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GREAT APRÈS-SKI
HANGOUTS
Cap your day on the slopes at one of these special spots
By Jill K. Robinson
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Presenting top acts from
around the world, Belly Up is a
live music hotspot in Aspen.
Garibaldi Lift Company is “the” place to après at Whistler Mountain in British Columbia.
Savor the Western ambience at High West in Park City, the world’s only ski-in distillery.
Take a dip in the hot tub at Umbrella Bar,
a high-altitude watering hole at Squaw Valley.
here’s no argument—the best part of a ski
day is the time you’re taking turns on the
mountain. But regardless of how awesome
your day turns out, the cherry on your ski
sundae is how you celebrate. Whether you like
to take it slow while watching the afternoon
crowd from the sunny deck, or prefer to party
like a rock star into the night, we’ve got your
star selection of après and night spots to put
on your dance card.
GARIBALDI LIFT COMPANY
Whistler, British Columbia
People pack in at the GLC (learn the local nickname)
because the deck looks out onto the mountain, so you can
watch the late-afternoon skiers charging down at the end
of the day while enjoying a brew and nachos. The music is
the other reason this bar is a hotspot. With DJs spinning
everything from funk to house, how can a good après go
wrong? (whistlerblackcomb.com/events-andactivities/the-village/restaurants/glc.aspx)
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UMBRELLA BAR
Squaw Valley, California
Start your après off right on the mountain at Squaw Valley
with a great brew, some breathtaking views and a dip in
the huge hot tub at High Camp (elevation 8,200 feet, but
who’s counting?). It’s not somewhere to linger later into
the evening, as you’ve got to get moving when the lifts
close, but the spot is perfect for winding down your day
of sweet spring skiing.
(squaw.com/things-to-do/dining/on-mountain)
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Go for the fishbowl at
Boyne Mountain’s Snowflake Lounge.
HIGH WEST DISTILLERY AND SALOON
Park City, Utah
Park yourself on Park Avenue (the center of town) at the High
West Distillery and Saloon, Utah’s first legal distillery since the
1870s, which also conveniently sits smack at the end of Park
City's Quittin’ Time ski run. It’s not quite set up so you can snag a
tumbler of whiskey before you get out of your bindings, but it’s
the next best thing. Want to see how your booze is made? Take a
behind-the-scenes distillery tour. (highwest.com)
BELLY UP
Aspen, Colorado
Hang in through après, and if there’s a good band playing at the
Belly Up, do yourself a favor and get a ticket. The small club
hosts world-class talent, but it feels like it could fit in your pocket,
allowing views that feel like front row from nearly anywhere in the
building. Here’s one reason to follow the locals and don’t ask
questions—they usually know what’s good. (bellyupaspen.com)
THE ROSE
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Sexy snow bunnies and snowboarders with trucker hats gather
at The Rose, a swanky citified, low-lit bar that serves vintage and
modern cocktails with fun names. Many of the libations change
with the seasons, but there’s always something for everyone—
from beer to wine to bubbles, and of course, the killer cocktails.
This bar could easily be plunked down in New York City, but the
mountain spirit makes it extra special. (therosejh.com)
SNOWFLAKE LOUNGE
Boyne Falls, Michigan
Start the evening off with a bang at the Snowflake Lounge,
perched on the third floor of the Clock Tower Lounge. Drink
highlights run from warmers (like the Snow Cocoa) to shooters
(a favorite is the Dirty Girl Scout XX) to elaborate signature cocktails. Don’t worry, it’s not just drinks. Live entertainment keeps
you moving, so don’t forget to tally up your beverages as you go.
(boyne.com/boynemountain/dining)
THE RACK
Sugarloaf, Maine
When you’d prefer not to jump around from place to place after
a hard ski day, head down the road to The Rack. Set in a barnstyle building, the place seems to have it all. Start with budgetpriced beer for après (you know you love PBR), get a rack of
slow-roasted ribs with coleslaw and corn bread for dinner, and
then hang around into the night for some live music or basement
arcade games. All in one is often the way to go. (therackbbq.com)
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WOBBLY BARN
Killington, Vermont
Created from pieces of barns across New England, this popular
steakhouse draws hungry skiers and riders at the end of a long
mountain day. After dinner, climb upstairs to the nightclub for
adult beverages and partying into the night. If you overindulge on
Friday and Saturdays, grab a ride on the Wobbly Wagon, which
runs up and down Killington Road during ski season.
(wobblybarn.com)
Relax in style at The Rose, a classically
inspired cocktail lounge in Jackson, Wyoming.
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