If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Sure, there’s nothing like hitting the perfect bluebird day, carving down a bowl covered in fresh powder while the sun glints off the snow. But you what might be even better? Kicking off your boots at the end of a day of skiing , rolling up to the mountaintop bar and enjoying an Aperol Spritz in a cozy sweater and fondue with friends by the fireplace.
Whether you just dominated a double black diamond, or barely survived the bunny hill, you deserve it — the perfect après-ski moment. While this long-held tradition has usually been meant for snowbirds to reunite over drinks and bites to regale the day’s tales on the mountain (and hopefully for snowboarders to and discuss how to best avoid careening into skiers — please ), to no one’s surprise, après-ski has gone mainstream. Aspen, Colorado has become a hot winter destination for celebs like Kendall Jenner, Rihanna, and Hailey Bieber, who’ve been spotted sporting stylish après-ski sets, whether or not they’ve actually hit the mountain.
Now we’re seeing chunky, knitted sweaters , snow boots , and alpine accessories like fuzzy earmuffs and fur-lined gloves on the ground everywhere — even far away from the slopes. But if this trend has got you dreaming of wood-paneled lodges and hot toddies, allow us to help you plan your next après-ski getaway. Here’s a guide on t.