Field Notes

Hike of the Week: Scout Trail

Easily accessed from Glenwood Springs, this hillside hike has bird's-eye views of the canyon and a breathtaking finish.

05/16/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: May 18–20, 2018

Volunteer opportunities on trails and in parks, Colorado Public Lands Day, and live music make for an active weekend.

05/16/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: May 11–13, 2018

A celebration of dandelions, a ballet recital, free music, family art, and more!

05/09/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Great Benefit

Thunder River Theatre Company's 2018 Derby Day Gala

With mint juleps, live entertainment, and its very own running of the ponies, the Carbondale-based theater celebrated an evening of fundraising.

05/08/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff Photography by Beth White

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Aspen Weekly Agenda: May 4-6

Celebrate May's first weekend with a Carbondale block party, a pair of Derby parties, a 5Point encore, and youth ballet.

05/02/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: April 27-29

Your weekend entertainment awaits with Lululemon and whiskey, free music at the Belly Up, belly laughs at The Temporary, and Science Sunday at Jimmy's

04/25/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Eat Here Now

The Complete 2018 Aspen Mud Season Dining Guide

What’s open, what’s closed, and where to find the best discounts

04/24/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

That's a Wrap

Mountain Closing Day Parties

This quirky ski season may be over, but let's fondly remember the final weekends.

04/18/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: April 20–22

Nearly a week after the lifts closed for the season, things in the valley still go strong with Earth Day celebrations, 5Point Film Festival, and more.

04/18/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: April 13–15

This weekend, hit the slopes one last time before the lifts close and head downvalley for heaps of artistic happenings.

04/11/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: April 6–8

It's Highlands Closing Party time! Plus, celebrate with Bacon Appreciation Day at Buttermilk, get the season's last chances for Sunset Skiing and Ullr Nights, catch Aspen Shortsfest, and much more.

04/04/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Legends of Aspen

A Conversation with Bob Beattie

In this exclusive excerpt from Aspen SkiCo's just-released book on ski racing, one of the sport's most influential leaders, who passed away this week, shared his views on racing's development and the magic of 2017's World Cup Finals.

04/04/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: March 30 – April 1

This Easter weekend, enjoy live music, art exhibitions, movies, and more.

03/28/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: March 23–25

Off-season may be nearing, but there's still plenty to do this weekend in the valley.

03/23/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: March 16–18

The luck o’ the Irish is strong this weekend with live music, celebrations, performances, and more.

03/14/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: March 9–11

With the return of a big ski comp, live music, and four days of booze-filled après celebrations, there's no excuse for boredom this weekend.

03/08/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: March 2-4, 2018

It's all about art this weekend—from films and exhibitions to concerts and theater.

03/02/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: February 16-18, 2018

With films, poetry, concerts, and magic, this jam-packed holiday weekend heats up midwinter.

02/16/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: February 9-11, 2018

Winter Bike to Work Day, Marble Distilling Co. Comedy Night, JAS Café, PostSecret: The Show, Owl Creek Chase, and more!

02/07/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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Aspen Weekend Agenda: February 2-4, 2018

Play Family Feud for Aspen Youth Center, take a history tour of Aspen Mountain, see Trombone Shorty at the Wheeler Opera House, watch 'The Other Side of Hope' at Library Cinema, and more!

01/31/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff