The Gant in Aspen turns 35 this month and is offering a “Countdown to 35” promotion. Stay four nights and get the fifth night for 35 cents ($10 resort fee not included). Starting rates based on a four-night stay through Dec. 19 are: $195 a night for a one-bedroom condo; $225 a night for a two-bedroom condo. Use promotion code 1Gant35. Starting rates based on a four-night stay Dec. 20-31 are $550/night for a one-bedroom condo; $695/night for a two-bedroom condo. Use promotion code 1Gant35. Info: thegant or 800-549-0530.
Dessert in a yurt.
Join the Crested Butte Nordic Center on its Full Moon “Dessert at the Yurt” Ski and Snowshoe Tour at 7 p.m. Friday. The tour features a moonlit guided tour to Magic Meadows and warm drinks and dessert in a yurt along the way. Cost is $25 for adults, $20 for children. Equipment and rentals are available for $15.
Learn to XC ski, snowshoe.
Kick off the winter season Saturday with the Colorado Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Day. Participating resorts will offer a range of lessons on learning to ski or snowshoe, as well as guided tours. Cost varies by location, see coloradocrosscountry for details.
