The holiday season is right around the corner, which means it is time to start thinking about the perfect gifts for family and friends. While there are plenty of material items that make enticing options, the most perfect gift is often a shared experience. Luckily, Aspen provides a plethora of world-class adventures and experiences to enjoy. From a relaxing day at the spa to horseback riding through the mountains, there is surely an experience that will make an unforgettable gift for any loved one.
Spa Day At The Remède Spa
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Gift someone special a day spent in bliss at one of Aspen’s top-tier luxurious spas. If you’re in the mood for a spa sanctuary, look no further than Remède Spa, tucked in The St. Regis Aspen. Its serene setting is complete with treatments and services that serve the mind, body and spirit. Try the Signature Dr. Dennis Gross Facial for smoother skin with a more youthful glow, or stay true to the Rocky Mountain Vibes Massage, which uses CBD or arnica to soothe muscle aches, inflammation and joint pain. If you’re looking for something more holistic, go with the Organic Chakra Therapy. This treatment is a sensory experience that encompasses a full-body massage, crystal placement, color light therapy and sound healing. Here, indulgence and decadence collide for a day of pure relaxation. 315 E Dean St, 970.920.3300
Go Horseback Riding
One of the most beautiful ways to enjoy Aspen’s breathtaking scenery is by horseback. For the complete romantic experience, go with the Dining Ride in the Maroon Bells, complete with a two hour ride alongside Maroon Creek and feast waiting for you at the end. Choose from ribs, filet mignon, chicken breast, lobster and New York Strip steaks prepared over the fire. Of course, no meal is finished without dessert, so sit in nature and finish it all with some classic s'mores. 3133 Maroon Creek Rd, 970.920.4677
Staycation At Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection
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Nothing less than a slopeside sanctuary, Viewline Resort Snowmass is just steps away from the town’s best hiking, skiing and more. With everything from classic guest rooms to ski-in, ski-out and penthouse suites available, bring the whole family or sneak off on a romantic weekend for two. Inside the resort, unwind at the Lupine Spa (offering massages, body services and facials), or indulge in delicious bites and sips from Stark’s Alpine Grill, Viewline Lobby Bar and First Chair coffee house. 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village, 970.923.8200
Take A Hot Air Balloon Ride
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Give the amazing gift of stunning panoramic views from a hot air balloon over Snowmass Village with Above It All Balloon. Offered year-round, these sunrise flights are the perfect way to admire the aerial sights of the rocky mountain and wildlife spottings that make this unique experience unlike any other. Going from Snowmass Brush Creek Valley to lower mountains on the west, float in the clouds and finish your morning with a champagne toast to your town. 2835 Brush Creek Road, 970.963.6148
Gift A Private Membership At The Caribou Club
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Nestled in the heart of Aspen is one of the town’s most prestigious members-only clubs, The Caribou Club. Candlelit dinners and rustic chandeliers spark the intimate feel of the club, which features eight private rooms. The club offers a weeklong temporary membership that grants full access to the nightclub, bar and dining amenities. For an even more romantic memory, request a private dinner in the Wine Room. After all, cuddling up among 3,500 bottles of famous Châteaus and rare vintage wines has its romance. 411 E. Hopkins Ave., Aspen
Go On A Snowmobile Tour
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Who doesn't want to shred down the montain on a snowmobile? Perfect for the adventure-seeker in your life, T-Lazy-7-Ranch has everything you need for a day through winding trails past historic mining cabins and breathtaking-nature spots like Maroon Bells. For a full day experience, try the lunch tour complete with grass-fed Wagyu burgers at the historic Lost Man Cabin, where professional guides share stories of the mining town's wild past. 3129 Maroon Creek Road, 970.925.4614
Go Dog Sledding
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Grab a group of friends and prepare for a ride you'll never forget. With the help of Krabloonik Dog Sledding and a whole lot of snow, dog sledding rides will be available in the morning, afternoon and twilight. The sled can carry up to two adults and a small child, and each ride lasts for over an hour. Twist through the Snowmass backcountry alongside 8 to 10 Alaskan husky sled dogs and an experienced musher. Believe us, if the sights don't impress you, these playful pups surely will. 4250 Divide Rd, 970.923.3953 Ext. 0
Shop Local Artists
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Celebrate The Roaring Fork Valley’s familiar favorites with local finds like the Aspen Public Radio x Isa Catto Studio limited edition tote bag and reporter notebook. This large cotton-canvas tote—perfect for the Aspen Saturday Market, picnic on the mountains, storing ski gear and more—showcases a hummingbird and Earth watercolor on the exterior pocket and a large, interior zipped pocket. "This beautiful collaboration with Woody Creek, Colorado-based artist Isa Catto embodies the ways Aspen Public Radio keeps you connected to the Roaring Fork Valley and the world,” says executive director Breeze Richardson. "Being able to work with local artists to create original products like this gives local residents and visitors a creative way to support both the artist and a local non-profit organization–while showing that they are investing in local, non-profit journalism.” To top it all of, the tote is complete with a coordinating Reporter notebook finished with lined paper and Isa’s watercolor of a hummingbird flight pattern.
Live Music at Belly Up
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What is better than some live music and a drink in your hand? Aspen's beloved music venue Belly Up has an extensive winter lineup of musicians that will impress. Be quick and jump on tickets to artists like The Chainsmokers, The Wallflowers and more. 450 S Galena St, 970.544.9800
Secure Your Spot at the 2023 X Games Aspen
Give a friend or loved one the opportunity to ring in the New Year with Aspen’s most action-packed thrill ride. The X Games returns to Buttermilk Mountain this January for three days of head-to-head competition from the best ski, snowboard and snowmobile athletes. Grab a friend (or two) and head to the mountain to cheer on nearly 100 of the world’s top winter athletes.
Book A Telluride Helitrax Trip
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Make the San Juan Mountains your snowy playground while skiing down their best slopes with Telluride Helitrax’s custom day trip. This extreme-ski experience begins with a 45-minute charter flight from Aspen to Telluride in a fixed-wing aircraft fit for four. Before takeoff, the Helitrax team will create a custom trip that exceeds expectations and complements personal skiing expertise. Helitrax will provide all ski equipment, plus lunch based on a guest’s personal tastes. With access to high-elevation, blanketed tracks, this is an unforgettable, hair-raising journey.
Local Anderson Ranch Arts Center Gifts
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This year, show someone you really know them with a fun, curated find from the Artworks store at Anderson Ranch. Choose from unique works of art, jewelry, clothing, bags and home decor items. What's more special than have a piece of Aspen in your own home? 5263 Owl Creek Rd, 970.923.3181
Photography by: By Olesia Buyar
