 25th anniversary celebration—“ RMI 25: Celebrating Solutions”– is meant to highlight the nonprofit’s mission.
“The issues that confronted RMI during its inaugural years are now in the forefront of today’s debate on climate change,” Lovins said. “After 25 years of challenging conventional thinking and leading the field in cutting edge research and consulting, RMI will host a celebration recognizing its past work while keeping our focus on the challenges in front of us.”
Continue Reading Add comment July 27th, 2007
SNOWMASS, COLORADO (Post Time News)–Former President Bill Clinton just can’t get enough of Aspen and Snowmass.
The last living Democratic President–and one of only two still extant–is making a return trip here for the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Rocky Mountain Institute in August 2007. Clinton was last in Aspen last month for the Aspen Institute Aspen Ideas Festival–and, not coincidentally, for big-ticket fundraisers at Matsuhisa restaurant and Belly Up Aspen.
Continue Reading Add comment July 20th, 2007
“Even though the second homeowners advisory board is only meeting for its third time, we are very pleased with the response we have been given by the city council,” Doyle said. “The council realized that while [ 2nd homeowners] don’t have a vote they should still have a voice.”
Today’s workshop which was open to the public, lasted from 9-12 p.m. and served as an introduction of the board members. The meeting included a small gathering of board members and a couple of people from Snowmass. Everyone had a chance to speak and say a little about what they would like to see in the future for Snowmass.
Continue Reading Add comment July 17th, 2007
The Snowmass Village Town Council, which holds an advisory board for second homeowners twice every year, will be hosting its summer session tomorrow and Wednesday July 18th at the Anderson Ranch and Anderson Ranch’s Schermer Meeting Hall.
Tuesday’s workshop which is open to the public, will last from 9-12 p.m. will be an introduction of the board members and a chance for everyone to speak and say a little about what they would like to see in the future for Snowmass.
Continue Reading Add comment July 16th, 2007
SNOWMASS, COLORADO (Post Time News)—The chief executive officer of Aspen Skiing Company (Skico) said the company “has invested over $68 million in Snowmass since the approval of Base Village and we have many more improvements planned, including two new on-mountain restaurants.”
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SNOWMASS, COLORADO (Post Time News)–The massive construction and destruction taking place at Base Village in Snowmass since early November of 2005 is not set to be completed until 2011, but has already produced a massive make-over of the small village located on the base of Snowmass mountain.
The “new” base village will include 600 luxury residential units offering various ownership opportunities, hotels, dining, and shopping for visitors.
“[As far as small business’ are concerned] I believe this will just be a change for our small community,” said Snowmass Village Locksmith Bill Bultman. “The same people who always come to Snowmass are still going to come here– it won’t be any better or any worse– just different.”
Continue Reading Add comment July 13th, 2007