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Aspen Fashion Week 2011 to Begin March 13th

Aspen, CO, the epicenter of winter luxury, has announced plans for the the 3rd annual Aspen Fashion Week (AFW) taking place from March 13th to 16th in various locations around the
top-drawer town. The destination fashion event, designed to showcase and market winter
resort, ski and technical outerwear in the country's most stylish mountain playground, will feature daily après ski fashion shows, in-store presentations, on-mountain events and late night fashionable soirées. Participating brands include Authier, Rossignol, Dannenmann-Pure, NUMBER: Lab, Obermeyer and Burton.

Heidiskis will serve as the ofﬁcial ski partner, while FEED will serve as the ofﬁcial charitable partner, featuring their AFW FEED bag exclusively on-site. Proceeds from the FEED bag will beneﬁt the foundation, and Founder Lauren Bush (recently engaged to Ralph Lauren's dashing son David) will be on hand to host events in conjunction with The Feed Foundation. In addition, William Grant & Sons will serve as the ofﬁcial spirits partner. "Aspen Fashion Week has an intensely exciting schedule this year and an amazing follow up to last yearʼs event," says founder Lisa Johnson. " Weʼre looking forward to an exciting future with the event becoming stronger each year."

Gallery: Aspen Fashion Week

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France, Germany, UK & Switzerland to Battle for Snow Polo Cup in St. Moritz

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Events, Sports

France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK will battle it out for the top prize at the 27th St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow on January 27–30 in the posh Swiss ski resort. Apparently due to some sort of snafu over sponsorship, unlike previous years when teams competed for the world-famous polo trophy on the frozen Lake St. Moritz under famous names like Cartier, Maserati and Brioni, this year's tournament will be a Nations Cup in which each team represents its patron's country of origin. This year's team patrons are Philipp Maeder for Switzerland, Vivek Rawal for Great Britain, Thomas Wolfensberger representing Germany and François Le Barazer, playing for France. The 2011 St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow will be staged as a high-goal polo tournament, ensuring the action is as fast-paced as ever. We're sure the big brand names will be back next year.

Tags: equestrian, France, Germany, horses, polo, ski resort, snow polo, sports, St. Moritz, Switzerland, UK

What You Didn't Know About Your Ski Resort Vacation

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Sports

Heading off for a snowy adventure on the slopes might sound like nothing but fun but like it or not there are some dangers and inconveniences to be aware of.

There are more and more snow boarders out there, and it's good for business. Skiers and snowboarders don't always mix but there's little that can be done about it when skiers' numbers are dwindling and the snowboarding population is on the rise. Some resorts have separate slopes but many don't have the money or space to divide people up -- you'll have to get along.

Reported snow conditions may or may not be accurate. The truth is there's very little consistency or regulation in how ski resorts report fresh snowfalls and exaggeration is common. Studies have shown that resorts regularly report more new snow on weekends than during the week, apparently in hopes of encouraging impulsive last-minute weekend trips.

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Ralph Lauren Opens New Outposts in Gstaad

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Ralph Lauren has just opened the first of two new boutiques in the ultra-chic ski resort of Gstaad, Switzerland, haven of royalty and the international jetset. The designer restored and revamped a historic, intimate three-story building in the center of the village (above) for the first outpost, while the second is planned for the lobby of the luxe Gstaad Palace hotel. Capturing the architectural heritage of local alpine chalets mixed with a dash of American mountain lodge, the interior is finished in pine, oak, local stone and plaster evoking an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. Navajo rugs, antiques, beautiful showcases and unique artwork exuding the Ralph Lauren lifestyle make up the interior decor. The store highlights the brand's iconic collections - Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label, Black Label, Blue Label, Polo and RLX Ski - as well as the three new Ralph Lauren Watch collections.

[via JustLuxe]

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Westin Monache Resort Wants to Make Skiing Mammoth Rewarding

by Jonathon Ramsey (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

The "Mammoth" in Mammoth Mountain, California actually comes from the 19th century gold rush, when a group of prospectors among the clamoring hordes founded the Mammoth Mining Company. But with winter -- and a yearly average of 400 inches of snow -- rapidly approaching, the kind of mammoth you should be concerned with right now is the resort, its luxury, its skiing, and the fun you can have with all of those.

The Westin Monache Resort in Northern California is Mammoth Mountain's only 4-star resort, and it intriguingly lists "excellent soundproofing" as one of its signature features. When you're finished testing your bedside klaxons, you'll find it is also just steps from the mountain's 15-passenger express gondola that will begin the trip to 3,500 skiable acres and 3,100 vertical feet of skiing at a maximum altitude of 11,053 feet.

At the conclusion of exploring any of the 150 named trails you can head back to your suite -- the resort has 230 of them in studio, 1- and 2-bedroom varieties, each one benefiting from a kitchen and a fireplace, and that Heavenly Bath (you'd never guess how good a second shower head can make you feel; it's almost like being tenderly scrubbed to by mermaids... or so we've imagined). Regardless of whether you brought your own skis or snowboard or used the on-site shop's pro fitments, the ski valet will be happy to relieve you of your equipment and prepare it for the next day's adventures, 24 hours a day.

Book a package before November 5 and you could save 25% on your winter getaway. Direct air service on Horizon Air begins December 17 from some West Coast and Nevada cities, and the Village Ski Back Trail should open around that time as well, so you can glide straight from the mountain into the base Village. The only thing you'll need to worry about then is getting back in time for the Korobuta pork chop in a cognac demi-glaze at Whitebark and saving room for s'mores...

Gallery: Westin Monache Mammoth Winter 09

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Three New Developments In Winter Park Colorado

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Real Estate Developments

For those priced out of Aspen or Vail, Winter Park, Colorado may offer a quieter and more economical alternative. Winter Park boasts the closest ski area to Denver and offers year-round recreation including mountain biking and fishing, kayaking or boating on nearby lakes.

Intrawest is developing three projects in the area: Fraser Crossing, Founders Pointe and The Village Lofts. Fraser Crossing and Founders Point are value-priced properties with prices ranging from $244,900 to $649,900 for the fully furnished, studio , one or two-bedroom residences.

The Village Lofts, which are expected to be ready for occupancy in May, provide a more exclusive experience at the base of the mountain. The Lofts are 14 townhome-style condominiums, located above the Village at Winter Park complex of restaurants and retail shops. The three- and four-bedroom luxury residences are available in one- or two-story floor plans with combined kitchen, dining and living areas. Amenities include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, Toto, Jado and Kohler bath fixtures, jetted tub, balconies with village and mountain views, single car private garages and gas fireplaces. Prices range from $945,000 to $1,349,000.

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The Trouble in Tamarack

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Real Estate Developments

Just a year ago I was writing about booming sales at the Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Idaho. Now a Wall Street Journal article reports that the luxury ski resort is in big trouble now that financing for the project has dried up.

Tamarack was welcomed with acclaim when it was announced in 2003 and so far buyers have committed more than $500 million for condos, houses and building sites bringing a big rush of Aspen-style prosperity to the area. Tennis stars Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf were attached to building a luxury hotel complex, the Fairmont Tamarack Local stores and restaurants flourished, jobs abounded and rents rose. But last winter the building slowed. The ski town's lifts still ran but tourism fell and unemployment rose.

Things started to go south around a year ago when the investor who had already put up money for the Fairmont Tamarack decided not to put up any more money for the project. This led the developers to slow construction. Combine this with the nationwide real estate droop and you have a recipe for a boom town gone bust. Tamarack went into default on its loan payments to the Credit Suisse bank and business entities involved in the project have filed for bankruptcy. Credit Suisse then followed with a foreclosure suit and is now looking to take over Tamarack's majority-ownership stake. The town, which was once a timber town and was hoping for an economic resurgence is now grappling with seeing tourism cut in half and the eyesore of an unfinished base village for the ski resort. The resort still expects to run lifts over the winter but the dream of a new prosperous winter resort town in Idaho is dead for the moment.

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Tanavista, Shared Living in Mammoth

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

Tanavista is the latest development in the increasingly luxe Mammoth ski resort town in California. Tanavista is a quarter ownership resort development for second homeowners. There will be 45 residences located on the Sierra Star golf course and within walking distance to The Village at Mammoth which offers shopping and restaurant options. The properties include one to three-bedroom residences ranging from 775 square feet to over 2,000 feet. The homes feature large expanses of glass with wood elements to give the development an Alpine village feel. Shared amenities include an owner's lounge, games room, fitness room, den and an outdoor hot tub. Quarter ownership entitled you to one quarter of the home's time each year (13 weeks per year plus special arrangements for the Christmas holiday season ever four years). The quarter share can be rented out or sold by the owner. The homes are professionally managed and maintained with all expenses shared by the owners. Prices start at just under $200,000 per share and the homes should be ready in 2009.

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Mosaic at Blue

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

Mosaic at Blue, the planned co-tel at the Village at Blue Mountain, a resort 90 minutes from Toronto will be the site of the first branded spa from Intrawest, the developer of destination resorts. The spa will cater to skiers who will be able to take off their ski togs, put on their robes and head to the spa to have those sore muscles immediately attended to. The 5,000 square-foot spa will have its own heated swimming pool, a lap pool, all-season hot tub and a fitness center. The first phase of Mosaic at Blue goes on sale next month. The units start at around $200,000 and owners can put their units into rental programs or exchange time at other Intrawest resorts. There are 20 different floor plans from basic studios to three bedrooms and the suites will have gas fireplaces, balconies or terraces, and will be fully furnished down to the linens and cutlery. They are expected to be ready for occupancy in June 2007.

[via The Globe and Mail]

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Hard Rock Goes Skiing

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

The latest Hard Rock co-tel has been announced. The new project will be created in partnership with Intrawest Corporation at the Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. The project will be the first joint venture in the partnership which was announced last summer to create Hard Rock hotels at Intrawest properties. The hotel will have around 320 residences, a spa, exterior hot tubs, a restaurant, apres ski bar and a heated multi-level swimming pool with an outdoor bar. Instead of a ski butler, there will be "ski roadies" to help guests with their gear. Construction on the Hard Rock Hotel Copper Mountain may begin next year.

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Game Creek Chalet

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

CNN uncovers another luxury ski option in Vail. The Game Creek Chalet is 10,500 up in the mountain and can only be reached by Sno-Cat. The chalet sleeps eight and comes with a personal valet who serves champagne. Dinner can be prepared by a private chef or eaten at the Game Creek Club. The chalet is ski-in, ski-out and rents for $2800 per night with a two-night minimum. The chalet includes a hot tub to soak away your pains and there is a private ski instructor available. The price also includes lift tickets, which is a good thing given the fact that Vail offers the most expensive skiing in the country.

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