SkiCo has recognized that the FIS, ski racing’s ruling body, wants Aspen to bring the venue up to par with its classic race hill.
Author Archives: Madeleine Osberger, Aspen Journalism
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The rise of the independents
By all accounts, there are more American racers than ever before going it alone financially on the World Cup and NorAm levels, as independents seem to have become more the norm than the exception this season.
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Talented World Cup women’s field won’t let up
Coming into this weekend’s Nature Valley Aspen 2014 Winternational as the overall World Cup leader after two races, Mikaela Shiffrin now finds herself the favorite in a field deep with past Aspen winners.
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Snowmass insurer won’t cover Base Village lawsuit brought by Goodwin
Municipal insurer, CIRSA, declines to represent Snowmass Village in legal challenge to Base Village vesting approvals.
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Snowmass considers coasting to higher ski area summer visitation
Snowmass’ four-minute coaster ride would be uphill of the Elk Camp Meadows lift, in the thick tree stand between lower Sandy Park and Gunner’s View.
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Snowmass council’s first decision: ‘No’ to Base Village developer’s request
New Snowmass Village Mayor Markey Butler started her reign by walking into the town council chambers audience and personally greeting the public. Later in the meeting, her council set another tone by denying developer Related Colorado’s request to accelerate the Base Village review.
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First woman mayor in Snowmass Village’s 37 years is ready to rule
Thrilled to be done with the bruising, often ugly, campaign, new mayor Markey Butler wants to dispense with the drama and dig into the big issues facing Snowmass Village, of which there are many.
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Butler, Sirkus and Madsen to lead Snowmass
New councilmember Bob Sirkus said the results of the election show that voters are saying they really want Base Village to be started again and for construction to begin.
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Town looks at outside counsel to help defend against lawsuit
The suit, filed Oct. 28 under the Colorado Rule of Civil Procedures 106, alleges that ex-parte communications by two Snowmass Village council members tainted the Oct. 6 vote that gives developer Related Colorado four more years of vesting for its Base Village project.
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Snowmass roundabout moving forward
Project adjusted to keep the only gas station in Snowmass Village in the loop.