In 2014, AGSW welcomed 5,000 guests to the legendary mountain town, featuring pristine piste on four mountains, lively après-ski parties and nightly events--including a Comedy Night with Mario Cantone from Sex in the City.
"Our event injects over $1.5 million into the local Aspen economy in one week, selling 2,500 hotel room nights and thousands of ski lift tickets," remarked Pamela Herr, organizer of AGSW. "From magazines and blogs from Australia to Brazil to Germany, AGSW 2014 was read, seen and heard about internationally."
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For its 38th year, AGSW will pull out all the stops to guarantee another forgettable year for all attendees. Each afternoon during Aspen Gay Ski Week, Limelight Hotel is the site for après-ski parties from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Attracting up to 1,000 daily, these events feature DJ entertainment, free gifts from sponsors, a hospitality suite, heated pool and two hot-tubs.
On Friday afternoon, the city of Aspen gathers to view the popular Downhill Costume Competition, hosted by Miss Richfield 1981—seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Today Show. In years’ past, contestants can be seen skiing down Aspen Mountain in riotous costumes, such as Madonna, St. Paulie girls and water skiers.
· Sunday:
Opening Party. At 9:00 p.m., ski week revelers enjoy an opening cocktail
reception, followed by a late night party at Bootsy Bellow’s.
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Monday:Late Night Party. The popular subterranean late night club, Escobar, will host a party complete with go-go dancers and bottle service tables.
· Tuesday:
Film Night Gala. Hosted by the historic Wheeler Opera House, Film Night Gala will bring an independent, GLBT-themed movie to ski week guests.
Late Night Party. Celebrate late
at Aspen’s newest night club, Whiskey Rush.
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Wednesday: Fashion & Art Night Out. Aspen is home to world-class shopping, and a plethora of stores will keep their doors open late, including Panerai, Testosterone, Peter Lik, Gucci, Salon Myo and Elliott Yeary Gallery.
Moguls of Equality Benefit. This event will benefit a GLBT non-profit organization and is hosted by Aspen’s premier private night club, The Caribou Club.
Caribou & Cowboys. The Caribou Club will be hosting Wednesday’s party in western style—all to benefit Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Late Night Party. Boogie’s rooftop bar, Rainbow Room, will host night owls for a night of dancing and cocktails.
· Thursday:
Masquerade. Don your best mask and costume at the Sky Hotel for a night of intrigue and mystery. The event will be held on two levels with DJs, VIP areas, go-go dancers and more.
· Friday:
Comedy Night. On Friday, Belly Up hosts "LEZBERADOS," a fierce and funny comedy show, featuring Sandra Valls, as seen on Showtime, and her ridiculous sister "from a different mister," LOGO's Mimi Gonzalez.
Ultraviolet Dance Party. Friday’s Ultraviolet Dance Party will be a glow-in-the-dark neon extravaganza at Belly Up with DJ-driven beats.
· Saturday:
Pool Party. Aspen Recreation Center will once again host the infamous pool party, featuring DJs, dancing, hot tubs, water slides, a lazy river and open bars.
“There is something for everyone at Aspen Gay Ski Week, especially for the non-skier,” said Kevin McManamon, co-chair of Aspen Gay Ski Week. “Aspen offers visitors world renowned restaurants, award-winning spas and first class shopping. We broke attendance records in 2014, and we expect to do the same in 2015, helping us to continue to be the premier GLBT winter travel event.”
