After a day on the slopes of Ajax Mountain it’s The Snow Lodge that’s providing Aspen’s best head-turning scenery. One night it may be Olympic gold medalist Shaun White hosting a gourmet dinner.

And, let’s be honest, hanging at the lodge for après-ski is nearly as much fun. Try snow-covered Lake Placid Lodge (seen in these shots and the video above) in New York’s Adirondack Mountains ...

If you don't want to keep your sweaty ski helmet on while you après and don't want the world to see your helmet hair, a good hat is a nice thing to have with you. A beanie to keep your head warm or a ...

Later, it transforms into a Champagne-fueled party.” For luxe après-ski vibes, head to the newly redesigned Snow Lodge at the St. Regis (a cold-weather sister to Montauk's famed Surf Lodge).