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		<ttl>90</ttl><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 08:53:41 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 08:53:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Snowmass Summer of Free Music Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowmass Tourism is pleased to announce the lineup for the popular Summer of Free Music Series for the 2013 summer season starting on Thursday, June 20.  Celebrating its 22nd season, the free concerts produced by Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS), will run on Thursday evenings through August 15 on Fanny Hill with one Friday show on July 5.  Shows start at 6:15 p.m.  The popular Family Fun Zone will return for the kids with free face painting, clowns, a bouncy house and hula hoops.  Reasonably-priced Anheuser-Busch beers and Pernod Ricard Wines, a selection of imports, Widmer Brothers microbrews, Jim Beam premade cocktails along with a variety of fine wines will be available for purchase.  So dust off those picnic baskets, pull out your summer blankets and low lawn chairs and get ready for a great summer of mountain music in Snowmass!]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=0a119211ac8974664047813c00aa82e5&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=0a119211ac8974664047813c00aa82e5&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 16:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Line Up Iin Place for The 10th Season of Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado, January 9, 2013 &ndash; Aspen/Snowmass is celebrating the 10th season of the Bud Light Hi-Fi concert series with a top-notch line-up including Mutemath, Easy Star All-Stars, Brett Dennen, MarchFourth Marching Band and Grouplove. These acts will rock various locations around Aspen/Snowmass this winter as a part of the ongoing free Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series and CORE Party concert, now expanded into two-nights. The Bud Light Hi-Fi concert series kicked off with a performance by Reverend Horton Heat on November 24. Aspen/Snowmass has presented over 60 free outdoor concerts since the Bud Light Hi-Fi Series began in 2003 with a different band taking the stage for each event. The bands have been booked in partnership with Belly Up Aspen since 2006.

 

&ldquo;Live music is a vital component of the Aspen/Snowmass event calendar and this year&rsquo;s Bud Light Hi-Fi Series line-up raises the bar on providing a fun, entertaining experience for guests and locals of Aspen/Snowmass," says John Rigney, VP of Sales &amp; Events for Aspen Skiing Company.

 

X GAMES ASPEN WEEKEND

Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series featuring Mutemath &ndash; Friday, January, 25, 5:30 p.m. &ndash; Gondola Plaza, Aspen Mountain

Mutemath makes their Aspen debut reigning from New Orleans as an American alternative rock band that formed in 2003. The band melds hip-hop, moments of grandeur, and vocals that are reminiscent of classic rock to create a sound that is inherently their own.

 

X Games week kicks off at Belly Up Aspen with electro-fusion act Kung Fu on Monday, January 21.  Tuesday, January 22 Belly Up is headlining California roots-reggae act Tribal Seeds. Wednesday, January 23 the club kicks into high gear with British indie rock band Bloc Party, presented by X Games Music.  Friday, January 25, X Games Music Presents Odd Future's lead rapper, Tyler The Creator performing at 7 p.m. and a late night show with Scottish producer-DJ Calvin Harris (this show is SOLD OUT).  Sunday, January 27, Belly Up Aspen closes out X Games weekend with dup-step artist Datsik with special guest Sex Panther.

 

College XPass now on sale at Aspen/Snowmass

College students will once again be able to save big and ski/ride for $41 per day in Aspen/Snowmass during X Games Aspen, January 24-27, 2013. The College X Pass is a picture pass valid for two days of skiing or riding during X Games Aspen for only $82 and includes a coupon for 35 percent off equipment rentals at Four-Mountain Sports. Up to 2 additional days can be loaded onto the pass for just $52/day. This pass is good on all four mountains &ndash; Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and the home mountain of X Games Aspen &ndash; Buttermilk. The College X Pass is valid during X Games dates only - January 24-27, 2013 - and must be purchased by Wednesday, January 23, 2013.

 

PRESIDENT'S DAY WEEKEND

Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series featuring Easy Star All-Stars: Dub Side Of The Moon &ndash; Saturday, February 16, 3:00 p.m. &ndash; Snowmass Base Village

Internationally renowned reggae act, Easy Star All-Stars brings their superb rhythm with the Dub Side Of The Moon to Snowmass Base Village on Saturday, February 16 for the third free Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert of the season. The show will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a soon to be announced act and Easy Star All-Stars will take the stage at 4:00 p.m. Since their debut in 2003 with their cover album of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon entitled "Dub Side of the Moon," the reggae collective has built an ever-growing, international fan base.

 

For President's Day weekend, the Belly Up Aspen brings Grammy nominated Bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters on February 14 and New Orleans funk jam band Galactic on President's Day, February 18.

 

SPRING EVENTS

13th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam &ndash; March 21-31

The 13th annual Bud Light Spring Jam &ndash; the premier spring festival in the Rocky Mountains &ndash; brings two weekends of competitions, concerts and parties to Aspen/Snowmass.  Brett Dennen kicks off the live music on Friday, March 22 in Snowmass Base Village to celebrate the NASTAR National Championships. This youthful folk/pop singer first won the heart of his loyal fans in 2004 with his soulful lyrics, easy groove and the hit single "Desert Sunrise." The show will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a soon to be announced act and Brett Dennen will take the stage at 5:00 p.m.

 

The eagerly anticipated Bud Light Spring Jam Core Party is expanded into two nights for the first time and will feature a beer garden. The event will kick off with MarchFourth Marching Band playing a street concert in downtown Aspen on Friday, March 29. M4, as their devotees call them, throws itself and the audience into a swirling volcano of high-energy music and spectacle. Grouplove will take to the same downtown Aspen stage on Saturday, March 30. Their live shows sweep up the audience with an energetic blend of upbeat indie-pop, rock and folk. Their shows are kinetic and engaging. DJ Naka G will be performing at 8:00 p.m. each night while the crowd enjoys giveaways from sponsors. MarchFourth Marching Band and Grouplove will take the stage at 9:00 p.m. on their respective nights.

 

At Belly Up, Hunky surfer, singer-songwriter Donavan Frankenreiter will take the stage March 23.  On March 24, See-I &amp; Toubab Crewe will co-headline a fun night of worldly sounds. Music festival darlings, The Dunwells also return to the Belly Up on March 26. The Colorado based folk group Elephant Revival will perform on March 29. On March 31, Belly Up brings back their favorite Talking Heads tribute act, THIS MUST BE THE BAND. This show will include a full band performing the album Stop Making Sense in its entirety.]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=7832d4fb03f88640180848efdec93e23&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=7832d4fb03f88640180848efdec93e23&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:42:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Inaugural Highlands Skimo Race Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado, January 3, 2013 &ndash; The brand new Aspen Highlands SkiMo Race Series, a shortened ski-mountaineering race with both uphill and downhill components, will debut Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. The inaugural four-race series will provide an exciting opportunity for athletes to challenge themselves against fellow locals, work on individual race technique, fine-tune transitions and enjoy post-race beer specials at the Highlands Pizza Company.

 

Race Course: 

Each race will begin at the base of Aspen Highlands. The course will be different for each race and will be announced upon check-in. Each course has an estimated finishing time of 60-90mins. The other race dates are Tuesday, February 5; Tuesday, February 26 and Tuesday, March 12. Start times for each race will be announced closer to the race date.

 

More Details: 

Registration is now open at www.aspensnowmass.com/highlandsskimo. Registration is $25 per race or $85 for the entire series. All racers are required to wear a helmet.

Power of Four Ski Race &ndash; March 2, 2013

The Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race &ndash; one of the most challenging events in Aspen/Snowmass &ndash; is back on March 2, 2013 and will test athletes&rsquo; endurance as they race in teams of two across all four area mountains.  The sport division course covers approximately 25 miles and more than 12,000 vertical feet of climbs.  A recreational division covers two mountains, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain.

 

&ldquo;The Power of Four races continue to grow in popularity and people are excited about this year&rsquo;s race&rdquo; says John Rigney, VP of Sales &amp; Events, Aspen Skiing Company.  &ldquo;Top tier endurance athletes and weekend warriors converge to tackle one of the most challenging and beautiful courses in the region.&rdquo;

 

The race starts at 6 a.m. in Snowmass and will continue into the afternoon where athletes will finish at the base of Aspen Mountain. 

 

Sport Division Race Course:

Teams will start in Snowmass Village and skin up to the top of the Elk Camp Lift.  Then racers will traverse from Elk Camp to West Buttermilk.  Once at West Buttermilk, athletes ski down to the bottom of Tiehack.  From there athletes will cross the bridge by the Aspen Recreation Center and head to Aspen Highlands Village.  Skiers will then skin to the summit of the Highland Bowl and ski down to Castle Creek Road via the Congo Trail off of the Grand Reverse. Teams will then cross Castle Creek and head up Midnight Mine Road until they reach The Sundeck.  In the final descent of the race, athletes will ski down Aspen Mountain, ending in gondola plaza.

 

Recreational Division:

Starting at 8 a.m. the recreational division follows the same course on Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain, finishing in Gondola Plaza.  This race is perfect for recreational uphillers looking for a new challenge.

 

Registration is now open at www.aspensnowmass.com/poweroffour.  Registration is $200 per team until January 7, $220 per team after January 7 until February 17 and $240 after February 17. Alpine Touring (AT) gear, Telemark gear or snowboard Splitboard gear is required.]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=2eb1bd34924f626bb900a287890e857b&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=2eb1bd34924f626bb900a287890e857b&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:38:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline Extended for the Mountain Collective Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[ASPEN, Colo., JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., ALTA, Utah, SQUAW VALLEY, Calif., and SAN FRANCISCO &ndash; Monday, November 19, 2012&mdash;Members of the Mountain Collective resorts have decided to extend the sales of their innovative pass through December 17, 2012.  After this date the pass will not be for sale until sometime next spring for the 2013/2014 ski and snowboard season. The Mountain Collective&trade; is an alliance of four of the premier independent mountain destinations in the West. The pass is available online through an exclusive technology, distribution and marketing partnership with Liftopia at www.TheMountainCollective.com. Introductory pricing will be good through midnight on November 19. New pricing will be $379 for the adult pass and $239 for the child&rsquo;s pass.

 

Alta, Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole and Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows have partnered to offer this exciting opportunity for passionate skiers and riders. For just $379, The Mountain Collective&trade; Pass includes two days at each of the four destinations, plus a 50 percent discount on unlimited lift tickets at each of the destinations, once the complimentary days are used. In addition, passholders will receive exclusive lodging deals throughout the season. Collectively this pass grants access to eight mountains with more than 16,000 acres of terrain, over 100 lifts and an unmatched reputation for snow quality and quantity.

 

"The pass has proven to be extremely popular with skiers and riders across the country including 36 countries around the world,&rdquo; said Christian Knapp, vice president of marketing, Aspen Skiing Company. &ldquo;We felt the strong demand coupled with the opening of the resorts this week merited extending the purchase deadline with only a slight price increase.&rdquo;

 

The Mountain Collective&trade; Pass will be available for children (ages 12 and under) for just $239. The pass will also offer incentives to premier pass holders at the participating resorts. Visit www.TheMountainCollective.com or call (800) 705-6286 for more information. The price and availability is subject to change and only valid until Monday, December 17, 2012.]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=228260904db7460612e9d045526c360b&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=228260904db7460612e9d045526c360b&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:48:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MarchFourth Marching Band & Grouplove to perform FREE during Spring Jam in Aspen/Snowmass]]></title><description><![CDATA[BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR Bud Light SPRING JAM IN ASPEN/SNOWMASS

MarchFourth Marching Band and Grouplove Perform FREE Concerts in Downtown Aspen March 29 and 30, 2013

Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., November 15, 2012 &ndash; MarchFourth Marching Band and Grouplove will take to the streets of Aspen for two FREE concerts during the 13th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam, March 29 and 30, 2013. The Bud Light Core Party will take place in downtown Aspen and the shows will kick off at 8 p.m. each night. For more information on the concerts, visit www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam.

MarchFourth Marching Band will play a street concert in downtown Aspen on Friday, March 29. M4, as their devotees call them, throws itself and the audience into a swirling volcano of high-energy music and spectacle. What began as a Fat Tuesday party on March 4, 2003, in Portland, Oregon has over the last 8 years become one of the nation&rsquo;s best live touring acts, and thanks to word-of-mouth will soon be graduating from &ldquo;best kept secret&rdquo; to a band on the brink of exploding in popularity. For more on the band or to hear their music, visit www.marchfourthmarchingband.com.

Grouplove will take to the same downtown Aspen stage on Saturday, March 30. Their live shows sweep up the audience with an energetic blend of upbeat indie-pop, rock and folk. Their shows are kinetic and engaging. Their debut album Never Trust a Happy Song, has found critical and commercial success and brought the group&rsquo;s unique sound to a legion of fans. Visit www.grouplovemusic.com for more information on the band and to hear music previews.

&ldquo;We love continuing the Spring Jam tradition of showcasing high-energy musical acts in Aspen/Snowmass,&rdquo; said John Rigney, Vice President, Sales &amp; Events, Aspen Skiing Company. &ldquo;Mix snow, sunshine, great skiing and riding into the Spring Jam party, and we have the biggest spring celebration in the Rockies.&rdquo;

The 13th annual Bud Light Spring Jam, the premier spring festival in the Rocky Mountains, will bring two weekends of competitions, downtown concerts and parties to Aspen/Snowmass. The festival kicks off March 21, with the NASTAR National Championships in Snowmass. The first weekend will feature a Bud Light Hi-Fi in Snowmass on March 22, followed by the 6th annual Fallen Friends Memorial Event and the 14th annual KickAspen Big Air, where skiers and snowboarders compete under the lights at the base of Aspen Mountain, both taking place on March 23. A Terrain Park Boot Camp, March 23, 24, 30 and 31, offers both adults and kids instruction on how to slide a box or hit a rail in a mini-park on Snowmass. The finish of Elk Mountain Grand Traverse and a Buttermilk Rail Jam will take place on March 30 and 31 respectively to go with the two night Core Party during the second weekend of Bud Light Spring Jam. Bud Light Big Air Fridays will take place on March 22 &amp; 29 to round out the action packed weekends.

 

Bud Light Spring Jam and Hi-Fi Series are made possible by Bud Light, Sprint, GoPro, Audi, Clif Bar, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Frias Properties, Coca-Cola, Helly Hansen, Town of Snowmass Village, Alchemy and the Belly Up Aspen.]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=aca674460798a61fadf139e8597f8df5&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=aca674460798a61fadf139e8597f8df5&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:39:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Register now for the Aspen/Snowmass Freeskiing Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE FOR THE ASPEN/SNOWMASS FREESKIING OPEN

Freeskiing Open is now a Gold-level AFP Event and FIS Freestyle NORAM Cup Event 

 

Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., &ndash; Nov. 5, 2012 &ndash; Registration is now live for the Aspen/Snowmass Freeskiing Open, formerly known as the Aspen/Snowmass Open. The Aspen/Snowmass Freesking Open is an Association of Freeskiing Professionals (AFP) Gold sanctioned event and FIS Noram Cup event. The event has a generous prize purse of over $25,000 to be awarded. The format will be similar to previous years only this year the event will exclusively host skiers on the X Games Aspen slopestyle course and superpipe.

&ldquo;By partnering with both the AFP and FIS Freestyle we are able to give athletes the opportunity to earn points towards both the Olympic qualification process and the AFP world rankings," said Cat Leonaitis, Aspen/Snowmass Open Event Manager. "We are excited to be one of four NORAM CUP events in the US and look forward to being a part of the future of freeskiing as it takes shape. The Aspen/Snowmass Open has long been a partner with the AFP and we think the addition of FIS sanctioning brings even more value to our athletes in the face of an ever-growing competition calendar.&rdquo;

To register visit www.aspensnowmass.com/open. All competitors MUST have their FIS license before the first day of registration. Due to processing times, athletes will not be able to purchase a license on site.

 

The event will take place February 21-24, 2013 and the schedule will be as follows:

 

 

Tuesday and Wednesday, February 19 &ndash; 20, 2013

Training (Slopestyle and Superpipe course open to credentialed competitors only)

 

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Ski Slopestyle (men) &ndash; Qualifying

 

Friday, February 22, 2013

Ski Slopestyle (women) &ndash; Qualifying

Ski Slopestyle (men and women) &ndash; Finals

 

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Ski Superpipe (women) &ndash; Qualifying

Ski Superpipe (men) &ndash; Qualifying

Rail Jam

 

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Ski Superpipe (women) &ndash; Finals

Ski Superpipe (men) &ndash; Finals

 

 

Video &amp; Photos: To view the Freeskiing Open video from last year click here: https://vimeo.com/37610545 or visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/aspensnowmass/sets/72157629467894081/ for photos. Photo credit: Jeremy Swanson.  Photos available for media download.

 

Aspen/Snowmass operates four destination mountains &ndash; Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk &ndash; and is the home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2013. Aspen/Snowmass also offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well as four award-winning Ski &amp; Snowboard Schools. Aspen/Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains &ndash; Aspen Sardy Field (3 miles from Aspen) and Eagle County Airport (70 miles from Aspen). For more information on Aspen/Snowmass, please call 800/525-6200 or 970/925-1220, or visit the company&rsquo;s website at www.aspensnowmass.com

###]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=e653aaac63f6897dbe7a002da8905a26&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=e653aaac63f6897dbe7a002da8905a26&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:19:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[STONEBRIDGE INN’S ARTISAN RESTAURANT NAMES RANDALL BALDWIN AS NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowmass Village, Colorado- May 22, 2012- The Stonebridge Inn&rsquo;s Artisan Restaurant, one of Snowmass Village&rsquo;s most popular dining venues, lures the seasoned culinary talents of Randall Baldwin in his new role as Executive Chef. Chef Baldwin will oversee all of the back of the house culinary operations at the 93-room hotel in Snowmass Village&rsquo;s picturesque mountain village. &ldquo;The Artisan culinary team will continue to focus on the strong connection with the local community, by providing high quality cuisine in Snowmass Village. We will retain a select few classic dishes while incorporating a new array of Chef Randall&rsquo;s signature items,&rdquo; said Steve Santomo, general manager for Destination Resorts Snowmass. &ldquo;As well, in keeping with our vibrant mountain lifestyle, the menu will incorporate locally sourced classic and modern flavor combinations.&rdquo;]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=6e87bfc5ac7ef7ef7ef092edc06c3bb6&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=6e87bfc5ac7ef7ef7ef092edc06c3bb6&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 02:17:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOC EASON RETURNS TO SNOWMASS VILLAGE FOR HIS 35TH SEASON OF]]></title><description><![CDATA[A true Snowmass Institution with generations of followers will return this week to the Artisan Restaurant in the Stonebridge Inn for another magical season-his 35th winter!]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=4ea44ab9f6356695a9279d7396745227&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=4ea44ab9f6356695a9279d7396745227&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:06:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awolnation to Play Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Over WINTER X Games, January 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., December 20, 2011 -Mixing indie, electronic and rock sounds, Aspen/Snowmass is pleased to announce Awolnation as the next performer in the free Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series, playing at the base of Aspen Mountain over ESPN Winter X Games on Saturday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m.

"We are fired up to welcome Awolnation to the base of Aspen Mountain and further showcase the Aspen/Snowmass experience to our guests," says John Rigney, Vice President of Sales &amp; Events, Aspen Skiing Company.　 "The lights shine brightly on Aspen in January, and we expect our ESPN Winter X Games guests will have a great time."

 ]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=7ca6a5c9fb917de5ce89f998ee727194&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=7ca6a5c9fb917de5ce89f998ee727194&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:22:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum Announces Plans for “Digging Snowmastodon” Book]]></title><description><![CDATA[DENVER / ASPEN – December 19, 2011 – The Denver Museum of Nature &amp; Science and Aspen-based People’s Press are publishing a first-person account of the historic Ice Age fossil find near Snowmass Village. Digging Snowmastodon: Discovering an Ice Age World in the Colorado Rockies describes the events surrounding the amazing discovery, the excitement and emotion of the dig itself, and the colorful cast of characters who each played important roles as the story unfolded.　

"This incredible discovery captured everyone’s attention," said Dr. Kirk Johnson, leader of the Snowmastodon Project™ excavation team and vice president of the Research and Collections Division at the Museum. "It played out in the headlines of local, national, and international media, including the New York Times and National Geographic. This is our opportunity to share the inside scoop and describe what it was really like to be there and experience it in person. Anyone who is interested in discovery, natural history, or paleontology will relish this true story."

Infused with humor and offering the unique perspectives of Johnson and Dr. Ian Miller, a Museum scientist and co-leader of the dig, this compelling narrative clearly illustrates the science of the fossil find.　 The 10X8 paperback, written for a general audience and available on March 15, 2012, is 144 pages long and includes more than 100 color photos, five historic black and white photos, and more than 15 color illustrations, line drawings, and maps. The book will be available for purchase at the Museum for $19.95 and distributed both locally and nationally. To learn more about Digging Snowmastodon and purchase advance copies, visit www.diggingsnowmastadon.com]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=5a8148b0049b5d6fb68025ff69a2bf6d&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=5a8148b0049b5d6fb68025ff69a2bf6d&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:15:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASPEN/SNOWMASS TO FIRE UP LIFTS EARLY SNOWMASS WILL OPEN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aspen/Snowmass, CO., November 10, 2011 – Plentiful snowfall, cold temperatures and the hard work of the Snowmass operations team will allow Snowmass to open Saturday, November 19 with more than160 acres of terrain including the Big Burn. This opening comes five days before the scheduled opening of the mountain.

"The 2011/12 season has started as a talented overachiever with near perfect snowmaking temperatures and abundant natural snowfall," said Rich Burkley, vice president Mountain Operations."]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=eb584aae1153ae455d9f3f585a75c2a7&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=eb584aae1153ae455d9f3f585a75c2a7&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:11:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspen/Snowmass Announces Pass Pricing For 2011-2012 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Aspen/Snowmass, CO, August 11, 2011

　

"Our passholders really took advantage of the long season and all the snow last year and got tremendous value from their passes," said David Perry, Senior Vice President, Aspen Skiing Company. "Our mixture of products allows everyone to find the pass that works best for them. We’re excited for the winter ahead and have some great new on-mountain improvements ."

- Aspen/Snowmass announces season pass structure and pricing for the 2011-2012 season. Last year was an outstanding winter for snowfall that saw increased pass usage from opening to closing, and in all pass products. Passes will go on sale Monday, August 15. The Premier Pass is loaded with more benefits than ever and the Classic Pass will be available as a four and seven-day product once again.]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=419323df2aa3e557c892fa6673b81e88&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=419323df2aa3e557c892fa6673b81e88&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:05:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Eagle Announces non-stop service from Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles to Aspen/Snowmass Colorado.]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Eagle Airlines announced it will begin nonstop seasonal service between Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., and both Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles Airports beginning Dec. 15, 2011.]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=a664e9670d6cb8e2ea64c587bf475c45&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=a664e9670d6cb8e2ea64c587bf475c45&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:39:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspen Snowmass announces Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Power of Four Ski Mountaineering race has been billed as the first event in a multi-sport, multi-season endurance series incorporating the four moutains in the Aspen Snowmass area. With the race starting at the base of Snowmass mountain, ending at the base of Aspen mountain and covering 24 miles with over 10,00 ft in elevation gain it will certainly be one of the most challenging events to date in the area.]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=bb3eb7da5111a89afb18524c385b4ee2&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=bb3eb7da5111a89afb18524c385b4ee2&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPEND THE HOLIDAYS IN SNOWMASS VILLAGE, COLORADO]]></title><description><![CDATA[SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO (November 30, 2010) – Stay and play in the mountains this holiday season.  Snowmass, Colorado nestled in the beautiful Elk Mountains, is uncrowded, affordable and offers 95% slopeside lodging consisting of fully-equipped condos just perfect for families.  Featuring two new restaurants, a new 12-foot training halfpipe, and the newly opened Viceroy Snowmass Resort, shopping and world class skiing and snowboarding…Snowmass promises an affordable Colorado winter experience like never before.

 ]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=76af075fac019514524b5f88ef42dc96&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=76af075fac019514524b5f88ef42dc96&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:51:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destination Hotels & Resorts Mountain Resorts Prepping for Winter with Early Season Ski Deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[With ski season around the corner, Destination Hotels &amp; Resorts mountain properties offer great winter vacation deals.]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=69e6b98d9d11d37769181b64f1d3b35c&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=69e6b98d9d11d37769181b64f1d3b35c&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:30:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destination Hotels & Resorts to Manage The Villas at Snowmass Club in Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Peck, president and chief operating officer for Destination Hotels &amp; Resorts, today announced that the company would manage The Villas at Snowmass Club in Colorado. This management announcement is the third in three weeks for the company as Destination recently added both the Wigwam Golf Resort &amp; Spa in Phoenix and Paradise Point Resort &amp; Spa in San Diego to its growing collection of properties.]]></description><link>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=52ec3baefcf93a558d994e1bcd3b5c3d&amp;src=fromrss</link><guid>http://www.stonebridgeinn.com/hotels-aspen-colorado-releases.php?rssid=52ec3baefcf93a558d994e1bcd3b5c3d&amp;src=fromrss</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:42:31 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>