<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Aspen is one of the most beautiful places to ski in the US. Latifah Al-Hazza</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>I <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aspen-colorado-most-expensive-ski-town-what-surprised-me-2021-12">ski in Aspen</a> every year and always prefer to go early in the season.</li><li>I'm able to score reservations at the most <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-restaurants-in-the-world-ranked-2024-6">popular restaurants</a> and hotels.</li></ul><p>I'm not a big fan of winter unless skiing is involved.</p><p>One of my <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/20-best-ski-resorts-in-america-2021-2">favorite places to ski</a> 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.</p><p><a target="_blank" class href="https://aspenchamber.org/sites/default/files/files/2024-09/Aspen%20Monthly%20Research%20Update%20-%20August%202024%20Review.pdf">The town's tourism</a> 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.</p><p>Hitting the slopes early in the season has helped me make the most of the iconic ski spot.</p>