Shape Up

Gear of the Week: HIIT XT 2 from Altra Running

There's no excuse not to cross-train when this updated shoe takes you from weights and lunges at the gym to rushing the net during pickleball.

01/26/2019 By Allison Pattillo

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: January 25–27, 2019

It's Winter X Games weekend! Plus, SkiCo celebrates Australia Day with shrimp on the barbie, Shake Shack pops up, and local comedy comes to the Temporary.

01/24/2019 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: January 18–20, 2019

You have plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the full moon this weekend, with a first-ever winter triathlon in Carbondale, uphill dinner at Buttermilk and Nordic skiing at Snowmass and in Aspen.

01/16/2019 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: January 4–6, 2019

This weekend you can hike to breakfast at Buttermilk, celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas", catch En Vogue at the Belly Up, learn about art at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and more.

12/31/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Cheers

3 Make-at-Home Cocktails from Aspen Bars

Looking to serve some inspired drinks? Bad Harriet, EMP Winter House, and Marble Bar Aspen have just the right recipes.

12/21/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Fishpiration

Drift Boats from Boulder Boat Works Combine Old-School Craftsmanship with Modern Materials

Order one of these customizable crafts for next summer, and take your fishing to the next level.

12/19/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: December 21–23, 2018

Pre-holiday excitement is in the air with Santa sightings, ice skating and caroling in Snowmass, Teddy Bear Story hours, and, of course, a performance of Charles Dickens’s "A Christmas Carol."

12/19/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Pro Tips

Kim Reichhelm's Favorite Steep and Deep Runs in Aspen

For the big-mountain skiing pioneer, the steeper, the better.

12/11/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Slope Side

Fort Frog Re-Opens on Buttermilk Mountain

Bigger and even better, the Old West–style structure welcomes kids (and adults) once again.

12/10/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff Photography by Allison Pattillo

Festive Fermentation

Kombucha Makes a Great Seasonal Sip for the Holidays

Do your body a favor by replacing the occasional cocktail with these enlightened elixirs.

12/04/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Gear of the Week

Buff ThermoNet Multifunctional Headwear

Bid "bye-bye" to frozen wet spots on your neck gaiter....... yes, that's an issue.

11/28/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Fitness Face-Off

Two Locals Debut New Workout-Enhancing Products

We compare the two, head to head.

11/21/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Conservationist

Sojourner Salutes: Sloan Shoemaker

His unswerving advocacy to protect public lands has benefitted us all.

11/20/2018 By Allison Pattillo Photography by Ross Kribbs

Sponsored Content

Top 5 Places to Visit in Aspen with Your Girlfriends this Winter

Come for the skiing and stay for the shopping, dining, and culture.

11/16/2018

Blades of Glory

Aspen's Newest "Ice Rink" Draws a Crowd

The story behind the skating scene at the Maroon Bells—and how it made a social media post go into overdrive.

11/14/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Dateline

Aspen Weekend Agenda: October 26–28, 2018

Lead with Love's annual summit and Halloween festivities make for a lively weekend in the valley.

10/24/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Ghost Stories

8 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween

With Aspen's rough-and-tumble mining history, there are more than a few skeletons in the community closet.

10/23/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Listen and Learn

Local Nonprofit Sponsors "Our Response—Survivor Stories"

Five locals share their experiences of domestic violence and sexual assault, from surviving to thriving.

10/16/2018 By Allison Pattillo

Field Notes

Hike of the Week: Conundrum Creek Trail

Choose your distance on this gorgeous out-and-back route or hoof it all the way to the natural hot springs.

10/10/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Running kicks

5 Shoes That Dig the Dirt

Hit the trails with our recommended picks.

10/03/2018 By Allison Pattillo