I ski in Aspen at the same time every year. I’ve found the perfect travel dates to make trips cheaper and more fun.

• I ski in Aspen every year and always prefer to go early in the season.
• I’m able to score reservations at the most popular restaurants and hotels.
• I love that the town is less crowded, so I can comfortably hit the slopes or shop the boutiques.

I’m not a big fan of winter unless skiing is involved.

One of my favorite places to ski is Aspen. The famous Colorado town is known for its luxurious accommodations and pristine slopes, but it also has a reputation for being expensive and crowded.

The town’s tourism is only growing this year when it comes to airport, lodging, and sales tax profits. So, instead of waiting for the height of ski season in January and February, I typically head to Aspen Mountain (Ajax) and Snowmass at the beginning of December, sometimes days after their lifts open.

Hitting the slopes early in the season has helped me make the most of the iconic ski spot.