"Natural snow definitely gets people to remind them that there are winteractivities, " Lori Rowell, director of marketing for Pats Peak ski resort in Henniker, told CNN affiliate WBZ.
Schussing your way through the sparkling powder is the premiere reason both outdoor types and the glitterati descend every winter, but Aspen has plenty of all-season activities on hand, from fly-fishing to mountain biking to kayaking in areas such as Snowmass Lake and the Maroon Bells peaks.