HOT MIXOLOGY OPEN HOUSE...Innsbruck Aspen celebrating Food & Wine Classic with Dave Elger Host of the Food Network Channel's TV Show....Hot Mixology! Along with Master Mixologist Aaron Sealbinder and Chef Rob Mattoch pairing their unique Specialty Cocktails and Unique Cuisine around the pool. They are filming, and demonstrating and just enjoying the talents of these masters in their fields Friday and Saturday!

OPEN HOUSE: Friday night 7:00-9:00pm dinner & cocktails; Saturday 1:00-3:00pm lunch & cocktails/7:00-9:00pm dinner & cocktails

25th Anniversary - ASPEN FOOD & WINE CLASSIC

The true Aspen summer kickoff...FOOD & WINE Classic celebrates its 25th Anniversary this weekend in Aspen!  Everyone is gearing up and so excited about all the events. There are still tickes available for the following events...and Aspen is gorgeous right now, the flowers, the white tents, the river, and the green of the mountainside...picture perfect, and fun!  Come join us at The Innsbruck Aspen, walking distance to all events in town.

Reserve Tastings
Wine aficionados at the Classic are invited to attend a series of Reserve Wine Tastings that features rare wines and expert winemakers and sommeliers from around the world. Moderated and hosted by FOOD & WINE’s Wine Editor, Ray Isle and wine experts Richard Betts and Antonio Galloni, the Reserve Tastings at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen offer guests a once-in-a-lifetime wine tasting experience.

Last Bite Dessert Bash
For those of you with a sweet tooth, the Last Bite Dessert Bash will fulfill all of your sugar-coated dreams. Hosted by Gail Simmons, judge of Bravo’s Top Chef, featuring a never-ending spread of desserts. The Last Bite Dessert Bash is the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with the chefs and indulge their dessert fantasies.

Celebrity Chef 5K Charity Run
People coming to town to attend the Classic and Aspen locals looking for a fun, energetic way to raise money for a good cause join their favorite Classic talent at the Celebrity Chef 5K Charity Run. Jog with celebrity chefs and wine experts through the city streets and parks of Aspen, while raising money for Wholesome Wave. So lace up your running shoes and prepare to take in the beautiful Aspen scenery as you run or walk for a great cause!

2013 SNOWMASS RODEO.....celebrates its 40th YEAR!
 Opening night: June 12 thru  August 28 EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5:00 PM BBQ ... 7:00 PM "Let 'er buck" the rodeo starts!

 Saddle bronc riding, team roping, bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding...and for the kiddies the thrilling race from the chutes to a slippery little calf, grab the ribbon from the tail and head for the hills! A great evening for the family, for everyone...it's true Colorado...Snowmass Rodeo!

WHITEWATER RAFTING, BIKING & MAROON BELLS, CHILI COOKOFF, AND CONCERTS…DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THAT!

Rafting and kayaking are in full swing on the rivers; some of our Staff at The Innsbruck Aspen have already been out and had a terrific time!  Maroon Bells is now open and the biking is incredible…or just to drive up and enjoy, it is truly breathtaking!

The Snowmass Mammoth Fest is officially presented by the 10th Annual Snowmass Chili Pepper & Brew Fest, and is featuring more great music, Late Night shows, and more. The 2013 festival will feature two days and nights of music and continue the traditional weekend of specialty chili and microbrew competitions with tastings.

The June festival’s lineup will include:

 Friday, June 7^th  gates open at 4:00PM

Chili Cooking ends                           5:00 PM

Beer Grand Tasting                         5:00-7:00PM

Chili Grand Tasting                           5:00PM

Award Ceremony - Chili Cookoff 6:10PM

Concerts:

You Me & Apollo                              5:00-6:10PM
JJ Grey & Mofro                                6:40-8:20PM
Return  Dark Side of the Moon      8:50-10:00PM

 Saturday, June 8^th gates open at 12:00 noon

Beer Grand Tasting                         1:00-3:00PM

Concert:

Lord Huron                                       1:00-2:00PM

Chili Cooking Ends                           2:00PM

Chili Grand Tasting                          2:00PM

 Concert:

Twenty-one Pilots                           2:30-3:30PM

Awards  - Chili Cookoff                   3:30PM

 Concerts:

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe          4:00-5:10
STRFKR                                               5:40-6:40PM
The Joy Formidable                         7:10-8:10PM
AWOLNATION                                   8:40-10:00PM

MUSIC ON ASPEN MOUNTAIN

Bluegrass Sundays

Price: Free, with the purchase of a gondola ticket
When:  Sundays at noon, June 16-Sept. 1  
Time: Noon-3pm

A favorite among locals, Sundays feature top bluegrass musicians from around Colorado performing in this idyllic Rocky Mountain setting. The free open-air concerts are held from noon to 3pm on Sundays just outside the Sundeck (on top of Aspen Mountain). The lineup varies each week.

 Be sure to watch our Blog each week for new and exciting events and activities

 

COME TO ASPEN/SNOWMASS….JOIN US AT THE INNSBRUCK ASPEN FOR AN

EXCITING AND BEAUTIFUL SUMMER

Music...Events....Food&Wine Classic - All part of 2013 Summer Aspen/Snowmass

FOOD & WINE magazine will present its 31st Anniversary FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen to be held June 14 - 16, 2013. This is an annual weekend of cooking demonstrations, food samplings and wine tastings - all in the spectacular setting of Aspen, Colorado. You'll see some of the world's most famous chefs...including many of those we all see and love on the food network channels.  Aspen is a spectacular backdrop for all the white cooking demo and wine tasting tents that will be placed around town!

Snowmass is the place to be for FREE music. Snowmass Village and JAS (Jazz Aspen/Snowmass)have joined together since 1994 to bring us summers full of free concerts that everyone, visitors and locals alike, enjoy! Throughout the summer there is a wide variety of musical genres presented, everything from reggae to classical jazz. The concerts are held at the end of the Snowmass Village Mall on Snowmass Mountain. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit in. Food is allowed in the fenced in area. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be carried into the fenced in area, but beverages will be available for purchase in the fenced in area. Dogs and their owners have a designated area on the hillside above Woodrun V.
Music starts at 6:15 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.

2013 Snowmass Free Summer Concert Series
Date:	Performer
Thursday, June 20	Freddy Jones Band/Chicago Rock
Thursday, June 27	The Dunwells/British Folk Rock
Friday, July 5	C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band/Zydeco
Thursday, July 11	The Revivalists/New Orleans Soul Rock
Thursday, July 18	Mountain Standard Time/Bluegrass
Thursday, July 25	J. Boog/Jamaican Reggae
Thursday, August 1	Tab Benoit/Cajun Blues
Thursday, August 8	Nigel Hall/Soul Jazz Funk
2013 USA PRO CHALLENGE 8/19 – 8/25 Aspen & Snowmass will be the official start of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge. A mountainous and treacherous stretch of nature’s majesty sure to test the riders’ will and hang their confidence thousands of feet above their comfort level. The USA Pro Challenge is August 19 - 25, 2013 -- 7 Days, 683 miles, the world's best pro riders, 60 mph, 1 inch of rubber and it's in the Rocky Mountains. This is the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. August 19: Official Start – Aspen/Snowmass Circuit August 20: Stage 2 Aspen – Breckenridge Watch our Blog as we will keep you updated on all the happenings in Aspen/Snowmass.  It's going to be a busy Summer with lots of free music and exciting events, so come join us and relax.....it's Aspen!

Summer's On The Way!

SCHNEETAG! Snowmass, Colorado, April 14, 2013 Schneetag is the German word for "snow day." Put simply, it translates as "daredevils willing to propel themselves down a hill, over a jump and across a pond on a craft they built themselves." Entry is FREE! Contact Aspen-Snowmass 970.923-1227 to enter your team! *FREE foot passes for the Burlingame Lift will be available from 11am-3pm so everyone can check out the action This hilarious event is one not to miss. The 6th annual Schneetag event (pronounced Sch-knee Tog) invites teams of four to create a craft that they will pilot down a slope at “Spider Sabich” and attempt to float across a 30x20 foot pond. Every team has a theme and will perform a skit before they descend. This event is just as ridiculous and entertaining as it sounds. Prizes include: - GoPro Hero 3 Black Editions - Tickets to Belly Up and Bottle Service - Tickets to Snowmass Mammoth Festival - Tickets to Rock Jam - Smith Optics Goggles & Helly Hansen Baselayers - Gift certificates to local restaurants including Matsuhisa, Zocalito, Limelight, Aspen Brewing Co and Ajax Tavern - Trip with Aspen Whitewater Rafting on the Roaring Fork River SUMMER 2013 will be here before you know it….so activity planning should be on your calendar, and when you are a guest at the Innsbruck Aspen our concierge service is available to assist you with any planning or reservations! Gondola rides at Snowmass and Aspen Mountain treat you to panoramic views of the Elk Mountains. Pack yourselves a picnic lunch, enjoy a hike , or take a guided nature walk. Get some air on the Eurobungy trampoline or climbing wall. Enjoy all the live music and concerts that will be scheduled, music and the Power of 4 mountains…doesn’t get much better than that! Elk Camp Gondola and Chairlift at Snowmass Did you know that You — and your bike! — can ride the Elk Camp Gondola to mid-mountain reaching nearly 10,000 feet and enjoy miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. It’s amazing! So many exciting place to ride…and hike, fishing and special programs offered for adults. Friday through Sunday and holidays, take the Elk Camp lift to the 11,300-foot summit where you can soak up breathtaking views of the famed Maroon Bells or enjoy a hike back down to the Elk Camp Gondola on the new Summit trail. Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain The legendary Silver Queen Gondola travels 2.5 miles and more than 3,000 vertical feet from the heart of Aspen to the 11,212-ft. summit of Aspen Mountain. At the top, take amazing photos of the spectacular panoramic views of Aspen and the Elk Mountain Range, dine at the legendary Sundeck, hike and discover adventure. Biking, hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking….oh yes, eating and shopping, come join us at The Innsbruck this Summer, it’s going to be spectacular! Be sure to read our blog each week for upcoming activities as the season progresses!

2013 SPRING JAM - 13TH Annual March 21st – 31st If you want to be part of the premier spring festival in the Rockies the Spring Jam is the place to be for Big Air, concerts and the Battle in the Bowls. All the activities are FREE and open to the public! Skiers and snowboarders from the all around the country will be in Snowmass to compete for the national titles in various divisions of the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships. The Bud Light Big Air Fridays (March 22,29 – 2PM at Snowmass, Fanny Hill) has become a tradition on Fanny Hill in Snowmass, and attracts competitors from across the nation to show off their high-flying aerials. This year be sure to watch the Little Air competition which follows immediately, kids are invited to compete on a special “little air” jump for prizes! The Fallen Friends memorial (March 23 – 12Noon) at Aspen Highlands is the chance for locals to rock their favorite costume and compete on a one-of-a-kind course. Proceeds from this benefit AVSC Scholarship Funds, register at www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. KickAspen Big Air (March 23 – 8PM at Aspen Mountain) is an invitational event, under the lights, where skiers and snowboarders compete on a 60-foot jump at the base of Aspen Mountain-easy to walk to from all parts of town. Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series (March 22 – 3PM – Snowmass base village) is the place to be, featuring Brett Dennen and his group, if you want to hear “feel good” music and are reading to scoot your boots to his dance tunes. Helly Hansen’s Battle of the Bowls at Aspen Highlands (March 30 – 9:30 AM) takes place on an exciting course specially designed by Chris Davenport. If you’d like to compete, make some righteous turns in the pow pow, register to do battle at www.aspensnowmass.com/battle. All the teams will meet at the end at Highlands Pizza to celebrate and swap tall tales! Jammin’ on the corner (March 30) head to the corner of Cooper and Galena in Aspen for the Hi-Fi CORE PARTY at 8PM with funky sounds of GroupLove and special guest DJ Naka G! Snowboarders go head-to-head to see who will take home rail glory at the Smith Grudgematch Rail Jam (March 31, Buttermilk), and you can catch all the action from the deck at Bumps, registration to compete is free at Radio Boardshop in Aspen. Terrain Park Boot Camp ( March 23 & 24/30 & 31 – 12Noon, Snowmass)is the place for all of you beginners to learn rails, boxes and jumps from professional coaches and athletes….don’t be scared…get out there and try it! Others exciting events at SPRING JAM: March 21 3-4:30PM – Live music: JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound, Base Village, Snowmass 5-6:30PM – Flow State, movie by Warren Miller, Base Village, Snowmass March 22 9:30 AM – Competition Day 1, Spider Sabich Race Arena 3-4PM – Live music: Matthew Moon, Base Village, Snowmass 5-6:30 PM – Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert, Base Village March 23 9:30AM – Competition Day 2, Spider Sabich Race Arena 3-4:30PM – Live music: Jes Grew, Base Village 4:30PM-8PM – NASTAR National Championships Awards Ceremony, Base Village March 24 10AM – Nature Valley NASTAR Race of Champions, Spider Sabich Race Arena 1PM – Team Races, Spider Sabich Race Arena We hope to see you this March!