Generation Now

How 10 Young Professionals Have Forged Sustainable Careers in Aspen

When your hometown's one of the world's most coveted places to live, returning to find a residence and work is a challenge, but these kids are all right.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

How 10 Young Professionals Have Forged Sustainable Careers in Aspen

When your hometown's one of the world's most coveted places to live, returning to find a residence and work is a challenge, but these kids are all right.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Alex Brough

A burgeoning new industry allows this local to build a company while enjoying access to the mountains.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Danny Brown

His hometown provides plenty of visual inspiration for his filmmaking and photography.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Wesley Jacobs Brown

A change in her career path led to an entrepreneurial venture.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Kalle Edwards

She's worked her way to the top in sportswear design.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Hana Maclean

Her outdoors-oriented childhood led to an architectural interest in sustainable design.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Elizabeth Winn

Her drive and ambition have paid off in a marketing career, even in a challenging ski town environment.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Holly Upper

She successfully balances an ambitious career path with the mountain lifestyle.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Travis Van Domelen

Having friends and family in the valley helped this private banker move home.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Eden Vardy

His master's thesis turned into a career in sustainable agriculture.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Andrew Wickes

He's gone from skiing competitively and DJing to managing the family business.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

In the Backcountry

Big Hands, Big Hearts dives into the effects of backcountry tragedies

The nonprofit focused on mountain safety education hosts a panel at 5Point Film Festival

04/20/2018 By Barbara Platts

Local Talent

'Ten Years Out' Tells a Story of Love, Loss, and Healing Through Art

The film about local artist Summers Moore screens as part of the Changemaker program at 5Point Film Festival.

04/18/2018 By Barbara Platts

Moving Pictures

'The Frenchy' Shows Us Why Age Is Just a Number

The film about 82-year-old local athlete Jacques Houot debuts at 5Point Film Festival.

04/18/2018 By Barbara Platts

Superstars

Aspen Athletes Shine at 2018 Paralympic Games

Congratulations to the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club's current and former athletes who took home eight medals from Pyeongchang.

03/21/2018 By Barbara Platts

A Swill Time

The 6th Annual Après Ski Cocktail Classic Invites the Community to Join In

From spirited locals to visiting tourists, everyone can participate in this year’s celebration, and much of it's free.

03/07/2018 By Barbara Platts

Good Reads

Aspen Words Announces Five Finalists for Inaugural Literary Prize

One of the country's most lucrative author awards honors fiction with social impact.

03/05/2018 By Barbara Platts

Suds Alert

Aspen Brewing Company Reinvents Its Former Tasting Room as Aspen Tap

The new location offers a full bar and food, along with the brewery's collection of locally produced beer.

02/28/2018 By Barbara Platts

Pass Wars

Alterra Mountain Company Reveals Details of Its New Ikon Pass

Where you can ski, and how much it'll cost you, with the industry's newest collective offering.

02/22/2018 By Barbara Platts