Griffin: I hope Aspen keeps that charm
Letter to the editor
It goes without saying that I love Aspen, as this is my 40th visit from Australia!
Each year I see changes but this year I see even more.
A more costly, expensive resort than ever before and the loss of more small, friendly restaurants.
I stay at the Mountain Chalet and have done so for 20-plus years. It is such a fabulous place to stay, and I hope that this extraordinary establishment will remain accessible to the loyal patrons who have been coming here for years.
I do not come to Aspen to buy designer clothes. They are available everywhere, even in Melbourne, my home city!
I come here for the unique combination of the variety of skiing, the beauty of the historic town and the friendliness of the people.
I hope Aspen never loses that charm and that it remains a resort that is friendly, accessible and fun loving.
Marcia Griffin
Melbourne, Australia
