NOVEMBER 26
SNEAK PEEK: ASPEN
MOUNTAIN
Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard
Club hosts an exclusive day of skiing
and snowboarding with proceeds
benefiting the Roaring Fork Valley’s
youth. 970-205-5100; teamavsc.com.
NOVEMBER 27
OPENING DAY ON ASPEN MOUNTAIN AND SNOWMASS
Snow enthusiasts officially hit
the slopes. 970-925-1220;
aspensnowmass.com.
NOVEMBER 29–30
ASPEN WINTERNATIONAL
AUDI FIS WOMEN’S
ALPINE WORLD CUP
RACES
A speedy downhill race consisting
of the slalom and giant slalom
attracts the best female skiers in the
world to Aspen’s Winternational.
The action-packed weekend
includes the Bud Light Hi-Fi
Concert Series followed by fireworks.
970-925-1220;
aspensnowmass.com.
DECEMBER 6
SUMMIT FOR LIFE
UPHILL RACE
Local extremists “storm the stars”
for this Chris Klug Foundation
benefit. Climb 3,267 vertical feet
(over 2.5 miles) up Aspen Mountain
on snowshoes, skins, or by any
other nonmotorized means.
Mountaintop festivities conclude
the race and the Ride for Life
takes the Silver Queen gondola
straight to the party to cheer for
the athletes. Benefits go to the
Chris Klug Foundation. 970-925-1220, aspensnowmass.com.
ASPEN VALLEY SKI &
SNOWBOARD CLUB’S
WINTER WHITEOUT GALA
The sixth annual gala, held at the
Hotel Jerome, features food, wine,
and an outstanding selection of
live- and silent-auction items.
Proceeds benefit Aspen Valley Ski
& Snowboard Club. 970-205-
5102; teamavsc.com.
DECEMBER 10
ASPEN CHAMBER
RESORT ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Join the Aspen community at
Bumps Restaurant at the base of
Buttermilk Mountain for a family
holiday party. Toys and cash are
donated for the chamber’s
Holiday Gift Basket Program. 970-925-1940; aspenchamber.org.
DECEMBER 13
OPENING DAY AT ASPEN
HIGHLANDS AND
BUTTERMILK
After last year’s record snowfall, the
season starts with high hopes. 970-925-1220; aspensnowmass.com.
DECEMBER 13–15
ARTS & IDEAS SERIES:
“FLORENCE II: LEONARDO
DA VINCI”
The life of Leonardo da Vinci will be
discussed in this captivating seminar.
A man of science and engineering as
well as a mathematician, inventor,
anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect,
botanist, and musician,
da Vinci’s work remains influential
to this day. 970-544-7914; aspeninstitute.org.
DECEMBER 16
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
AT ANDERSON
RANCH ARTS
CENTER
Featuring an
exhibition of work
by Ranch resident
artists and a candlelit
walk between studios with luminaries
and festive goodies, this holiday
open house is the perfect opportunity
to meet the artists and purchase
an original piece for that special
someone on your list. 970-923-
3181; andersonranch.org.
DECEMBER 19–21
WINTERSNOW POLO 2008
CHAMPIONSHIP
 Originating in St. Moritz,
Switzerland, the snow polo championship
is now held in Aspen. VIP
tickets available. 970-566-0818; worldsnowpolo.com.
DECEMBER 20–21
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET'S THE NUTCRACKER
Come see The Nutcracker performed by one of the best companies in
the country. Incredible dancers, outstanding costumes—in a word,
enchanting. Aspen District Theatre, 0199 High School Road,
970-920-5770; aspensantafeballet.com.
DECEMBER 20–JANUARY 3
16TH ANNUAL ASPEN FILM ACADEMY SCREENING
The Aspen Film Academy’s screenings celebrate the release of this year’s
most critically acclaimed and eagerly anticipated movies. Open to everyone,
the two-week extravaganza offers a peek at some of the films everyone
will be talking about come the Academy Awards. Wheeler Opera House,
320 East Hyman Avenue, 970-920-5770; aspenfilm.org.
DECEMBER 28
ASPEN ART MUSEUM’S
FREESTYLE: DENNIS
BASSO
Après-ski with the Aspen Art
Museum as it hosts its annual winterfashion
fundraising benefit. Avail
yourself of Champagne, cocktails,
and delectable hors d’oeuvres as you
take in the Dennis Basso 2008/09
winter collection runway fashion
show. St. Regis Resort, Aspen, 315
East Dean Street, 970-925-8050; aspenartmuseum.org.
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