Spring Newsletter 2013

IS SPRING COMING?!
What a difference a year makes! Last March and April spring and dry weather came very early and continued into the summer. Thankfully, this year March was what we usually expect with snow off and on all month and more normal temperatures. Conditions on the slopes were excellent. And then came April! Early April brought in the biggest storms of the winter season (even though it is supposed to be spring!) with snow just coming and coming in huge amounts. Thankfully the ski season extended until April 27 giving the locals who are not going out of town something to do. We do hope that it stops soon and we will get some real spring weather to enjoy before the summer is here. We are all excited though to have the moisture for the rivers and reservoirs. No one wants to go through another drought summer with fire danger looming all the time. Also this wonderful moisture should make for exciting rafting and kayaking when the time comes.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Now, on to dreaming about the summer to come—definitely an awesome time to be in Aspen. For some locals, they love it even more than the winter. From the spring time flowers to the yellow fall colors, Aspen has a wonderful mix of adventures throughout these times.

Summer activities for the cultural set include Theatre Aspen, the Aspen Music Festival (8 weeks long!), Santa Fe Ballet, Ideas Festival, Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series and more. Take note of the events listed on the other side of the page and refer to the Aspen Chamber Resort Associations’ website at www.aspenchamber.org for more information.

For those seeking peace and quiet, you can be sure to experience that on an early morning hike, yoga on the mountain, fishing, a serene walk along the river, reading a book on a park bench, or taking the gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain for a hike or to relax and take in the magnificent views.

And for you adventure junkies, remember we have some of the most challenging road biking and mountain biking around. A variety of hiking is everywhere from moderate to steep. There is always a way to keep in shape whether you plan to or not.

LIFT ONE NEWS
Currently we have a one bedroom listed for sale. It has a prime location in the building—top floor facing Aspen Mountain, lots of sunshine, with an excellent rental history. Please call our office and speak with Mac Boelens or email him and he will share the details with you.

We have heard from many of you regarding your summer vacations and we are so happy to have you back. Currently late July and early August have been highly requested but we still have space most of the summer. Weekly rates are available enabling you to get a free night! Come join the fun at Lift One either around the pool or hot tub, have a cookout around the barbeque, or get out and enjoy the Aspen experience. Please also remember what a great month September is to come visit with lower rates, less people in town, and still plenty to do in the mountains especially when the leaves begin changing colors.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUMMER SEASON 2013! Call 1-800-543-8001 for your summer reservation or email us.

PAST NEWSLETTERS
Late Winter 2013: The Best Conditions Yet!...
Winter 2013: Our best to all of you for this New Year and for a powder filled winter season. We were blessed to receive an abundance of snow...
Winter 2012-13: We are happy to say the snow has arrived in Aspen after a slow start. In early January the weather pattern began to change...
Late Fall 2012: Fall is progressing in the Rockies and while the leaves are falling we are starting to see occasional snow falling on the high mountain peaks.
Early Fall 2012: Changes are happening in Aspen that are signaling in the beautiful fall season.
Summer 2012: It seems like spring has been around for over a month when we normally are having late winter conditions but we’ll take it!
Spring 2012: Spring Time in Aspen! Now that the days are longer and much warmer with abundant sunshine and snow mixed in, what more could we ask for...
Winter 2011-12: We are happy to say the snow has arrived in Aspen after a slow start. In early January the weather pattern began to change...
Fall-Winter 2011: One of Aspen’s most beautiful times of the year is here with vibrant and bright colors everywhere from the small bushes...
Fall 2011: As we transition into fall, the mindset is also transitioning knowing those warm summer days are gone and are now replaced with shorter and cooler days...
Summer 2011: May is here and we are keeping our fingers crossed that some warm spring weather will come to us. It has been one of the snowiest Aprils...
Winter 2010-11: Another year has begun and with it has come some of the best snow ever. Snowpack in Aspen is way above average...
October 2010: Greetings from beautiful and sunny Aspen! It has been a September to remember for us with above average temperatures...
Fall 2010: No doubt about it, fall weather and the beautiful fall colors are here! The days are a little shorter and the nights are getting quite a bit cooler...
Summer 2010: After a cool, snowy and rainy spring it looks like summer may finally be within reach. We are all super excited for the long warm days ahead...
Midwinter 2010: Once again, the winter months seem to be flying by. With the annual ESPN Winter XGames finished and...
Winter 2009: December is here and the winter season is officially open and going strong! With the great storms this past week, more terrain has opened...