Call & Response

A Farewell to Jimmy's

Jimmy Yeager talks about why he sold his namesake downtown Aspen bar and restaurant, and what he and we will miss now that it is gone.

12/21/2021 By As told to Laurel Miller

At Altitude

Grand Openings on Aspen's Retail Scene for Winter 2022

Designer denim, sustainably sourced cashmere, and a whole lot of Western wear—find these and more at Aspen’s newest stores.

12/21/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Call & Response

A Q&A with Tony Award–Nominated Broadway Star Beth Malone

When the lights went out during the pandemic, this charismatic performer retreated to her Roaring Fork Valley home.

07/05/2021 By Naomi Havlen Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Objects of Desire

Achieve the Aspen Nomad Look

Glamming up is back, with travel-inspired textures, prints, and accessories blazing the way.

07/05/2021 Photography by Karl Wolfgang Styled by Britta Briscoe

Objects of Desire

25 Accessories for the Aspen Look

Boho meets luxe in this sumptuous selection of bags, baubles, and more.

12/23/2020 Styled by Britta Briscoe Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Call & Response

A Q&A with Aspen High Athletic Director Martha Richards

The former pro golfer discusses the importance of practice rounds, the pitfalls of college-level coaching, and the value of being a good teammate.

07/10/2020 By as told to Sarah Chase Shaw

Photo Essay

Skiing into an Apocalypse

A 100-mile backcountry ski tour is supposed to be life altering. What happens when the whole world changes while you’re away from it? Follow photographer Tim Romano's epic journey from Aspen to Vail at the onset of the pandemic.

04/29/2020 Photography by Tim Romano Edited by Ted Katauskas

Objects of Desire

20/20 Vision

Performance eyewear picks that provide great clarity all year long.

02/20/2020 Styled by Britta Briscoe Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Call & Response

A Q&A with Forecasters Cory Gates and Ryan Boudreau

The founders of AspenWeather.net dish on predicting snowfall, why the tropics matter, and what bear activity may mean.

02/20/2020 By As told to Catherine Lutz

Natural Selection

Meet the Aspen Art Museum's New Head Curator Max Weintraub

He debuts his first local show along with a commitment to community discourse.

02/19/2020 By Dipika Rai

Everybody Matters

Sojourner Salutes: Bob and Cynthia Chapman

This couple’s generosity helps make our community—and beyond—a better place, one listener at a time.

12/10/2019 By Allison Pattillo Photography by Karl Wolfgang

The Educator

Sojourner Salutes: Jim Gilchrist

As longtime head honcho at the Aspen Community School, he inspired local students to become their best selves.

12/10/2019 By Bob Ward Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Committed Philanthropist

Sojourner Salutes: Barbara Gold

Through a generous family scholarship fund, she helps dozens of first-generation college students realize their dreams.

12/10/2019 By Bob Ward Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Skileb Spotting

The 43 Skilebrities Who Put Aspen on the Map

Whether for Olympian-caliber skills, progressive thinking, outsize influence, or sheer notoriety, these local legends raised our town's profile as a world-renowned ski resort.

11/27/2019 By Catherine Lutz

Moveable Feast

How to Style an Aspen Tailgate

Fresh picks for serving a meal to remember in the great outdoors

08/01/2019 By Amanda M. Faison Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Building Community

Mark Hunt Has Big Plans for Downtown Aspen

How will the commercial landlord's upcoming projects change the town's landscape?

07/23/2019 By Carolyn Sackariason

Get Lit

Three Aspenites, Three Personal Libraries

Think print is dead? These avid local readers share the stories behind their expansive collections of beloved books.

05/30/2019 By Allison Pattillo Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Our Town

A Conversation Between Bob Braudis and Torre

The former sheriff and the new mayor consider Aspen’s future together.

05/24/2019 By As Told To Carolyn Sackariason Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Call & Response

A Q&A with Basalt-Based Artist Richard Carter

For the Bauhaus centennial, the prolific painter looks back on his career-defining experience as an apprentice to design luminary Herbert Bayer.

02/19/2019 By As Told to Andrew Travers

Year In Review

Aspen Sojourner's Most Read Articles of 2018

From new restaurants and bars, to skiing as big business and young locals making their mark in the valley, these were our most popular articles from the past year.

01/02/2019 By Aspen Sojourner Staff