Aspen is the archetypical snow globe of a mountain town. Since its early days, reality is all but suspended. After all, this is where Hunter S. Thompson famously ran for mayor in 1970—and only narrowly lost. In more recent years, the promise of sunny skies and snowy slopes and a healthy dose of luxury have enticed fever dream-worthy celebrity crowds. Case in point: the 2025 St. Regis Aspen Snow Polo World Championship, which drew star attendees both on and off the polo field.