Construction Updates from Chalet Alpina in Aspen

previously known as the Lift One Lodge Project

This site provides official updates on construction progress at Chalet Alpina. We appreciate the community’s patience as we carefully build a destination that honors Aspen’s heritage and looks to its future.

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GENERAL INQUIRIES

For general inquiries, please reach out to concierge@chaletalpinaaspen.com.

CONSTRUCTION INQUIRIES

For construction inquiries, please reach out to construction@chaletalpinaaspen.com.

Updates

  • Tree Removal (Completed): Select approved trees around the Historical Lift and Historical Chalets have been removed to facilitate preparing these structures for relocation and future re-uses as approved by HPC. The removed trees are part of the projects overall approvals and final entitlements.
  • Historical Lift One Wheelhouse & Towers (Completed): Dismantling of these structures so these can be removed to facilitate future construction. These items will be stored off-site for the duration of construction and refurbished prior to reinstatement on the project.
  • Aspen Skier Chalet Steak House: Interior abatement has been completed. The chalet will be prepared for relocation in the next phase of construction including removal of balconies/chimney and brick for future re-installation and demolition of non-historic components. Interior demolition and structural bracing shall be installed to allow future relocation of the buildings per approvals. This work is anticipated to continue into early 2026.
  • Skier’s Lodge Historical Chalet (Starting Oct. 1, 2025): Interior abatement has been completed. Chalet preparation work will be prepared for relocation in the next phase of construction including removal of balconies/chimney and brick for future re-installation and demolition of non-historic components is underway. Interior demolition and structural bracing shall be installed to allow future relocation of the buildings per approvals.
  • 16″ Water Main: Per project approval’s, a new water main is being installed from Monarch St. to S. Aspen St. to support the corridor redevelopment. This work has been completed.
  • As future construction plans are developed, additional updates will be posted.
Architectural site plan titled "Orchid Arena - Initial Construction Site Plan" showing buildings, landscaping, and construction zones.