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Don't Miss these Après Ski Spots close to Denver, Colorado and Beyond...

 

Whether you ski, snowboard, or just like to visit the mountains during the winter, make sure to check out these great spots to help round out the end of your day! 

 

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Arapahoe Basin

  • Après Ski Drinks: 6th Alley Bar & Grill - Order their signature bacon bloody mary

Aspen

  • Après Ski Drinks: Living Room Bar @ Hotel Jerome - My favorite hotel decor in Aspen
  • Après Ski Drinks: Ajax @ The Little Nell

Beaver Creek

  • Après Ski Drinks: The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
  • Après Ski Drinks: Patio @ The Park Hyatt
  • For Kids: At 3 pm you will find chefs at the bottom of lift 6 handing out freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
  • For Kids: Smores at the Park Hyatt

Breckenridge

  • Après Ski Drinks: Patio @ Kenosha

Copper Mountain

  • Après Ski Drinks: Downhill Dukes
  • For Kids: Grab mini donuts at Sugar Lips Mini Donuts or coffee and pastries at Camp Hale Coffee.

Crested Butte

  • Après Ski Drinks: The Ice Bar at Uley's Cabin
  • Après Ski Drinks: The Dogwood - my favorite cabin for cocktails which also has to-go options
  • For Kids:  Not to be missed is pizza at The Secret Stash and mini donuts at Niky's

I-70 Corridor

  • Après Ski Drinks: Bread Bar in Silver Plume
  • Restaurant: Westbound & Down in Idaho Falls

Keystone

  • Après Ski Drinks: Kickapoo Tavern - Order the Mountain Joy juice or a warm cocktail
  • For Kids: Make sure to ski through Riperoo's Forest

Steamboat Springs

  • Après Ski Drinks: Timber and Torch
  • For Kids: Make a reservation at Strawberry Park Hot Springs for an enchanting family activity.  Just make sure to go during kid-friendly hours when clothing is NOT optional.

Telluride

  • Après Ski Drinks: Timber Room @ The Madeline Hotel
  • For Kids: In need of a casual dinner, get great Detroit-style pizza at Brown Dog Pizza

 Vail

  • Après Ski Drinks: Mountain Standard - Great drinks, food, and ambiance at the bar
  • Après Ski Drinks: Almresi, near Gondola 1
  • Après Ski Drinks: Pepe's for live music
  • For Kids: Try Deca + BOL for bowling, food and drinks.  You'll also find Ice skating is also right outside Deca.  For complimentary s'more kits and a fire pit, stop by Cucina in the Lodge Hotel.  In the mood for shopping, you'll find great children's clothes, accessories, and gifts at Skipper & Scout.

Winter Park

  • Après Ski Drinks: Club Car @ the Mary Jane base
  • For Kids:  Take a run through Dilly Dally Alley just off Lower Lonesome Whistle

 

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Sun Valley

  • Après Ski Drinks: Lefty’s Bar & Grill for a casual/divey vibe
  • Après Ski Drinks: Pioneer Saloon in Ketchum for cocktails and an old-west steak dinner
  • Restaurant: The Covey for cocktails and dinner

Big Sky

  • Après Ski Drinks: Horn and Cantle
  • Restaurant:  Big Sky Noodles in the Big Sky Town Center

Jackson Hole

  • Après Ski Drinks: The Handle Bar @ The Four Seasons
  • Restaurant: Kampai for amazing sushi near Jackson Square
  • For kids:  Take the tram up to Corbet's Cabin Top of the World Waffles for views, waffles, and hot cocoa