Jumbo Loan King rules in Aspen.

Keith Lewis is The Jumbo Loan King. 

If you need a JUMBO he's your guy.  Lewis is now licensed in Colorado so he can do biz in the big leagues, i.e. Aspen.  Aspen is historically a "cash at closing" type of town, but times have changed.   In the old days, before the economic crisis only about 30% of Aspen homes were financed.  In the post apocalyptic Aspen, there may be a few people reading this who need a JUMBO.  Spec. builders who are seeking financing should give Keith a click.  He can deliver the goods without proof of income.  You'll have to qualify in other ways of course.   There are plenty of people in Aspen who don't fit into the pretty little box that conventional lenders require.  Lewie has a rolodex full of private-equity lenders who can tailor a loan to suit your needs.  Need a $15 or $20 million loan....give Keith Lewis a chance to make the deal.

Click to get a JUMBOWe realize there are people looking for conventional financing in Aspen too.   Say you own a $25 million pad on Red Mountain or a $15 million crib on Thunder Bowl, The Jumbo Loan King can help you liquefy.  It seems like the Aspen real estate market is picking up a little.  Several high-end transactions have occurred recently (albeit at prices 30-40% below original asking price) and stuff also seems to moving on the entry level.  Aspen sellers are getting realistic, and buyers are showing up. The Jumbo Loan King can help make it happen for you.

One good thing about Aspen....every loan is a JUMBO. 

For the best Jumbo rates in the country, Call or click Keith Lewis. 888-44-LEWIS.  Mention AspenSpin and receive a cool free gift at closing.

If this is your house...call LEWIE. If you want this house click or call 888-44-Lewis.

Aspen Laff Festival

The first ASPEN LAFF FESTIVAL killed. 

If you like stand-up comedy (and we do)...then you probably caught some of the recent shows at the inaugural Aspen Laff Festival at The Wheeler Opera House.  Aspen Laff Festival presented a slate of 12 big time shows as well as several free impromptu comedy sessions in lobby of The Wheeler.  Big names like Christopher Titus and Caroline Rhea led the way, but some of the less experienced comics like Jim Hickox and Hippieman were hysterical.  Local comics had a chance to shine at the free kick-off event.  Comedy always scores in Aspen.  Remember the HBO Comedy Festival...it was always one of the highlights of the season.  See A-Spin's take on the final year...click Entourage is Real and F-Bombs.

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The Wheeler has to be one of the best venues in America.  The history, the acoustics, the AAA location in the center of town.  Its a always a pleasure and a privilege to see any type of show at The Wheeler.  Thats why we're excited about 7908, The Aspen Songwriters Festival.   John Oates and The Wheeler are joining forces to bring Shawn Colvin, Keb Mo, Donavon Frankenreiter and many more to Aspen to perform and share their love of songs.  7908 is more than just the altitude of Aspen , its gonna be BIG TIME FUN.  Mar.30-April 2, 2011. 

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Christopher Titus headlined the inaugural Aspen Laff Festival. Hippieman killed at Aspen Laff Festival at The Wheeler Opera House

OSBE USA Helmets

OSBE Helmets. Click 4 info.What does AspenSpin have in common with Wayne Wong and Billy Kidd? We all love to ski and we're all skiing goggle free with the visored OSBE PROTON Sr ski helmet. 

Osbe is an Italian manufacturer of communication systems for helmets who also produces the highest quality auto racing and motorcycle racing helmets.  Osbe has expanded into performance head gear for snowsports. OSBE  HELMETS are known for their technological superiority, innovative designs, top rated safety features and overall quality. 

Not only does the Proton Sr look cool with its pilot-like design, it's completely functional and warm.  An OSBE HELMET provides a safe bucket for your brain.  The visor allows skiers and snowboarders to ride without traditional goggles.  The micrometric buckle is also very slick as it allows you to easily buckle up with one gloved hand. 

Aspen Spin always tries to avoid head plants, but just in case we don't...our head is protected by the OSBE Proton Sr.   OSBE helmets come in a wide variety of designs and colors. Get one in Aspen, they're available at Gorsuch LTD.

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 Ground control to Major Tom. OSBE Helmets. Click for styles and colors Hilly freaked out when he saw AspenSpin sporting the Stylie OSBE Proton Sr. Wayne Wong ripped Ajax on a recent POW day with his OSBE Helmet. 

All the CRAZY SH*T we did TONIGHT

As the ski season in Aspen, Colorado winds down, AspenSpin has made a personal vow to finish strong.   Last night we went hard...... again.  Recently in Aspen its been party after party....event after event.  We've been skiing every day and partying every night for 5 years and it's exhausting.

"Hey, take my picture?" shouted the super-wide a$$ cougar in skin-tight yoga pants (a fashion faux pax...please look in the mirror).  "Hey, where's your camera"? Screamed a drunk , off-duty retail shop employee who wants to be an internet star so, so badly. "Hey, you made me look fat and ugly, what up with that?" yelled a fat and ugly Prada clad non-skier. Sorry, bro-bro.

It's been a good run in Aspen, but how bout showin' a little love for your very own ski bum / blogger.

ALL the CRAZY SH*T we did TONIGHT... those will be the best memories.

Slap Culture threw a little party at this $15.7 million spec home at Aspen Highlands.

Slap's Chris Eckrich, male model Hymie Morgenstern and pseudo artist Stosh Bellski at the Slap Couture event.

Elizabeth, Jason and Olivia Reische (owner) at LivArt's artist reception in Aspen.

 LIVARTASPEN owner Eric Reische greets exhibiting Photographer Tony Prikryl and his pal.

Baldwin Gallery Aspen. Richard Edwards and Kiki Raj host the opening for Alexis Rockman..Emily Frantz Siegel, Mike Jahn and friends at Baldwin Gallery in Aspen.The Baldwin Gallery Gang. Emily, Kiki and Carrie. Aspen, Colorado The model and the Art at 212 Gallery in Aspen.Acclaimed photographer Max Vadukui at the opening of Kinetic Force in Aspen with 212 Gallery owner Katie Kiernan.

Max Vadukui with his work at Aspen's 212 Gallery. We always have enough memory for one more model shot. Marina and Katie look stunning.

 The Spring Jam Core Party included free kettle corn compliments of Aspen Skiing Company and Bud Light.

Everybody is a star in Aspen during The Spring Jam Core Party.Broken Social Scene, from Toronto played The Core Party in AspenBroken Social Scene in downtown Aspen. 3/18/11A late-night comedy symposium in Aspen for Aspen Laff Festival at The Wheeler Opera House.Stand Up Comedy can be a dangerous business. Thats why the comics sat down at Aspen Laff Festival.

Aspen Fabulous

Aspen Fashion Week 2011. Aspen Fashion Week 2011. 

Disclaimer:  AspenSpin.com clicked over 5000 photos at Aspen Fashion Week 2011.  We present the best 170 for your enjoyment.  No Models were harmed in the creation of these photos.  If A-Spin took your money $hot and it is not presented here click the link..."like" us on Facebook( right) , tag yourself...and your photo will appear.  It's the social media.

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Aspen Fab. (part 2).

New York, London, Milan, Paris and.....Aspen.  Flawless fashion never goes out of style and it was on full display in Aspen, Colorado this week.  The 3rd Annual Aspen Fashion Week was the most fabulous event of the season.  Intimate runway shows, in-store cocktail events, glorious Bluebird Colorado weather and stunning mountain-styles from major designers along with models, models and more models.

AFW's newly designed Snowstage converted CP Burger in the center of Aspen into a sophisticated, cozy and glamorous setting for the stunning cat-walk performances.  The AFW 2011 runway line-up (in order of appearance) : Jean-Charles de Castelbajac (JCC) for Rossignol, Dannenmann Pure, Heidiskis, Authier, KJUS, Obermeyer, Neve, NUMBER:Lab and a finale at SKY HOTEL POOL. 

AspenSpin is not a fashion-blog per se, but we do have a keen eye and we realize that Aspen is a fashion show every day, not just during AFW. The Style spectrum in Aspen ranges from the G-5 set in their dead animals to the gnarliest local living in a van by the river. Aspen's singular position as the CAPITAL of SKIING gives it credibility on the runways, the red carpets and on the ski runs.  AFW has obviously had some growing pains, but Lisa Johnson and her crew including Joe Lang, Esther Pearlstone, Oliver Sharpe, BlueBird Aspen, Tommy (the fashion show guy) and all the participating brands and stores deserve credit for pulling it all together.  AspenSpin for one hopes Aspen Fashion Week is here to stay.  AFW brings a little more glamour and style to an already glamorous and stylish little place called Aspen.  AFW can open new doors for generations of visitors and Aspen lovers. Any event that brings hordes of models to town gets our vote. While A-Spin errs on the side of duct tape and gore-tex, a little fabulousness never hurt anyone. 

Here's our BEST OF Aspen Fashion Week 2011.  For More Photos Click:Aspen Fabulous.

JCC for Rossignol. Exotic Animal Prints are primal.

 JCC 4 ROSSIGNOL. Paint Spatters are siiiiick on snow.

 AFW Opening Party at Casa Tua. Even the DJ's throw the Blue Steel.

 Clay and the lovely ladies of Casa Tua. Aspen's newest private club.

Dannenmann Pure. So wearable. Sparkling like a glass of champagne.HeidiSkis. Handmade in Switzerland.KJUS always has a super-tylish silhouette, their gear is highly technical for top performance on mountain.KJUS always makes a strong statement in Aspen.B'Jewel in-store event with Katerina and her haute couture STEE-LETAS. The Dannenmann's modeling with Carmelo at the in-store event in Aspen.

 Lauren Bush from the FEED Foundation at her in-store at Ralph Lauren.

 Aspen's own Obermeyer rocked the catwalk with vibrant colors and a strong skiing pedigree   Obermeyer brought the heat in Aspen. Get well wishes to our bro Klaus.

Grrrrrrrrrr, baby. Obermeyer combines fashion and function straight from the mountains. Bad Brad strikes a pose for Neve Designs from Boulder.Number: Lab from NYC. Where athletic meets discerning. The Aspen Fashion Week 2011 Finale at the Sky Pool.

 Yeah AspenSpin parties with models. Got a problem with that?