That après-ski life!- as seen through the iconic lens of Slim Aarons
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The après-ski life has long been a symbol of luxury, first surfacing in the Alps in the 1950s.

Long associated with the slopes of 60s-era hangouts like St. Moritz, the French phrase literally means ‘after ski’ – but, over the years, has come to hold another, more pointed meaning.

Take one of these Slim Aarons photographs for a better understanding, snapped over the better part of a half-century. They depict stylish jet-setters sipping bubbly, often against a backdrop of white – all with some not-so-underlying aristocracy.

An American noted for his coverage of socialites and celebs all the way into the ’90s, Aarons unfortunately passed in 2006, but managed to capture a golden age of wealth, privilege, and beauty in the process.

The images show a slice of this distinct, leisure-filled life, and how Aarons regularly rubbed shoulders with authors, artists, business icons, and even royalty during his travels.

Such efforts took him to the snow-covered mountains of not only Europe, but across American and even Asia, over an illustrious career that spanned decades. His photos are full of flamboyant snowsuits and fetching hats, and the occasional famous face. 

Aside from portraying high society, the images – with each slope-side feast and al fresco happy hour – provide a look into the wintertime practices of the world’s elite, and the simple, decadent pleasures so prevalent at the time.

Long associated with the slopes of 60s-era hangouts like St. Mortiz, the après-ski life  is shown in full force with these Slim Aarons photographs, one of which, snapped in 1963, perfectly depicts the chic mountain style seen in the Swiss Alpine village of Gstaad at the time

Long associated with the slopes of 60s-era hangouts like St. Mortiz, the après-ski life  is shown in full force with these Slim Aarons photographs, one of which, snapped in 1963, perfectly depicts the chic mountain style seen in the Swiss Alpine village of Gstaad at the time

Long associated with the slopes of 60s-era hangouts like St. Mortiz, the après-ski life  is shown in full force with these Slim Aarons photographs, one of which, snapped in 1963, perfectly depicts the chic mountain style seen in the Swiss Alpine village of Gstaad at the time
Originating from the Alps in the 50s, the French phrase literally means 'after ski' - but, over the years, has come to hold a more pointed meaning. Two women are seen reclining on improvised sunbeds in Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire, circa 1955

Originating from the Alps in the 50s, the French phrase literally means 'after ski' - but, over the years, has come to hold a more pointed meaning. Two women are seen reclining on improvised sunbeds in Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire, circa 1955

Originating from the Alps in the 50s, the French phrase literally means ‘after ski’ – but, over the years, has come to hold a more pointed meaning. Two women are seen reclining on improvised sunbeds in Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire, circa 1955

Now that's service! The photos, snapped over the better part of a half-century, provide a glimpse into the high-flying lifestyle. An image take by Aarons in Stowe, Vermont, in '62 shows three waiters on the slopes, with one carrying a pheasant, another wine, and the third a menu

Now that's service! The photos, snapped over the better part of a half-century, provide a glimpse into the high-flying lifestyle. An image take by Aarons in Stowe, Vermont, in '62 shows three waiters on the slopes, with one carrying a pheasant, another wine, and the third a menu

Now that’s service! The photos, snapped over the better part of a half-century, provide a glimpse into the high-flying lifestyle. An image take by Aarons in Stowe, Vermont, in ’62 shows three waiters on the slopes, with one carrying a pheasant, another wine, and the third a menu

An American noted for his coverage of socialites and celebs, Aarons manages to capture a golden age of wealth, privilege, and beauty before his death in 2006. One of his later images, shot in Courchevel, France, in 1987, shows restaurant chefs Jean Jacob, Michel Rochedy, and Albert Parveaux preparing a feast in French Alps as mountains loom in the background

An American noted for his coverage of socialites and celebs, Aarons manages to capture a golden age of wealth, privilege, and beauty before his death in 2006. One of his later images, shot in Courchevel, France, in 1987, shows restaurant chefs Jean Jacob, Michel Rochedy, and Albert Parveaux preparing a feast in French Alps as mountains loom in the background

An American noted for his coverage of socialites and celebs, Aarons manages to capture a golden age of wealth, privilege, and beauty before his death in 2006. One of his later images, shot in Courchevel, France, in 1987, shows restaurant chefs Jean Jacob, Michel Rochedy, and Albert Parveaux preparing a feast in French Alps as mountains loom in the background
Skiers are seen in St Moritz in March 1963, a luxury resort town in the Engadine that saw its winter tourism balloon in the '60s. Aarons was there all the way, with his work serving as a backdrop for the commercial skiing boom that occurred there and elsewhere this past century

Skiers are seen in St Moritz in March 1963, a luxury resort town in the Engadine that saw its winter tourism balloon in the '60s. Aarons was there all the way, with his work serving as a backdrop for the commercial skiing boom that occurred there and elsewhere this past century

Skiers are seen in St Moritz in March 1963, a luxury resort town in the Engadine that saw its winter tourism balloon in the ’60s. Aarons was there all the way, with his work serving as a backdrop for the commercial skiing boom that occurred there and elsewhere this past century

The photos provide a perfect backdrop of the rise in commercial skiing that took place during the second half of the past century – and the happy, care-free culture it bred as a result.

Famous figures like Bing Crosby and William F Buckley Jr of Firing Line fame are among some of the well-heeled travelers seen taking to the lifestyle, with the latter – a notorious conservative – photographed taking a load off in 1977 during a ski excursion in Gstaad. 

Crooner and actor Crosby – one of the biggest stars of the 40s and 50s – was photographed in one of Aarons’ earliest shots in California in the early 50s, decked out in a Santa Claus suit at a Christmas lunch held in aid of the Women’s Press Club.

Other snaps from other exclusive – often Swiss – alpine villages like Klosters, the Verbier, and, of course, St Moritz, show some of the more usual suspects, including the occasional prince and countess, Italian actor, and American business magnate.  

The heir to the $450million Brioni fortune, Gigliola Savini Perrone, also makes an appearance, as does Alpine ski champion Max Rieger.

An American credited with inventing the first commercially successful aluminum laminate ski set and the first oversize tennis racket was also recorded engaging in the revelry, which radiates distinct mountain style.

Such style – which encompasses what you wear both on and off the slopes –  has evolved with each decade, and in the 21st Century, has become a major selling point for brands looking to shill that chic Alpine aesthetic.

Aarons, though, manages to convey this flair for free and in full-force, with images that show waiters skiing on slopes, full-staffed French bistros right on the side of the mountain, and horse-drawn gondolas taking travelers where they need to be.

Cigarette-smoking socialites are also in abundance in Aaron’s oeuvre, as are furs, designer shades, and, to no one’s surprise, the intermittent chilled drink.

To take part, all one needs to do is view Aaron’s work, and be transported to a different time where cozy nights and outdoor fondue pots were the norm.  

But first, thank the French for coming up with the concept – which Aarons’ work has shown quickly spread to places like Aspen and Vermont despite having an ocean to traverse, and less-traveled locales like Georgia’s Caucus Mountains.
The photos depict stylish jet-setters sipping bubbly, often against a backdrop of white - and some not-so-underlying aristocracy. The après ski in Vail, Colorado, in March 1964 is seen here in one of Aarons' iconic snapshots

The photos depict stylish jet-setters sipping bubbly, often against a backdrop of white - and some not-so-underlying aristocracy. The après ski in Vail, Colorado, in March 1964 is seen here in one of Aarons' iconic snapshots

The photos depict stylish jet-setters sipping bubbly, often against a backdrop of white – and some not-so-underlying aristocracy. The après ski in Vail, Colorado, in March 1964 is seen here in one of Aarons’ iconic snapshots

Snaps from exclusive - and often Swiss - Alpine villages like Klosters show the usual suspects, with skiers seen outside the resort town's Florin House in March 1981. The classic Engadine farmhouse in the Swiss hamlet was repurposed as a villa, and radiates taste

Snaps from exclusive - and often Swiss - Alpine villages like Klosters show the usual suspects, with skiers seen outside the resort town's Florin House in March 1981. The classic Engadine farmhouse in the Swiss hamlet was repurposed as a villa, and radiates taste

Snaps from exclusive – and often Swiss – Alpine villages like Klosters show the usual suspects, with skiers seen outside the resort town’s Florin House in March 1981. The classic Engadine farmhouse in the Swiss hamlet was repurposed as a villa, and radiates taste

Mountain style: This  piece shows five people relaxing on the terrace of the glass-fronted triangular Skaal House in the Stowe Mountain ski resort in Stowe, Vermont, 1962. The property is owned by Doris Molliel, seen at left, and here gleams with warmth against a snowy backdrop

Mountain style: This  piece shows five people relaxing on the terrace of the glass-fronted triangular Skaal House in the Stowe Mountain ski resort in Stowe, Vermont, 1962. The property is owned by Doris Molliel, seen at left, and here gleams with warmth against a snowy backdrop

Mountain style: This  piece shows five people relaxing on the terrace of the glass-fronted triangular Skaal House in the Stowe Mountain ski resort in Stowe, Vermont, 1962. The property is owned by Doris Molliel, seen at left, and here gleams with warmth against a snowy backdrop
The '60s-era slopes were a place where models mixed with business moguls, in posh spots like stockbroker A Albert Sack Jr' Vermont chalet at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort (seen here). Sack Jr. - pictured lounging on the floor - is seen playing a game of backgammon with renowned '50s model Betsy Pickering in December 1960, on an authentic polar bear rug

The '60s-era slopes were a place where models mixed with business moguls, in posh spots like stockbroker A Albert Sack Jr' Vermont chalet at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort (seen here). Sack Jr. - pictured lounging on the floor - is seen playing a game of backgammon with renowned '50s model Betsy Pickering in December 1960, on an authentic polar bear rug

The ’60s-era slopes were a place where models mixed with business moguls, in posh spots like stockbroker A Albert Sack Jr’ Vermont chalet at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort (seen here). Sack Jr. – pictured lounging on the floor – is seen playing a game of backgammon with renowned ’50s model Betsy Pickering in December 1960, on an authentic polar bear rug

Drinks, of course, were aplenty in Aarons' après-ski shots, as skiers would regularly break for a beverage. A party of skiers are seen here adjourning for drinks at a bar installed atop the peak KT-22 in Squaw Valley, California, in 1961. Seen second from right is American lawyer Alexander Cochrane Cushing, a businessman credited with elevating American skiing to the level of the great European centers. He developed the resort in 1949, made it a destination, and persuaded Olympic officials to hold their Winter Games there in 1960. He died in 2006

Drinks, of course, were aplenty in Aarons' après-ski shots, as skiers would regularly break for a beverage. A party of skiers are seen here adjourning for drinks at a bar installed atop the peak KT-22 in Squaw Valley, California, in 1961. Seen second from right is American lawyer Alexander Cochrane Cushing, a businessman credited with elevating American skiing to the level of the great European centers. He developed the resort in 1949, made it a destination, and persuaded Olympic officials to hold their Winter Games there in 1960. He died in 2006

Drinks, of course, were aplenty in Aarons’ après-ski shots, as skiers would regularly break for a beverage. A party of skiers are seen here adjourning for drinks at a bar installed atop the peak KT-22 in Squaw Valley, California, in 1961. Seen second from right is American lawyer Alexander Cochrane Cushing, a businessman credited with elevating American skiing to the level of the great European centers. He developed the resort in 1949, made it a destination, and persuaded Olympic officials to hold their Winter Games there in 1960. He died in 2006

Olympians were also among those in abundance in the après ski, including Alpine ski champion Max Rieger (left) - a German who competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics and 1972 Winter Olympics. He is seen here on the balcony of a villa the Caucasus mountains  in Georgia in 1990 with retired Olympias Meg O'Neil. O'Neil, here, exemplifies mountain style, dressed in ski suit designed by Bogner and an Aeroflot flight cap and mirror sunglasses

Olympians were also among those in abundance in the après ski, including Alpine ski champion Max Rieger (left) - a German who competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics and 1972 Winter Olympics. He is seen here on the balcony of a villa the Caucasus mountains  in Georgia in 1990 with retired Olympias Meg O'Neil. O'Neil, here, exemplifies mountain style, dressed in ski suit designed by Bogner and an Aeroflot flight cap and mirror sunglasses

Olympians were also among those in abundance in the après ski, including Alpine ski champion Max Rieger (left) – a German who competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics and 1972 Winter Olympics. He is seen here on the balcony of a villa the Caucasus mountains  in Georgia in 1990 with retired Olympias Meg O’Neil. O’Neil, here, exemplifies mountain style, dressed in ski suit designed by Bogner and an Aeroflot flight cap and mirror sunglasses
The widely popular movement can be traced all the way back to the 50s, when people - particularly Americans - were much less indulgent. However, the Eurocentric-style spread to US slopes within a few years, and fast evolved into the decadent practices most associate with the 60s and beyond. A couple of American après ski originators in New Hampshire are seen here in '55, preparing for a day's skiing by their vintage hot - or in this case, cold - rod

The widely popular movement can be traced all the way back to the 50s, when people - particularly Americans - were much less indulgent. However, the Eurocentric-style spread to US slopes within a few years, and fast evolved into the decadent practices most associate with the 60s and beyond. A couple of American après ski originators in New Hampshire are seen here in '55, preparing for a day's skiing by their vintage hot - or in this case, cold - rod

The widely popular movement can be traced all the way back to the 50s, when people – particularly Americans – were much less indulgent. However, the Eurocentric-style spread to US slopes within a few years, and fast evolved into the decadent practices most associate with the 60s and beyond. A couple of American après ski originators in New Hampshire are seen here in ’55, preparing for a day’s skiing by their vintage hot – or in this case, cold – rod

New Hampshire was an early hub for skiing through the 1930s through the 1950s, and helped birth the American skiing movement. Two female skiers and trendsetters are seen outside the Carroll Reed Ski Service Shop and Check Room in The Granite State in 1955, before the locale lost its early lead in the development of skiing to places like Vermont and Colorado

New Hampshire was an early hub for skiing through the 1930s through the 1950s, and helped birth the American skiing movement. Two female skiers and trendsetters are seen outside the Carroll Reed Ski Service Shop and Check Room in The Granite State in 1955, before the locale lost its early lead in the development of skiing to places like Vermont and Colorado

New Hampshire was an early hub for skiing through the 1930s through the 1950s, and helped birth the American skiing movement. Two female skiers and trendsetters are seen outside the Carroll Reed Ski Service Shop and Check Room in The Granite State in 1955, before the locale lost its early lead in the development of skiing to places like Vermont and Colorado

By the 60s, Vermont was the main East Coast hub for skiing, and attracted well-funded figures like New York's Damon Gadd, seen here with wife Sara in March 1969. The pair are seen riding in 'Sugarbus' snow gondola stationed at his Sugarbush ski resort, which he founded in in 1958. The 23,000 square-foot day lodge is set in the Mad River valley in Warren, where it still stands today

By the 60s, Vermont was the main East Coast hub for skiing, and attracted well-funded figures like New York's Damon Gadd, seen here with wife Sara in March 1969. The pair are seen riding in 'Sugarbus' snow gondola stationed at his Sugarbush ski resort, which he founded in in 1958. The 23,000 square-foot day lodge is set in the Mad River valley in Warren, where it still stands today

By the 60s, Vermont was the main East Coast hub for skiing, and attracted well-funded figures like New York’s Damon Gadd, seen here with wife Sara in March 1969. The pair are seen riding in ‘Sugarbus’ snow gondola stationed at his Sugarbush ski resort, which he founded in in 1958. The 23,000 square-foot day lodge is set in the Mad River valley in Warren, where it still stands today
Cigarette-smoking socialites were also in abundance in Aaron's oeuvre, including Swiss blue blood Mrs Alfredo Cernadas, seen here reclining on a balcony in her native Gstaad in 1977. A year-round reveler, Mrs Cernadas appears to be taking advantage of a more temperate time in the upscale resort town, where day temperatures can drop down to as low as 21°F in the winter

Cigarette-smoking socialites were also in abundance in Aaron's oeuvre, including Swiss blue blood Mrs Alfredo Cernadas, seen here reclining on a balcony in her native Gstaad in 1977. A year-round reveler, Mrs Cernadas appears to be taking advantage of a more temperate time in the upscale resort town, where day temperatures can drop down to as low as 21°F in the winter

Cigarette-smoking socialites were also in abundance in Aaron’s oeuvre, including Swiss blue blood Mrs Alfredo Cernadas, seen here reclining on a balcony in her native Gstaad in 1977. A year-round reveler, Mrs Cernadas appears to be taking advantage of a more temperate time in the upscale resort town, where day temperatures can drop down to as low as 21°F in the winter

The après ski style is not always weather appropriate, but always attractive, and was particularly distinct in the 70s. It is seen here in spades with Manuela Boraomanero (left) and Emanuela Beghelli as the pair holiday in the Italian ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1976, donning fur boots and some tasteful, royal-red to complete the ensemble

The après ski style is not always weather appropriate, but always attractive, and was particularly distinct in the 70s. It is seen here in spades with Manuela Boraomanero (left) and Emanuela Beghelli as the pair holiday in the Italian ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1976, donning fur boots and some tasteful, royal-red to complete the ensemble

The après ski style is not always weather appropriate, but always attractive, and was particularly distinct in the 70s. It is seen here in spades with Manuela Boraomanero (left) and Emanuela Beghelli as the pair holiday in the Italian ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo in 1976, donning fur boots and some tasteful, royal-red to complete the ensemble

Colorful clothes were of course in abundance during the decade, whether it be in on the Swiss slopes of Gstaad or the peaks of Aspen on the US West Coast. European revelers Christine Camerana, Caroline Stoop, and Christine Semenenko Warrender are seen preparing for a day of skiing in Gstaad in February 1977, with brightly colored wool legwarmers to beat the cold

Colorful clothes were of course in abundance during the decade, whether it be in on the Swiss slopes of Gstaad or the peaks of Aspen on the US West Coast. European revelers Christine Camerana, Caroline Stoop, and Christine Semenenko Warrender are seen preparing for a day of skiing in Gstaad in February 1977, with brightly colored wool legwarmers to beat the cold

Colorful clothes were of course in abundance during the decade, whether it be in on the Swiss slopes of Gstaad or the peaks of Aspen on the US West Coast. European revelers Christine Camerana, Caroline Stoop, and Christine Semenenko Warrender are seen preparing for a day of skiing in Gstaad in February 1977, with brightly colored wool legwarmers to beat the cold
Famous figures like William F Buckley Jr. (left) of Firing Line fame were also among some of the more well-heeled travelers seen taking to the lifestyle, with the notorious conservative seen letting loose during a 1977 ski excursion to Gstaad, to visit Canadian-born economist and friend John Kenneth Galbraith (right), who had a villa in the area

Famous figures like William F Buckley Jr. (left) of Firing Line fame were also among some of the more well-heeled travelers seen taking to the lifestyle, with the notorious conservative seen letting loose during a 1977 ski excursion to Gstaad, to visit Canadian-born economist and friend John Kenneth Galbraith (right), who had a villa in the area

Famous figures like William F Buckley Jr. (left) of Firing Line fame were also among some of the more well-heeled travelers seen taking to the lifestyle, with the notorious conservative seen letting loose during a 1977 ski excursion to Gstaad, to visit Canadian-born economist and friend John Kenneth Galbraith (right), who had a villa in the area

By the 80s, designers took to marketing après ski's distinct mountain style, allowing fashionistas Tina Windscheid  - seen here in February 1989 on horseback -  to don distinctive ski suits like the one seen here, designed by Bogner. Seen here in her youth, Windscheid, of Zurich, still works in fashion today, with a resume that includes Moncler, Gibierre, and Armani

By the 80s, designers took to marketing après ski's distinct mountain style, allowing fashionistas Tina Windscheid  - seen here in February 1989 on horseback -  to don distinctive ski suits like the one seen here, designed by Bogner. Seen here in her youth, Windscheid, of Zurich, still works in fashion today, with a resume that includes Moncler, Gibierre, and Armani

By the 80s, designers took to marketing après ski’s distinct mountain style, allowing fashionistas Tina Windscheid  – seen here in February 1989 on horseback –  to don distinctive ski suits like the one seen here, designed by Bogner. Seen here in her youth, Windscheid, of Zurich, still works in fashion today, with a resume that includes Moncler, Gibierre, and Armani

Other snaps from other exclusive - often Swiss - alpine villages like Klosters, the Verbier, and, of course, St Moritz, show other regular participants, including the occasional prince and countess, Italian actor, and American business magnate. Countess Jan Bonde of Denmark is seen sitting in the Palace Hotel sleigh on Lake St. Moritz in Switzerland in 1983

Other snaps from other exclusive - often Swiss - alpine villages like Klosters, the Verbier, and, of course, St Moritz, show other regular participants, including the occasional prince and countess, Italian actor, and American business magnate. Countess Jan Bonde of Denmark is seen sitting in the Palace Hotel sleigh on Lake St. Moritz in Switzerland in 1983

Other snaps from other exclusive – often Swiss – alpine villages like Klosters, the Verbier, and, of course, St Moritz, show other regular participants, including the occasional prince and countess, Italian actor, and American business magnate. Countess Jan Bonde of Denmark is seen sitting in the Palace Hotel sleigh on Lake St. Moritz in Switzerland in 1983
The heir to the $450million Brioni fortune, Gigliola Savini Perrone, also took part in mountain style, seen here during a skiing trip in Lech, Austria, with husband Ettore Perrone in 1991

The heir to the $450million Brioni fortune, Gigliola Savini Perrone, also took part in mountain style, seen here during a skiing trip in Lech, Austria, with husband Ettore Perrone in 1991

The heir to the $450million Brioni fortune, Gigliola Savini Perrone, also took part in mountain style, seen here during a skiing trip in Lech, Austria, with husband Ettore Perrone in 1991

More mountain style: Italian actors Christian de Sica and Elsa Martinelli are seen decked out in fur and muted tones as they arrive at Gstaad Eagle Ski Club for lunch in 1977. Such style - which refers to what you wear both on and off the slopes - has evolved with each decade, and in the 21st Century, has become a selling point for brands looking to shill that chic Alpine aesthetic

More mountain style: Italian actors Christian de Sica and Elsa Martinelli are seen decked out in fur and muted tones as they arrive at Gstaad Eagle Ski Club for lunch in 1977. Such style - which refers to what you wear both on and off the slopes - has evolved with each decade, and in the 21st Century, has become a selling point for brands looking to shill that chic Alpine aesthetic

More mountain style: Italian actors Christian de Sica and Elsa Martinelli are seen decked out in fur and muted tones as they arrive at Gstaad Eagle Ski Club for lunch in 1977. Such style – which refers to what you wear both on and off the slopes – has evolved with each decade, and in the 21st Century, has become a selling point for brands looking to shill that chic Alpine aesthetic

The images show a slice of this distinct, leisure-rife life, and how Aarons regularly rubbed shoulders with authors, artists, business icons, and even royalty during his travels - with Prince Henrik of Denmark (left) and Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg seen during a skiing trip to Gstaad in 1977. Despite their royal ties, the two are seen dressing down to achieve that distinct après feel, looking right at home in the heart of the Swiss Alps

The images show a slice of this distinct, leisure-rife life, and how Aarons regularly rubbed shoulders with authors, artists, business icons, and even royalty during his travels - with Prince Henrik of Denmark (left) and Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg seen during a skiing trip to Gstaad in 1977. Despite their royal ties, the two are seen dressing down to achieve that distinct après feel, looking right at home in the heart of the Swiss Alps

The images show a slice of this distinct, leisure-rife life, and how Aarons regularly rubbed shoulders with authors, artists, business icons, and even royalty during his travels – with Prince Henrik of Denmark (left) and Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg seen during a skiing trip to Gstaad in 1977. Despite their royal ties, the two are seen dressing down to achieve that distinct après feel, looking right at home in the heart of the Swiss Alps
Time for a break! Skiing - a sport - can be strenuous, and the après-ski movement of the 50s and 60s made it a priority for participants to take a load off. Skiers would regularly flock to  gazebos or resort-sanctioned installments for a mid-mountain rest or drink, or make their own - as seen here at Verbier in Switzerland in '64 - in their own deckchairs right on the slopes

Time for a break! Skiing - a sport - can be strenuous, and the après-ski movement of the 50s and 60s made it a priority for participants to take a load off. Skiers would regularly flock to  gazebos or resort-sanctioned installments for a mid-mountain rest or drink, or make their own - as seen here at Verbier in Switzerland in '64 - in their own deckchairs right on the slopes

 Time for a break! Skiing – a sport – can be strenuous, and the après-ski movement of the 50s and 60s made it a priority for participants to take a load off. Skiers would regularly flock to  gazebos or resort-sanctioned installments for a mid-mountain rest or drink, or make their own – as seen here at Verbier in Switzerland in ’64 – in their own deckchairs right on the slopes 

A group of people sitting in the sun at the Gasthof Post hotel in the Austrian mountain village of Lech in 1960 are seen taking part in the-then poplar practice. The picturesque town has long been a hideaway for the wealthier classes, and in winter can only be reached by a single road at nearby Zürs. Still one of Austria's main attractions for the rich and famous, the resort has attracted figures ranging from royalty to business leaders, to sports stars over the years

A group of people sitting in the sun at the Gasthof Post hotel in the Austrian mountain village of Lech in 1960 are seen taking part in the-then poplar practice. The picturesque town has long been a hideaway for the wealthier classes, and in winter can only be reached by a single road at nearby Zürs. Still one of Austria's main attractions for the rich and famous, the resort has attracted figures ranging from royalty to business leaders, to sports stars over the years

A group of people sitting in the sun at the Gasthof Post hotel in the Austrian mountain village of Lech in 1960 are seen taking part in the-then poplar practice. The picturesque town has long been a hideaway for the wealthier classes, and in winter can only be reached by a single road at nearby Zürs. Still one of Austria’s main attractions for the rich and famous, the resort has attracted figures ranging from royalty to business leaders, to sports stars over the years

Horse-drawn gondolas were also a thing for après-ski participants, taking them where they need to be in style. Skiers in a horse-pulled cart in Klosters are seen here in March 1981, with some taking the time to pose for Aarons in an iconic candid shot

Horse-drawn gondolas were also a thing for après-ski participants, taking them where they need to be in style. Skiers in a horse-pulled cart in Klosters are seen here in March 1981, with some taking the time to pose for Aarons in an iconic candid shot

Horse-drawn gondolas were also a thing for après-ski participants, taking them where they need to be in style. Skiers in a horse-pulled cart in Klosters are seen here in March 1981, with some taking the time to pose for Aarons in an iconic candid shot
Outdoor fondue pots were also accepted, often brought up mountains to affluent visitors by helicopter.  A stand-up fondue picnic for skiers at Snowmass-at-Aspen in Colorado can be seen here in 1967, after an aircraft seen in the background was used to bring up hot food. The event's guest list included Howard Head of the Head Ski Company, president of IBM Thomas Watson Jr., Norwegian Olympic skier Stein Eriksen, and American restaurateur Armando Orsini, who opened an eatery at the resort the decade before

Outdoor fondue pots were also accepted, often brought up mountains to affluent visitors by helicopter.  A stand-up fondue picnic for skiers at Snowmass-at-Aspen in Colorado can be seen here in 1967, after an aircraft seen in the background was used to bring up hot food. The event's guest list included Howard Head of the Head Ski Company, president of IBM Thomas Watson Jr., Norwegian Olympic skier Stein Eriksen, and American restaurateur Armando Orsini, who opened an eatery at the resort the decade before

Outdoor fondue pots were also accepted, often brought up mountains to affluent visitors by helicopter.  A stand-up fondue picnic for skiers at Snowmass-at-Aspen in Colorado can be seen here in 1967, after an aircraft seen in the background was used to bring up hot food. The event’s guest list included Howard Head of the Head Ski Company, president of IBM Thomas Watson Jr., Norwegian Olympic skier Stein Eriksen, and American restaurateur Armando Orsini, who opened an eatery at the resort the decade before

Outdoor bars - like this one at Gadd's Sugarbush in Vermont in March 1969 - were also rife, and took advantage of the towns' temperatures and outsized snowfall to keep things cool

Outdoor bars - like this one at Gadd's Sugarbush in Vermont in March 1969 - were also rife, and took advantage of the towns' temperatures and outsized snowfall to keep things cool

Outdoor bars – like this one at Gadd’s Sugarbush in Vermont in March 1969 – were also rife, and took advantage of the towns’ temperatures and outsized snowfall to keep things cool

Vacationers are seen dining at one of Gstaad's many ski lodges in March 1961, as the Swiss part of the Alps loom large in the background, providing the perfect backdrop for a post-ski meal

Vacationers are seen dining at one of Gstaad's many ski lodges in March 1961, as the Swiss part of the Alps loom large in the background, providing the perfect backdrop for a post-ski meal

Vacationers are seen dining at one of Gstaad’s many ski lodges in March 1961, as the Swiss part of the Alps loom large in the background, providing the perfect backdrop for a post-ski meal
The après-ski in Zermatt, Switzerland, is seen here in March 1968, with revelers seen donning a mix of traditional and late-60s wear for the occasion. Smiles and laughs were always abound in Aaron's work, which manages to capture the care-free attitude of the world's elite at the time

The après-ski in Zermatt, Switzerland, is seen here in March 1968, with revelers seen donning a mix of traditional and late-60s wear for the occasion. Smiles and laughs were always abound in Aaron's work, which manages to capture the care-free attitude of the world's elite at the time

The après-ski in Zermatt, Switzerland, is seen here in March 1968, with revelers seen donning a mix of traditional and late-60s wear for the occasion. Smiles and laughs were always abound in Aaron’s work, which manages to capture the care-free attitude of the world’s elite at the time

In a snap that screams early '70s, a group seen taking a skiing holiday in Courchevel, France, circa 1970 dine at a fully-equipped table outside. A French Alps ski resort set in the Tarentaise Valley, Courchevel - one of France's 'three valleys' - is still one of the country's most visited resorts, and serves as a world-class destination for all it attracts from all over the globe

In a snap that screams early '70s, a group seen taking a skiing holiday in Courchevel, France, circa 1970 dine at a fully-equipped table outside. A French Alps ski resort set in the Tarentaise Valley, Courchevel - one of France's 'three valleys' - is still one of the country's most visited resorts, and serves as a world-class destination for all it attracts from all over the globe

In a snap that screams early ’70s, a group seen taking a skiing holiday in Courchevel, France, circa 1970 dine at a fully-equipped table outside. A French Alps ski resort set in the Tarentaise Valley, Courchevel – one of France’s ‘three valleys’ – is still one of the country’s most visited resorts, and serves as a world-class destination for all it attracts from all over the globe

A group of people watching from the balcony of the lodge at Cushing's Squaw Valley, which today - after being sold by his estate in 2010 - is still one of the largest ski areas in the US

A group of people watching from the balcony of the lodge at Cushing's Squaw Valley, which today - after being sold by his estate in 2010 - is still one of the largest ski areas in the US

A group of people watching from the balcony of the lodge at Cushing’s Squaw Valley, which today – after being sold by his estate in 2010 – is still one of the largest ski areas in the US
A man and woman are seen engaging in friendly conversation during their après-ski in Stowe, Vermont, in March 1962, outside a building at the world-renowned ski resort known for some of the best skiing on the US East Coast

A man and woman are seen engaging in friendly conversation during their après-ski in Stowe, Vermont, in March 1962, outside a building at the world-renowned ski resort known for some of the best skiing on the US East Coast

A man and woman are seen engaging in friendly conversation during their après-ski in Stowe, Vermont, in March 1962, outside a building at the world-renowned ski resort known for some of the best skiing on the US East Coast

Skiers pose for an Aarons photograph taken outside the Chalet Costi in Zermatt in 1968, in a  classic winter scene from the iconic midcentury photographer. The skier on the right is seen in white pants and a crisp red jacket, while the woman on the left dons a vibrant orange common in the'60s. A set of wooden skis lean against the warm cabin entrance in the background, as two drinks with festive lemon wedges sit on the table for the couple's après-ski. Of course, behind the chalet, looms a snow-covered mountain

Skiers pose for an Aarons photograph taken outside the Chalet Costi in Zermatt in 1968, in a  classic winter scene from the iconic midcentury photographer. The skier on the right is seen in white pants and a crisp red jacket, while the woman on the left dons a vibrant orange common in the'60s. A set of wooden skis lean against the warm cabin entrance in the background, as two drinks with festive lemon wedges sit on the table for the couple's après-ski. Of course, behind the chalet, looms a snow-covered mountain

Skiers pose for an Aarons photograph taken outside the Chalet Costi in Zermatt in 1968, in a  classic winter scene from the iconic midcentury photographer. The skier on the right is seen in white pants and a crisp red jacket, while the woman on the left dons a vibrant orange common in the’60s. A set of wooden skis lean against the warm cabin entrance in the background, as two drinks with festive lemon wedges sit on the table for the couple’s après-ski. Of course, behind the chalet, looms a snow-covered mountain

A beautiful winter scene is seen here at The Ice Bar at the Hotel Krone in Austria's Lech, where patrons are seen lounging by the water as the Omershorn mountain looms in the background in February 1979. Such installments were a regular sigh for Aarons during his excursions, though, over the years, they have sadly given way to actual, outdoor restaurants

A beautiful winter scene is seen here at The Ice Bar at the Hotel Krone in Austria's Lech, where patrons are seen lounging by the water as the Omershorn mountain looms in the background in February 1979. Such installments were a regular sigh for Aarons during his excursions, though, over the years, they have sadly given way to actual, outdoor restaurants

A beautiful winter scene is seen here at The Ice Bar at the Hotel Krone in Austria’s Lech, where patrons are seen lounging by the water as the Omershorn mountain looms in the background in February 1979. Such installments were a regular sigh for Aarons during his excursions, though, over the years, they have sadly given way to actual, outdoor restaurants
It takes some physical activity to full enjoy the calming benefits of an authentic après-ski, and this skier at the Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont in 1962 is certainly earning her post-ski drink. Aarons, meanwhile, manages to capture the area's landscape in the looming long shot, where snow covered firs stand tall in the background

It takes some physical activity to full enjoy the calming benefits of an authentic après-ski, and this skier at the Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont in 1962 is certainly earning her post-ski drink. Aarons, meanwhile, manages to capture the area's landscape in the looming long shot, where snow covered firs stand tall in the background

It takes some physical activity to full enjoy the calming benefits of an authentic après-ski, and this skier at the Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont in 1962 is certainly earning her post-ski drink. Aarons, meanwhile, manages to capture the area’s landscape in the looming long shot, where snow covered firs stand tall in the background

American Cushing  - one of US après-ski's biggest proponents - is seen here riding the ski lift with his first wife Justine Cushing at his Squaw Valley Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California, in January 1961. Cushing, the son of a high-profile painter, was was born into wealth and position in Manhattan and married Justine, an heiress and a top amateur golfer in 1938 while still studying law. After their marriage, the pair, at Cushing's behest, decided to move to the mountains of California, where they remained for 27 years and helped tout the American après-ski scene. They then divorced, but spent most of their marriage at their resort

American Cushing  - one of US après-ski's biggest proponents - is seen here riding the ski lift with his first wife Justine Cushing at his Squaw Valley Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California, in January 1961. Cushing, the son of a high-profile painter, was was born into wealth and position in Manhattan and married Justine, an heiress and a top amateur golfer in 1938 while still studying law. After their marriage, the pair, at Cushing's behest, decided to move to the mountains of California, where they remained for 27 years and helped tout the American après-ski scene. They then divorced, but spent most of their marriage at their resort

American Cushing  – one of US après-ski’s biggest proponents – is seen here riding the ski lift with his first wife Justine Cushing at his Squaw Valley Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California, in January 1961. Cushing, the son of a high-profile painter, was was born into wealth and position in Manhattan and married Justine, an heiress and a top amateur golfer in 1938 while still studying law. After their marriage, the pair, at Cushing’s behest, decided to move to the mountains of California, where they remained for 27 years and helped tout the American après-ski scene. They then divorced, but spent most of their marriage at their resort

Skiers are seen waiting for the cable car at Switzerland's Verbier in 1964. Perfect for both the keen skier and the more leisurely who enjoys cruising the blues before a session in a sun lounger, the resort - set between France and Italy - has always been expensive, but is well worth the price if you're looking for high-quality accommodations with that après-ski feel

Skiers are seen waiting for the cable car at Switzerland's Verbier in 1964. Perfect for both the keen skier and the more leisurely who enjoys cruising the blues before a session in a sun lounger, the resort - set between France and Italy - has always been expensive, but is well worth the price if you're looking for high-quality accommodations with that après-ski feel

Skiers are seen waiting for the cable car at Switzerland’s Verbier in 1964. Perfect for both the keen skier and the more leisurely who enjoys cruising the blues before a session in a sun lounger, the resort – set between France and Italy – has always been expensive, but is well worth the price if you’re looking for high-quality accommodations with that après-ski feel
Skiers are seen enjoying Gadd's Sugarbush in April of 1960, when day temperatures at the Vermont resort start to raise well above freezing. The party appears to be taking advantage of the more agreeable spring climate, allowing them to elect for wardrobes that exhibit style as opposed to utility

Skiers are seen enjoying Gadd's Sugarbush in April of 1960, when day temperatures at the Vermont resort start to raise well above freezing. The party appears to be taking advantage of the more agreeable spring climate, allowing them to elect for wardrobes that exhibit style as opposed to utility

Skiers are seen enjoying Gadd’s Sugarbush in April of 1960, when day temperatures at the Vermont resort start to raise well above freezing. The party appears to be taking advantage of the more agreeable spring climate, allowing them to elect for wardrobes that exhibit style as opposed to utility

A pair of skiers take the time to inspect their vintage skis on the slopes of Sugarbush that same month, on one of the many mountains that litter Warren. The town today has a population just under 2,000, and has attracted tourists for nearly a century thanks to its optimal setting between the two ranges of the Green Mountains. Its range of historic inns and hotels for travelers to choose from is also a draw, as is Gadd's Sugarbush - which made the town even more popular post-1958. Today, it continues to command crowds year-round

A pair of skiers take the time to inspect their vintage skis on the slopes of Sugarbush that same month, on one of the many mountains that litter Warren. The town today has a population just under 2,000, and has attracted tourists for nearly a century thanks to its optimal setting between the two ranges of the Green Mountains. Its range of historic inns and hotels for travelers to choose from is also a draw, as is Gadd's Sugarbush - which made the town even more popular post-1958. Today, it continues to command crowds year-round

A pair of skiers take the time to inspect their vintage skis on the slopes of Sugarbush that same month, on one of the many mountains that litter Warren. The town today has a population just under 2,000, and has attracted tourists for nearly a century thanks to its optimal setting between the two ranges of the Green Mountains. Its range of historic inns and hotels for travelers to choose from is also a draw, as is Gadd’s Sugarbush – which made the town even more popular post-1958. Today, it continues to command crowds year-round

Furs are also in abundance in Aarons' work, as were designer shades, and, to no one's surprise, the occasional chilled drink. A woman is seen wearing a fur coat whilst holding ski poles in Vail, Colorado, in 1964, two years after the town welcomed the massive Vail Ski Resort. Today, the resort is one of 37 run by skiing chain Vail Resorts, which also operates three other skiing facilities nearby - Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. Each opened as the après ski movement gained traction in the '70s and 80s, and have helped make the town one of the top winter destinations in the US

Furs are also in abundance in Aarons' work, as were designer shades, and, to no one's surprise, the occasional chilled drink. A woman is seen wearing a fur coat whilst holding ski poles in Vail, Colorado, in 1964, two years after the town welcomed the massive Vail Ski Resort. Today, the resort is one of 37 run by skiing chain Vail Resorts, which also operates three other skiing facilities nearby - Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. Each opened as the après ski movement gained traction in the '70s and 80s, and have helped make the town one of the top winter destinations in the US

Furs are also in abundance in Aarons’ work, as were designer shades, and, to no one’s surprise, the occasional chilled drink. A woman is seen wearing a fur coat whilst holding ski poles in Vail, Colorado, in 1964, two years after the town welcomed the massive Vail Ski Resort. Today, the resort is one of 37 run by skiing chain Vail Resorts, which also operates three other skiing facilities nearby – Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. Each opened as the après ski movement gained traction in the ’70s and 80s, and have helped make the town one of the top winter destinations in the US
Après ski, though, is a lifestyle - one not necessarily solely enjoyed by the world's rich and famous. Self-professed ski 'bum' Alice Clement captures this indomitable  spirit in a photo for Aarons snapped on her way to a run circa 1960 in northern Vermont's Stowe, for an early example of the seminal skiing vibe. When not on the slopes, Clement worked as waitress and dishwasher - a way into that life at the time for the working class

Après ski, though, is a lifestyle - one not necessarily solely enjoyed by the world's rich and famous. Self-professed ski 'bum' Alice Clement captures this indomitable  spirit in a photo for Aarons snapped on her way to a run circa 1960 in northern Vermont's Stowe, for an early example of the seminal skiing vibe. When not on the slopes, Clement worked as waitress and dishwasher - a way into that life at the time for the working class

Après ski, though, is a lifestyle – one not necessarily solely enjoyed by the world’s rich and famous. Self-professed ski ‘bum’ Alice Clement captures this indomitable  spirit in a photo for Aarons snapped on her way to a run circa 1960 in northern Vermont’s Stowe, for an early example of the seminal skiing vibe. When not on the slopes, Clement worked as waitress and dishwasher – a way into that life at the time for the working class

An even earlier shot shows a skier carrying his boots in New Hampshire, 1955, when the state was still a haven for skiers electing for an American excursion. One of Aaron's black-and-white works, the still is decidedly different from the ones from the ensuing decades, and shows how après-ski started and eventually came to be in the US

An even earlier shot shows a skier carrying his boots in New Hampshire, 1955, when the state was still a haven for skiers electing for an American excursion. One of Aaron's black-and-white works, the still is decidedly different from the ones from the ensuing decades, and shows how après-ski started and eventually came to be in the US

An even earlier shot shows a skier carrying his boots in New Hampshire, 1955, when the state was still a haven for skiers electing for an American excursion. One of Aaron’s black-and-white works, the still is decidedly different from the ones from the ensuing decades, and shows how après-ski started and eventually came to be in the US

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Another '50s-era shot out of New Hampshire - this one in North Conway - ski instructor Herman Ostermaier giving a helping hand to a member of his Junior Skiing Program at the time, so that a future generation could one day traverse the many US slopes that would sprout up in the coming years

Another '50s-era shot out of New Hampshire - this one in North Conway - ski instructor Herman Ostermaier giving a helping hand to a member of his Junior Skiing Program at the time, so that a future generation could one day traverse the many US slopes that would sprout up in the coming years

Another ’50s-era shot out of New Hampshire – this one in North Conway – ski instructor Herman Ostermaier giving a helping hand to a member of his Junior Skiing Program at the time, so that a future generation could one day traverse the many US slopes that would sprout up in the coming years

A freckled member of the Junior Skiing Program that same year is seen here, in a more traditional portrait offered by Aarons - then in his thirties - in his earlier years

A freckled member of the Junior Skiing Program that same year is seen here, in a more traditional portrait offered by Aarons - then in his thirties - in his earlier years

A freckled member of the Junior Skiing Program that same year is seen here, in a more traditional portrait offered by Aarons – then in his thirties – in his earlier years
Another photo taken that same day shows a boy learning how to slow his descent on skis, as his fellow students watch from behind in a beautiful scene set by Aarons

Another photo taken that same day shows a boy learning how to slow his descent on skis, as his fellow students watch from behind in a beautiful scene set by Aarons

Another photo taken that same day shows a boy learning how to slow his descent on skis, as his fellow students watch from behind in a beautiful scene set by Aarons

Another New Hampshire image taken that year shows a woman studying a set of wooden skis as more lean against the wall of a hut marked 'Ski Instructors Only'. The northeastern state today still boasts an impressive ski scene, but has since been bested by hubs like Aspen and others  in Vermont, where snowfall is more bountiful and resorts quickly came abound

Another New Hampshire image taken that year shows a woman studying a set of wooden skis as more lean against the wall of a hut marked 'Ski Instructors Only'. The northeastern state today still boasts an impressive ski scene, but has since been bested by hubs like Aspen and others  in Vermont, where snowfall is more bountiful and resorts quickly came abound

Another New Hampshire image taken that year shows a woman studying a set of wooden skis as more lean against the wall of a hut marked ‘Ski Instructors Only’. The northeastern state today still boasts an impressive ski scene, but has since been bested by hubs like Aspen and others  in Vermont, where snowfall is more bountiful and resorts quickly came abound

Fast-forward a decade for a photo of skiers standing in wait for the ski lift in Vail, Colorado, which today holds the honor of being one of the best sites in North America for winter sports like skiing

Fast-forward a decade for a photo of skiers standing in wait for the ski lift in Vail, Colorado, which today holds the honor of being one of the best sites in North America for winter sports like skiing

Fast-forward a decade for a photo of skiers standing in wait for the ski lift in Vail, Colorado, which today holds the honor of being one of the best sites in North America for winter sports like skiing
Another shot circa 1960 shows students from Vermont's Stowe Preparatory School track through deep snow near Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak for a winter run. It shows the state of skiing in the state before it began attracting bigger names and personalities, but still conveys that impressive après-ski feel that Aarons eventually became known for

Another shot circa 1960 shows students from Vermont's Stowe Preparatory School track through deep snow near Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak for a winter run. It shows the state of skiing in the state before it began attracting bigger names and personalities, but still conveys that impressive après-ski feel that Aarons eventually became known for

Another shot circa 1960 shows students from Vermont’s Stowe Preparatory School track through deep snow near Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak for a winter run. It shows the state of skiing in the state before it began attracting bigger names and personalities, but still conveys that impressive après-ski feel that Aarons eventually became known for

The man, myth, and legend Alex Cushing and wife Nancy are seen at his Squaw Valley Ski Resort in California in 1961, three years after it opened and became on of the most-traveled ski spots in the state. By then, the New York lawyer had already surrendered to the 60s style that would soon become synonymous with the slopes over the course of the decades, in a bright pink ascot and striped shirt, and a boisterous fur coat. His wife exhibits more of the same, with a green wool fedora and fur ensemble that gives off a vibe indelibly linked to the decade

The man, myth, and legend Alex Cushing and wife Nancy are seen at his Squaw Valley Ski Resort in California in 1961, three years after it opened and became on of the most-traveled ski spots in the state. By then, the New York lawyer had already surrendered to the 60s style that would soon become synonymous with the slopes over the course of the decades, in a bright pink ascot and striped shirt, and a boisterous fur coat. His wife exhibits more of the same, with a green wool fedora and fur ensemble that gives off a vibe indelibly linked to the decade

The man, myth, and legend Alex Cushing and wife Nancy are seen at his Squaw Valley Ski Resort in California in 1961, three years after it opened and became on of the most-traveled ski spots in the state. By then, the New York lawyer had already surrendered to the 60s style that would soon become synonymous with the slopes over the course of the decades, in a bright pink ascot and striped shirt, and a boisterous fur coat. His wife exhibits more of the same, with a green wool fedora and fur ensemble that gives off a vibe indelibly linked to the decade

New York socialites Carol Donovan (left) and Mrs Herbert Cremer are seen standing with a man in this 1960 shot snapped on the slopes of the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort in Warren. The women's getup exhibits the style at the time, which Aarons manages to relay for free and in full-force with his all-encompassing catalog

New York socialites Carol Donovan (left) and Mrs Herbert Cremer are seen standing with a man in this 1960 shot snapped on the slopes of the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort in Warren. The women's getup exhibits the style at the time, which Aarons manages to relay for free and in full-force with his all-encompassing catalog

New York socialites Carol Donovan (left) and Mrs Herbert Cremer are seen standing with a man in this 1960 shot snapped on the slopes of the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort in Warren. The women’s getup exhibits the style at the time, which Aarons manages to relay for free and in full-force with his all-encompassing catalog
More skiers are seen in Vail in this action shot from Aarons snapped in March of 1964, when the après-ski phenomenon - in both the US and Europe - was in full swing. The style is best exhibited here with this couple's loud - but still somehow tasteful - getup

More skiers are seen in Vail in this action shot from Aarons snapped in March of 1964, when the après-ski phenomenon - in both the US and Europe - was in full swing. The style is best exhibited here with this couple's loud - but still somehow tasteful - getup

More skiers are seen in Vail in this action shot from Aarons snapped in March of 1964, when the après-ski phenomenon – in both the US and Europe – was in full swing. The style is best exhibited here with this couple’s loud – but still somehow tasteful – getup

The Cushing family - Alex, Justine, and two of their daughters - are considered  après-ski royalty, and are seen here relaxing on the slopes of their patriarch's California resort, which today remains one of the largest ski areas in the entire US. The 1961 snap shows Justine sitting on the snow with her kids for a mid-ski picnic, as Cushing - an accomplished lawyer who thrust away his career to propel the American ski movement - stands next to open a bottle of wine

The Cushing family - Alex, Justine, and two of their daughters - are considered  après-ski royalty, and are seen here relaxing on the slopes of their patriarch's California resort, which today remains one of the largest ski areas in the entire US. The 1961 snap shows Justine sitting on the snow with her kids for a mid-ski picnic, as Cushing - an accomplished lawyer who thrust away his career to propel the American ski movement - stands next to open a bottle of wine

The Cushing family – Alex, Justine, and two of their daughters – are considered  après-ski royalty, and are seen here relaxing on the slopes of their patriarch’s California resort, which today remains one of the largest ski areas in the entire US. The 1961 snap shows Justine sitting on the snow with her kids for a mid-ski picnic, as Cushing – an accomplished lawyer who thrust away his career to propel the American ski movement – stands next to open a bottle of wine

A woman who style screams 1950s is seen holding her skis in New Hampshire's North Conway in 1955. A dead-ringer for Marilyn Monroe, the skier serves as an example of the style still to come, as après-ski continued to gain prevalence in the ensuing decades

A woman who style screams 1950s is seen holding her skis in New Hampshire's North Conway in 1955. A dead-ringer for Marilyn Monroe, the skier serves as an example of the style still to come, as après-ski continued to gain prevalence in the ensuing decades

A woman who style screams 1950s is seen holding her skis in New Hampshire’s North Conway in 1955. A dead-ringer for Marilyn Monroe, the skier serves as an example of the style still to come, as après-ski continued to gain prevalence in the ensuing decades
Another royal, Italian socialite and beauty expert Luciana Pignatelli - is seen here on a skiing holiday in Lech circa 1961, seven years after wedding Prince Don Nicolò Maria Pignatelli Aragon Cortès of Noia, an autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. She was named to the International Best-Dressed List five years later in 1966, before her marriage was annulled in 1968. She eventually made waves as a jewelry designer before her death in 2008

Another royal, Italian socialite and beauty expert Luciana Pignatelli - is seen here on a skiing holiday in Lech circa 1961, seven years after wedding Prince Don Nicolò Maria Pignatelli Aragon Cortès of Noia, an autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. She was named to the International Best-Dressed List five years later in 1966, before her marriage was annulled in 1968. She eventually made waves as a jewelry designer before her death in 2008

Another royal, Italian socialite and beauty expert Luciana Pignatelli – is seen here on a skiing holiday in Lech circa 1961, seven years after wedding Prince Don Nicolò Maria Pignatelli Aragon Cortès of Noia, an autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. She was named to the International Best-Dressed List five years later in 1966, before her marriage was annulled in 1968. She eventually made waves as a jewelry designer before her death in 2008

A lone woman traverses the snow of Vail, Colorado, in 1964, carrying skis and poles in what came out to be a pensive scene shot. Apart from the glitz and glamor of après-ski, Aarons, with his work, also sought to capture both the emotions and setting surrounding each of his subjects - a dynamic perfectly encapsulated here in this impressive still

A lone woman traverses the snow of Vail, Colorado, in 1964, carrying skis and poles in what came out to be a pensive scene shot. Apart from the glitz and glamor of après-ski, Aarons, with his work, also sought to capture both the emotions and setting surrounding each of his subjects - a dynamic perfectly encapsulated here in this impressive still

A lone woman traverses the snow of Vail, Colorado, in 1964, carrying skis and poles in what came out to be a pensive scene shot. Apart from the glitz and glamor of après-ski, Aarons, with his work, also sought to capture both the emotions and setting surrounding each of his subjects – a dynamic perfectly encapsulated here in this impressive still

A keen young skier and unknown early adopter of après-ski stops for a photo mid run in 1955 New Hampshire, for an image that exudes both happiness and the innocence of the era

A keen young skier and unknown early adopter of après-ski stops for a photo mid run in 1955 New Hampshire, for an image that exudes both happiness and the innocence of the era

A keen young skier and unknown early adopter of après-ski stops for a photo mid run in 1955 New Hampshire, for an image that exudes both happiness and the innocence of the era
A pair of female stop for a break mid-run at Gstaad in March 1961, with a traditional cabin and the Swiss Alps behind them. Both appear to be subscribers to the early-60s style that soon became synonymous with the après-ski aesthetic, while also dressing down a bit to achieve a more casual look

A pair of female stop for a break mid-run at Gstaad in March 1961, with a traditional cabin and the Swiss Alps behind them. Both appear to be subscribers to the early-60s style that soon became synonymous with the après-ski aesthetic, while also dressing down a bit to achieve a more casual look

A pair of female stop for a break mid-run at Gstaad in March 1961, with a traditional cabin and the Swiss Alps behind them. Both appear to be subscribers to the early-60s style that soon became synonymous with the après-ski aesthetic, while also dressing down a bit to achieve a more casual look

Another shot of skiers enjoying drinks at the impressive Ice Bar then at the Hotel Krone in Lech in 1960 can be see here, where patrons propped their skis to the side to take part in an après-ski, at an old-school winter wonderland from a bygone era

Another shot of skiers enjoying drinks at the impressive Ice Bar then at the Hotel Krone in Lech in 1960 can be see here, where patrons propped their skis to the side to take part in an après-ski, at an old-school winter wonderland from a bygone era

Another shot of skiers enjoying drinks at the impressive Ice Bar then at the Hotel Krone in Lech in 1960 can be see here, where patrons propped their skis to the side to take part in an après-ski, at an old-school winter wonderland from a bygone era

A different, calming still shows skiers relaxing on the slopes of the Sugarbush resort circa 1960, around the time it first opened and began attracting tourists to New England after years of New Hampshire supremacy

A different, calming still shows skiers relaxing on the slopes of the Sugarbush resort circa 1960, around the time it first opened and began attracting tourists to New England after years of New Hampshire supremacy

A different, calming still shows skiers relaxing on the slopes of the Sugarbush resort circa 1960, around the time it first opened and began attracting tourists to New England after years of New Hampshire supremacy
Mrs Herbert Cremer, a socialite from New York, is seen standing with three men on the slopes of the Sugarbush resort that same year, showing how fast the Vermont facility became a fixture in the area, where it still stands today

Mrs Herbert Cremer, a socialite from New York, is seen standing with three men on the slopes of the Sugarbush resort that same year, showing how fast the Vermont facility became a fixture in the area, where it still stands today

Mrs Herbert Cremer, a socialite from New York, is seen standing with three men on the slopes of the Sugarbush resort that same year, showing how fast the Vermont facility became a fixture in the area, where it still stands today

American socialite and fashion writer Nan Kempner on the ski slopes at Sugarbush, April 1960

American socialite and fashion writer Nan Kempner on the ski slopes at Sugarbush, April 1960

Another shot Kempner (1930 - 2005) at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort that same month

Another shot Kempner (1930 - 2005) at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort that same month

That same year, Sugarbush secured a visit from renowned New York blue blood Nan Kempner, an accomplished fashion writer who manages to exude style in both of these images

Green gives way to white: Socialite Didi Fenton is seen exemplifying St. Moritz chic in yellow ski-suit and yeti boots on 'the green' of a snow-covered golf course in the Swiss resort town. Pictured taking a triumphant pose, the skier is seen caddying for herself with a golf trolley on skis, an occurrence that only the après-ski life would allow

Green gives way to white: Socialite Didi Fenton is seen exemplifying St. Moritz chic in yellow ski-suit and yeti boots on 'the green' of a snow-covered golf course in the Swiss resort town. Pictured taking a triumphant pose, the skier is seen caddying for herself with a golf trolley on skis, an occurrence that only the après-ski life would allow

Green gives way to white: Socialite Didi Fenton is seen exemplifying St. Moritz chic in yellow ski-suit and yeti boots on ‘the green’ of a snow-covered golf course in the Swiss resort town. Pictured taking a triumphant pose, the skier is seen caddying for herself with a golf trolley on skis, an occurrence that only the après-ski life would allow
Happy Birthday Mr. Polar Bear! Picturesque 50s models Mullen and Dorian Leigh strike a pose with a friend in a polar bear costume at Klosters ski resort in 1963, for an image that captures the stranger, more zany side of the European ski movement during the decade

Happy Birthday Mr. Polar Bear! Picturesque 50s models Mullen and Dorian Leigh strike a pose with a friend in a polar bear costume at Klosters ski resort in 1963, for an image that captures the stranger, more zany side of the European ski movement during the decade

Happy Birthday Mr. Polar Bear! Picturesque 50s models Mullen and Dorian Leigh strike a pose with a friend in a polar bear costume at Klosters ski resort in 1963, for an image that captures the stranger, more zany side of the European ski movement during the decade

Your chariot awaits! A helicopter is seen arriving at a mountaintop resort in Gstaad in 1961, likely to ferry supplies - and perhaps the odd passenger - to the towering peak. Such amenities were not out of the ordinary for European ski spots during the decade, given the out-of-the way placement of many of the village's resort and the high price tags it asks of visitors

Your chariot awaits! A helicopter is seen arriving at a mountaintop resort in Gstaad in 1961, likely to ferry supplies - and perhaps the odd passenger - to the towering peak. Such amenities were not out of the ordinary for European ski spots during the decade, given the out-of-the way placement of many of the village's resort and the high price tags it asks of visitors

Your chariot awaits! A helicopter is seen arriving at a mountaintop resort in Gstaad in 1961, likely to ferry supplies – and perhaps the odd passenger – to the towering peak. Such amenities were not out of the ordinary for European ski spots during the decade, given the out-of-the way placement of many of the village’s resort and the high price tags it asks of visitors

Skiers are seen taking part in an après-ski on the slopes of Courcheval, France, in '63, when the resort was considered exclusive, attracting wealthy clientele like royals, authors, producers, and more. Today, the resort town plays home to one of the largest concentrations of 5-star ranking luxury hotels in the world, and still commands an affluent crowd

Skiers are seen taking part in an après-ski on the slopes of Courcheval, France, in '63, when the resort was considered exclusive, attracting wealthy clientele like royals, authors, producers, and more. Today, the resort town plays home to one of the largest concentrations of 5-star ranking luxury hotels in the world, and still commands an affluent crowd

Skiers are seen taking part in an après-ski on the slopes of Courcheval, France, in ’63, when the resort was considered exclusive, attracting wealthy clientele like royals, authors, producers, and more. Today, the resort town plays home to one of the largest concentrations of 5-star ranking luxury hotels in the world, and still commands an affluent crowd
A more muted image shows a woman take a break from skiing in New Hampshire in 1955, at a time when crowds were much less common and the advent of commercial skiing was just taking off. Helping to convey this is the empty slope seen behind her, which today, particularly in New Hampshire, would be overrun with skiers at any time of year

A more muted image shows a woman take a break from skiing in New Hampshire in 1955, at a time when crowds were much less common and the advent of commercial skiing was just taking off. Helping to convey this is the empty slope seen behind her, which today, particularly in New Hampshire, would be overrun with skiers at any time of year

A more muted image shows a woman take a break from skiing in New Hampshire in 1955, at a time when crowds were much less common and the advent of commercial skiing was just taking off. Helping to convey this is the empty slope seen behind her, which today, particularly in New Hampshire, would be overrun with skiers at any time of year

Two women talking in Vail, Colorado, March 1964

Two women talking in Vail, Colorado, March 1964

A blonde skier on the slopes at Verbier, February 1964

A blonde skier on the slopes at Verbier, February 1964

Aaron’s shots allow onlookers to be transported to not only a different time, but to different continents, giving glimpses of  après-ski life in both North America (left) and Europe (right) during similar times. The snaps – despite being separated by the Atlantic – show stunning similarities, and how the style spread before becoming seminal in skiing consciousness

A skier in Gstaad emanates class in a photo taken off the slopes in 1961, sporting distinct '60s attire and a snow-white sports car that fits right in given the atmosphere

A skier in Gstaad emanates class in a photo taken off the slopes in 1961, sporting distinct '60s attire and a snow-white sports car that fits right in given the atmosphere

A skier in Gstaad emanates class in a photo taken off the slopes in 1961, sporting distinct ’60s attire and a snow-white sports car that fits right in given the atmosphere
Mrs Vernon Taylor - a dedicated 60s-era skier out of Denver who frequented the Colorado social scene - is seen here posing for a severe shot in Vail, Colorado, in March 1964, clutching a set of professional-yet-fashionable skis amid a backdrop of white

Mrs Vernon Taylor - a dedicated 60s-era skier out of Denver who frequented the Colorado social scene - is seen here posing for a severe shot in Vail, Colorado, in March 1964, clutching a set of professional-yet-fashionable skis amid a backdrop of white

Mrs Vernon Taylor – a dedicated 60s-era skier out of Denver who frequented the Colorado social scene – is seen here posing for a severe shot in Vail, Colorado, in March 1964, clutching a set of professional-yet-fashionable skis amid a backdrop of white

A little help here! A young skier elects to carry his skis down a New Hampshire slope in one of Aaron's earlier, 1955 stills, giving Aarons a look that suggests he may not be as relaxed as some of the lensman's later subjects

A little help here! A young skier elects to carry his skis down a New Hampshire slope in one of Aaron's earlier, 1955 stills, giving Aarons a look that suggests he may not be as relaxed as some of the lensman's later subjects

A little help here! A young skier elects to carry his skis down a New Hampshire slope in one of Aaron’s earlier, 1955 stills, giving Aarons a look that suggests he may not be as relaxed as some of the lensman’s later subjects

A group of skiers stand in wait for a ski lift set in Vail, Colorado, in 1964, seemingly taking advantage of the lull to converse and crack jones at the foot of one of the resort town's many mountains, which today remain surrounded by terrain that offer participants awe-inspiring views and incredible snow

A group of skiers stand in wait for a ski lift set in Vail, Colorado, in 1964, seemingly taking advantage of the lull to converse and crack jones at the foot of one of the resort town's many mountains, which today remain surrounded by terrain that offer participants awe-inspiring views and incredible snow

A group of skiers stand in wait for a ski lift set in Vail, Colorado, in 1964, seemingly taking advantage of the lull to converse and crack jones at the foot of one of the resort town’s many mountains, which today remain surrounded by terrain that offer participants awe-inspiring views and incredible snow
A family consisting of a man, woman and four young boys pose outside a traditional chalet in the Stowe Mountain ski resort in Vermont in 1962, giving a look at how far the region - like many others photographed by Aarons - has come from its 18th century roots

A family consisting of a man, woman and four young boys pose outside a traditional chalet in the Stowe Mountain ski resort in Vermont in 1962, giving a look at how far the region - like many others photographed by Aarons - has come from its 18th century roots

A family consisting of a man, woman and four young boys pose outside a traditional chalet in the Stowe Mountain ski resort in Vermont in 1962, giving a look at how far the region – like many others photographed by Aarons – has come from its 18th century roots

The Hannes Schneider Ski School Meeting Place - started in New Hampshire in 1939 by Austrian ski instructor Hannes Schneider - is seen here in 1955, after his son Herbert took it over following his death that year. Hannes’ passing, at age 64, was unexpected, but his son helped build on what his father started - essentially inventing the ski school structure, and attracting patrons from across the country to North Conway

The Hannes Schneider Ski School Meeting Place - started in New Hampshire in 1939 by Austrian ski instructor Hannes Schneider - is seen here in 1955, after his son Herbert took it over following his death that year. Hannes’ passing, at age 64, was unexpected, but his son helped build on what his father started - essentially inventing the ski school structure, and attracting patrons from across the country to North Conway

The Hannes Schneider Ski School Meeting Place – started in New Hampshire in 1939 by Austrian ski instructor Hannes Schneider – is seen here in 1955, after his son Herbert took it over following his death that year. Hannes’ passing, at age 64, was unexpected, but his son helped build on what his father started – essentially inventing the ski school structure, and attracting patrons from across the country to North Conway

Decisions, decisions... Two women adorned in '60s-era knitwear are seen leaning on ski sticks as they conversate at a crossroads at the Stowe Mountain resort in Vermont in 1962. Behind them is a sign offering directions to the resort's many facilities, which today include a lift-served vertical drop at Mount Mansfield, more than 100 ski trails, and 12 separate lifts

Decisions, decisions... Two women adorned in '60s-era knitwear are seen leaning on ski sticks as they conversate at a crossroads at the Stowe Mountain resort in Vermont in 1962. Behind them is a sign offering directions to the resort's many facilities, which today include a lift-served vertical drop at Mount Mansfield, more than 100 ski trails, and 12 separate lifts

Decisions, decisions… Two women adorned in ’60s-era knitwear are seen leaning on ski sticks as they conversate at a crossroads at the Stowe Mountain resort in Vermont in 1962. Behind them is a sign offering directions to the resort’s many facilities, which today include a lift-served vertical drop at Mount Mansfield, more than 100 ski trails, and 12 separate lifts
A rare '50s color photo from North Conway's Cranmore Mountain is seen here from 1955, showing two skiers talking next to an information sign showing the nearby ski slopes and trails available at the time. The abundance of options show what a destination New Hampshire was for skiers in the US during the decade, when it was considered a hotspot for commercial skiing

A rare '50s color photo from North Conway's Cranmore Mountain is seen here from 1955, showing two skiers talking next to an information sign showing the nearby ski slopes and trails available at the time. The abundance of options show what a destination New Hampshire was for skiers in the US during the decade, when it was considered a hotspot for commercial skiing

A rare ’50s color photo from North Conway’s Cranmore Mountain is seen here from 1955, showing two skiers talking next to an information sign showing the nearby ski slopes and trails available at the time. The abundance of options show what a destination New Hampshire was for skiers in the US during the decade, when it was considered a hotspot for commercial skiing

Skiers in St Moritz - perhaps the most iconic après-ski locale shot in Aaron's collection - are seen traversing a slope in March of 1963, decked out in the tasteful threads that were oh so prevalent at the time. A diverse ski region with three distinct mountains. St Moritz, more than any other European resort, will forever be linked to the jet set glamor and a luxury winter lifestyle indelibly linked to the French concept

Skiers in St Moritz - perhaps the most iconic après-ski locale shot in Aaron's collection - are seen traversing a slope in March of 1963, decked out in the tasteful threads that were oh so prevalent at the time. A diverse ski region with three distinct mountains. St Moritz, more than any other European resort, will forever be linked to the jet set glamor and a luxury winter lifestyle indelibly linked to the French concept

Skiers in St Moritz – perhaps the most iconic après-ski locale shot in Aaron’s collection – are seen traversing a slope in March of 1963, decked out in the tasteful threads that were oh so prevalent at the time. A diverse ski region with three distinct mountains. St Moritz, more than any other European resort, will forever be linked to the jet set glamor and a luxury winter lifestyle indelibly linked to the French concept

A majestic mountain shot taken by Aarons in northern Italy in 1962 shows skiers walking up a mountain in Cortina D'Ampezzo, a town set on the Italian side of the Alps that played home to the 1956 Winter Games and has attracted society types for decades. Today, the community - like its Swiss and French counterparts, is still a top mountain destination, and a favorite of VIPs

A majestic mountain shot taken by Aarons in northern Italy in 1962 shows skiers walking up a mountain in Cortina D'Ampezzo, a town set on the Italian side of the Alps that played home to the 1956 Winter Games and has attracted society types for decades. Today, the community - like its Swiss and French counterparts, is still a top mountain destination, and a favorite of VIPs

A majestic mountain shot taken by Aarons in northern Italy in 1962 shows skiers walking up a mountain in Cortina D’Ampezzo, a town set on the Italian side of the Alps that played home to the 1956 Winter Games and has attracted society types for decades. Today, the community – like its Swiss and French counterparts, is still a top mountain destination, and a favorite of VIPs
Another sublime slope shot taken more than a decade later on the other side of the Alps in Switzerland shows skiers preparing their equipment atop a peak Gstaad near the Eagle Ski Club in February 1977. The club, seen in the background, was founded in 1957, and today can still be found in the same sprawling chalet atop the town's private mountain, Wasserngrat

Another sublime slope shot taken more than a decade later on the other side of the Alps in Switzerland shows skiers preparing their equipment atop a peak Gstaad near the Eagle Ski Club in February 1977. The club, seen in the background, was founded in 1957, and today can still be found in the same sprawling chalet atop the town's private mountain, Wasserngrat

Another sublime slope shot taken more than a decade later on the other side of the Alps in Switzerland shows skiers preparing their equipment atop a peak Gstaad near the Eagle Ski Club in February 1977. The club, seen in the background, was founded in 1957, and today can still be found in the same sprawling chalet atop the town’s private mountain, Wasserngrat

Several of Aarons shots show how, as the commercial ski movement ballooned over the decades, so did the crowds. A mass of skiers in the medieval town of Kitzbühel, Austria

Several of Aarons shots show how, as the commercial ski movement ballooned over the decades, so did the crowds. A mass of skiers in the medieval town of Kitzbühel, Austria

Several of Aarons shots show how, as the commercial ski movement ballooned over the decades, so did the crowds. A mass of skiers are seen making their way between slopes of Kitzbühel, a medieval town that has its own ski resort and railway station – making it a bit less exclusive than some of the other hubs photographed by the American. Still, the town is one of the popular of the European ski movement, and remains a desired travel site for recreational skiers, racers and families alike. Its resort features more than 144 miles of runs spread across huge terrain, and lifts that extend directly from town. This photo was taken by Aarons in 1980

A breathtaking landscape shot from Aarons shows skiers taking in the view at Verbier in 1964, across a valley of otherworldly clouds that are seen being pieced by the Swiss Alps' snow-capped mountains

A breathtaking landscape shot from Aarons shows skiers taking in the view at Verbier in 1964, across a valley of otherworldly clouds that are seen being pieced by the Swiss Alps' snow-capped mountains

A breathtaking landscape shot from Aarons shows skiers taking in the view at Verbier in 1964, across a valley of otherworldly clouds that are seen being pieced by the Swiss Alps’ snow-capped mountains
Skiers disembark at the bottom of a mountain run in Gstaad in March 1969, in a snap that successfully exhibits the placidity the Swiss town is known for. Adding to its almost mythic status - aside from its soaring mountains - is the fact that is a top vacation spot for both royalty and celebrities, and has a sprawling system of cable cars connecting skiers to surrounding, less-pricey areas such as Wispile and Rinderberg

Skiers disembark at the bottom of a mountain run in Gstaad in March 1969, in a snap that successfully exhibits the placidity the Swiss town is known for. Adding to its almost mythic status - aside from its soaring mountains - is the fact that is a top vacation spot for both royalty and celebrities, and has a sprawling system of cable cars connecting skiers to surrounding, less-pricey areas such as Wispile and Rinderberg

Skiers disembark at the bottom of a mountain run in Gstaad in March 1969, in a snap that successfully exhibits the placidity the Swiss town is known for. Adding to its almost mythic status – aside from its soaring mountains – is the fact that is a top vacation spot for both royalty and celebrities, and has a sprawling system of cable cars connecting skiers to surrounding, less-pricey areas such as Wispile and Rinderberg

About an hour-and-half's drive away is the more southern resort town of Verbier, photographed here by Aarons in 1964 in a character-driven action shot

About an hour-and-half's drive away is the more southern resort town of Verbier, photographed here by Aarons in 1964 in a character-driven action shot

About an hour-and-half’s drive away is the more southern resort town of Verbier, photographed here by Aarons in 1964 in a character-driven action shot

Roughly two hours east is the resort town of Zermatt, seen here in March 1968 with another Aarons après-ski photograph. Zermatt, while not as recognized as places like Verbier, has both a glacier and its snow-making facilities, making it the preferred option for many searching for a bona fide snow resort. The glacier - know as the Matterhorn Glacier - is open 365 days a year, allowing for a longer ski season all the way into the summer. Verbier's snow record also doesn't compare to Zermatt, with an annual snowfall of half its more eastern counterpart, at 141 inches

Roughly two hours east is the resort town of Zermatt, seen here in March 1968 with another Aarons après-ski photograph. Zermatt, while not as recognized as places like Verbier, has both a glacier and its snow-making facilities, making it the preferred option for many searching for a bona fide snow resort. The glacier - know as the Matterhorn Glacier - is open 365 days a year, allowing for a longer ski season all the way into the summer. Verbier's snow record also doesn't compare to Zermatt, with an annual snowfall of half its more eastern counterpart, at 141 inches

Roughly two hours east is the resort town of Zermatt, seen here in March 1968 with another Aarons après-ski photograph. Zermatt, while not as recognized as places like Verbier, has both a glacier and its snow-making facilities, making it the preferred option for many searching for a bona fide snow resort. The glacier – know as the Matterhorn Glacier – is open 365 days a year, allowing for a longer ski season all the way into the summer. Verbier’s snow record also doesn’t compare to Zermatt, with an annual snowfall of half its more eastern counterpart, at 141 inches
Across the Atlantic in Vermont, skiing at the Stowe Mountain Resort is seen here December 1962, in an image that captures the powdery snow the state soon became known for, making it one of the most traveled ski destinations in the entire world

Across the Atlantic in Vermont, skiing at the Stowe Mountain Resort is seen here December 1962, in an image that captures the powdery snow the state soon became known for, making it one of the most traveled ski destinations in the entire world

Across the Atlantic in Vermont, skiing at the Stowe Mountain Resort is seen here December 1962, in an image that captures the powdery snow the state soon became known for, making it one of the most traveled ski destinations in the entire world

The après-ski life is not only synonymous with skis, but snowboarding as well, seen here at Italy's Cortina d'Ampezzo in March 1988. The resort town has long been associated with winter sports, as it was the 1956 Winter Olympics that thrust it into the international spotlight. The games was the first-ever to be televised live, and exposed millions to region's stunning limestone peaks and surrounding Dolomite Mountains

The après-ski life is not only synonymous with skis, but snowboarding as well, seen here at Italy's Cortina d'Ampezzo in March 1988. The resort town has long been associated with winter sports, as it was the 1956 Winter Olympics that thrust it into the international spotlight. The games was the first-ever to be televised live, and exposed millions to region's stunning limestone peaks and surrounding Dolomite Mountains

The après-ski life is not only synonymous with skis, but snowboarding as well, seen here at Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo in March 1988. The resort town has long been associated with winter sports, as it was the 1956 Winter Olympics that thrust it into the international spotlight. The games was the first-ever to be televised live, and exposed millions to region’s stunning limestone peaks and surrounding Dolomite Mountains

The commercial skiing boom gave way to a variety of never-before-seen practices on both the US and European slopes, with the former often playing home to more extreme exploits, like this one led by Norwegian ski-master Stein Eriksenat Snowmass-at-Aspen, Colorado. Taken circa 1967, the photograph shows skiers 'sailing' down one of the resort's many slopes thanks to thin capes attached to their wrists and backs. When the spread their arms, the capes billow out and capture the air as they ski. Such practices have since become more commonplace, but trendsetters like these are what have allowed similar activities to catch on

The commercial skiing boom gave way to a variety of never-before-seen practices on both the US and European slopes, with the former often playing home to more extreme exploits, like this one led by Norwegian ski-master Stein Eriksenat Snowmass-at-Aspen, Colorado. Taken circa 1967, the photograph shows skiers 'sailing' down one of the resort's many slopes thanks to thin capes attached to their wrists and backs. When the spread their arms, the capes billow out and capture the air as they ski. Such practices have since become more commonplace, but trendsetters like these are what have allowed similar activities to catch on

The commercial skiing boom gave way to a variety of never-before-seen practices on both the US and European slopes, with the former often playing home to more extreme exploits, like this one led by Norwegian ski-master Stein Eriksenat Snowmass-at-Aspen, Colorado. Taken circa 1967, the photograph shows skiers ‘sailing’ down one of the resort’s many slopes thanks to thin capes attached to their wrists and backs. When the spread their arms, the capes billow out and capture the air as they ski. Such practices have since become more commonplace, but trendsetters like these are what have allowed similar activities to catch on
A one-horse open sleigh! A horse-drawn sleigh doubles as a chariot as it transports skiers up New Hampshire's Cranmore Mountain in 1955. The still shows the humble origins of the ski-centered lifestyle that Aarons eventually made his mission to cover, and differs deeply from the photographer's later shots while still giving off a distinct Aarons feel

A one-horse open sleigh! A horse-drawn sleigh doubles as a chariot as it transports skiers up New Hampshire's Cranmore Mountain in 1955. The still shows the humble origins of the ski-centered lifestyle that Aarons eventually made his mission to cover, and differs deeply from the photographer's later shots while still giving off a distinct Aarons feel

A one-horse open sleigh! A horse-drawn sleigh doubles as a chariot as it transports skiers up New Hampshire’s Cranmore Mountain in 1955. The still shows the humble origins of the ski-centered lifestyle that Aarons eventually made his mission to cover, and differs deeply from the photographer’s later shots while still giving off a distinct Aarons feel

Another strange, polo-esque practice that commercial skiing revitalized was Skijoring, seen here in St. Moritz in 1989. A  winter sport in which a person on skis is pulled by a horse, a dog, another animal, or a motor vehicle, its name is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning 'ski driving' and first surfaced in the Winter Olympics as an exhibition in 1928. Thanks to the bankrolls and many amenities of the resorts Aarons covered, the sport experienced a triumphant, recreationally reemergence during the latter part of the 20th century

Another strange, polo-esque practice that commercial skiing revitalized was Skijoring, seen here in St. Moritz in 1989. A  winter sport in which a person on skis is pulled by a horse, a dog, another animal, or a motor vehicle, its name is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning 'ski driving' and first surfaced in the Winter Olympics as an exhibition in 1928. Thanks to the bankrolls and many amenities of the resorts Aarons covered, the sport experienced a triumphant, recreationally reemergence during the latter part of the 20th century

Another strange, polo-esque practice that commercial skiing revitalized was Skijoring, seen here in St. Moritz in 1989. A  winter sport in which a person on skis is pulled by a horse, a dog, another animal, or a motor vehicle, its name is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning ‘ski driving’ and first surfaced in the Winter Olympics as an exhibition in 1928. Thanks to the bankrolls and many amenities of the resorts Aarons covered, the sport experienced a triumphant, recreationally reemergence during the latter part of the 20th century

Robin Butler, wearing a fur hat, at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort in Warren, Vermont, USA, circa 1960. The Sugarbush resort is one of the largest ski resorts in New England

Robin Butler, wearing a fur hat, at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort in Warren, Vermont, USA, circa 1960. The Sugarbush resort is one of the largest ski resorts in New England

Armando Orsini, a New York restaurateur at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort, where he also owns a restaurant, eating a meal, with a bottle of red wine on the table, in Warren, Vermont, USA, circa 1960. The Sugarbush resort is one of the largest ski resorts in New England

Armando Orsini, a New York restaurateur at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort, where he also owns a restaurant, eating a meal, with a bottle of red wine on the table, in Warren, Vermont, USA, circa 1960. The Sugarbush resort is one of the largest ski resorts in New England

Blue bloods and savvy restaurateurs, oh my! The après-ski lifestyle that Aarons managed to painstakingly capture over his career showed how these destinations united figures who many normally may never have mingled. Seen at left in the fur hat is American socialite Robin Butler, enjoying the then-little known Sugarbush Mountain ski resort in Vermont circa 1960. At right, also enjoying the Warren resort, is New York restaurateur Armando Orsini, a New York icon who opened a restaurant at the famed resort the year before. Seen here eating a meal, with a bottle of red wine on the table, Orsini died at age 86 in 2011, but not before achieving an atmosphere of dolce vita that made his Manhattan eatery Orsini’s a famous hangout in the ’60s
A more working-class spread is seen here at The Eating House on Cranmore Mountain in New Hampshire, where diners in 1955 were pictured taking a break from skiing with an outdoor meal. In the background, a group of skiers set off to scale the the 1,680-foot peak

A more working-class spread is seen here at The Eating House on Cranmore Mountain in New Hampshire, where diners in 1955 were pictured taking a break from skiing with an outdoor meal. In the background, a group of skiers set off to scale the the 1,680-foot peak

A more working-class spread is seen here at The Eating House on Cranmore Mountain in New Hampshire, where diners in 1955 were pictured taking a break from skiing with an outdoor meal. In the background, a group of skiers set off to scale the the 1,680-foot peak

American socialite and fashion writer Kempner, seen standing center, is seen again here at the Sugarbush Mountain resort in April 1960, as several others engage in a relaxing après-ski around her. A New York City socialite, reputed for her fashion sense and her philanthropy, passed away at age 74 in 2005, after serving as fashion features editor for Harper's Bazaar and a correspondent for the French edition of Vogue

American socialite and fashion writer Kempner, seen standing center, is seen again here at the Sugarbush Mountain resort in April 1960, as several others engage in a relaxing après-ski around her. A New York City socialite, reputed for her fashion sense and her philanthropy, passed away at age 74 in 2005, after serving as fashion features editor for Harper's Bazaar and a correspondent for the French edition of Vogue

American socialite and fashion writer Kempner, seen standing center, is seen again here at the Sugarbush Mountain resort in April 1960, as several others engage in a relaxing après-ski around her. A New York City socialite, reputed for her fashion sense and her philanthropy, passed away at age 74 in 2005, after serving as fashion features editor for Harper’s Bazaar and a correspondent for the French edition of Vogue

In a more traditional après-ski, a group of skiers warm up in a ski lodge in Stowe in 1955. The charming New England mountain town - established in 1763 - at the time still had a distinct colonial feel, but has since grown to become one of the largest ski resorts and vacation spots not only in the US, but on earth. Aarons, here, was able to capture its essence well before this, with his images serving as a long-lost link to a forgotten age

In a more traditional après-ski, a group of skiers warm up in a ski lodge in Stowe in 1955. The charming New England mountain town - established in 1763 - at the time still had a distinct colonial feel, but has since grown to become one of the largest ski resorts and vacation spots not only in the US, but on earth. Aarons, here, was able to capture its essence well before this, with his images serving as a long-lost link to a forgotten age

In a more traditional après-ski, a group of skiers warm up in a ski lodge in Stowe in 1955. The charming New England mountain town – established in 1763 – at the time still had a distinct colonial feel, but has since grown to become one of the largest ski resorts and vacation spots not only in the US, but on earth. Aarons, here, was able to capture its essence well before this, with his images serving as a long-lost link to a forgotten age
Another '50s shot - this one from North Conway in New Hampshire -  shows a group of friends relaxing in a ski lodge set in the four-season resort town, which today remains a popular destination for ski-loving travelers. The photo here captures that traditional aesthetic commonly associated with the US in the 50s, and exudes a warm family feel that is somewhat absent from the stills taken in later decades

Another '50s shot - this one from North Conway in New Hampshire -  shows a group of friends relaxing in a ski lodge set in the four-season resort town, which today remains a popular destination for ski-loving travelers. The photo here captures that traditional aesthetic commonly associated with the US in the 50s, and exudes a warm family feel that is somewhat absent from the stills taken in later decades

Another ’50s shot – this one from North Conway in New Hampshire –  shows a group of friends relaxing in a ski lodge set in the four-season resort town, which today remains a popular destination for ski-loving travelers. The photo here captures that traditional aesthetic commonly associated with the US in the 50s, and exudes a warm family feel that is somewhat absent from the stills taken in later decades

That relaxed '50s feel gave way to the hard-partying après-skis common in the '60s and '70s, one of which can be seen here at a party at the chalet of stockbroker Sack Jr at the Sugarbush resort in Vermont in December 1960

That relaxed '50s feel gave way to the hard-partying après-skis common in the '60s and '70s, one of which can be seen here at a party at the chalet of stockbroker Sack Jr at the Sugarbush resort in Vermont in December 1960

That relaxed ’50s feel gave way to the hard-partying après-skis common in the ’60s and ’70s, one of which can be seen here at a party at the chalet of stockbroker Sack Jr at the Sugarbush resort in Vermont in December 1960

Such gettogether became commonplace in the following decades, where groups of people would drink, smoke, eat, and relax at the winter abodes of moneyed figured like Sack Jr, a New York blue blood who achieved greater wealth and fame as an eagle-eyed stockbroker

Such gettogether became commonplace in the following decades, where groups of people would drink, smoke, eat, and relax at the winter abodes of moneyed figured like Sack Jr, a New York blue blood who achieved greater wealth and fame as an eagle-eyed stockbroker

Such gettogether became commonplace in the following decades, where groups of people would drink, smoke, eat, and relax at the winter abodes of moneyed figured like Sack Jr, a New York blue blood who achieved greater wealth and fame as an eagle-eyed stockbroker
Howard Head, an American aeronautical engineer credited with inventing the first successful aluminum laminate skis and first oversize Tennis racket, was also among the well-off revelers photographed by Aarons mid après-ski, and is seen here talking to a masked friend in Klosters in 1963. Head became extremely wealthy after founding the ski-making firm, Head, in 1950 thanks to his then-new technology, before passing away in 1991. Technology present in his skis are still used today, and helped spur the commercial ski movement

Howard Head, an American aeronautical engineer credited with inventing the first successful aluminum laminate skis and first oversize Tennis racket, was also among the well-off revelers photographed by Aarons mid après-ski, and is seen here talking to a masked friend in Klosters in 1963. Head became extremely wealthy after founding the ski-making firm, Head, in 1950 thanks to his then-new technology, before passing away in 1991. Technology present in his skis are still used today, and helped spur the commercial ski movement

Howard Head, an American aeronautical engineer credited with inventing the first successful aluminum laminate skis and first oversize Tennis racket, was also among the well-off revelers photographed by Aarons mid après-ski, and is seen here talking to a masked friend in Klosters in 1963. Head became extremely wealthy after founding the ski-making firm, Head, in 1950 thanks to his then-new technology, before passing away in 1991. Technology present in his skis are still used today, and helped spur the commercial ski movement

A group of women, one smoking a cigarette, perfectly encapsulate the early '60s après-ski while lunching at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort's since-closed '5 Circles Club' in Olympic Valley, before the California facility blossomed into one of the biggest ski areas in the United States. Founded in 1949, the 6,000- acre facility has since changed its name to Palisades Tahoe, due to the derogatory connotations of the word 'squaw', which is used to refer to some indigenous peoples in North America

A group of women, one smoking a cigarette, perfectly encapsulate the early '60s après-ski while lunching at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort's since-closed '5 Circles Club' in Olympic Valley, before the California facility blossomed into one of the biggest ski areas in the United States. Founded in 1949, the 6,000- acre facility has since changed its name to Palisades Tahoe, due to the derogatory connotations of the word 'squaw', which is used to refer to some indigenous peoples in North America

A group of women, one smoking a cigarette, perfectly encapsulate the early ’60s après-ski while lunching at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort’s since-closed ‘5 Circles Club’ in Olympic Valley, before the California facility blossomed into one of the biggest ski areas in the United States. Founded in 1949, the 6,000- acre facility has since changed its name to Palisades Tahoe, due to the derogatory connotations of the word ‘squaw’, which is used to refer to some indigenous peoples in North America

High society: In one of Aaron's earliest shots, taken in 1952, legendary film star and crooner Bing Crosby is seen in a Santa Claus outfit outside the Beverly Hills Hotel for a Christmas lunch held in aid of the Women's Press Club. While not exactly indicative of après-ski, the snap manages to convey the same posh-partying feel of the photog's later shots - and may have even gotten the actor in the right spirit to star in White Christmas less than two years later

High society: In one of Aaron's earliest shots, taken in 1952, legendary film star and crooner Bing Crosby is seen in a Santa Claus outfit outside the Beverly Hills Hotel for a Christmas lunch held in aid of the Women's Press Club. While not exactly indicative of après-ski, the snap manages to convey the same posh-partying feel of the photog's later shots - and may have even gotten the actor in the right spirit to star in White Christmas less than two years later

High society: In one of Aaron’s earliest shots, taken in 1952, legendary film star and crooner Bing Crosby is seen in a Santa Claus outfit outside the Beverly Hills Hotel for a Christmas lunch held in aid of the Women’s Press Club. While not exactly indicative of après-ski, the snap manages to convey the same posh-partying feel of the photog’s later shots – and may have even gotten the actor in the right spirit to star in White Christmas less than two years later
American socialite and fashion writer Kempner is seen in another photo as she relaxes and exudes class after a day on the slopes at Vermont's Sugarbush in April 1960. With a drink in-hand and her top almost open, Kempner, here, radiates that care-free demeanor après-ski would come to be known for

American socialite and fashion writer Kempner is seen in another photo as she relaxes and exudes class after a day on the slopes at Vermont's Sugarbush in April 1960. With a drink in-hand and her top almost open, Kempner, here, radiates that care-free demeanor après-ski would come to be known for

American socialite and fashion writer Kempner is seen in another photo as she relaxes and exudes class after a day on the slopes at Vermont’s Sugarbush in April 1960. With a drink in-hand and her top almost open, Kempner, here, radiates that care-free demeanor après-ski would come to be known for

A rustic Swiss lodge that dates back to 1899, the Hotel Olden in Gstaad is seen here in 1961. The chalet still stands today, and exhibits the same tasteful, homely feel present in this photograph. It shows people carrying their skis across the boutique in an area that has banned cars, and is today billed to tourists as a traffic-free pedestrian zone. Aarons, again, manages to capture a remnant of a different time with this piece, as well as the personality of participants of the era as they unknowingly help popularize the après-ski practice

A rustic Swiss lodge that dates back to 1899, the Hotel Olden in Gstaad is seen here in 1961. The chalet still stands today, and exhibits the same tasteful, homely feel present in this photograph. It shows people carrying their skis across the boutique in an area that has banned cars, and is today billed to tourists as a traffic-free pedestrian zone. Aarons, again, manages to capture a remnant of a different time with this piece, as well as the personality of participants of the era as they unknowingly help popularize the après-ski practice

A rustic Swiss lodge that dates back to 1899, the Hotel Olden in Gstaad is seen here in 1961. The chalet still stands today, and exhibits the same tasteful, homely feel present in this photograph. It shows people carrying their skis across the boutique in an area that has banned cars, and is today billed to tourists as a traffic-free pedestrian zone. Aarons, again, manages to capture a remnant of a different time with this piece, as well as the personality of participants of the era as they unknowingly help popularize the après-ski practice

A typical après-ski is seen here at the resort in Courchevel circa 1970, with revelers taking a load off in their own loungers as the Alps - as always - loom large in the background. The facility today is one of France's most famous, and boasts incredible skiing, luxury accommodation, and countless exclusive amenities

A typical après-ski is seen here at the resort in Courchevel circa 1970, with revelers taking a load off in their own loungers as the Alps - as always - loom large in the background. The facility today is one of France's most famous, and boasts incredible skiing, luxury accommodation, and countless exclusive amenities

A typical après-ski is seen here at the resort in Courchevel circa 1970, with revelers taking a load off in their own loungers as the Alps – as always – loom large in the background. The facility today is one of France’s most famous, and boasts incredible skiing, luxury accommodation, and countless exclusive amenities
In one of Aaron's final shots, ski slopes and chalets are seen from atop the Gstaad Palace hotel resort in February 1992, for a more withdrawn, less personal look at the Swiss town in 1992. Today, the resort touts more than 120 miles of slopes and more than 90 rooms and suites - each with its own signature style and furnished with the alpine chic aesthetic

In one of Aaron's final shots, ski slopes and chalets are seen from atop the Gstaad Palace hotel resort in February 1992, for a more withdrawn, less personal look at the Swiss town in 1992. Today, the resort touts more than 120 miles of slopes and more than 90 rooms and suites - each with its own signature style and furnished with the alpine chic aesthetic

In one of Aaron’s final shots, ski slopes and chalets are seen from atop the Gstaad Palace hotel resort in February 1992, for a more withdrawn, less personal look at the Swiss town in 1992. Today, the resort touts more than 120 miles of slopes and more than 90 rooms and suites – each with its own signature style and furnished with the alpine chic aesthetic

In another still secured a year later, Aarons offers another general view of the heated pools at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort, one of the largest ski areas in the country. Famed for photographing celebrities at play, Aarons would pass away at the ripe age of 89 13 years later, leaving behind an illustrious catalog that can never be equaled. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Aarons, who today follows in the footsteps of her father with work in book publishing, with a focus on national and international sales. Her dad's legacy, meanwhile, lives on

In another still secured a year later, Aarons offers another general view of the heated pools at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort, one of the largest ski areas in the country. Famed for photographing celebrities at play, Aarons would pass away at the ripe age of 89 13 years later, leaving behind an illustrious catalog that can never be equaled. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Aarons, who today follows in the footsteps of her father with work in book publishing, with a focus on national and international sales. Her dad's legacy, meanwhile, lives on

In another still secured a year later, Aarons offers another general view of the heated pools at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort, one of the largest ski areas in the country. Famed for photographing celebrities at play, Aarons would pass away at the ripe age of 89 13 years later, leaving behind an illustrious catalog that can never be equaled. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Aarons, who today follows in the footsteps of her father with work in book publishing, with a focus on national and international sales. Her dad’s legacy, meanwhile, lives on

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