Gear of the Week

Oros Orion Parka

A low-profile, space-age insulation keeps you warm and comfortable.

02/12/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

By The Numbers

Two of Aspen SkiCo's Latest Environmental Measures

Thanks to an electric snowmobile and tree-less paper, our slopes are a little greener this year.

01/15/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Fresh Style

6 New Aspen Boutiques to Discover

From Goop's pop-up to a locally owned men's clothing venue, these stores add flair to winter shopping.

01/02/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Community Table

From In-Vogue Artist Yayoi Kusama to T-Lazy-7 Patriarch Rick Deane, Our Fantasy Guest List

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

12/20/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld Illustrations by Matty Newton

Book It

Aspen Sojourner's Holiday Reading List

You can find these new titles from Winter Words authors and local writers—plus a novel set in Aspen—on our bedside table this season.

12/18/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Leading Edge

6 Ski Gear Picks You Should Know About This Winter

From an innovative new ski boot to an eco-friendly jacket, these are the pieces that perform.

12/11/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Sojourner Afield

Round out Your Aspen Vacay with an Overnight in Denver

Three new hotels to explore in one of the country's buzziest cities, plus airport advice from seasoned travelers.

12/05/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Sweat Equity

How The North Face’s New Game-Changing Fabric Took Shape in Highland Bowl

FutureLight is being touted as the ultimate waterproof-breathable tech for outdoorsy folk.

12/04/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Eat & Drink

A Winter Welcome to Almresi, Bear Den, Joonas, and mix6

From bratwurst to bowls to baked goods, these new spots promise to enliven the local dining scene.

12/04/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Air Apparent

The BettyFlies Foundation Takes Off

Aspenite Suzanne Pfister draws on a family legacy of flight to help future aviators.

11/27/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

throwback ticket prices

Ski Aspen Snowmass for $59 with Your Pass from Any Other Resort

SkiCo's new Passapalooza makes the weekend of December 13–15 a steal.

10/18/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Mind Blowing

Byron Katie May Change Your Life Forever This Saturday

The noted spiritual guru and best-selling author, known for "The Work," will challenge your assumptions in her Aspen workshop.

09/11/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Datebook

5 Things to Do This Weekend: September 6–8, 2019

Snowmass goes big with balloons, cider, and Septemberfest, plus play games for Aspen Youth Center and see our governor.

09/04/2019 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Community Table

From Food Pioneer Alice Waters to Climbing Phenom Selah Schneiter, Our Fantasy Guest List

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

07/30/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld Illustrations by Matty Newton

Just Peachy

Marble Distilling Introduces Its First Brandy

Made from peaches, it'll be an ideal fall spirit.

07/26/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Great Outdoors

Family Hiking Gear

Trail-worthy picks for hikers, big and little

07/23/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Natural World

Margaret Wilson Reckling's Photographic Tribute to Woody Creek

This image-driven homage brings readers deep into the world of one local’s ranch.

07/23/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Good Taste

25 Ways to Savor Summer

The delectable dishes, cool drinks, and exceptional experiences you must try this summer

05/31/2019 By Alycin Bektesh and Cindy Hirschfeld Photography by C2 Photography

Good Yarn

Charlotte Hess Creates Imaginative Knits in Her Aspen Studio

The knitwear ace designs fashion and accessories for the company Isobel and Cleo.

05/29/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Where the Locals Go

Where to Refuel Après Hiking and Biking

Favorite places that satisfy after a vigorous outdoor sesh.

05/24/2019 By Cindy Hirschfeld