by Katherine Parker-Magyar

For this edition of our mountain series, we're heading west, to one of the most glam (and #lit) spots in the Rockies: Aspen. Love it or hate it, you can't deny it's a good time (even if you don't ski). And for those of you wondering why Cloud Nine isn't at the very top, we decided to honor the athletic element of the bacchanalia by putting it under Good Times--after all, you do have to ski down. Though it could fit into every category--you could accidentally go off the grid, and certainly it's where more than a few revelers have had to hang their hat in a corner while champagne is sprayed without them. Truly redefining How the West Was Won (and lost). Herewith, our favorite spots:

Anything to add? Let us know in the comment section.

Shoutout to MK Mollohan and Mac Weaver for the insider tips!

Photo Credit: Vogue, HotelManagement, Curbed Ski, Aspen Times, Justice Snow's, Aspen Peak, Aspen Chamber, FIJI WATER, XTNS, Travel En Vogue, GQ, VinePair, 100 Days of Winter.com, WeddingSpot.com