See & Hear

The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Reinvents Itself

Amid a changing cultural landscape, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet refocuses from company performance to education and supporting dance within a broader framework.

07/05/2021 By Catherine Lutz

See & Hear

The Aspen Music Festival Aims for a Resounding Season

After an unprecedented hiatus in 2020, one of Aspen’s most beloved institutions welcomes audiences in person with innovative programming.

07/05/2021 By Courtney Holden

Contemporary Cool

Basalt Gets a Great New Arts Venue

The Roaring Fork Valley’s live entertainment scene amps up with Basalt's first dedicated performance space. Plus, a look at new mural art around Basalt.

07/05/2021 By Todd Hartley

Is September the New June?

Late Summer in Aspen Has the Happenings

This year, beloved annual events like Food & Wine, Aspen Words, and Aspen Filmfest take place later than usual, for a packed September calendar.

07/05/2021 By Courtney Holden

Dog Days in Aspen

The Best Ways to “Ruff It” in Aspen with Your Pooch

Where pups can stay, hike, swim, frolic off leash, and more in one of Colorado’s dog-friendliest towns.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

How to Be on Your Best Behavior as a Dog Visiting Aspen

From leash laws to trail access, this FAQ guide will help you and your dog get the most out of your Aspen visit.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

5 Off-Leash Areas Around Aspen

Treat your dog to untethered, unfettered play time at these off-leash parks in Aspen and Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

4 Great Aspen-Area Swimming Spots for Pooches

Let your dog cool off with a summer dip at these ideal swimming spots in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

Four Local Dogs and Their Humans Who Share Extra-Strong Bonds

In a town noted for its celebrities (of the human variety), Aspen's amazing dogs deserve their own turn in the spotlight.

07/05/2021 By Sarah Kuta

Dog Days in Aspen

What Are the Best Canine Breeds for Aspen Adventuring?

Expert advice from shelters and veterinarians on the breeds of dog most suited to an active lifestyle in and around Aspen.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

6 Tips on Keeping Your Dog Safe and Sound in the Mountains

Veterinarian Dr. Anne Cooley of the Aspen Animal Hospital shares insights that will keep dogs and owners on the paths to healthy adventure.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

10 Top Dog-Friendly Hikes in the Roaring Fork Valley

Aspen locals share their favorite hiking trails for a scenic, stress-free day out with the dogs--or on your own.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

Aspen’s Most Dog-Friendly Hotels

Many hotels just accept pets, but these Aspen lodging properties openly embrace them with dog-centric amenities and accommodating service.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Eat & Drink

Alpine Liqueurs Are Perfect for Mountain Summers

Crafted from herbs, flowers, and more, alpine liqueurs add depth and unique flavor to cocktails fit for an Aspen summer.

07/05/2021 By Laurel Miller

Next at the Plate

The Roaring Fork Valley’s Dining Scene Gets Some New—and Reinvented—Players

New Aspen restaurant Catch Steak joins a Snowmass outpost of local sushi spot Kenichi and a new menu at Carbondale’s Batch Provisions, plus other tasty bits.

07/05/2021 By Sarah Kuta Photography by Sarah Overbeck

Habitat

A Snowmass Retreat Goes from Merely Functional to Fabulous

The mountain access was perfect for winters—and now the home is perfect, too, whatever the season, thanks to a thoughtful, comprehensive remodel.

07/05/2021 By Catherine Lutz Photography by Brent Moss

Privacy, please

Two New Aspen Lodging Properties Offer Enviable Retreats

Live the luxe life with family and friends at the Aspen Street Lodge, near the heart of town, or Aspen Valley Ranch, a compound 12 miles downvalley.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

On Target

Axd Babe Brings a Newly Popular Sport to Carbondale

The increasingly popular sport of axe throwing anchors a welcoming outdoor social spot, with an on-site bar, in Carbondale.

07/05/2021 By Todd Hartley

Small-town flavor

New Owners Spiff Up Redstone’s General Store

The mountain hamlet's hub reopens with an enticing selection of fresh, local goods, from artisan bread to local wine, beer, and spirits.

07/05/2021 By Manasseh Franklin

Altitude Adjustment

Dear Meredith: Is Aspen Really That Different from a Couple of Years Ago?

Expert local insights on finding the familiar feel of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley even amidst recent changes.

07/05/2021 By Meredith C. Carroll

Community Table

From Labor Day Headliner Stevie Nicks to Local Columnist Lo Semple, Our Fantasy Guest List

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

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld Illustrations by Matty Newton

Call & Response

A Q&A with Tony Award–Nominated Broadway Star Beth Malone

When the lights went out during the pandemic, the charismatic Beth Malone retreated to her Roaring Fork Valley home.

07/05/2021 By Naomi Havlen Photography by Karl Wolfgang

People & Places

House of Hart 2021

07/05/2021 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

Patrick Guyton Gallery Grand Opening 2021

07/05/2021 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

Sip, Shop & Support 2021

07/05/2021 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

Jazz Aspen Snowmass 30th Anniversary 2021

07/05/2021 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

Action in Africa 2021

07/05/2021 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

People & Places

Aspen Youth Center: "Not Boring and Totally Fun Trivia Night from Home" 2021

07/05/2021 Photography by Nancy M. Mayer

Objects of Desire

Achieve the Aspen Nomad Look

Glamming up is back, with these travel-inspired textures, prints, and accessories, all available through local Aspen retailers, blazing the way.

07/05/2021 Photography by Karl Wolfgang Styled by Britta Briscoe

Explore Aspen's 13ers

Explore Five of Aspen’s Adventurous 13ers

Get off the beaten path by hiking and scrambling up these rewarding 13,000-foot peaks.

07/05/2021 By James Dziezynski

Explore Aspen's 13ers

Get the Gear for a High-Altitude Summit

Everything you need for peak performance, from footwear to outerwear to healthful, energy-filled snacks.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Explore Aspen's 13ers

Hike a 13er: Williams Mountain South C

The ponderous name belies an accessible peak packed with views on this summit hike of a 13,000-foot peak in the mountains east of Aspen.

07/05/2021 By James Dziezynski

Explore Aspen's 13ers

Hike a 13er: Tabor Peak

A dramatic knife-edge walk and a blazing blue high-alpine tarn distinguish this summit hike of a 13,000-foot peak in the mountains east of Aspen.

07/05/2021 By James Dziezynski

Explore Aspen's 13ers

Hike a 13er: Petroleum Peak

Bag a summit far more scenic than the name implies as you ascend amid a riot of wildflowers on this 13,000-foot peak in the mountains east of Aspen.

07/05/2021 By James Dziezynski

Explore Aspen's 13ers

Hike a 13er: UN 13,001 "Lost Man Lake Peak"

Test your scrambling skills as you summit UN 13,001, also know as "Lost Man Lake Peak," a 13er in the mountains east of Aspen.

07/05/2021 By James Dziezynski

Blooms Day

Five Reasons to Visit Vail’s Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

The Vail mainstay is the only nationally accredited collection of Colorado alpine plants, and it delivers glorious wildlife displays.

07/05/2021 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Explore Aspen's 13ers

High-Altitude Hiking Preparedness Basics

These expert tips will help you traverse wildflower meadows and bag lofty summits while staying safe, conscientious, and comfortable.

07/05/2021 By James Dziezynski

Cycle Ops

Three New Mountain-Bike Clothing Lines Supply Trail-Worthy Style

Check out the latest offerings in mountain biking clothing and accessories from Ripton & Co., Pit Viper, and Rapha.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Explore Aspen's 13ers

Hike a 13er: East Geissler Mountain

A full day’s worth of scenery packs into a compact outing to summit a 13er in the mountains east of Aspen.

07/05/2021 By James Dziezynski

Your Perfect Day

Where to Trail Run in the Roaring Fork Valley

Find well-suited terrain and epic views on these great trail runs in Aspen, Snowmass, and Carbondale, plus expert trail-running advice.

07/05/2021 By Elinor Fish