ResortQuest Welcomes ESPN to The Inn at Aspen for Winter X Games 15

ResortQuest's Inn at Aspen to serve as official host hotel for the ESPN Winter X Games' television production and event staging operations for the 10th consecutive year.

Sitting square at the foot of Buttermilk Mountain, ResortQuest's Inn at Aspen holds a unique position as the only ski-in/ski-out lodging at Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado. And since 2002, Buttermilk Mountain has been the official home of the Winter X Games. So, it's only natural that ESPN would select The Inn at Aspen as the base of operations for its television production and event-staging operations for a 10th consecutive year.

Weeks of preparation go into transforming The Inn at Aspen hotel into a broadcasting hub for the highly anticipated four-day event, which will run January 27-30. ESPN crews began converging on the hotel in early January, converting virtually every inch of The Inn at Aspen's 5,000 square feet of meeting space into a high-tech media command center. With more than 43 million viewers tuning in to watch the Winter X Games last year, it is imperative that operations inside the hotel run as cleanly as the performances out on the snow.

In addition to procuring the Inn's ballrooms and conference spaces—including the Tiehack Room, Buttermilk Mountain Room and The Station—ESPN sets up trailers around the property and in the parking lots outside. The Inn at Aspen's onsite banquet services provides catering for all the media and TV production staff staying at the hotel, as well as for the Athlete Lounge.

The Athlete Lounge is located in The Inn at Aspen's picturesque courtyard. In this very exclusive lounge, the competitors relax, refresh and take a break from the extreme action on the slopes and in the pipes. Away from the cameras and the crowds, the athletes can hang out, nosh on a hot meal or compete in video games instead of on the slopes.

The Inn at Aspen hotel is sold out for the week of the Winter X Games, and security around the Inn is justifiably tight. But, ResortQuest invites guests to visit after the Games to experience skiing and boarding on the same mountain where the pros ride. Lodging specials for The Inn at Aspen can be found online at http://www.ResortQuestAspen.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

Official Contest Rules