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.”
Continue Reading Add comment July 14th, 2007
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
SNOWMASS, COLORADO (Post Time News)–Similar to the dirt roads that once ran throughout much of Western Colorado, spectators and patrons of the annual Snowmass Rodeo will have to travel a rough road covered in construction, orange cones, and gravel paths to reach the rodeo grounds where they will be transported into a different time when cattle, horses and cowboys ruled the land.
Continue Reading Add comment June 20th, 2007
Here’s the part I don’t get: after years of pain and campaigning, why in the name of Fanny Hill would Aspen Skiing Company sell out the rights to develop Snowmass Base Village to Pat Smith?
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SNOWMASS VILLAGE, COLORADO (Post Time News)–New acts and $200,000 worth of improvements in the Fanny Hill venue are the Town of Snowmass Village’s recipe for record crowds in summer 2007–or so they hope.
“We’re dedicated to providing high-quality and affordable concerts in Snowmass Village , and this year we went all out,” says Snowmass Village director of marketing and special events Susan Hamley. “We’ve got over 21 major acts heading to Snowmass this summer, all of which are free except Chili Pepper & Brew Fest where tickets cost as little as $15. It’s really an outstanding summer schedule and my hat is off to our producers who programmed the music for this year’s line up.”
Continue Reading Add comment May 16th, 2007
SNOWMASS, COLORADO (Post Time News)–The Town of Snowmass Village finalized the lineup for the Chili Pepper & Brew Fest June 8-10-2007, its burgeoning summer sounds and suds extravaganza.
“From bluegrass to reggae, up-and-coming musicians to beloved legends, this festival is the best music line-up yet, thanks to our Event Contractor Josh Behrman,” says Town of Snowmass Village Marketing Director Susan Hamley. “Add in the chili and microbrew components and it’s easy to see why the festival has become such a popular way to kick off the summer.”
The full lineup features The David Grisman Quintet, the Del McCoury Band, Spencer Durham, Papa Mali , Ziggy Marley, Sweet Sunny South, and Smokin’ Joe Kelly. To go with the music, the Chili Fest–now in its fourth year–features a world-class chili competition and a plethora of microbrews.
Continue Reading Add comment April 11th, 2007
You’ve got to love it: those determined to criticize the no-booze policy now have to take on some of the best nonprofits in the valley–and that got me to thinking about how important nonprofits are when it comes to creating cover for less laudable pursuits. I was in a conversation lately about donating to a certain nonprofit so as to create cover for more profitable pursuits. This was before the Town of Snowmass Village decided to make no money on liquor, but once the town announced its plan the results were undeniable.
Continue Reading Add comment April 9th, 2007
SNOWMASS VILLAGE, COLORADO (Post Time News)—The Town of Snowmass Village has scheduled an open meeting Monday from 5 to 6:30 PM to discuss the subject on everyone’s mind: what to do about all the traffic and construction generated by the aborning Base Village
The meeting is meant as part of the Town’s Construction Coordination and Impact Mitigation Plan. According to an official pronouncement: “The Town of Snowmass Village and the development community are committed to a collaborative effort to mitigate construction impacts and inform citizens of construction activity.”
Continue Reading Add comment April 6th, 2007
SNOWMASS VILLAGE, COLORADO (Post Time News)–Make no mistake. Developer Patrick Smith of WestPac Investments Colorado LLC had all the money he needed–$169 million, for the record–to buy Base Village and to become the dominant force here in the Town of Snowmass Village.
Continue Reading Add comment March 13th, 2007
Challenge Aspen will host their largest Mono-Ski Camp in 11 years January 8-12, with over 25 skiers with disabilities on the snow at Snowmass Mountain, following a specialized seating clinic on January 7.
“We are so excited to welcome participants to Snowmass from all over the world for this 11th Annual Mono-Ski Camp. We’re particularly delighted to welcome a group of newly injured soldiers from Operation Iraqi Freedom to this years’ camp. With such incredible participants, coupled with the best instructors and skiing conditions in the world … this will be one to remember!” says Sarah Williams, Challenge Aspen Managing Program Director.
Continue Reading Add comment January 2nd, 2007