Looking for snowboarding tips? Snowboarding can be intimidating for beginners. Sure, we've all seen what Shaun White can do on a board in the half-pipe at Buttermilk Mountain during the Winter X Games - but what can someone really expect their first time? If you're...
Okay, so you’ve made the big decision to come to Aspen for your next vacation. The next logical question has to be, "Where am I going to stay?" There’s a lot of options out there, even in Aspen. You have two choices: Rent from a...
One of the best ways to take in the splendor of the Rocky Mountains is from behind the wheel of your car! Driving in your car or RV across Colorado is one of the most scenic trips in the United States that anyone can take...
If you visit Aspen, Colorado in the summertime, don't miss Independence Pass, one of the most scenic byways in the United States. Independence Pass reaches an elevation of 12,095 at the summit. Located halfway between Aspen and Twin Lakes, visitors to the top of the...
Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass - is an experience like no other. This week, our blog team sits down with Frias Properties' reservation manager Jennifer Steele - our company's resident snowboard aficionado.
Jen began snowboarding in 1996 in New Hampshire and moved to...
(This week, we begin a two-part series on the history of skiing in Aspen, Colorado. Part one is below. Part two will be published next week.) Aspen, Colorado, is pretty much synonymous with the word “skiing.†If you look in the dictionary, it defines “Aspenâ€...
In Aspen, Colorado, one of the more popular winter recreational activities is ice skating, and there are a few places to do it. Three of the more popular places to ice skate in Aspen are at SK8 (aka the Silver Circle Ice Rink), the Aspen...
There's so many things to do in Aspen, Colorado, so where do you begin? Sports, arts, history, culture - Aspen has it all! With a plethora of attractions in Aspen, there's never a dull moment. This week, we asked our resident expert - Frias Properties...
(Blogger's note: This week, we begin a two-part series on winter activities.) Looking for the top 5 things to do besides slide downhill in Aspen this winter? Tired of that same old up and down the hill? Want something different? Well, don’t fret. Aspen, Colorado,...
A mountain mecca of shopping, art, nightlife and outdoor activity, Aspen offers something for everyone. But exactly how do you go about planning the perfect Aspen luxury ski vacation?
