New Belgium Ranger Station

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  What could be more perfect than having an epic ski day on the mountain and literally ski into a bar?  
  
  It's done.  
  
  South of the Florida Georgia line we don't get New Belgium beers so it always feels special to get it out West.  I was happy to order it in the countless bars around town but at the Ranger Station, you get to try flights of brews I've never seen anywhere else.  Color me exclusive, I was feeling downright VIP.  
  
  They also have food but honestly, I was there for the beer.  My cousin got the grilled cheese and it looked really good and the pretzels were amazing but the beer.  Oh Lord, the beer.
  
  It didn't feel too touristy (says the tourist) but I doubt many locals head to the area.  Many of other patrons there the nights we went seemed to know the bartender.  I could have spend every evening watching the snow fall and skiers coming down the mountain from this little bar, it was absolutely perfect.

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  Posted on 07.16.13 Rachel H.

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  I visited this place in July and I would imagine it's even better during the ski season. They have a wide variety of New Belgium brews, along with different seasonal offerings. My wife and I ordered the bison chili nachos and they came out fast and in a large portion. We were both full afterwards. Great beers, good food, and right by the lift! Awesome.

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  Posted on 07.06.13 Rob C.

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  Not what I expected. The beer was over priced, and the food was only so so. Wish it were still Goodfellows Pizza.

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  Posted on 03.20.13 Tim B.

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  Assuming the universal truth that there's nothing better after a day of skiing than fine beer, gooey grilled cheese, and cozy atmosphere, Ranger Station is the mecca of apres-chill chilling.  You won't be disappointed.

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  Posted on 02.15.13 Kay R.

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  The Ranger Station holds a lot of potential, but could improve on a couple things.  I went in there the other day and the collective perspiration of everyone in the very small space created an extremely humid environment.  Also, all the windows were fogged up.  It kind of grossed me out that I was ensconced in the collected bodily vapors of everyone in the room.  So, there needs to be better ventilation!  Also, there was no music on for a solid half hour while we were there.  Good, constant music is important!  Otherwise, the people who work there are super nice, and of course New Belgium beers are great.  Would just appreciate being able to see out those fogged up windows and not feel like I've entered a swamp with no music.  Thanks!

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  Posted on 02.04.13 Matt R.

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  Beers are awesome but their chili was just ok.

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  Posted on 02.01.13 Karlee J.

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  This is seriously the best bar in town. Full beer and the only place to get the best variety of New Belgium beer.  Plus food adequately priced and in great portions. All the bartenders are great and treat you like a friend. Live music Wednesdays and Saturdays, and beer pong on Mondays. In short, if you are in town, go here.

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  Posted on 01.27.13 Sloan C.

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  Coolest spot at Snowmass for Après! Great sandwiches and an incomparable beer selection. A must visit during your Snowmass experience.

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  Posted on 01.14.13 Chris S.

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  I am not a huge New Belgium Beer fan, but I do appricate their focus on good design and engineer (their Fort Collins brewery tour is fanatastic). The staff were super friendly and helpful, even though the place was packed. The food was good, especially the tuna salad. We did not have it but the preztels look awesome, with the fun dipping sause options. Over all a really nice space with a great ambiance, I highly recommend.

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  Posted on 01.07.13 Archer D.

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  I've literally been sitting at the Ranger Station for days. When I'm not on the mountain, I'm here enjoying a delicious beer and chatting it up with the kilt wearing bartender Brad.  I'm really impressed with the variety of beers New Belgium has to offer and have had a great time working my way through each one of them.
  
  My favorite beer on the menu is the Imperial Coffee Chocolate Stout (get it while you can! It's a part of a rotation of beers), and my favorite food is the bison chili nachos.  I'm not one to generally order nachos ever, but these have a delicious combination of toppings and really do the trick after a long day on the mountain.
  
  Perfect location, chill atmosphere, delicious beer and food.  Glad to have a solid refuge in Snowmass.
  
  Check it out for sure.

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  Posted on 01.02.13 Daniel R.

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  Just perfect as you ski in for lunch or at the end of the day for après ski.  They have lots of great beers, but I love the Belgian hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream. The warm pretzels with Nutella can't be beat!

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  Posted on 12.30.12 Lillian S.

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  Good stuff. Hot chocolate done right w marshmallows & whipped cream, and delicious paninis. Try the tuna melt with swiss cheese and spicy mustard. Right at the top of Sky Cab lift.

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  Posted on 12.30.12 Sarah L.

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  Ranger ipa and bison chili at lunch
  Lips of faith beer and pretzels après ski.
  Great crowd. Snowmass - never mind - aspen needed this.

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  Posted on 12.29.12 David W.

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  best beer and snacks on any mountain in Colorado.
  Amazing to have all the new Belgium beers on tap.
  And the bison chili I've had seconds of each time in!

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  Posted on 12.24.12 Kate S.

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