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Spring Skiing - What You Should Know About Spring Ski Conditions

 Spring skiing has officially arrived with the move to daylight savings time this past weekend. You now need to be more strategic when planning your ski day. Warm days and cold nights increase the potential for crispy snow. The direction each run faces becomes important.  And, the time of day needs to be factored into deciding which runs to ski. 
 
Here are some ski planning guidelines for you to consider.
 

Colorado I70 Re-opens After Rockslide

You most likely saw the news of the huge rockslide that happened Sunday night along the stretch of I70 thru the Glenwood Canyon. The good news is that as of 3:30 this afternoon, they have re-opened one lane in each direction. There is a restriction on the width of vehicles - a 14 foot limit.

How to Ski Moguls Video

While many of you want to get off groomed runs, there is a natural hesitation about jumping into those mogul fields! We know you don't want to get hurt and end up in physical therapy. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, so we offer this video clip of one of our students as an example of how to ski moguls slowly and with lots of control. Janice started the season skiing blue groomed runs and now, look at her go!

Have you signed up for the Aspen Adopt A Tourist Program?

If you'd like to experience Aspen like a local, sign-up for the new "Adopt A Tourist" program. Visitors fill out a short questionnaire indicating their interests and preferences while in town, and then the City of Aspen will pair 'adoptees' with 'adopters'. Aspen Adopt A Tourist participants receive an ID card they can use around town for discounts and other special deals.

Aspen's Little Known Smuggler Mine

While thousands of locals and visitors hike up Smuggler Road year-round, few have taken a tour of the mine that lies beneath the road. Aspen was first founded as a mining town and it's population in 1887 was 3x what it is today.  In 1894 the largest silver nugget in the world was uncovered in the Smuggler Mine. Weighing 2,054 pounds and 93% pure silver, the nugget had to be broken into three pieces in order to be maneuvered up the mine shaft. 

Aspen Spring Break Special Skiing Deal on Bumps for Boomers Clinics

We know that many of you would like to improve your mogul skiing technique and invest in skills to extend your skiing longevity. But, we also know that many of you are hesitant to make this investment given our current economy and are looking for Aspen spring break special deals. So, we're pleased to offer you a special one-time deal for two of our March mogul skiing clinics!

It's hard to miss this giant banner hanging in front of the Aspen Square Condominium Hotel! Warren Klug, father of Chris Klug, is the general manager of the Aspen Square and wanted to make sure everyone knew that son Chris made this year's Olympic Snowboard team.

While Chris is too young to be a Boomer, at 37, this is most likely his last Olympic bid. Chris is the first person to win an Olympic medal after surviving a liver transplant. We are all inspired by his passion for life and his sport.

Did you know there are more than 100+ shrines and plaques hidden amongst the runs on Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Highlands and Buttermilk? We recently picked up a copy of the new book "Sanctuaries in the Snow" by David Wood that contains more than two hundred photographs of these mysterious shrines.

Sure we run Aspen's favorite mogul and powder skiing program, but we can appreciate a perfect carpet of corduroy as much as the next guy. Did you know you can sign up to get first tracks down Aspen Mountain or Snowmass? Of course you'll need a lift ticket, but there is no charge for this awesome experience. Yes - no charge = free! in Aspen?!?