Nov 10, 2010

ASPEN- HELLS YES!


Aspen is made up of four of the most incredible Mountains to Ride and Ski:
SNOWMASS
ASPEN
BUTTERMILK
HIGHLANDS

I was in Aspen when the X games were kicking off, and Buttermilk was the place to be!
Buttermilk hosts the ESPN Winter X Games and being voted #1 by Transworld Snowboarding Magazine Reader’s Poll for best park and pipe.
And in the anticipation to the event I couldn’t help but wonder if Shaun White will dominate and take out the Mens Competition in the 22 foot super pipe final.
Womens Superpipe contest is a little harder to judge who will come out on top.
Hannah Teter, local lady Gretchen Bleiler or Kelly Clark could all take out the prize.

I won’t be around to watch the Mens Ski Superpipe but if it’s anything like last years performance I wouldn’t be surprised if Tanner Hall dominates again.
I’ve always enjoyed watching Nate Holland in the Boardercross as he has killed it the last 5 years in a row. I hope he gets up!
View from the top- EPIC.
The town's not too shabby either.
If your in the Aspen village be sure to check out The Little Nell for an afternoon après-ski scene where you can do some celeb spotting and it wont hurt to stay on for some cosy late night drinks either!

Other places to check out are 39 Degrees at Sky Hotel , Eric's bar, Paradise bakery for the BEST bakery treats and fresh lemonade going round town.
Be sure that you ride on the Snowmass or Buttermilk if your a boarder, don't make the mistake I made as a first timer to Aspen and ride on their 'precious snow' at the Aspen Mountain. You will be hanging your head between your legs, as you are the only one on the gondola carrying a board.






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