Aspen - Rocky Mountain High!

Ahh...Aspen.  Talking with friends last night, we landed on the topic of Aspen.  This unique little universe unto itself is a playground for the rich and famous as well as home to people who love the outdoors.  I am lucky enough to be planning a trip for a distinguished client at the moment.  I will be traveling there next month, so I may need to do an update post at that time. 

Last year I was there in November, and it turned out to be one of the most glorious weeks of the year.  The skies were clear and it topped 70 degrees every day.  Aspen Mountain looms over the townsite and offers some of the most beautiful views.  The private Aspen Mountain Club sits on top, and offers a refuge to the "in" crowd during the season.  Other times of the year it is an exclusive venue for distinguished groups.  In my business, it's a perfect setting for a gala event.

The fall is a great time to visit.  There are endless activities to enjoy, and the Aspens are changing their many shades of yellow.  The best hotels in town are undisputably the Little Nell and the St. Regis.  Both are right at the bottom of the slopes and offer impeccable service and comfort.  The spa at the St. Regis is famous for serving champagne while you lounge in the oxygen room waiting for your treatment.  Sorry to say, I had to endure this torture on a couple occasions. Make a point to try the fly fishing when you visit. This was the highlight of my trip.

If your in the mood for some authentic wild game cuisine, head to the Pine Creek Cookhouse.  The log cabin restuarant is reached by sleigh in the winter, and scenic mountain road in the summer.  I think it will be a highlight for my upcoming group. Snowmass, just a couple valleys over from Aspen is also worth a visit. The photography is great when the Hot Air Balloon Festival fills the sky.