What’s New for the 2023/24 Season at Top Ski Resorts
Over the past few years, ski resorts have absolutely exploded with new investments. And this upcoming season is no exception —across the U.S. ski scene, dozens of ski resorts are in for major upgrades. Travel expert, Jeanenne Tornatore, joins us to talk where to go and the new experiences in store at some of the top winter destinations in the country. For more information visit colorado.com
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00:00 All right guys over the past few years ski resorts have absolutely exploded with new investments and this upcoming season is no
00:08 Exception across the US ski scene dozens of ski resorts are in for major upgrades
00:14 Brad talked with travel expert Janine
00:16 Tornateur about where to go and the new experiences in store at some of the top winter destinations in the country. Check it out
00:26 Good morning, Janine. How are you a good morning? I'm doing great great to be here
00:31 All right, this is perfect because you know winter time is a great time to get away
00:34 You know some of the great deals some places ago. So let's start where you're at right now, Aspen, Colorado
00:41 Absolutely, look this is the year to come to Aspen there are so many new things happening here
00:47 Let's start with what's happening on the mountain a new high-speed lift and major train expansion on Aspen Mountain
00:54 In fact, it's the most significant addition of terrain here since
00:57 1985 they're adding a hundred and fifty acres
01:00 Increasing the skiable terrain by 20% This new lift is called heroes
01:05 They named it after all the people that really helped make this massive project possible
01:09 So that's a really big one for folks who like to get up on the mountain and ski
01:12 There's also a ton of new things happening right in town. Let's start with at some of these hotels
01:18 I'm actually coming to from the balcony of the little Nell which is a luxury hotel right here on Mountain
01:23 They just launched their brand new spa. I got to tell you I toured the treatment rooms yesterday
01:29 The each treatment room has its own fireplace. It has its own sauna
01:33 So it's that really personalized luxury experience their treatments are really cool. They're all about recovery and restoration
01:39 There's also a brand new boutique hotel in here in town
01:43 68 rooms it's called Molly Aspen. It's got a great rooftop pool and terrace
01:49 Really cozy lounge space great restaurant and bar. So that's a really fun one to check out if you're looking to book here
01:55 And then I should also mention that the Michelin guide to Colorado if you're foodie that launched in September
02:01 So there's some really great restaurants here in Aspen
02:04 There is Michelin rated Bosque Aspen on that list and some great Michelin recommended hotels on that list as well
02:10 Yeah, you know when you talk about the new boutique hotel
02:13 I was reading about that and they're very excited about it supposed to be really cool
02:16 Like that's the hot spot for all the celebs and everybody to be around when they're in Aspen
02:20 So I might go check that out
02:22 Another place I think the families can check out and you're saying King's
02:28 Kingstone tell me about yes, cuz that's interesting
02:31 Yep, Keystone is always top of my list for families and for value
02:36 I love it for families because they have their kids ski free program
02:39 So if your family and you book two or more nights at through their resort your kids 12 and under will ski for free throughout
02:45 Your entire stay so fantastic value
02:48 They also do a lot of things to accommodate families as well like special family parking and things like that
02:53 They have a big new announcement this year too, which is a major terrain expansion as well
02:57 They have their new Bergman Express lift, which takes you to
03:00 550 acres of new high alpine terrain that previously you could only get to if you hiked or you took a snowcat
03:07 You know, I always think of that terrain as being super expert terrain
03:10 But what's cool about this terrain is there a ton of mellow welcoming runs?
03:13 So great for intermediates and advanced skiers as well
03:16 And then you know Keystone's great because there's so many things to do that don't involve strapping on skis or a snowboard
03:22 There's snow tubing. There's ice skating. They have the world's largest mountain top snow fort
03:27 Sleigh-rides you name it. There's so many cool experiences there. I like that. That's so cool
03:32 We're going to those ice villages up there, which is really neat. Okay
03:35 This is very important people. Listen carefully. You might not ski like an Olympian, but you can go and
03:43 Ski with Olympian ski and that's at Copper Mountain. What about this place? I'm hearing about
03:48 Yeah, Copper Mountains known as the athletes mountain. They are the official
03:53 Training mountain for the US ski and snowboard athletes
03:57 So you might be coming down the slopes and have some Olympic hopefuls right alongside you
04:00 They're really all about helping people progress and really kind of elevate their game here on the mountain here
04:08 One of the ways they do that is through this really cool off mountain facility called Woodward Barn
04:12 It's over
04:14 19,000 square feet. It's this huge indoor playground. They have skate scooter BMX zones
04:21 They have Olympic grade trampolines if you have teens or tweens, this is the place to take them off mountain. It's super fun
04:27 Their big news on mountain this year is actually their new mid mountain lodge called airy
04:32 This you know, you're skiing down the mountain. You want to stop for lunch. You want to stop for some cocktails
04:37 This is kind of one that's gonna offer an elevated dining experience
04:41 They have a new signature restaurant here called Forge and Feast
04:43 270 degree views of the mountain two bars there
04:47 So definitely if you're heading to copper make sure that your stop at airy when you're skiing down the mountain
04:52 I like that
04:53 see, I'm not as I'm not a skier but I do like to go at the lodges and just sit around and drink Bailey's and
04:59 Hot cocoa and pretend like I skied right? That's what you take you take the lift up
05:03 You hop over and you can sit there and watch everyone come down and enjoy the day. I like it
05:08 I do think this is so awesome. Okay, where can we find more information?
05:10 Yeah, well definitely all these resorts are in Colorado
05:14 So colorado.com is really the place to go to find more information about all of these and whatever winter adventures you're looking for
05:21 I like it. Jenny. Thanks for joining us this morning. Stay warm
05:24 Thanks so much. My pleasure
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