Click-In With Chris Davenport

An Aspen Mountain powder tour, Nastar ski race, Champagne toasts at our mobile on-mountain bar Oasis, wine dinners at element 47 and Ajax Tavern and a private event in the cellar– these were just a few of the activities at our inaugural Click-In With Chris ski camp. Featuring pro skier Chris Davenport and pro cyclists… Read more

Powder Days! 2 Feet and Counting

The slopes of all four Aspen Snowmass ski areas were hammered with nearly 2 feet of snow in 48 hours as of early this morning, then collected another several inches throughout the day. Encouraging all to take advantage of the historic conditions, Aspen Skiing Company CEO Mike Kaplan issued a “hall pass” offer to all… Read more

The Perfect Accessory For Your Pup

At The Little Nell, it’s important to us that every guest feels like royalty – including pooches! We think PoochieBoots are the perfect accessory to protect your pooch’s paws, and in true #NellStyle. We asked PoochieBoots founder, Karyn Pek, to answer a few questions about her fashionable kicks for dogs.Q: How did you come up with the idea for creating the… Read more

New Amenity: Scott Fat Bikes

Have you ever ridden a bike through the snow? It’s not an easy feat, unless you have the right hardware. The Nell is excited to announce the addition of Scott fat bikes to the list of amenities, available to guests of The Little Nell and Residences at The Little Nell. Expanding on our complimentary cruiser bikes in… Read more

Oh, What Fun at The Little Nell Tree Lighting!

In keeping with holiday traditions, The Nell presented the Third Annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 13. Open to one and all, the festive celebration featured carols from SoL Theatre Productions, cookies from our pastry kitchen and cocoa from element 47. The Aspen Animal Shelter brought the “reindeer” – a Tibetan Mastiff along with several… Read more

Wedding Planner Spotlight: Cristina Verger

Cristina Verger is an event planner based in New York, who specializes in destination weddings. Cristina orchestrated an elegant, black tie wedding at the Sundeck atop Aspen Mountain this past April. We asked Cristina to answer a few questions on her experiences with planning destination weddings, and how she overcomes the obstacles of a mountaintop wedding. Q: What led you to… Read more

The Buddy Program’s Annual Gingerbread House Workshop

The Little Nell is proud to support The Buddy Program in hosting the beloved non-profit’s annual Gingerbread House Workshop every December. Led by Helen DeFrance and Jim Fifield, the afternoon includes decorating gingerbread houses with an array of accoutrements then taking them home for the holidays. More than150 Little and Big Buddies took part in… Read more

Winter Storm Ajax Drops Up to a Foot of Snow on Ajax

Aspen ski season has started off with a bang at Aspen Snowmass, thanks to a series of winter storms that have swept through the Rockies, including one this week aptly named Ajax. With ample snow for an early opening, Aspen Mountain presented a Preview Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 13, and Sunday. Nov. 14, to the… Read more

Hot Toddy Recipe

A hot toddy is the perfect drink to warm up and unwind after a day on the slopes. At The Little Nell, we prepare our hot toddy with Colorado Bourbon from Peach Street In Palisade, honey from hives on Aspen Mountain – produced exclusively for element 47 by ski patroller Ed Colby who is a beekeeper in… Read more

Biju’s Little Curry Shop Guest Chef Dinner

This winter, The Nell introduces our Guest Chef Dinner Series, enlisting talent from acclaimed restaurants across the country and even abroad for unique culinary experiences at element 47. For the first installment, Biju’s Little Curry Shop, based in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood, will take over element 47 for a special, one-night only dinner. Chef Biju Thomas, founder and… Read more