Face Shots

Are you in town?   All 4 mountains are skiing great----thanks to all the freshies we've been receiving.  With so many "non-skiers" in Aspen for the holiday season, we feel the need to explain the title of our latest photo album, FACE SHOTS.   In Skiing, a face shot occurs when the POW is so deep and fluffy that the snow shoots up into your face on every turn.  We've gotten our share of FACE SHOTS recently.  Ski Co. even called this past month "DEEP-cember" based on the 7 feet of snow that's hit Aspen.

We saw a disturbing item in The Aspen Times this morning.  The story suggests that an "unnamed party" is "very close" to finalizing a deal to buy a small parking lot in Aspen's Core-----for the princely sum of $39 million.  We're frightened by this news, but we are hopeful that it's an A.B.J deal--(Anybody but Jabba).  The selling broker has indicated that the development plan for the vacant lot will allow for "sensible growth", because the developer will build several stories below grade.  Digging deep should be easy for the big fella, it'll bring him closer to his ultimate home,----- H-E-Double Toothpicks.

A reminder,  most of the pix on A-Spin are "thumb nails".  If you want a better look, ----just click it.  Clicking the picture shown below will take you to the FACE SHOTS photo album.
   So do it -----ASAP.

      Click any of the links to get FACE SHOTS     

       Click 'em all !!!

Got Snow?

Even the Lady racers dig the POW in Aspen on 12/7/07.

Don't wanna Stop.

Aspen Spin----it's going over the top

We don't know what we're doin'--------all we know is,----- we don't wanna stop

All fired up, we're gonna go till we drop

You're either "in" ---or ---in the way -----everybody's talkin', ----we don't wanna stop

Why don't THEY ever listen to us, ---we're makin' our own decisions

No big fat Clown is gonna bring us down,  try it and you'll see

Prayin'  for big snow --- we don't need no other savior

This thing is real ---------we'll take the heat for our own behavior

We don't wanna stop....don't wanna stop.

 How much for the whole town?

It's snowing again.

Friday is Powder Day in Aspen.  For the third straight Friday it looks like a SNOW day.   Aspen Spin is going to take advantage of the 6" rule and close up shop for the day.  See you in the bucket.

There's been a ton of events and parties this week---look for new PIX soon.

The Transition

It all starts today!!!  Aspen transforms from a sleepy little Rocky Mountain ski town to the #1 party spot on earth.  Everyone is coming in, are you ready?  The "hot" outfit quotient on Ajax has gone up a notch the past few days.  By Saturday, it'll be like Bryant Park during fashion week.                                                                                
One of the many ski gangs on Ajax. These ladies call themselves the Hot Mommies. From L, Mimi, Kiki, Esther and Lea.

What are the Hot trends?---you still have time to buy.  SNOW WHITE---the brighter, the better, appears to be the "color of the year".  Fur collared down ski parkas are all the rage----if you want to be "in" you need to get one ASAP.   KJUS, the Norwegian ski line favored by Forbes 400 members is making quite a splash for it's technical quality and stylish cuts.  Colors to avoid---bumble bee yellow---never a good option, and last year's green (see pictures).  

The Newman Clan wearing "last year's" outfits. From Left, Mike Dog, Kato, Greg Gates, Fred Dog, Cole and Drew.

We've heard St.Bart's is nice this time of year. Antigua's hip.  We had a villa booked at Caneel Bay, but Puffy's boat left us in the wake.  So we're stuck here in A-Town.  wee wee weee.  You too, can still get in for New Year's.  A 2br, 2 bath will set you back about $ 5K per night.  Give A-Spin a buzzzzzzz, we'll hook you up.

Our sources are telling us that the sub-prime mess has luckily had little or no affect on Aspen's holiday bookings.  Now that Morgan Stanley is selling a stake to the Chinese and Citi is in tight with the boyz from Dubai---all is well.  

 We are now in the $h*t.  Get ready and keep clickin' www.AspenSpin.com                                           

                                                                         
When Pete or Kiwi Sarah scan you in at the base of Ajax, it's a good day in paradise. That's always in style. So smile!!!

Suzanne Leydecker models her Snow White Kjus in the bucket. Cutting Edge!!                
Sorry, Trey, the "ski-bee" outfit ---it's just not working for you, luckily you're still a hot skier.