From Plant to Pod

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Silverpeak's Pax Pod Production

A local cannabis company shares their process in creating extracts for a popular new vaporizer.

02/14/2018 By Katie Shapiro

High Country

Inside the First-Ever Aspen High Summit, a Meeting of Music and Marijuana Masterminds

The conference examined how the two industries can collaborate as the recreational legalization of cannabis spreads.

01/03/2018 By Katie Shapiro

Sojourner Afield

Into the Mystic and Magic of Iceland

This Nordic getaway was an incomparable trifecta of urban comfort, rugged exploration, and one memorable luxury retreat.

11/19/2017 By Katie Shapiro Photography by Craig Turpin

Field Notes

Hike of the Week: Lost Man Trail

There's still time to take in this traverse across two stunning valleys and a pair of high alpine lakes.

10/18/2017 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Street Style

Public Art Programs Give a Creative Cast Downvalley

The expressions of artistic vision accentuate the intersection between the natural environment, semi-urban setting, and human imagination.

07/27/2017 By Mitzi-Jill Rapkin

Small World

Are Tiny Homes the Answer to the Roaring Fork Valley's Housing Crisis?

Aspen Skiing Company adds 34 more units to its successful experiment at the Aspen Basalt Campground.

07/27/2017 By Catherine Lutz

Eager Entrepreneur

Maker + Place Makes Space in Aspen

We sat down with founder and creative director Michaela Carpenter-Olson, at the new incubator for artisans and the creative process.

07/05/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Longreads

The End of the Run for Con Artist James Hogue

From a podium finish in Vail to a plywood shack on Aspen Mountain, the curious conclusion of a gifted athlete-turned-grifter’s romance with Colorado mountain towns.

05/24/2017 By M. John Fayhee

Design Story

Inside the Revival of Glenn Frey's Former Compound

A quartet of new owners are paying homage to the rock ‘n’ roll roots of Mad Dog Ranch.

05/24/2017 By Katie Shapiro Photography by Craig Turpin

Out of Pocket

6 Parks Perfect for Lazy Summer Afternoons

Venture off the beaten path to these green gems, which while small in size, still offer plenty of calm.

05/24/2017 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Dear Readers

Editor’s Note: Summer Issue 2017

Editor-in-Chief Cindy Hirschfeld reflects on an injury-induced new view of Aspen.

05/24/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Step Outside

Aspen CORE and Wilderness Workshop Get Creative to Raise Awareness

Using the outdoors as inspiration, these local nonprofits and artists have come together to approach environmental issues from a fresh perspective.

05/24/2017 By Alison Margo

Gallery Guru

Why Manhattan's Marianne Boesky Has Headed West

Plus, the latest happenings on the visual arts scene.

05/24/2017 By Andrew Travers

Aspen 411

34 Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask About Aspen

Including everything you're too embarrassed to bring up and what locals hear the most.

02/18/2017 By Amanda Rae

Openings

Willits Town Center to Welcome Its First Brew Pub, Plus an Aspen Institution

Capitol Creek Brewery and Mezzaluna will add to the ever-growing Basalt culinary scene this season.

02/18/2017 By Laurel Miller

Daredevils

Slideshow: X Games Aspen 2017

The hottest names in winter action sports returned to Buttermilk Mountain for four days of big air and loud beats.

01/31/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Recipes

DIY Dim Sum With Chef David Wang

After leading another sold-out cooking class, the master in Meat & Cheese's kitchen shares two family recipes to try.

11/02/2016 By Katie Shapiro

High Spirits

3 New Cocktail Recipes to Try from Woody Creek Distillers

Head bartender Molly Briggs shares her favorites from the Winter 2016 tasting menu.

10/18/2016 By Katie Shapiro

Slideshow

ACES' 15th Annual Harvest Party

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies' Rock Bottom Ranch played host to an idyllic autumn afternoon.

10/17/2016

ICE, ICE BABY

Aspen’s First Cryotherapy Chamber Is Now Open for Freezing

Thanks to The Fix, the ultra-healing wellness craze has finally arrived in town.

07/19/2016 By Katie Shapiro