By car, Aspen and Crested Butte sit more than 100 miles and two hours apart, threading around the Elk Mountains the long way. On foot, they are eleven miles apart. Between them runs one of Colorado's most photographed alpine passes, a scenic wilderness area, and...
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With four ski areas, Aspen Snowmass offer endless terrain to explore, but navigating from point-A to point-B can be intimidating for first-time visitors. Here's your essential guide to getting from vacation rental to ski slope.
Any Aspen summer vacation must include a visit to the Maroon Bells, but this summer, reservations are required. If you didn't save your spot in time, we have some ways to get there without a reservation.
Aspen is world-renown for having some of the most beautiful biking trails in the world. As longtime Aspen locals, we've always known that our mountain biking is world-class, especially with the addition of the Snowmass Bike Park and the manicured Sky Mountain Park...
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...
Learn from the best ski and snowboard pros at Aspen Snowmass during learn to ski and snowboard month
Nothing says summer like ice cream! Beat the heat with a scoop of artisanal ice cream, a swirl of creamy frozen yogurt, or a refreshing shave ice treat in Aspen and Snowmass Village. Discover the best spots to indulge in frosty delights that will bring...
Aspen is known for its world-class dining scene. With capacity limits in place, local restaurants have become takeout heroes, packaging favorite dishes for the perfect night in.
Updated February 2023 | Aspen Snowmass is home to four world-class ski areas, each offering its own character. Our guests frequently ask for tips on how to enjoy après ski at each ski area.
Independence Pass not only saves time on the drive from Aspen to the Front Range. It's also a destination unto itself.








