By: Grace O. – Grace writes for The Crestwood, sharing insights and travel tips to help you plan unforgettable vacations to Snowmass! Aspen Snowmass is one of the top ski destinations in the world, and it’s easy to see why. With four incredible mountains in the area, a long season, and an après-ski scene that’s hard to beat, it’s no wonder travelers love returning here year after year. Since our rentals are located...
So, you’ve heard about the incredible mountain getaways of Aspen Snowmass, but you’re not sure what the difference is between the two destinations. That makes a lot of sense! Oftentimes, many people use the terms interchangeably, but the truth is, there are some distinct differences between these mountain towns. There’s really no wrong decision when it comes to Snowmass vs. Aspen, but some people prefer one to the other, depending...
If Aspen Gay Ski Week is on your winter radar, you’re already onto something special. This iconic January event is one of the longest-running LGBTQIA+ ski celebrations in the country, bringing together great skiing, unforgettable parties, and an incredibly welcoming mountain vibe. While events span the entire Roaring Fork Valley, many guests choose to stay in Snowmass for its outstanding mountain access, more laid-back atmosphere, and easy connection to everything...
Looking to do something different for Christmas this year? Well, we’re biased, but of course, we think you should come spend your holiday with us in Snowmass Village. Spending the holidays in the mountains is a tradition many families look forward to all year, and Snowmass Village at Christmas is one of the best places to do it. With a winter wonderland of snow, family-friendly ski slopes, and special seasonal...
Snowmass and the Roaring Fork Valley (RFV) has been recently named an IMBA Gold Level Ride Center. This accolade is provided to destinations that offer extensive trail networks that appeal to all rider abilities and are dedicated to promoting and cultivating the sport of mountain biking. Our network of trails is one of only seven gold-level ride center is the world and the first in Colorado. Snowmass alone boasts 90 miles...
Our Commitment to Our Guests: As we open our doors for business, we look forward to providing our guests a safe home-base with access to the wide-open spaces that surround The Crestwood here in Aspen Snowmass. We are committed to your safety and have been diligently evaluating and implementing new operations and policies with the well-being of guests and employees as the top priority. We have created new operational procedures...
The Crestwood is a proud sponsor of the summer Snowmass Free Concert Series. The series takes place every Thursday night (with a few Saturday events mixed in) on the Fanny Hill stage. The convenient location to The Crestwood allows guests to walk to/from the concerts and enjoy the breathtaking vistas, free entertainment and bustling social scene. Every Thursday from June 8th through August 22nd, we look forward to catching up...
New to the Aspen Snowmass scene is the Ikon Pass for winter 2019-2020. The new pass offers pass holders either 5 or 7 days of skiing at all of Aspen Snowmass’ 4 Mountains. The pass has provided access to a new clientele of skiers and opened up the drive market to our resorts for the first time ever to those who always thought Aspen Snowmass was either not affordable or...
Every Wednesday night the Rodeo rolls into Snowmass Village and delivers a fun evening for locals and visitors. In it’s 44th year, the Snowmass Rodeo is a summer staple that draws people to the rodeo grounds located at the entrance to Snowmass Village at the Snowmass Rodeo Lot right at the roundabout and offers free parking. The rodeo is held rain or shine every Wednesday from June 14th through August...
The 41st Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival was held September 16-18, 2016 and the weather for this years event was about as perfect as the festival has ever seen. The Crestwood is the lodging sponsor for all of the balloon pilots and it obviously comes with some perks, like being able to take a hot air balloon ride. I have had to wait 8 years for the opportunity to finally check...
