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Off to a Snowy Start...But Not Without Challenges
December 1, 2008
After much anticipation, ski season is off to a great start this year following a dry and warm fall. Wednesday before Thanksgiving (opening day on Aspen and Snowmass Mountains) brought several inches of snow to the area mountains, and the snow didn't stop falling until Monday morning ...
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St. Regis Could Potentially Fetch $100 Million for Starwood
November 26, 2008
Over recent months Starwood Resorst and Hotels Worldwide Inc. has announced the need to sell several several of its hotel properties. In early November, Starwood sold the Turnberry Resort in Scotland for approximately $100 million to the Dubai-based Leisurecorp, who then entered into a 30 ...
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Runway Extension Could Mean Higher Tower
November 26, 2008
The FAA could force Pitkin County to build a 188-foot airport control tower to enable air traffic controllers to see the end of the extended Sardy Field runway. The new tower would be four times the height of the current 47-foot facility.
The official decision has not been made and county ...
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Ski Season is Almost Upon Us...
November 25, 2008
Thanksgiving is this Thursday, and along with the turkey and trimmings, another much anticipated holiday is upon us in Aspen. The 2008-2009 ski season begins November 27th accompanied by the Women’s World Cup races held on Aspen Mountain. Although natural snow has been slightly sparse ...
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Aspen High School Hockey Team Begins Road Trip To Germany And Switzerland
November 21, 2008
Aspen Junior Hockey initiates boys and girls in the program starting around ages 6-7. Most kids remain active in the program through high school.
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Gray Line Begins Denver-Aspen Service To Compete With CME
November 21, 2008
Gray Line Colorado began new luxury service between Aspen and Denver International Airport last Monday. The service is non-stop aboard motor coaches that offer only window or aisle seats, GPS tracking and on-board entertainment.
The one-way fee is $100. 24-hour advance reservations are ...
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Whole Foods on Hold
November 20, 2008
The much anticipated opening of Whole Foods in Basalt has been delayed. According to a representative of the developer, construction on the building is delayed until spring because of the national credit crunch. Vice president of development for Joseph Freed and Associates (JFA), said the ...
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Aspen Airport's Future is Underground
November 19, 2008
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport officials have unveiled an ambitious plan to improve parking at Sardy Field. $40m is projected to be the cost of building an underground parking structure on the site of the current surface parking lots at Aspen's Sardy Field. Jim Elwood, airport director said that ...
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Day Parking at Snowmass Reduced
November 19, 2008
The Aspen Skiing Company announced today that day parking rates at the Two Creeks parking lot are being reduced. Daily parking during the week will be $5, $10 on weekends. Last year, daily parking was $13.
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Unobstructed Views…Forever
November 19, 2008
Overlooking the common open space, this beautiful homesite will always have spectacular views of Mount Sopris and the wide open meadows below. Located in Missouri Heights, this 2.69 acre lot is minutes from shopping and dining in Basalt and Carbondale.
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