Aspen Ski Retreat – March 1-5, 2023

We look forward to seeing you in Aspen!

Online registration for complimentary ski tours and lessons

• Experienced skiers levels 4-9 have the opportunity to sign up for a limited number of small group tours and lessons when you submit your travel itinerary.
• Information on different ski levels.

Ambassador Michael McKinley to join us in Aspen this year

• Ambassador McKinley, Senior Counselor to The Cohen Group, will be our featured speaker on Thursday night.

What to wear?

For the evenings, we suggest a casual dress code conducive to the relaxed business environment. For the daytime, we simply encourage you to dress warmly as you hit the slopes.

On-site or emergency contacts

Representatives from the DLA Piper Events team, Stacey Sanchez and Kris Delas Armas, will be in Aspen and will be available to assist you with any special needs.

Confirmed guests of the Aspen Ski Retreat will enjoy complimentary guestroom accommodations in one of the hotels reserved by DLA Piper, centrally located at the base of Aspen Mountain in the city’s historic downtown. Both resort’s amenities include transportation to and from Aspen airport, 24-hour fitness center, business center and in-room high-speed wireless internet.

In order to access the ancillary services at either one of the hotels, each guest will be required to present a valid credit card upon check-in.

Check-in/Check-out
Guest accommodations will be available at 4:00 pm on arrival day and will be reserved until 11:00 am on the day of departure.

Breakfast

DLA Piper will host a hot breakfast for all guests in the Aspen Room of the St. Regis daily from 7:00 am to 9:30 am, Wednesday, March 1 through Sunday, March 5.

Lunch

There are no organized lunches, so feel free to do your own thing.

Après ski

On Thursday, March 2, please join us from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for après ski cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the St. Regis’ beautiful courtyard.

On Friday, March 3, we will host an exclusive après ski event for our guests from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Living Room Lounge and Terrace at the W Hotel. Located at the base of Aspen Mountain at 550 South Spring Street, the W Hotel is about a six-minute walk from the St. Regis.

On Saturday, March 4, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be available in the Aspen Room at the St. Regis from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Wednesday cocktails and dinner

We will host a cocktail reception at the St. Regis in the pre-function area of the Grand Astor Ballroom, located on the lower level, starting at 6:30 pm. Dinner will follow at 7:30 pm.

Thursday cocktails and dinner

We will host a cocktail reception at the St. Regis in the pre-function area of the Grand Astor Ballroom, located on the lower level, starting at 6:30 pm. Dinner will follow at 7:30 pm. Ambassador Michael McKinley will speak following dinner on Thursday.

Friday dinner

You are welcome to meet us in the lobby of the St. Regis at 7:15 pm to walk to the Caribou Club for a 7:30 p.m. dinner reservation. The Caribou Club is located at 411 East Hopkins Avenue, approximately four blocks from the St. Regis. After dinner, you are welcome to stay at the Caribou Club for dancing and people-watching.

Saturday dinner

In anticipation of the increased demand due to the Skiing World Cup this year, the firm has secured two fabulous dinner options for our guests to select from on Saturday, March 4. If you are planning to stay Saturday evening, please select between Betula (Contemporary French) or CHICA (Latin) at the time you confirm your travel itinerary. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

Reserve discounted equipment rentals here.        Find out how to purchase discounted lift tickets here.

Ski with Aspen's best

As in prior years, DLA Piper has arranged for a limited number of ski and snowboard pros to lead our more experienced guests as tour guides and instructors on Thursday and Friday. Because we have limited capacity each day, we highly recommend you register ahead of time.

Experienced skiers levels 4-9 can sign up for these complimentary tours and lessons when you submit your travel itinerary.  

Thursday:
Registered groups (levels 4-9) will meet at Snowmass at 10:00 am. 
Pre-registration is required.

Friday:
Registered groups (levels 4-9) will meet at Snowmass at 10:00 am; Levels 8 and 9 may also meet at Aspen Mountain or Aspen Highlands at 10:00 am. 
Pre-registration is required. 

Ian Malcolm at Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen and members of his guide team from Aspen Skiing Company will be available to answer questions during the cocktail receptions and dinners on Wednesday and Thursday.

Level 4 – Ski on easy mix GREEN TRAILS/easy BLUE TRAILS
Level 5 – Ski on easy BLUE TRAILS
Level 6 – Ski on all groomed BLUE TRAILS
Level 7 – Ski on groomed BLUE AND BLACK TRAILS
Level 8 – Ski on BLUE AND BLACK TRAILS and some small MOGULS
Level 9 – Ski on all terrain/DOUBLE BLACK TRAILS with MOGULS

Beginner skiers

Level 1-3 skiers and snowboarders should purchase the “Adult First Time” package through the Aspen Skiing Company website – you will order your beginner equipment rental at this same time.

Level 1 – Never skied before
Level 2 – Skied possibly twice and needs refresher on easy GREEN TRAILS
Level 3 – Skied and prefer easy GREEN TRAILS

Level 1 beginners should purchase the “Adult First Time” package at the Snowmass or Buttermilk ticket offices, or online at aspensnowmass.com/visit/lessons/adult-first-time. The $346, single-day package includes your lesson, specialized beginner equipment, and beginner-area lift ticket. Beginner lessons include an equipment fitting at 9:00 am and a group lesson 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Beginner lessons are offered at Snowmass or Buttermilk ONLY. Please allow 45-60 minutes to travel to Snowmass or 25-30 minutes to travel to Buttermilk.

Levels 2 and 3 should purchase the “Max Five Adult Group Lessons and Clinics” option of your choice at the Snowmass or Buttermilk ticket offices, or online at aspensnowmass.com/s/winter-lessons/all-lessons/p/adult-lessons-and-clinics. This option does not include equipment rental or lift ticket. Levels 2 and 3 lessons and clinics are held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and are offered at Snowmass or Buttermilk ONLY. Please allow 45-60 minutes to travel to Snowmass or 25-30 minutes to travel to Buttermilk.

The cost of ski rentals, individual lessons booked with other pros, and lift tickets are the responsibility of each guest.

Register for group tours and lessons here.       Find out how to purchase discounted lift tickets here.

The cost of ski rentals, lessons booked with other pros, and lift tickets are the responsibility of each guest; however, DLA Piper has arranged for our guests to receive the following discounts:

Snowmass Sports in Snowmass Village

Located just steps from the slopes at Snowmass Village Mall, directly beneath the Viewline Resort Snowmass and adjacent to the coffee shop, locally owned and operated Snowmass Sports is open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The shop offers free overnight ski storage to rental customers, a 30% discount on ski outerwear and advanced reservations on rental equipment, and a 10% discount on accessories (gloves, goggles, helmets, socks, base layers).

You must reserve your equipment online ahead of time at the DLA Piper group discount link to receive the 30% discount.

Explore their extensive inventory at snowmasssports.com. Call Cameron at +1 970 923 3567 with any questions and mention DLA Piper.

Performance Ski in Aspen

614 East Durant (Hunter and Durant), across from the base of Aspen Mountain. Mention DLA Piper to secure a 15% discount on rental equipment.

Advance reservations not required. Call +1 970 925 8657 with any questions.

Register for group tours and lessons here.                Reserve discounted equipment rentals here.

All four mountains are included on one lift ticket: Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Highland Bowl and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company is offering discounted group lift tickets to our guests, valid Wednesday, March 1 through Sunday, March 5.

Vouchers for discounted tickets will be available at the DLA Piper registration desk at the St. Regis, located outside the Aspen Room.

Group lift tickets include savings at Four Mountain Sports, D&E Retail, and participating on-mountain restaurants as well as select programs with Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen Snowmass. The group lift ticket must be presented at time of purchase to receive the discount.

Early arrivals/late departures: Paid tickets are valid only March 1-5 and will expire upon our group’s departure. If you plan to ski prior to March 1 or after March 5, please contact Kris Delas Armas at kris.delasarmas@us.dlapiper.com with your planned ski dates and the number of skiers in your party, as well as their age groups (Ski free 6 and under; Child 7-12; Teen 13-17; Adult 18-64; Senior 65+).

Ticket extensions: Individual guests with a group lift ticket may purchase one additional day of skiing at the discounted rate by bringing their fully used group ticket to any Aspen Skiing Company ticket window. Guests may purchase extension days within the expiration period of the initial ticket only.

Extensions may be purchased by individual group members only.

Aspen Snowmass Guarantee: Aspen Skiing Company guarantees guests have nothing to lose, even if they do not use all their days by providing the opportunity to return partially used lift tickets, within 14 days of expiration, and receive an in-resort credit toward future Aspen Skiing Company purchases.  When unused days on lift tickets are put into an in-resort account, guests receive monetary credit of the per day price of the unused days. Guests have the current season plus the season immediately following to use their in-resort credit. This credit may be used toward purchases of lift tickets, season passes, ski and snowboard school tickets, and toward rentals at Four Mountain Sports. Credit is not valid on merchandise purchases or at restaurants. In-resort credit is transferable; guests simply need to inform Aspen Skiing Company who will use the credit and they will put it in their name.

Contact Kristin Kenny at kkenny@aspensnowmass.com with questions about lift tickets.

Airport Transportation

Downtown Aspen and hotels are located 4.0 miles from Aspen Airport (ASE).

If you will be flying to Aspen and not renting a car, and you have provided us with your flight details, we will arrange for a hotel shuttle to pick you up at the airport (ASE).

DLA Piper will be at the airport, in the baggage claim area, to greet guests throughout the day on Wednesday and Thursday.

To the mountains

The City of Aspen provides complimentary transportation to all area mountains, with the Rubey Park Transit center bus stop near the hotels.

A personal vehicle is not necessary during your stay, but if you prefer the flexibility of having a car at your disposal, please feel free to rent one. All car rental costs and fees are your responsibility.

Click here to check out all the latest information regarding the return of America’s Downhill™ course on Aspen Mountain from March 3-5.