Colorado Review

I just received a list from Public Relations Director extraordinaire Allison Johnson about the goings-on in Snowmass for the month of December. And I kept scrolling and scrolling and scrolling down my screen! Lots happening here in the next few weeks.

If you’re spending time in Snowmass (or next-door Aspen) for the holidays, check out these fun family events!

Dec. 8: The Snowmass Cross Country Center Opens
Come check out the free groomed trails and spectacular views from the Snowmass Cross Country Center.
Time: Open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm for rentals, lessons, tours, retail sales and cross country ski tuning.
Cost: Trail access is free
Contact: (970) 923-5700

Dec. 11: Roaring Fork Hospice Loving Tree Lighting
This tree lighting celebration is held in the Silvertree lobby. Buy an ornament and benefit Hospice of the Roaring Fork Valley. Complementary beverages and light fare are served.
Time: 4:30-5:30pm:
Cost: Free
Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com

Dec. 12: Holiday Open House at Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Featuring an exhibition of artwork by Ranch residents, a candlelit walk between studios with 300 luminaries and festive goodies, this holiday open house in December is the perfect chance to meet resident artists and purchase original artwork for that special someone.
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Cost: Free
Contact: (970) 923-3181 or www.andersonranch.org

Dec. 15: Grand Opening of the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center
Join the Aspen Skiing Company to celebrate the grand opening of this spectacular new 25,000-square foot facility from 3:30-7pm. Enjoy hot drinks, kids’ activities, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the facilities, and fireworks at 6:30pm.
Cost: Free. Free shuttles run from the Rodeo parking lot until 7pm.
Contact: (970) 925-1220

Dec. 18: Silvertree Hotel’s 40th Anniversary Celebration & Open House
Join the staff of the Silvertree Hotel for its annual open house in the Silvertree Main Lobby, featuring our giant traditional Christmas tree and help celebrate 40 years in Snowmass! Complimentary beverages and light fare will be served.
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com

Dec. 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27: Holiday Kids Krafts
Colorful, creative and fun holiday arts & crafts await children looking for something to do off the slopes. During this supervised hour, Kids Krafts will send children home with a special handmade holiday souvenir of their Snowmass vacation.
Time: 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm
Where: Meet in the Treehouse Kids Adventure Center
Cost: FREE!
Contact: 1.800.SNOWMASS

Dec, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 Storytelling and Sing-A-Longs
Stop by the new base village plaza for special après-ski storytelling & sing-along hours for the whole family. Complimentary hot chocolate & s’mores await!
Time: 4-5pm Mondays (Sing-a-long) and Wednesdays (Storytelling)
Cost: FREE!
Where: The Base Village Plaza at the bottom of Fanny Hill. The Skittles lift runs up to the mall until 5pm.
Contact: 1.800.SNOWMASS

Dec. 20-24: Santa at the Silvertree Hotel
Santa will be nestled in the Silvertree Hotel lobby, ready for visits from little ones who need to get in those last minute requests. His elf will be on hand to take complimentary photos of the kids; if they’ve been good all year, they’ll receive an early surprise from his big red bag! Complimentary hot cocoa & cookies.
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free
Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com

Dec. 21-24 Santa’s Village & Carolers-a-Caroling
The North Pole comes to the Snowmass Village Mall when Santa’s magical village opens to hear the last minute requests of good girls and boys. Photos with Santa are offered daily throughout the week. Each afternoon carolers stroll through the Snowmass Mall singing favorite Christmas carols, while local musicians serenade guests in The Silvertree Hotel lobby with mountain favorites and seasonal songs.
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Location: The Snowmass Village Mall
Cost: Free!
Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS

Dec. 21 & 28: Free Kidz Flix presented by Aspen Film
The Silvertree Hotel offers free Weston Woods short holiday movies for children, including The Elves & the Shoemaker, Max’s Christmas, Morris’ Disappearing Bag, and The Night Before Christmas.
Time: 11-11:30am & 3:30-4:30 pm
Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com

Dec. 21 & 28 Gingerbread Decorating!
Come decorate Gingerbread cookies at the Silvertree Hotel’s Eldorado AB Room.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 923-8254

Dec. 26: Storytelling with Jill Sheeley
Join Jill Sheeley, local author of “Frasier the Yellow Dog� for music, stories, and a visit from the real live Frasier! Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones.
Dates: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free
Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com

Dec. 22: 36th Annual Silverboom, Snowmass Cross Country Center
Six and 12 km freestyle race at 10am at the Snowmass Cross Country Center. A Kiddieboom 1K is at noon for skiers 10 and under. Awards, prize drawings, and refreshments after the race.
Contact: Snowmass XC Center (970) 923-5700.

Dec. 22 & 29: Storytelling with author Johnny Boyd
Join Snowmass local author Johnny Boyd for a reading of his children’s book, First Tracks, about a little girl who travels to a ski resort, meets the locals, and learns to ski. Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones.
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free
Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com

Dec. 23: Full Moon Tour, Snowmass Cross Country Center
Snowshoe or cross country ski with a guide under the light of a full moon.
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free, rentals $10
Contact: Snowmass XC Center 923-5700.

Dec. 23: Torchlight Parade
Whether viewer or participant, the annual torchlight parade down Snowmass’ slopes looks magnificently luminous! Moms, Dads and Kids ages 8 and older are invited to be part of the trail of light down the mountain.
Location: Fanny Hill
Cost to participate: Free!
Contact: For more information, stop by the Information Desk in the Ticket Pavilion or call (970) 923.0560

Dec. 24: Storytelling at The Silvertree Hotel
‘Tis the night before Christmas and Santa will be reading holiday tales before a roaring fireplace in The Silvertree Hotel Lobby. Come in your Jammies!
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free
Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com

Dec. 24: Services at the Snowmass Chapel
Christmas eve services at 4 p.m. (Catholic Mass), 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. (Candlelight Service), and 11p.m (Christmas Eve Worship).
Location: The Snowmass Chapel
Contact: (970) 923-6192 or www.snowmasschapel.org

Dec. 31: Snowmass New Years Celebrations
Snowmass rings in the New Years with celebrations ranging from intimate gourmet prix-fixed dinners in local restaurants such as Sage Restaurant and The Artisan to the Silvertree Hotel’s 18th annual New Year’s Eve gala to parties in local hot spots such as the Mountain Dragon and Zane’s Tavern.
Location: Snowmass Village
Cost: Prices vary per event
Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS or www.snowmassvillage.com

Dec. 31 New Years Eve Gala at the Silvertree Hotel
The Silvertree Hotel’s 18th annual New Year’s Eve gala parties into the wee hours with a reception with pianist and hors d’oeuvres, dinner buffet, and dancing. This event annually sells out.
Time: 8pm-1am
Location: The Silvertree Hotel Cabaret Room
Cost: $125/ticket
Contact: (970) 923-8220

For more information, visit www.snowmassvillage.com. Photo above by Biege Jones, courtesy Snowmass Village.