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Lynn Britt Cabin Wedding – Snowmass Village, Colorado

April 12, 2011 by Michael Faas

: The weather was perfect for a small ceremony on the deck outside of the Lynn Britt Cabin at Snowmass Ski Area.

: The Lynn Britt Cabin is an excellent choice for an intimate winter wedding in Aspen, Colorado.

: The steps outside of the Lynn Britt Cabin, Snowmass Village, Colorado.

: The newlyweds pose for a photography.

: The area surrounding the Lynn Britt Cabin in Snowmass is perfect for intimate moments.

: Snowmass Ski Area offers expert snowcat drivers to the Lynn Britt Cabin.

: The snowcat ride to the Lynn Britt Cabin in Snowmass is heated and very comfortable.

: The bride making her way through the Snowmass Base Village was congratulated by every passer by.

: Snowmass Village offers many opportunities for beautiful weddings.

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Aspen Mountain Schneetag – (that’s German for Snow day)

April 11, 2011 by Michael Faas

: There was an enthusiastic audience in attendance for the 2011 Schneetag outside of Bonnies on Aspen Mountain this year for closing day.

: A little choreography helps with scoring.

: Having moves isn’t necessary.

: A shotski doesn’t hurt.

: This may hurt.

: They delayed to contest to clear the ice from the makeshift skimming pond.

: It’s not hard to impress the judges.

: Bananas

: These Angry Birds were very cheerful, my favorite.

: The Snug Life – living like a thug in your snuggie.

: Benny was in good form as a Schneetag Judge.

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Powder Day at Snowmass Ski Area

March 29, 2011 by Michael Faas

: The extreme skiing at Snowmass is always good.

: Torey Trefz drops into the Cirque at Snowmass Ski Area.

: Snowmass kids check out their lines before dropping into the cliffs above AMF.

: Snowmass Ski Patrol set off an small slide while making their rounds.

: The gates opened early and everyone made a mad dash for Gowdys and AMF for some steep and deep.

: Powder Day at Aspen Snowmass, over a foot of fresh powder on the groomed runs.

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2011 Winter X-Games – Aspen, CO

January 29, 2011 by Michael Faas

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Torchlight Descent – Winterskol – Aspen, Colorado

January 15, 2011 by Michael Faas

The Torchlight Descent makes it's way down Little Nell Saturday evening during the Winterskol festivities.

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Family Portrait Photography – Aspen, Colorado

December 28, 2010 by Michael Faas

Aspen is one of more beautiful places in the world and an amazing place to do family portraits. I like to find a balance between posed portraits and family lifestyle images that capture the essence of a family and indicate spirit and character.

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World Cup Slalom – Aspen Winternational

November 28, 2010 by Michael Faas

A few selects from today’s Aspen Winternational World Cup race.

: Congratulations to Sweden’s Maria Pietilae-Homner winner of the World Cup Slalom at the Aspen Winternational.

: America’s golden girl Lindsay Vonn finished 8th at today’s World Cup slalom race in Aspen, Colorado.

: Germany’s Christina Geiger riding the ragged edge of a slalom turn.

: Argentina’s Macarena Simari Birkner charges the World Cup slalom course at the Aspen Winternational Sunday.

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France’s Tessa Worley Winner of giant slalom

November 27, 2010 by Michael Faas

Congratulations to France's Tessa Worley, winner of the 2010 Aspen Winternational World Cup giant slalom.

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World Cup Aspen Winternational

by Michael Faas

: Congratulations to France’s Tessa Worley winner of the giant slalom at the Aspen Winternational World Cup Race

: Julia Mancuso of the USA finished 8th in the Ladies’ Giant Slalom, congrats!

: The giant slalom course conditions were so good everyone did well.

: A great day for World Cup Ski Racing in Aspen.

: Saturday’s weather was perfect for watching ski racing.

: Not every turn ends well, keep the p-tex side down.

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Early Season Ski Photos

November 24, 2010 by Michael Faas

Here’s a selection of early season ski photos shot for The Aspen Times.

: Snow is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy

: Hikers near the top of Highlands Bowl on a stormy day for their helping of deep powder.

: Ski patrollers work hard every day in every condition to make conditions safe for everyone. Please thank them.

: Mac Smith Director of Ski Patrol at Aspen Highlands gives the low down to some hard up riders willing to make turns in fresh powder to make conditions safer in the Highlands Bowl.

: World Cup Ski Racers ride the lift during practice on Aspen Mountain.

: Workers set up the scaffolding for Women’s World Cup Ski Racing on Aspen Mountain.

: A skier of the telemark variety gets some earned turns on a sunny afternoon.

: Shannan Osburn enjoys snowboarding the fresh powder during AVSC day at Aspen Mountain.

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