Be a contrarian and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a flash sale in Aspen early this year. Aspen has a flash sale that’s available only for guests arriving February 8-11 and checking out by February 14, 2014. Rates are from $214 a night, which represents 50 percent savings. Plus, you can purchase three-day lift tickets to Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass for $214 per person, which is another half off of regular prices.

The February flash sale is available at:

The modern Hotel Aspen, which includes breakfast in the price.

The intimate Molly Gibson Lodge, with wood-burning fireplaces and daily breakfast.

Limelight Hotel, a pet-friendly ski lodge with breakfast and kitchenettes in rooms.

The all-suite Aspen Meadows resort in a residential neighborhood.

The Sky Hotel, which offers ski-in access at the base of Aspen Mountain.

Call 888-649-5982 to book by February 7, 2014, and visit Stay Aspen Snowmass for more information.