The Ties that Bind.

One of our A-Spin shooters took a field trip last week----to Vegas.  We checked out the Playboy Club and deposited a few bux at The Palms.   Our friends at JET STREAM allowed us to fly out to SF to see Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band.  The show was the same high energy rock and roll show that made Bruce, The Boss in the 70's and the CEO in the 80's.

Here's Bruce and Little Stevie gettin' it done in Oakland.

The new disc,  Magic,  takes a little time to grow on you, but we give it a 10!!!.    So see the show if it comes to your town.  We saw it twice.

                 

Pictured above,  They proved it all night.   Also shown, a groupie, "Mighty" Max Weinberg and Dadoo.

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Breaking the Ice

Have you been to New Zealand?  It's fantastic!!!   In addition to being the birthplace of bungee jumping and the veritable epicenter of adventure sports, it's home to about 4.2 million people and------------------ 8.2 million sheep.   It's also the HQ for IceBreaker, check out www.icebreaker.com .   IceBreaker makes the best long underwear in the world.  It's all 100% natural merino wool from NZ.  If you've ever ridden in the bucket with one of A-Spin's staffers---you know that IceBreaker "doesn't stink"----- no synthetics here.   We're even buying into their whole "sustainability" rap.  IceBreaker founder Jeremy Moon believes that "nature is cool" and they use "environmentally sound practices and ethical manufacturing processes", and they only shave the sheep once a year.   The honcho's from IB were in town to throw an event for their dealers and VIP's at the Sky Hotel.

Here on the right is TEAM UTE from Ute Mountaineer getting ready to rumble during the VIP event.  Click on the pic. to enlarge it.  Ute is the top gear store in the valley, click in at www.UteMountaineer.com

Since it's not really snowing,  Aspen Spin has been doing a little research on all things GREEN.  Do a Google on the article entitled LITTLE GREEN LIES in the October 29, 2007 issue of Business Week.   It's an interesting take on Aspen and it's Ski Co.  Pictured on the left is The Construction Site known as The Residences at Little Nell.  Click it to enlarge.  That's the chair lift entry in the lower left corner.  While it's been a phenomenal Fall ---weather wise.  Some of the Locals are getting nervous about the early season conditions.   It's been too warm for Ski Co. to make their environmentally friendly man-made snow, and outside of the two Pow blasts we received a couple weekends ago-----well, we're still biking.

Aspen Spin 2.0

Summer's over!!! Rocktober's over!!!   Halloween was siiiiick!!! and skiing in Aspen is only 3 weeks away.  So it is with great pride that we deliver Aspen Spin 2.0.  We're not just some random blog anymore--- we've evolved into ASPEN's #1  On-Line Tabloid. 

Now if you want to avoid all those bothersome e-mails---try signing up for our RSS feed (top left), it'll keep you updated.    In addition to the riveting content and awesome pix, you can check the weather (it's accurate), book a room, buy real estate,  save on your next botox party, rent a jet, buy ski equipment (vintage and new) and a whole lot more cool stuff.  This thing of ours is growing like a virus, and we're prepped for a huge 2007/08 ski season.  Yep, it's real and we're finally gettin' paid.  The baby is all grow-ed up.

Back to Halloween;  for Aspen Locals it's the biggest party night on the calendar.  This year was no exception.  There were parties everywhere.  The place was hopping.   Aspen Spin had special correspondents all over town.  Our shooters made the scene at  The Elks Club, Aspen Square and the infamous Caribou Club-where panties were dropping faster than the free shots of Jaeger.   The highlight of the evening was the SPAZMATICS / DANGER KITTY show at Belly Up.  These 2 bands (shhhhh, it's two bands) kicked out the 80's rock n roll to the delight of a fully packed house.  The $1000 cash prize awarded for the top costume brought out the best Aspen had to offer.   Aspen Spin was honored to be chosen as a contest judge along with the Spazmatics and Mehndi.  

                           

 AS you can see, things got a little out of control last night, and our entire staff is fighting a fierce hangover, and some of the names and faces are blurred.  See if you can spot the Local Celebs in their costumes.    Also, we're just learning how to use our new custom made software----but check out the pix,  click on our sponsors, review last year's Aspen Spin---- and get ready-------there's a huge POWDER STORM coming and they're calling it www.AspenSpin.com .   

       

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Just another POW Day in A-town.

It's still waaaaay pre season, but we had another HUGE POW DAY today. As expected,  Aspen Spin gave everybody the day off once we exceeded 6".  On Sunday, they they were calling  it 8 to 10" up top, but measured by the Carmelo-meter it was 6" in town. Today---it was the real deal.

Today, we got about 5" overnight, followed by another 10" blast of the super soft stuff between 1.30 and 4 pm.  It was snowing as hard as this ski bum has ever seen it.  Is it skiable?--- you might ask---Damn Right it is--, but only if you're willing to hike for it.  Just another Pow day at HQ.   Nuff said for now.   Look for our new look-----coming soon .

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Snow Daze

It's dumpin' in Aspen, and it appears to be sticking to the ground.  While you're sipping your latte and reading the NY TImes, we're digging out.   Aspen Spin is calling it a 6 incher----so we're taking the rest of the day off.  The lifts aren't open yet so we'll just have to be satisfied with New England vs. Dallas.

Colorado's Arapaho Basin Ski area opened for riding on October 10, 2007.  It's the earliest opening date in A-Basin's 61 year history.  Once again, A-Basin goes on record in 2007 as the first ski resort in North America to open for the season.  A-Spin correspondent, Polly Ross made it to the opener and sent us the picture shown below.

A-Basin is currently offering one run composed of 100% man made snow.  We're taking a pass.

This Fall the weather in the Roaring Fork Valley has been spectacular.  One beautiful sunny A-day after another.  But today, we're packing up our road bikes and our hiking boots and we're breaking out our snow tires and Sorels.

There's big party news for locals and anyone else who happens to be in town.   The Aspen Club and Spa is sponsoring ASPEN DAY.  It's an open house and open party.

Check out their fitness offerings, and get a sweat with a sampler class.  See what the Aspen club has to offer. Try out the new Garnish Cafe who is serving up FREE food and drinks.  Aspen Day is really 2 days, October 17 and 18, 2007,  2-6 p.m.   Check www.AspenClub.com  for  more imformation.