"BrainsOne of the preeminent resorts in the United States is getting a significant redevelopment aimed to bolster a side of the mountain that has been left behind. After more than a decade of planning, lengthy approval processes, and community-driven opposition, developers will begin revitalizing the Lift One corridor on Colorado's Aspen Mountain. Chalet Alpina, the proposed name of the new base village, broke ground last fall and is expected to begin infrastructure work in early 2026, with completion anticipated in 2029."
"While this will be a new base area, it is actually the site of the city's first ski lift that had fallen out of favor due to a decision in the 1970s to build a replacement lift higher up the mountain. This decision pushed activity towards the Little Nell base village, which has served as Aspen Mountain's preferred access point for resort guests."
"Now, new life is being brought to the forgotten side of the mountain. Spanning two-and-a-half city blocks, this new base village will bring a new modern lift closer to downtown as well as significant accommodations. With a cost estimate rumored to be nearly $350 million, this project will fundamentally change Aspen Mountain and help to improve uphill capacity at one of the most prestigious resorts in the world."
Aspen Mountain's Lift One corridor will be revitalized as Chalet Alpina, a new base village that broke ground last fall and targets infrastructure work in early 2026 with completion in 2029. The site is the original city ski-lift location sidelined after a 1970s decision that shifted activity to the Little Nell base village. The development spans two-and-a-half city blocks, adds a modern lift closer to downtown, significant accommodations, and is estimated near $350 million. Interiors are by Guerin Glass Architects. Two mid-century chalet buildings will be relocated and repurposed—one as a restaurant and one as a ski museum—and a residential tier will include six full-ownership mountain homes.
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