JenEngel

Which county in the U.S. can claim 10 real estate transactions totalling over $160 Million in a recession? Pitkin County, home to Aspen, Colorado and Snowmass Village, Colorado. 2008 is the first time in four years that real estate sales in Pitkin County did not top $2 Billion, but buyers and sellers are still making deals in Aspen. Following is a list of the top 10 real estate transactions in Pitkin County based on the purchase price.

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Winterskol-2009 Powder Days & Stellar Nights

This week marks the 57th annual Winterskol celebration in Aspen. Founded by a group of locals looking for a reason to have a party the second week of January, Winterskol consists of a myriad of events and the admission is cheap or free! (more…)

Wouldn’t it be great if there were no lift lines while skiing? Or at least no waiting in line while someone scans each pass? Aspen Skiing Company agrees, and they have introduced the newest in ski ticket technology to the local ski areas. (more…)

Even though Snowmass Village is usually overshadowed by its posh neighbor, Aspen, the mountain village tucked between Owl Creek and Brush Creek has a very distinct character. The ski resort is one of four owned by Aspen Skiing Co. But while the other three Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Ajax, aka Aspen Mountain) are in or around Aspen, Snowmass is 8 miles down the road — and a world apart. (more…)