Suitcase Après-Ski
What's Après-Ski ?
Iconic photographer Slim Aarons immortalized the Après scene with his "images of skiers in fashionable sets in the aesthetic respites of Saint Moritz - aglitter in the setting sun recanting their off-piste adventures while sipping Chateauneuf du Pape..." Après-ski translates from French to literally mean “after ski” - essentially encompassing all the activities people tend to do after a ski run. Though there’s no actual set time to determine when it begins, après-ski enters its full swing once the ski lifts make their final round and can continue late into the night. Post-ski customs vary by location, from burgers and brew at the lodge pub to Champagne and caviar amongst good friends - and depending on where you're staying, your après-ski could also include a night of live music performances, DJs and dancing or a cozy meal slopeside. In the end, it’s all about bonding from a thrilling day on the slopes.
Photo: Lounging in Verbier by Slim Aarons, 20th Century
LAUREL BATH HOUSE Unisex Eau de Parfum - Après Ski is a woody spicy fragrance for women and men (GOURMAND) launched in 2025.
"The scent of a sweet and woody fine vintage whiskey hitting chilled ice cubes - topped with a perfectly candied cherry and a hint of clove."
Each ingredient is sustainably sourced, with upcycled extracts gathered from community-focused projects around the world. Looking straight out of 1967 in the way one can glamourize 1967 - vintage chic with nostalgic packaging that is thoughtful as well with no plastics within box or shipping materials. Cold musk winter fragrance made in Los Angeles, CA.
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BAGATELLE
Courchevel, France
French Mediterranean dining in the heart of les Trois Vallées - Signature Menu by Rocco Seminara and Executive Chef Jules Pronost. Hailing from Avignon, France - chef Jules Pronost has worked in culinary hotspots in London, Paris, Courchevel and Ibiza. He developed a love of exceptional products working alongside Pierre Gagnaire at some of Paris’ most renowned kitchens including Le Bristol and the Burgundy. Enjoy your après-ski at Bagatelle with the generous flavours of the French Riviera on your plate - while you admire the largest ski area in the world - Les 3 Vallées. Continue to make the most of your time in Courchevel by unwinding at one of the resort’s prestige spas and strolling around the luxury boutiques.
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Photo courtesy Bagatelle
GSTAAD PALACE HOTEL
Switzerland
Gstaad is the glittering crown of ski resorts and has numerous options for those seeking a chic and sophisticated stay - known for its grand and impressive 5-star hotels, but the most famous of the group is Gstaad Palace Hotel. The prestigious façade that put the town on the map in the 1960s through their hosting of high-end gala dinners attended by royalty and celebrities. The shining beacon that can be spotted for miles across the Swiss Alps - that towers majestically over Gstaad’s town centre with its historic turrets and crenulations. This architectural feat has been standing proudly for over 100 years. Gstaad Palace features spacious yet cozy rooms decorated with stylish features along with traditional wooden beams and soft fur throws. Those seeking solace outside of the tranquility of their bedroom can unwind in style at Gstaad Palace’s Spa and Wellness Centre with an abundance of treatment rooms as well as saunas and steam baths featuring spectacular mountain views, allowing guests to gaze at the evergreen trees and watch skiers in the distance as they soak.
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Photos courtesy of Gstaad Palace Hotel
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POWDER HAVEN
Ski-in, Ski-out
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings' private Northern Utah Ski Resort is offering 34 new homes after the first 39 lots sold. Powder Haven is part of Powder Mountain - a ski resort outside Ogden, Utah that has undergone a transformation after the billionaire bought it in 2023 with changes that included private terrain for Powder Haven residents. The next release will offer another 34 custom lots, most between two and five acres, (according to the Robb Report global luxury publication). The ski-in, ski-out lots average about $4 million each. Hastings and his family built their home at Powder Mountain in 2021 after two decades of skiing in Park City. Powder Mountain has plans for three new lifts over the next two seasons, including a new private lift only for Powder Haven homeowners this year. The resort opens for its 2025-26 season on December 12th.
Photo Paul Bundy / Powder Mountain
