It's Golden

Snowmass amps up with parties, deals, and champagne toasts to celebrate the big 50. Snowmass amps up with parties, deals, and champagne toasts to celebrate the big 50.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

On View

Snowmass's Newest On-Mountain Public Art Takes Shape

With line, form, and perhaps a little bit of ‘food coloring.’

11/29/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Mixed Media

Behind-the-Scenes with the Aspen Art Museum's Winter Slate

Five exhibits encourage introspection and reflection, as well as contemplation of the natural elements around us.

11/18/2017 By Carolyn Sackariason

Look, Listen, and Learn

5 Don't-Miss Cultural Events Coming to Aspen This Winter

An unprecedented collaboration at Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, the nation’s new poet laureate at Aspen Words, and the 200th show at a locally focused art gallery lead the diverse menu of cultural options.

11/18/2017 By Andrew Travers

Eat & Drink

Chill Out

The Hottest New Hang in Aspen Is the Hotel Jerome's Stoli Ice House

The exclusive outdoor vodka bar is open for tastings through March.

01/02/2018 By Amanda Rae

A Day in the Life

10 Rounds at the Red Onion

M. John Fayhee shares the shenanigans from his 11-hour marathon at Aspen's oldest bar.

11/19/2017 By M. John Fayhee

Wrap Stars

5 of Aspen's Best Breakfast Burritos

Grab one of these crave-worthy starters before you hit the mountain.

11/18/2017 By Amanda Rae

Caffeine Fiend

Aspen's 5 Must-Sip Cups of Coffee

Jonesing for that first cup of eye pry? Head straight to one of these Aspen coffee klatches.

11/18/2017 By Tim Cooney

Tipple Town

28 Essential Bars in Aspen and Snowmass

From day-drinking to last call, chill lounge or fist-pumping party place, on mountain or off, find just the right hang among our local watering holes.

11/18/2017 Edited by Cindy Hirschfeld By Todd Hartley, Laurel Miller, and Barbara Platts

Home & Real Estate

Splits Villa

A Modern Masterpiece off Owl Creek Road

Fitting a family’s collective contemporary vision into the mountains required creative thinking on multiple levels.

11/18/2017 By Naomi Havlen Photography by Petr Wiese/Mountain Home Photo

Lodging

Fresh Faced

The Viceroy Snowmass Gets a Revamp This Season

Base Village's hippest hotel becomes even more so.

11/15/2017 By Katie Shapiro

News & Profiles

Good Reads

This New Book Chronicles the Free-Wheeling History of Aspen Highlands

Look for longtime ski instructor John Moore's self-published title at Carl's come January.

11/29/2017 By Brook Sutton

Community Table

From Theatre Aspen's Jed Bernstein to Snowmass's Britta Gustafson, Our Fantasy Guest List

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this season’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

11/29/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Hometown Heroes

7 Aspen Bred, Olympics Bound Athletes to Watch in South Korea

Here’s whom we anticipate keeping an eye on during the PyeongChang Games, which will take place February 9–25, 2018.

11/24/2017 By Tess Weaver Strokes

Call & Response

A Q&A with Action in Africa's Founder Sarah Nininger

The Aspen native found her life’s work helping others at an early age, starting an international nonprofit that still involves our local community.

11/18/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Dear Readers

Why Seeking Out Snowmass is Always Worth It

A word from our editor-in-chief reflecting on her best-ever ski days at the massive mountain resort.

11/18/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Media Mogul

Sojourner Salutes: Walter Isaacson

Leaving a legacy of community building at the Aspen Institute.

11/18/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Crusader Couple

Sojourner Salutes: Barbara & Bruce Berger

Helping locals fight cancer with crucial resources.

11/18/2017 By Dexter Cirillo

Sharing is Caring

Sojourner Salutes: Mirte Mallory

Enriching the Roaring Fork Valley culturally, physically, and environmentally.

11/18/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Coffee Table Book Talk

Curl Up with Aerin Lauder's Gorgeous Ode to Aspen

The beauty heir, namesake brand exec, and longtime resident shares a sneak preview along with her own Aspen style points.

11/15/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Party Pictures

People & Places

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s Dancing with the Stars 2017

At the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s Dancing with the Stars, notable locals performed dazzling routines with company dancers.

02/05/2018 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

Colorado Mountain College's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Colorado Mountain College feted its 50th anniversary with a dozen-plus events, including a celebration and faculty/staff art exhibit at the Aspen campus.

02/05/2018