Aspen Peak - Niche Media - Aspen living at its peak
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For fatigued skiers coming off the mountain, there is almost nothing more welcoming than a whiskey-laced hot toddy. photography by paUL JohNSoN/getty imageS happy endings whether they ski the highland Bowl or Buttermilk, the Backcountry or the cirque, aspenites know the only pleasure more anticipated than that first powder day is the après-ski cocktail at the day's end. by murat oztaskin In the heart of Aspen winter, everyone is skiing—or thinking about skiing. The season is in full swing and the mountains are abuzz with locals and tourists. What better way to celebrate the Valley's winter beauty than to carve your turns and head for the bar? Whether you unclick at the Ajax patio or beeline home to your own outdoor space, the spirit of the season thrives in a drink shared with friends in remembrance of the day's runs. We've compiled town's best places to hunker down and shake off the chill—whether you're after live music, spicy grub, or the familiarity of an old haunt that warms your bones—and, of course, the top spots to tipple, mountain by mountain, after a day on the slopes. AP aspenpeak-magazine.com 119 tAStE this Issue: All About Evening!