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Apres Ski: How Slim Aarons Perfectly Captured Aspen's Timeless Tradition

Phebe Wahl Phebe Wahl | October 10, 2021 | Lifestyle Style & Beauty Feature Style & Beauty Feature Featured

Taken in 1967, the legendary Slim Aarons captured the gestalt of Aspen glamour in his photographs of a Snowmass picnic. We take a look back at the iconic images.


Colorful hats complement vibrant skiwear at an après-ski party in Snowmass Village. PHOTO BY SLIM AARONS/STRINGER/COURTESY OF GETTY
Colorful hats complement vibrant skiwear at an après-ski party in Snowmass Village.


Norwegian skier Stein Eriksen in Snowmass Village PHOTO BY SLIM AARONS/STRINGER/COURTESY OF GETTY
Norwegian skier Stein Eriksen in Snowmass Village.


The son of Adlai Stevenson, John Fell Stevenson, skiing in Snowmass Village PHOTO BY SLIM AARONS/STRINGER/COURTESY OF GETTY
The son of Adlai Stevenson, John Fell Stevenson, skiing in Snowmass Village.


On the snowy slopes in Pitkin County stand two skiers alongside a helicopter. PHOTO BY SLIM AARONS/STRINGER/COURTESY OF GETTY
On the snowy slopes in Pitkin County stand two skiers alongside a helicopter.


Two women in vibrant skiwear stand among the crowd of partygoers at Snowmass Village. PHOTO BY SLIM AARONS/STRINGER/COURTESY OF GETTY
Two women in vibrant skiwear stand among the crowd of partygoers at Snowmass Village.


A stand-up fondue picnic organized by Holiday magazine held for skiers. The guest list included Howard Head, Stein Eriksen and more. PHOTO BY SLIM AARONS/STRINGER/COURTESY OF GETTY
A stand-up fondue picnic organized by Holiday magazine held for skiers. The guest list included Howard Head, Stein Eriksen and more.


Ann Farish on her porch in Aspen circa 1967 PHOTO BY SLIM AARONS/STRINGER/COURTESY OF GETTY
Ann Farish on her porch in Aspen circa 1967.

Skimaster Stein Eriksen leads a group of skiers “sailing” down a Snowmass slope. The thin capes attach to their wrists, which billow like sails. PHOTO BY SLIM AARONS/STRINGER/COURTESY OF GETTY
Skimaster Stein Eriksen leads a group of skiers “sailing” down a Snowmass slope. The thin capes attach to their wrists, which billow like sails.



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Photography by: PHOTO BY SLIM AARONS/STRINGER/COURTESY OF GETTY