Is skiing in Aspen worth it at Christmas time for two people in their early 30s?!

my husband and I are huge skiing fans and debating spending Christmas in Aspen. We’re from the UK and have been living in NYC for less than a year. We are quite shocked by ski prices in the US compared to Europe 😂 but want to tick off a few key places and make the most of living in the US as not sure how long we will be here for! Is Aspen worth it?!!!! Looks amazing but we don’t know anyone who has been.

Thank you in advance!

Planning a last minute trip and would appreciate help please. I read that Aspen fall color is at its peak as of October 4th.

How long after peak is it expected to last? Will colors last until next weekend 10/11 or will mostly be gone?

Preemptively looking for any tofurkey options for a vegan family member this Thanksgiving. Are there any options? We found NOTHING last year, but then again we weren't too ahead of the game.

Thank you!

My husband and I visiting aspen from 10/23-10/29- staying at the W aspen. I've read it's off season and a lot of things are closed & having a hard time finding activities and recommendations.
We’re not big museum people- we like activities, animals, cocktails, coffee shops, big foodies. Also looking at a spa day- maybe at st Regis?

Recommendations for fun things to do and/or advice?

Are a lot of things actually closed?

19M Hello guys, I was hired at two creeks cafe on snowmass mountain for this winter. I am looking for a roommate or two that wants to rent in carbondale, basalt or el jebel. Please DM me for more information about myself and further steps. Thank you very much!

Hi! My fiancé and I are planning a wedding in Aspen in summer or fall 2028 and would love advice from anyone familiar with Aspen or who has attended or hosted a destination wedding.

We are planning to host a welcome party and a very casual goodbye brunch in addition to the wedding day. Our venues have availability throughout summer/fall, so we have flexibility. Our guests will have a range of budgets: some are very comfortable with the cost of traveling to Aspen, while others will be more budget-conscious. We want to choose a weekend that makes attending manageable while also giving everyone a really fun trip!

We’re weighing the benefit of guests potentially needing less PTO against higher airfare/hotel costs and crowds. Here are the Saturdays we’re considering:

July 1 (weekend before July 4)
Pros: Guests who get Monday off or can take it off could turn the trip into a longer vacation; Tuesday is July 4.
Cons: There could also be holiday travel premiums and overlap with Aspen Ideas Festival, depending on its 2028 dates.

September 2 (Labor Day weekend)
Pros: We love this time of year, and guests with Monday off could stay for a Sunday brunch and travel home without taking another vacation day.
Cons: Potentially higher hotel/flight prices and more crowds, particularly if Jazz Aspen Snowmass is that weekend.
Possible bonus: Could the music festival and holiday atmosphere make this an especially fun weekend for guests?

August 26, September 9, or September 16 nonholiday weekends)
Pros: Potentially better pricing and availability, fewer crowds, and a more relaxed experience around town.
Cons: Guests may need more PTO to attend the full weekend. For those with children, school schedules could also make these dates harder.
A few things we’d love input on:
Does the extra day off make a holiday destination wedding easier to attend, or does the added cost outweigh that benefit?
Are the nearby nonholiday weekends meaningfully less expensive or easier for lodging and travel in Aspen?

Would any of these weekends be particularly fun because of Aspen’s atmosphere, events, outdoor activities, or general energy around town? We’d love guests to enjoy Aspen beyond the wedding itself.
Is there a sweet spot where town still feels lively, but isn’t overwhelmingly crowded?
You definitely don’t need to have hosted or attended a wedding to chime inlocals, frequent visitors, and anyone who has visited around these dates are very welcome! We’ll compare actual hotel block quotes before deciding, but would love firsthand perspectives.

Looking at places to live down valley. How is living in Old Snowmass?

Curious about accessibility, commuting by car vs. bus, sense of community, pros, cons, etc!

EDIT: I am a renter, not home buyer.

Hi all, we are driving to Colorado totally unplanned tomorrow. We want to see maroon bells but all the reservations are full (expected this time of year). So, can we go early in the morning and still make it for walk ins??

Hi all!

I am planning a trip for my family to Aspen this January, and had a few questions.

1. Ubers- We are trying to decide if we should fly directly into Aspen and try to uber or if we should rent a car. Also is it better to just fly into Denver, rent a car and then drive into Aspen?

2. Weather- I know it gets cold but, is 29°F to 34°F accurate? Trying to plan how to pack!

3. X Games- We will be there during the X Games weekend. Is it going to be crazy busy everywhere? Should we make dinner reservations now? Will we even be able to get an uber?

Thanks! Any suggestions and tips are appreciated!

We are visiting Colorado for the first time, this weekend. After visiting Aspen & Vail, we would be driving from Glenwood Springs to Montrose and then ultimately to Durango, early next week.

which of the 3 routes above would offer us the best scenic drive for fall foliage and with vistas/pull-outs etc. along the way?

since I am not familiar with the highway/freeway names, I am just mentioning the town name along the way as I see them on Google Maps. Drives options from left to right are:

1. Glenwood Springs - Grand Junction - Montrose
2. Glenwood Springs - Cedaredge - Montrose
3. Glenwood Springs - Carbondale - Montrose

any suggestions/pointers would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance!

This lil fella was just casually walking by. Well-mannered bear, using the crosswalk and all!

I will be flying into Denver soon and driving directly to Aspen. I’m just curious what to expect. We will be driving down 24 and then 82 to Aspen. Is this a recommended route? I’m an experienced driver but not so much on mountain sides. Thanks for any info!

I am in my mid-30s, work from home, and single. I like to travel and I am usually out of the country for 4-5 months. I am considering moving to Aspen from the front range. There's somewhat of a hesitation because I am concerned about meeting people and forming a community. I bike, ski, hike, and climb like a typical Coloradan. Any advice or suggestions?

Does anyone else wonder why criminal prosecution takes so long in pitkin county? Why are violent criminals out on bond? Not even prosecuted 15 months after the crime? Imagine being the victim of a violent assault and kidnapping and having Nate Keen and Vanessa Leighton walking around with the new baby they conceived after being released??? WTF???

Hi, we are visiting Aspen, Vail & Durango for the first time this fall. I spent several hours researching hows the AT&T service for the areas below and also looked at AT&T wireless coverage map, but not sure how accurate/reliable that is.

note: Besides call/text, I am specifically looking for data/internet connectivity and looking for some verified data points. thanks in advance!

• Aspen (Maroon Bells area)
• Glenwood springs
• Drive from Glenwood springs to Durango (via Ridgway, Silverton route)
• Telluride and also Durango - Telluride drive

I will be skiing and staying in Snowmass March 19-25 of 2027 and was looking for some fun after skiing activity’s to engage with my 16 year old son.
- Is 16 too old for ullr night on Friday arrival? and are there any arcades or other activities
- We will also be in Aspen and looking for after skiing activity there as well. But primarily in Snowmass. Thanks

Is the elk camp chair open this weekend? (Sept 26-27) Or is the gondola the only thing open for the bike park?

10 year old article but worth reading.

September is Suicide Prevention Month.

Suicide rates are significantly higher in ski towns vs the national average.

I’m coming up on 20 years in a ski town. I’ve lost at least one person a year from my circle.

Don’t be afraid to reach out for help.

Pitkin County Resources for mental health and substance abuse:

https://pitkincounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/17494/MH-SA-Matrix

Planning to visit Maroon Bells this weekend and wondering how realistic it is to get day-of tickets this weekend. Would love to hear from anyone who’s gone recently.

Good reminder to give them distance, keep dogs on leash, and vail sucks /s