Aspen Updates from Sally Shiekman
I am regularly espousing the deep value of Aspen, Snowmass, and the Roaring Fork Valley, and it is clear that I am not alone.
Snowmass Is Upgrading—And You’re Invited to the Adventure
June 25, 2025
One of the things I love most about living and working in the Roaring Fork Valley is how much care we take in evolving while staying grounded in what makes this place so special. Snowmass is a perfect example—and this summer, it’s undergoing one of the most exciting transformations I’ve seen in years.Aspen Skiing Company has announced nearly $80 million in infrastructure upgrades at Snowmass. If you ski here regularly—or even if you just visit now and then—you’ll feel the difference.
What’s Changing?
The Elk Camp Lift is getting a full upgrade, transforming into a high-speed six-pack that will increase lift capacity by 50%.
The Cirque Poma Lift, beloved by expert skiers, is being replaced with a more efficient T-bar—again, doubling capacity.
Elk Camp Restaurant is adding a new outdoor (but covered) deck with 120 more seats.
And perhaps the biggest news of all: The iconic Ullrhof Lodge is being rebuilt from the ground up. The new design will feature three stories, seating for nearly 700 guests, and a sleek, modern mountain aesthetic—all-electric and future-ready. Expect it for the 2026/27 winter season.
But Summer Isn’t on Hold…
Construction may be underway, but Snowmass isn’t slowing down one bit. In fact, summer activities on the mountain are as vibrant as ever—and this year, there are a few new surprises.
Lift-accessed mountain biking is open from June 21 to August 4, with discounted bike park passes—just $200 for the full summer ($100 if you’re already a winter passholder).
Sunset Tuesdays are back with free gondola access and downhill bike races from 5–8 p.m.
Brand new this year: Friday Afternoon Club at Elk Camp, featuring live music, gondola rides, and food & drink specials every Friday until 6 p.m.
My favorite summer activity in Snowmass is the Thursday night concert series on the hill, with music starting at 6:30pm through August 21st.
And of course, all your Lost Forest favorites are still here—alpine coaster, climbing wall, disc golf, ropes courses, zip lines, fishing pond, and plenty of ways for families to explore together.
Why This Matters (Especially for Buyers and Sellers)
Whether you’re looking for a second home, a mountain retreat, or a savvy investment, this kind of long-term infrastructure investment matters. It’s a clear signal that Snowmass isn’t just a seasonal ski town—it’s a year-round destination with growing appeal. With world-class upgrades, expanded amenities, and a stronger summer offering than ever, Snowmass is stepping into its next chapter—and that could mean real opportunity for buyers.
If you’re curious about how these changes could affect home values, rental potential, or your own long-term plans in the Roaring Fork Valley, let’s talk. I’m always happy to share what I know—and to help you find your perfect fit in a place that just keeps getting better.
Let me put my Mountains of Experience to work for you.
— Sally
sally@sallyshiekman.com
970-948-7530
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Read moreSally went above and beyond to at first find us a home to suit our needs and finally to sell our home in a timely manner… Sally guided us through all of the details of our sale and was a terrific advocate for us in the process. We wouldn’t consider using anyone else in the future.
I want to thank you for all the work you did to sell my Aspen condo. Now that I have worked with you as a buyer and a seller, I am definitely impressed with your professionalism. I know that you are busy, but you are very organized and thorough so that your clients get excellent service. I think the hardest part of any real estate deal is negotiating a contract and getting that contract to closing. I appreciate you helping me get a full price contract with only minor contingencies, and then following each deadline so that nothing fell through the cracks.
Working with Sally was an outstanding experience. She was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and always had my best interests in mind. She wasn't pushy at all and made the process of purchasing smooth and stress-free. Beyond that, she introduced me to a number of professionals who were instrumental in facilitating due diligence and ultimately the transaction. Her expertise and connections made all the difference. I highly recommend Sally to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and professional agent.
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Sally brokered both sides of our first home purchase this last fall. We felt that Sally always had our best interest in mind, carefully and thoughtfully explained the unknown to us (as novices) and took the time to help make this monumental life moment easy for us. Furthermore, her services didn't stop after we closed, she still checks in to ensure we are comfortable and settled in. She is a wonderful resource to connect with regardless of your home purchase needs. We are forever thankful the Sally Shiekman was our real estate agent and in our corner, thank you!!!
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Sally is a consummate professional who knows her market and takes great pride in being thorough, direct, and positive. I was particularly impressed with her ability to balance patience with execution, given the property we were selling was quite old. I also appreciated the frankness around expectations, and I am sure that pace of closure for our sale agreement in a matter of days, was due to her. If you want to best, she is it.
Sally and her team were such a pleasure to work with. When deciding to sell our home, she gave some excellent advice on what we could do to improve how it shows without any pressure to do so. She’s a realist who tells it as it is and we very much appreciated that. She gave great advice when we asked for it, and led us to a surprise free closing on a timeline that worked best for us. If we are back in the roaring fork valley again, Sally will be our first call!
Sally always carefully explained each part of the selling/buying process, answered every question patiently, and was completely honest about the possible outcome(s) of the entire event. Buying/selling a home is an emotional and exciting time; Sally has the ability to keep things calm while retaining that important sense of excitement.
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the fantastic job you did in helping me find a home. I had been through the process several times before, and my experiences have been mixed. However, after working with Sally, I believe I have truly seen someone who wants to consistently provide the absolute best service for their client. Sally’s professionalism, concern for my specific needs, and consistency in following-up on every detail went beyond my expectations.
Sally recently helped my wife and I to purchase a building site in the Missouri Heights area. Sally made the purchase a great experience; she showed us much of what the valley had to offer over a several days time frame. Sally presented us with information on what was currently on the market. We have since purchase a property and are already projecting an increase in value. Sally has kept in touch since the purchase providing valuable information.
I received your gift card, and want to express my appreciation. Quite a nice surprise! Also to acknowledge all your help with our transactions and rentals over the past few years. It turns out that, directly and including the new Tahoe home, you were involved with five different properties we have had owned over the years. (And you have seen Owl Meadows as well, making six.) Which is quite a few for small time investors. You got us out of the properties we needed to get out of, and into one that was just fine for as long as we needed it. Then out again, as we moved on. We hope to see you on our next Aspen visit. And we will toast you at Valenti’s!
Sally worked with us to understand our needs, out architectural preferences, and our financial capabilities. She patiently showed us properties from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, and we fell in love with our house in Carbondale.
The most important thing that Sally did for us was to make us comfortable with the experience. She answered all of our novice questions and understood that we were truly starting from the beginning. She showed us a wide range of property so that we had a full view of the valley real estate market.
Through Sally’s efforts our transactions went through without any problems and we received the highest sales price for a unit of our size in the complex. Sally is a true professional in all respects and provided us with top quality service. She made the process easy and painless. Should we ever require a real estate broker in the future, you can be sure we will call Sally.
Sally was very professional, persistent without pressuring, and handled all details necessary to complete the sale. When it came time to sell that property and purchase another, although both my husband and I had become good friends with many other local realtors, we both felt strongly that Sally should be our listing and buying agent.
I highly recommend Sally Shiekman as a realtor. She was always available to answer any questions I had and was on top of every deadline in the contract. I am a busy mortgage lender and so I appreciate Sally’s attention to detail, integrity and genuine concern.
Sally was so good to work with during our entire home buying process. We know we took a lot of her time getting to know the market and what was available. I can't say enough good things about her and her interactions with us. Her communication was so very helpful, and she always followed up. She either responded immediately to calls, texts, and emails or let us know when she could get back to us. We highly recommend using Sally.
We feel that Sally is always looking out for our best interests. She has a great knowledge of the market, is diligent, honest and has integrity. We would not consider making another move with out Sally’s help. She is the best!
Sally was there with guidance throughout the process of purchasing our home in Snowmass Village. She is knowledgeable about the markets from Aspen to down-valley. We definitely recommend Sally for anyone who is looking for a real estate professional.
Sally is a true professional. Her open manner, honesty and knowledge of the real estate market are outstanding. I would highly recommend her to any potential buyer or seller in the valley.
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