Skate Into the Magic: Winter Nights at the ESI Outdoor Rink ⛸️✨
There’s something about winter in the mountains that just hits different — the crisp air, the glow of the village lights, the hush that settles in after fresh snowfall. And tucked right into all of that atmosphere is one of our favorite little gems at the Eastern Slope Inn: our outdoor skating rink, just steps from your room.
Just steps from your room, our outdoor skating rink brings a touch of magic to winter nights. Glide beneath the lights, surrounded by snow-covered pines and mountain views — it’s the perfect way to cap off a day on the slopes or downtown shopping.
From families wobbling through their first loops to couples carving lazy figure-eights around each other, the rink has a way of slowing life down. It’s where laughter echoes off the mountains, where rosy cheeks and warm hands wrapped around a cocoa cup feel like the whole point of winter.
A Scene Straight Out of a Snow Globe
As the sun dips behind the ridge, the rink comes alive under a canopy of twinkling lights. You can hear the soft scrape of blades on ice, the kind of sound that instantly taps into nostalgia — childhood winters, holiday movies, all of it. The surrounding pines catch the glow from the rink, dusted with fresh snow like they’re in on the magic too.
And those mountain views? They’re the kind of backdrop you don’t have to filter. Every evening feels like a postcard moment waiting to happen.
The Perfect Après-Everything
Whether your day was full of powder laps or boutique browsing, the rink is the ideal cooldown. Swap ski boots for skates, trade shopping bags for mittens, and let yourself unwind. Some nights you’ll catch a theme skate, other nights it’s just the peaceful hum of winter doing its thing.
If you’re traveling with kids, this is the spot where they burn off that “second wind” energy. If you’re here with someone special, it’s an effortlessly romantic bonus to the night. Solo traveler? Throw on some headphones and just vibe — it’s that kind of place.
Stay Close to the Magic
The best part? When you’re done, your room is only a minute away. Kick off your skates, warm up by the fire, and settle into cozy. The rink is one of those amenities that feels small but makes your stay unforgettable — a little luxury wrapped in a whole lot of winter charm.