Ski Season Highlights: Park City, Aspen and Big Sky

From high-speed, state-of-the-art lifts to design-led hotels and designer clothing collaborations, here are a few high-altitude favorites

Written by Christina Ohly Evans

Montage Big Sky in Big Sky, Montana

The highly anticipated Montage Big Sky opens with 139 guest rooms, suites and residences all designed in a neutral palette using natural materials, in keeping with the rugged Rocky Mountain setting. Ski across 5,850 Big Sky acres followed by a satisfying meal at Cortina, where wood-fired Northern Italian fare is on offer, or hit Alpenglow—named after Big Sky Country’s stunning sunsets over the Spanish Peaks—for savory snacks and craft beers. The central Living Room is the place for bubbles and raclette at the end of a long day outdoors. Rounding out the food and beverage offerings are Wildflower Market (grab-and-go baked goods and gourmet sandwiches), Backcast Bar & Grill (craft cocktails and ranch-inspired sandwiches) and Beartooth Pub & Rec (casual pizzas plus old-school games and bowling). Extras include wildlife spotting and survival skills camp for kids, ski concierges and on-mountain hosts and special access to Yellowstone National Park. montagehotels.com

Ski Season Highlights: Park City, Aspen and Big Sky

From high-speed, state-of-the-art lifts to design-led hotels and designer clothing collaborations, here are a few high-altitude favorites

Written by Christina Ohly Evans

Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection at Deer Valley in Park City, Utah

Set at the foot of Deer Valley’s Silver Lake Express lift, Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection is considered Park City’s most iconic boutique, chalet-style hotel. The 18-room inn has just been renovated—and enhanced with the addition of 40 residences—by noted Seattle-based architect Tom Kundig with Think Architecture’s John Shirley and interior designer Todd Lanahan. Spacious rooms in soothing tones include fireplaces and balconies with mountain and village views, while the new one-, two- and three-bedroom residences feature floor-to-ceiling windows, enormous soaking tubs and custom furnishings. Outdoor amenities remain a strength with fire pits, a rooftop fitness center and a stunning infinity pool adding to the serene aesthetic. The award-winning, Austrian-influenced Goldener Hirsch restaurant continues to delight fans old and new with such Bavarian classics as decadent four-cheese fondue, schnitzels and crispy apple strudel, while après offerings—curated cocktails, light snacks and live music—are best enjoyed in the convivial Antler Lounge. aubergeresorts.com

Ski Season Highlights: Park City, Aspen and Big Sky

From high-speed, state-of-the-art lifts to design-led hotels and designer clothing collaborations, here are a few high-altitude favorites

Written by Christina Ohly Evans

Aspen, Colorado

Ever the trendsetter for alpine chic, Aspen Skiing Company celebrates its 75th anniversary with events on and off mountain throughout the season. With a new Aspenx performance line that’s set to include apparel as well as one-off collaborations with luxury brands, the lower Gondola Plaza will be the retail place to be this winter. Long a preferred après-ski spot, The Little Nell’s lobby and living room spaces have been refreshed courtesy of Spanish designer Luis Bustamante, who brings graphic patterns and vibrant color to the bustling hotel. aspensnowmass.com

Ski Season Highlights: Park City, Aspen and Big Sky

From high-speed, state-of-the-art lifts to design-led hotels and designer clothing collaborations, here are a few high-altitude favorites

Written by Christina Ohly Evans

Heli-Skiing with Eleven Experience in Canada, Colorado, France, Iceland

Bespoke adventure specialist Eleven Experience has exciting places for the hardcore powder hound—and the hot toddy lover alike—to explore this winter. Heli-skiing in the Alps is kicked up a notch with stays at Chalet Pelerin and Chalet Hibou, where guests have unprecedented access to untracked terrain and challenging couloirs, while British Columbia adventures features a new partnership with local guides Kingfisher Heli. With 300,000 pristine bowl-filled acres to cover in the Central Monashees, the Pinnacles and the Valhalla Mountains, this is the winter place for the undaunted alpinist. If you’re in search of a more relaxing winter escape—knee-deep powder and harrowing runs are optional—check out Taylor River Lodge in a remote Colorado canyon that’s perfect for snowshoeing, ice fishing or just escaping the fray. elevenexperience.com

Ski Season Highlights: Park City, Aspen and Big Sky

From high-speed, state-of-the-art lifts to design-led hotels and designer clothing collaborations, here are a few high-altitude favorites

Written by Christina Ohly Evans

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Ski Season Highlights: Park City, Aspen and Big Sky

From high-speed, state-of-the-art lifts to design-led hotels and designer clothing collaborations, here are a few high-altitude favorites

Written by Christina Ohly Evans

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Ski Season Highlights: Park City, Aspen and Big Sky

From high-speed, state-of-the-art lifts to design-led hotels and designer clothing collaborations, here are a few high-altitude favorites

Written by Christina Ohly Evans

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Ski Season Highlights: Park City, Aspen and Big Sky

From high-speed, state-of-the-art lifts to design-led hotels and designer clothing collaborations, here are a few high-altitude favorites

Written by Christina Ohly Evans

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