Built by Ralph Melville, the Mountain Chalet Snowmass opened its doors in 1967. When the first guests stayed at the Chalet locks had not yet been installed and most bathrooms were incomplete. Bricks were given to keep doors to the rooms closed and bathrooms were shared. While each room is now equipped with proper locks and its own bathroom, one thing has remained the same, Ralph's philosophy to provide an affordable, comfortable, and memorable lodging experience for our guests year after year.