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...
August is here and summer in Colorado is far from over. Snowmass has continued to provide world class events for our guests here at The Crestwood and the fun continues in August. With festivals, adventure races, live music and even the circus headlining this months calendar. Below you will see each event outline with dates and details. Fee free to contact us for inquiries on lodging and tickets for any...
Snowmass has been known as a winter destination since its inception back in the late 1960’s and has continued to gain popularity among skiers around the world. Ask any local here in Snowmass and they will tell you that winter is what brought them here, but summer is what keeps them from leaving. It was a matter of time until summers here in our mountain town started to gain popularity with...
Many skiers and snowboarders know that Snowmass Mountain in Snowmass Village, CO provides the best variety of mountain terrain in North America. The large variety that makes up the 3,332 acres of skiable terrain will appeal to all levels of skiers and snowboards in your family. Intermediate Terrain comprises 48% of the mountain with an additional 47% Black & Double-Black Terrain offered. The 5% Beginner Terrain is highlighted by the...
This past weekend Snowmass Village was the finish line for another Ragnar Relay Colorado. The Ragnar Relay Series is an overnight running relay race that will test your limits. Teams of 12 or 6, pile into two vans and tag team run 200 miles, day and night. Each participant runs three times, with each leg between 3-8 miles with varying difficulty. So, it’s the perfect race for runners of all...
Base Village Farmers Market As a way to increase the vitality in Base Village, Snowmass Village put together a farmers market that will start on July 13th and runs through August 31st. The Snowmass Sunday Market is looking to attract Snowmass residents and guests. While construction is still going on at Clark’s Market at the Snowmass Center, this farmers market will provide these residents and guests with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat...
One of the biggest spectator events during the winter here in Aspen/Snowmass area is ESPN’s Winter X Games. The X Games is a 3 day action packed event that is free to the public. The X Games brings the best skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers from around the world to the area to compete. This year’s X Games were practice for a lot of athletes about to head to Sochi for...
For the first time EVER Aspen/Snowmass has more airline seats than any other ski resort airport in North America. With three major airlines flying in and out of Aspen/Pitkin County Airport from eight major markets, it is now easier than ever to access the world class skiing and snowboarding of Aspen/Snowmass. United Airlines is providing service from Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Houston. American Airlines has direct flights from both Los Angeles and Dallas/Ft. Worth. Delta Airlines is...
Independence Pass is one of the most exhilarating mountain pass drives that everyone should experience when visiting Colorado. For guests that select The Crestwood as their Snowmass Lodging choice in the summer, they will be delighted to know that this route will cut some time off of their drive from Denver and provide remarkable scenery along the way, but should be aware that the road is closed to traffic during...
