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STAY, PLAY (OR EVEN BUY) ON THE MOUNTAIN

Whether

you’re a true ski bum or just enjoy

sipping a glass of wine while taking in a mountain vista, the numerous ski villages

in Utah and Colorado offer a winter paradise.

With achallenging year under our belts, whynot resolvetomakenextwinter one you’ll neverforget with along weekend on the slopes? Or,consider an extended stay in a charming villagewith alonger-term rental. If you’ve committed fullytothe winter lifestyle, think about buying adream chaletofyour ownjuststeps from some of the bestsnowon the planet.

Glam short-term rentals areavailable any time of year,but winter is when theytruly shine. In Aspen, rustic log-cabin exteriors give waytoluxurious interior appointments that rivalany five-star resort. A“Skier’s Paradise” home just steps away from the chair lifts

boasts accommodations for six, afull gourmet kitchen and asecond-storydeck whereyou can takeinthe mountain’ssplendor from a spacious soaking tub.

Seasonal rentals aredesirable if youcrave moremountain time. With easy access to major airports,you can flyinfor aweekend severaltimes during the ski season without the hassle of booking and re-booking aplace to stay,and the added safety of having a personal space for youand your lovedones. Adowntown Park City penthousesleeps 12, with modern amenities to makeyou fill at home miles away.Fromhigh-end appliances to multiple gas fireplaces, youcan makethe

property awinter’s nest–and discounts are available for longer rental terms.

Foratrue investment, whynot buy?Vacation homes areahotmarket right nowasthe post-pandemic world reopens and visitors areanxious to travel. Plus,you can enjoya reverse-snowbirdlifestyle by escaping to a ski destination anytime you’dlike. In Vail, homes affordable to aspirational surround the central city.All arewalkable, gorgeous, and readytobearetreat. From cozy condo living starting at $499,000 and easy access,to aslope-side, six-bedroom modernistpalace with viewpool, private grounds and unprecedented views at $45 million, youtoo could ownapieceofwinter wonderland.

-Alan LaGuardia, Brand Publishing Writer

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Luxury ski cottages can be rented, leased or purchased. Photo courtesy of

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