PARK Magazine

ESCAPES
Little Nell Paepcke Suite
The Little Nell Hotel
My favorite hotel is The Little Nell, a five-star spot at
the base of Aspen Mountain with direct gondola access
to the slopes. Lively and hip, the Little Nell feels like a
modern residence, with contemporary art on the walls
and locally quarried stone fireplaces. All the luxurious
suites have gas fireplaces, and most have balconies.
The ski concierge stores your equipment and warms
your boots and helps you put them on in the morning.
It’s the only way really! Thelittlenell.com
‘‘THE SKI CONCIERGE
STORES YOUR
EQUIPMENT AND
WARMS YOUR BOOTS
AND HELPS YOU PUT
THEM ON IN THE
MORNING.’’
THE FOUR SKI AREAS
Aspen Mountain, also known as Ajax, is my favorite, and
the most popular for its celebrity scene. The slopes include
steep glades and moguls, as well as a few relatively easy
runs.
Snowmass has the most vertical feet in all of the U.S. With
91 trails and 21 chairlifts, there’s something for everyone,
and experienced skiers won’t get bored here.
Buttermilk, despite being the home of the Winter X
Games and its daredevil pro skiers, with its gently rolling
trails, is perfect for beginners or those desiring a more
leisurely skiing experience.
Aspen Highlands is the most laid-back of the four ski
areas and is favored by locals and ski-world insiders for its
uncrowded slopes. There are expert terrains and also
plenty of easier long runs with spectacular views.