Dream Job Destination: The Perfect 24 Hours @Aspen Snowmass

Soaking it in | Photo Credit: Aspen Snowmass

There's a reason why Aspen Snowmass is a bucket list item for any self respecting skier or rider. Located on the western slope of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Aspen is celebrated globally as a symbol of American ski culture.

From the harrowing steeps at Highlands to the beautiful mountain vistas of Snowmass, it's hard to go wrong between the 4 mountains that make up this one-of-a-kind ski destination.

Of the 6 destinations available to Dream Job applicants, Aspen offers a magic combination of diverse ski terrain, extraordinary nightlife, and breathtaking views. Our Dream Job hire will get to experience all the above and much, much more.

So to give you a taste of the whirlwind experience that is a day in the Aspen life, we've crafted a 24 hour, sample itinerary for whomever is lucky enough to snag a trip to this storied ski destination.

Morning

7:00: Wake up in the Limelight Hotel at the base of Aspen Mountain

8:00: Eat a scrumptious breakfast at Jour de Fete

9:30: Take a leisurely stroll to the base of the Aspen Mountain gondola and ride up the Silver Queen Gondola (3K+ vertical feet) to the top.

11:30: Stop at the mid-mountain restaurant, Bonnie's for a light lunch with breathtaking views of the Roaring Fork Valley.

Afternoon

Never call "last run" | Photo: Aspen Snowmass

1:00: Work off all those decadent delicacies by lapping the famous, Ridge of Bell run beneath the Silver Queen Gondola.

3:00: Although nobody ever calls "last run," take it easy for the remaining hours by lapping south facing groomers that softened up under the afternoon sun.

4:00 Apres at the Little Nell's Chair 9, where everyone from movie starts to local ski bums relax in the sun-- libation in hand.