Winter X Games at the Inn at Aspen Hotel

The team at ResortQuest Aspen is in the heart of the X Games action, glimpsing all the extreme activity right from our office windows! ResortQuest's entire Inn at Aspen Hotel is the staging ground for ESPN through the action-packed weekend.

"Day one at Winter X Games 2010 in Aspen, CO is in the books, and a torrid tale it wrote. Friday figures for further fascination, with Shaun White four-peats and Sarah Burke three-peats on offer. Coverage begins at 10 a.m. MST on ESPN. Don't miss it." (Winter X Games ESPN website)

Check-out the ESPN Blog for each days' event re-cap:

• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday & Sunday - stay tuned!

Looking for more Winter X Games content:

• Winter X Games Schedule
• Winter X Games TV Schedule
• Photos

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Winter Games X Fest - right outside the Inn at Aspen Hotel!

Located by the main entrance, alongside the Inn at Aspen Hotel at the base of Buttermilk Mountain, X Fest brings together our official Winter X Games Sponsor Booths, alongside the action sports companies that showcase the culture and lifestyle of winter sports. From product demos and sampling to giveaways and live DJ performances on the Radio X Stage, from the Snowskate Park and Sledding Hill to athlete autograph signings to delicious Hickory House BBQ, X Fest is the best place to get hooked up all weekend long.

X Fest Hours of Operation:
10:00am - 7:00pm Thursday, Jan 28th - Saturday Jan 30th
10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, Jan 31st

The Inn at Aspen Hotel is sold-out for the week of the X Games, but we invite you to come experience the X Games terrain, parks and pipes for just $159/night this February! The Inn is the only ski-in/ski-out lodging - in fact the only lodging - at Buttermilk Ski Resort, home of the X Games.

Photos from ESPN X Games website: Top to bottom: (right):  Andreas Hatveit, Ski Slopestyle Eliminations; Kelly Clark, Snowboard SuperPipe Eliminations; Gretchen Bleiler, Snowboard SuperPipe Eliminations

The 2010 ESPN Winter X Games are Coming…

Some of the best competitors in the U.S. are headed to Aspen, CO to throw down their biggest tricks and best runs for the chance at gold in the 2010 Winter X Games. Of the 60+ athletes competing, 6 of these athletes are part of the announced 2010 Olympic US Team Snowboarders!
Get to Aspen and check out Kelly Clark, Gretchen Bleiler, Hannah Teter, Shaun White, Louie Vito, and Scotty Lago as they put their Olympic bound talent to work at the X Games. These athletes will be going big as the X Games are another chance to get in some serious competition to prepare them for the 2010 Olympics! Also watch for home town favorites like Peter Olenick.

Starting Thursday Jan. 28th- Sunday Jan.31st, the days will be packed with the sound of revving snowmobiles, crowds chanting, and the air will be filled with high flyers and super fast racers! Buttermilk Mountain is hosting all of the X Games events and the Inn at Aspen is center stage for all of the ESPN crew.
A few events not to miss:
Thursday:
7 pm: Snowmobile Freestyle Finals: These guys are on the edge of crazy with the stunts they perform on snowmobiles that weight over 400 lbs.

Friday:
4:30 pm: Women’s Skiing SuperPipe Finals
7 pm: Skiing Big Air Finals
7:30 pm: Snowboard SuperPipe Men’s Finals

Saturday:
7:30 pm: Snowboard SuperPipe Women’s Finals
8:30 pm: Snowboard Big Air Final

Sunday:
6:30 pm: Snowmobile Knock Out Final
7:30 pm: Skiing SuperPipe High Air Final

See the Full Schedule of 2010 X Games and remember event times are subject to change. Get to Aspen for the Winter X Games! The Inn at Aspen is currently SOLD OUT for the X Games.  Check out the Inn at Aspen's phenomenal lodging deals and for $159/night, you too can test out the terrain that X Gamers and Olympians train and play on!

ResortQuest Treasure Hunt Has Started!

The ResortQuest Treasure Hunt has commenced. The first clue has been posted to our Treasure Hunt. If you want to win a ski vacation from March 6 for 5 nights - start hunting!

• http://www.vacationtreasurehunt.com/

Introducing our New General Manager for the Inn at Aspen Hotel

The past few months have been quite eventful and exciting for our ResortQuest Aspen team.

ResortQuest has managed vacation rental properties in the Aspen area for many years. During that time, the hospitality industry in the mountains has undergone significant changes. We have, and continue to face critical decisions that affect our company and the homeowners and guests we have serviced over the years. With those key relationships in mind, ResortQuest made the decision to concentrate all efforts in the Aspen area to the management of The Inn at Aspen Hotel and withdraw from managing all other Aspen and Snowmass properties.

As of November, 2009, we transferred our management contracts for the homes and condominiums located in the City of Aspen to Frias Properties, and the recommended our Snowmass vacation rental homeowners to Alpine Property Management.

We are also very pleased to announce Bob Johnson as our General Manager of Inn at Aspen. Bob moved to the Aspen area in 1991. He was General Manager of Laurelwood and Interlude Condominiums for 15 years and spent the past year as Director of Operations at the Roaring Fork Club.

 

Bob has two children and is very active in the Aspen community; Vice President on the Roaring Fork School District Board of Education, Chairman of the Basalt Elementary Accountability Committee, Three Rivers Little League Baseball Coach, and holds many other community involvement positions. We are extremely pleased to have Bob join our team, to focus on the heartbeat this very special Aspen hotel.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing our fabulous team at ResortQuest's Inn at Aspen. Let's start with getting to know Bob a little better!

Getting to Know Bob:

• Your Name: Bob Johnson
• Your Title & Department: General Manager
• What do you do at the Inn at Aspen: a little (and a lot) of everything!
• Why did you move to Aspen: After spending many years vacationing here in Aspen and each time recognizing how hard it was to leave, and also how much anticipation I had to return, I realized it would be a great place to live!
• Why do you love Aspen;
• It promotes a healthy lifestyle
• There is always something going on
• Great environment and beautiful landscapes
• What are your Favorite Things to do in the summer:
• Be outside biking, hiking, activities and events
• Late nights on the deck with good wine, family and friends
•  Enjoying the outdoors, sunsets, lakes, rivers, wildlife
• What are your Favorite Things to do in the winter:
• Being on the mountain and all the outdoor activities
• Seeing Aspen be alive with visitors
• Enjoying the beauty of the area
• What are your Favorite Aspen/Snowmass Restaurants: There are so many, just depends what you are in the mood for. Bistro fare, Sushi, fine dining, cheap burgers, Italian, it’s all here.
• Can you tell us any Insider Secrets about Aspen: Woody Creek Tavern is a locals favorite. The Bar at IlPoggio, Ribs at the Hickory House, Lunch at Gwynn’s High Alpine in Snowmass. Skiing untracked powder on The Wall days after a snowfall. The bike trail goes from Aspen to Glenwood and you can take the bus back if you can’t ride.

We look forward to working with Bob for the years to come!

ResortQuest has a Vacation Treasure Hunt Underway. Win a Ski Vacation for $1 a day!

ResortQuest's treasure hunt is for the intrepid value hunters who can successfully navigate the clues to win a chance at a 5+ night vacation for $1 a day at one of ResortQuest’s premier ski destinations: Aspen, Breckenridge, Keystone, Steamboat Springs, CO, Park City, Utah, or Sun Valley, Idaho.

A treasure map icon will be hidden somewhere on the website of one of Resort Quest’s ski destinations. Each Tuesday, at Noon (CST), we will reveal the first clue for the new week's Vacation Treasure Hunt. As the clock ticks down, we will reveal additional clues to help you find the hidden Treasure Map... until that one lucky Treasure Seeker discovers and claims the prize! When you find the Treasure Map, click on the icon to discover which vacation rental is this week's Vacation Treasure, a special toll-free phone number to call, and the secret code you need to claim the Treasure!

Each and every week throughout the 2010 ski season — from January 19 to March 20 — we will hide a new Vacation Treasure Map for you to find. So, if you didn't win this week, don't despair... Check back next Tuesday for the new week's clue, and set out again on your quest. Next week could be your week to discover ResortQuest's Vacation Treasure!

So, next Tuesday the 19th, start your search for the treasure map (pictured).

Play ResortQuest’s Vacation Treasure Hunt

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Be inspired for adventure: 5 Point Film Festival starts Free Film Showings All Winter

The 5point Film Festival is back again to inspire and awe with amazing outdoor films playing this winter for free. The free shows are a great way to get the community inspired for their Film Festival coming up April 29th through May 2nd.
The first showing titled, Mount St. Elias, is coming up January 13th at 7 pm. This is a dramatic, inspiring documentary about 3 of the world’s greatest ski mountaineers as they try to complete the longest ski descent in the world on Alaska’s Mount St. Elias! Photo of the film is from AspenTimes.com

Feb. 10th is a presentation from Mountaineering legend Dave Hahn about his most epic adventure. Hahn is known for having more Everest summits that any non-Sherpa and has successfully summited Denali 18 times, according to a press release.

March 10th is Mountain Culture Night with 3 films highlighting the beauty and nature in daily life spent in the mountains.

All films and events are Free to the public, hosted at Dos Gringos Restaurant located at 588 Highway 133, Carbondale. Call 970-704-0788. Get there early to get the best seats!

5point Film Festival is a non-profit festival whose proceeds go towards local programs that goes toward understanding, respecting and protecting our natural world. The festival is set to inspire adventure, connect with other cultures and generations with a shared experience, promote respect for the environment to never let ourselves become complacent.
Get more details about 5point Film Festival or their upcoming film showings.

Receive incredible Aspen Lodging deals when you come to town for the film festival from the Inn at Aspen.

A toast to Winter: Aspen’s 2010 Wintersköl January 14-17th

Aspen’s Wintersköl celebration or "a toast to Winter", is perhaps the best party, celebration and community gathering in all of the West’s mountain towns. This year is the 59th annual celebration and the year’s theme is “Epic Steeps and Decades Deep”. This slogan captures the essence of what Aspen is about: Winter! And the calendar is packed for the 5 days of free (or nearly free) events suited for the whole family.
Wintersköl, Aspen’s annual “toast to winter,” dates back to a quiet January in 1951 when the lifts had closed and the local Aspenites decided to celebrate Aspen’s unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of festivities. Now a-days town in still thriving and tourists and locals alike get to have fun in the snow.

Activities:
Don’t miss the Wintersköl sculpt where six teams race to free their creation from enormous 8’x8’x8’ blocks of snow in only 48 hours! Or catch the "Surfing 50 States" and Surfwear Competition at the Wheeler, and don’t forget your crazy beach outfit- you might win $200! Hear incredible music from Keller Williams and The Wailers. Chill out with Men’s and Women’s Health Magazine as they drink wine, play games and dance away in the Gondola Plaza. You could race your way to piping hot apple streusel at the Apple Streusel Downhill or take you favorite family member (the dog of course!) to learn how to Skijor (it’s a combo of Nordic skiing and dog sledding). And no matter what events you get yourself into during Wintersköl - do not miss the torchlight descent and fireworks extravaganza! They really are some of the most fantastic winter fireworks. See complete schedule of Wintersköl events.

Be in Aspen for the celebration of winter! The Inn at Aspen Hotel is featuring phenomenal winter lodging deals and it's ski in ski out location will let you ski by day and play by night!