Backstory

Who Was Bayer, What Is Bauhaus?

A new exhibit at the Aspen Historical Society aims to answer those questions and more.

11/26/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Walk Through Time

Take a Tour of Bayer-Designed Outdoor Art at the Aspen Institute

Landscape architect Ann Mullins guides you by these Bauhaus-influenced works.

11/26/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Cameo Appearance

Aspen on the Big and Small Screen

Your cheat sheet to the movies and television shows shot locally.

11/24/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Well Suited

Pint-Size Gear That Performs

While hand-me-downs and thrift shops are good options for the ultimate snow outfit, new gear is always fun.

11/24/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

By Land and Sea

Make Your Reservations Now at EMP Winter House and Betula

Two new restaurants from pros in the biz open with a splash this season.

11/21/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Gear Up

Winter 2018's Most Covetable Ski Ensemble

Local skier Patrick Westfeldt shows what's on our wish list.

11/21/2018 Styled by Cindy Hirschfeld Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Cinderella Fit

Aspen's Foot Foundation Offers Quick-Delivery Custom Footbeds

Use this fast new way to up performance in your ski boots, or any athletic shoes.

11/20/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

High Style

New Stores, New Pop-Ups, and New Locations for Aspen Boutiques

Get ready to max out your credit card this winter.

11/20/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Community Table

From Aspen Hall of Famer Jon Busch to Rock Climber Tommy Caldwell, Our Fantasy Guest List

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

11/20/2018 Illustrations by Matty Newton By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dear Readers

This Issue Focuses on the Family, in a Good Way

From tips for skiing with the kids and a unique duplex to community response after a threatening wildfire, you'll discover stories of togetherness.

11/20/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Slip Knot

The Sole That Will Save You

Keeping your footing in winter is no easy task–here's help.

11/20/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Music on the Rocks

The Moab Music Festival Is a Feast for the Senses

Using the landscape as inspiration, the annual gathering gives audiences a one-of-a-kind listening experience.

07/26/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Out to Pasture

Agritourism Comes to Missouri Heights

With glamping, dinners, and alpaca yoga (really), Cedar Ridge Ranch cultivates an appreciation for the simple and sustainable.

07/26/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Perfect Party

From a Pair of Notable Retirees and an Inspiring High School Grad to the Ballet’s Newest Dancer

Here’s our fantasy guest list of local newsmakers and visitors we’d like to meet.

07/26/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld Illustrations by Matty Newton

Dear Readers

Our Editor-in-Chief Looks at a Little-Discussed Aspect of Aspen’s Workers

A collaboration with Aspen Journalism examines town’s largely unacknowledged but essential labor force.

07/26/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Art Reincarnate

A Herbert Bayer Sculpture Finds a New Home at the Aspen Institute

After being in storage for more than two decades, Anaconda now graces the Aspen Meadows campus.

07/26/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

At Altitude

A New Program Educates Climbers About Elk Mountain 14ers

After last summer’s tragic accidents, local groups aim to raise awareness among those tackling our most challenging peaks.

07/25/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Crank It Up

Summer's Hot Mountain Biking Gear and Apparel

Hit the trail with a super-lightweight helmet, photochromic sunglasses, a hydration fanny pack, and more.

06/06/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld Photography by Courtesy Images

shot in the dark?

Hunter S. Thompson Lives on in a New Exhibit

The Aspen Historical Society's new exhibit surveys the gonzo journalist's wild campaign for local sheriff.

06/04/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dining Debuts

A Bite-Size Preview of Aspen's New Restaurants and Bars

Five summer openings promise new spots to see, be seen, and dine well.

06/04/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld