Going to Aspen mid Jan - looking for recommendations.. - Snowboarding Forum

andy_d · 11-14-2011, 10:26 PM

1) Is there any way to get discounted tickets?

2) Any place to stay "near" the mountain for a cheapish price but not a dump?

I normally just go with a group and don't have to worry about planning but going with a few friends after another trip. It will be 4 of us and prefer two hotel rooms or 2 bedrooms

**killclimbz** · 11-15-2011, 05:03 AM

Aspen, where the beer flows like wine...

1. Not really. Look for the Aspen Classic Pass. Might be your best bet. Otherwise get a multi day pass.

2. Again, Not really. Especially around Aspen. There are a few Motel type places in the town of Aspen that will be a bit less, but it's pricey. Do find a better deal you are going to have to go down valley. Look at Carbondale, Basalt, Glennwood Springs.

andy_d · 11-15-2011, 05:56 AM

I assume the comment means that it's pretty expensive to go to Aspen?

The locations you recommended - looks like 30-40mins away from the mountains? We would need a car to get there?

**killclimbz** · 11-15-2011, 06:04 AM

A$spen is great but yeah it's pricey. One of the best ski party towns anywhere.

There is a bus that runs up and down the valley to the Aspen area resorts. They are free from a certain distance and then there is a small charge I believe if you are at a certain distance from the resorts.

The bus is reliable around there for sure.

mojo maestro · 11-15-2011, 07:19 AM

Classic Pass is the good deal. Four days for $199 is 'bout as good as it gets. Dig a snow cave on the golf course right across from Buttermilk.........it's right on the bus route.

neednsnow · 11-15-2011, 08:01 AM

Classic Pass would be so much better if one could obtain it without having to be there in-person when purchasing. We tourons seem to be SOL.

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11-15-2011, 05:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,258	Aspen, where the beer flows like wine... 1. Not really. Look for the Aspen Classic Pass. Might be your best bet. Otherwise get a multi day pass. 2. Again, Not really. Especially around Aspen. There are a few Motel type places in the town of Aspen that will be a bit less, but it's pricey. Do find a better deal you are going to have to go down valley. Look at Carbondale, Basalt, Glennwood Springs.

11-15-2011, 05:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
andy_d Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 131	I assume the comment means that it's pretty expensive to go to Aspen? The locations you recommended - looks like 30-40mins away from the mountains? We would need a car to get there?

11-15-2011, 06:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,258	A$spen is great but yeah it's pricey. One of the best ski party towns anywhere. There is a bus that runs up and down the valley to the Aspen area resorts. They are free from a certain distance and then there is a small charge I believe if you are at a certain distance from the resorts. The bus is reliable around there for sure.

11-15-2011, 07:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
mojo maestro Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 352	Classic Pass is the good deal. Four days for $199 is 'bout as good as it gets. Dig a snow cave on the golf course right across from Buttermilk.........it's right on the bus route.