#aspen

#aspen

As The New York Times reported, the average cost of a single-day lift ticket in the U.S. hit an astonishing $250 in the 2024 season. And, again, that's the average. It's also only the cost of a ticket, so you'll still need to pay for food and drinks, lessons (if you need them), and a hotel if you plan to stay overnight.

Ivanka Trump wasn't the only rich and famous person to head to the posh and snowy mountain town of Aspen, Colorado, to celebrate the Christmas holidays. But according to a report, President Donald Trump's daughter and her family were the only visitors to arrive with a contingent of Secret Service agents that was so large that it put the village and its nearby ski slopes into full-blown security lockdown much to the dismay of others hoping to enjoy the long weekend.

Dublin-born and Vancouver-raised, the 23-year-old switched allegiance to Ireland last year in a bid to compete at Milano Cortina 2026

Prince Harry scored four goals. Fans, which included Colman Domingo, Goldie Hawn, and Mariah Carey, cheered him from a heated V.I.P. tents, while nibbling on king crab and jumbo shrimp. Between periods, some got IV infusions from a wellness tent, while others danced to a DJ who spun pop hits, accompanied by a trumpet player.

No longer is the preferred ski resort chosen based on the perfect piste - destinations are chosen based on crowd, accommodations, shopping opportunities, and, more and more often, restaurants. Throwing its hat into Aspen's hospitality ring is beloved NYC spot Marea, which is opening at the St Regis Aspen Resort on December 22. Marea at The Snow Lodge marks the restaurant's third outpost, following on from the successes of Marea Beverly Hills in 2024 and the launch of the first-ever Marea just off Central Park back in 2009.