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In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Passion Project

A Nascent Basalt Nonprofit Hopes to Guide Kids down a Musical Path

Steve Cook adds an education component to his Love Rocks studio and gallery.

02/21/2020 By Todd Hartley

Ink That Makes You Think

Discover Local Art in an Environmentally Friendly New Medium

CORE's new climate-awareness display puts pollution to good use.

02/19/2020 By Katherine Keel

Fond Memories

Author Jill Sheeley Recounts Her Hippie Days in Aspen

A new memoir captures the golden age of ski bums in the early 1970s.

02/19/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Natural Selection

Meet the Aspen Art Museum's New Head Curator Max Weintraub

He debuts his first local show along with a commitment to community discourse.

02/19/2020 By Dipika Rai

Punch Lines

5 Things About Aspen Laugh Festival 2020

The annual must-do for comedy lovers runs February 18–22.

02/11/2020 By Todd Hartley

Eat & Drink

Steak & Brew

Duemani and Aspen Tap Have Been Creating Buzz

We break down what each spot—one new, one renovated—offers.

02/28/2020 By Katherine Keel Photography by Nick Tininenko

These Tables are Made for Dancing

The Snow Lodge Amps up Gondola Plaza

Montauk’s party central for A-listers opens for the winter in Aspen.

02/25/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Tasty Trio

Three Meals, Three Restaurants at Aspen's Airport Business Center

Getting your daily food fix at this locals' hub is as easy as ABC.

02/19/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Health & Wellness

Bust a move

Aspen Fitness Three Ways

A local funny gal explores Aspen’s Bermuda Triangle of workout places, all in one handy spot.

02/20/2020 By Beth Brandon Arenella

roam if you want to

This New Exoskeleton Lets Skiers with Chronic Leg Discomfort Lighten Up

Demo the Roam Elevate robotic system at Snowmass.

02/20/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Home & Real Estate

Swiss Mix

An Aspen Home Re-creates the Ambience of a Five-Star Alpine Lodge

The residence melds modern elements and authentic design to capture the essence of the Alpina in Gstaad.

02/27/2020 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by William Abranowic

Close to Home

One of Aspen’s Most Noted Architects Designs a Residence for a Very Special Client—His Daughter

This contemporary Basalt house creatively accommodates an active family.

02/20/2020 By Ali Margo Photography by Ross Kribbs

News & Profiles

Dear Readers

Let’s Talk Skiing

Aspen's a ski town at heart, and we give you the inside intel to make the most of it.

02/28/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Ghosted

Chills and Thrills in Haunted Aspen

Are there actually spooky places and unexplained occurrences in the Roaring Fork Valley? For many people, the answer is a spirited “yes.”

02/27/2020 By M. John Fayhee Photography by Nick Tininenko

Community Table

From Dynamo Performer Grace Potter to Singer/Actress/Educator Nina Gabianelli, Our Fantasy Guest List

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

02/27/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld Illustrations by Sonny Ross

Altitude Adjustment

Dear Meredith: Am I a Jerk for Flying out of Aspen?

Your only-in-Aspen questions, answered

02/26/2020 By Meredith Carroll

Break the Habit

Can You Go Plastic-Free in Aspen?

Two locals take on a challenge: eliminate a polluting material from their daily routine for two weeks.

02/25/2020 By Dipika Rai Illustrations by Sonny Ross

No's a no-no

The Year of Yes

What happens when a non-athlete moves to the Roaring Fork Valley and never turns down an invitation?

02/20/2020 By Katherine Roberts

Call & Response

A Q&A with Forecasters Cory Gates and Ryan Boudreau

The founders of AspenWeather.net dish on predicting snowfall, why the tropics matter, and what bear activity may mean.

02/20/2020 By As told to Catherine Lutz

Style & Shopping

Objects of Desire

20/20 Vision

Performance eyewear picks that provide great clarity all year long.

02/20/2020 Styled by Britta Briscoe Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Travel & Outdoors

Slope Savvy

Where Should We Ski Today?

Best powder stashes? On-mountain après spots? Places to get bragging rights? Make the most of your time on the slopes with our local insight.

02/27/2020 By Catherine Lutz Photography by Matt Power

Your Perfect Day

Three Ski Tours Around Aspen

Explore the wilder side of local mountains while earning your turns.

02/21/2020 By Manasseh Franklin

Kick and Glide

Aspen’s Silverboom Ski Race Celebrates Gold

For 50 years, this Nordic event has brought together skinny-ski enthusiasts.

02/20/2020 By Catherine Lutz