Backstory

Sweet, Sweet Pea

Grow a bit of history by planting Aspen’s iconic flower.

05/13/2020 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: April 5–7, 2019

The Après debuts, Aspen Shortsfest goes big, Buttermilk celebrates bacon, and more.

04/03/2019 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: December 7–9, 2018

Hold onto your beanies—this weekend cranks up with Buttermilk's opening (new Fort Frog!), tree lightings, a Bob Beattie celebration, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's "The Nutcracker," gift making, and much more.

12/05/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

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

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: September 28–30, 2018

This weekend features a little running, a little biking, and a whole lot of cultural stimulation with films, theater, and music.

09/26/2018 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Brick House

An Aspen Victorian Receives an Award-Winning Renovation

Thanks to historic photos, designers restored a home to its original splendor

07/26/2018 By Naomi Havlen Photography by MIchael Brands

Mother of Invention

6 Things Invented in Aspen

The Aspen Ideas Festival gets the buzz today, but we've been home to innovation for decades.

06/01/2018 By Catherine Lutz

Design Story

The Hotel Jerome Debuts a Newly Renovated Pool and Courtyard

Summer guests will be the first to enjoy a refurbished outdoor living area with modern amenities and historical charm.

05/31/2018 By Alison Margo

Datebook

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

Design Story

A Historic Aspen Hideout Turned Photographers' Paradise

With a lot of sweat equity, Pete McBride and Kate and Matt Holstein give Aspen's old powder house a blast of inspiration.

11/18/2017 By Katie Shapiro Photography by Kate Holstein

Lift Line

The Story Behind 3 Quintessential Snowmass Ski Runs

And how Gwyn's High Alpine became an on-mountain institution.

11/18/2017 By Catherine Lutz

Growing Pains

Has Snowmass Base Village's Moment Finally Arrived?

On the heels of its 50th anniversary season, it's perfect timing for the resurrection of long-stalled plans.

11/18/2017 By Catherine Lutz

Golden Era

Snowmass Then & Now: 50 Years of Skiing History

Thanks to gutsy ski pioneers, exceptionally diverse terrain, loyal businesses, and the welcome resurrection of its Base Village plans, Snowmass still stands out.

11/18/2017 By Catherine Lutz

Tipple Town

28 Essential Bars in Aspen and Snowmass

From day-drinking to last call, chill lounge or fist-pumping party place, on mountain or off, find just the right hang among our local watering holes.

11/18/2017 Edited by Cindy Hirschfeld By Todd Hartley, Laurel Miller, and Barbara Platts

Datebook

Aspen Weekend Agenda: September 22-24, 2017

NHL all stars take the ice for Aspen Junior Hockey, Aspen Historical Society opens its doors for Museum Day Live!, Troy Walker brings his stand-up to The Temporary, and more.

09/22/2017 By Aspen Sojourner Staff