No, there is no thickening plot. Based on other complaints, it is clear that this is a common occurrence of fraud - or at least near-fraud - that the St. Regis Aspen is engaging in. This situation is a relatively common occurrence given the weather at ASE (or even DEN when combined with the drive to Aspen). Assuming even 5-10% of the stays are on points (not an unreasonable hypothesis given the fact it is a resort), this likely occurs to at least a few guests every week.