High Life

A Guide to Aspen's Dispensaries

Where to go and pro tips to make your visit to the high country even higher.

08/09/2024 By Katie Shapiro

Wild Women

Hut Trippin' 101 With Aspen Alpine Guides

Through its signature Leave the Boys Behind program, this gals-only adventure brings a new sense of empowerment.

02/15/2018 By Katie Shapiro

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

Call & Response

Pulitzer Prize Winner William Finnegan Surfs to Stay Sane

In advance of his Aspen Words’ Winter Words appearance on March 20, the writer talks international journalism and staying hopeful in unsteady times.

02/14/2018 By Katie Shapiro

Design Story

Introducing O2 Aspen 2.0

From supersize fries to toned thighs—a former McDonald’s becomes a serene wellness oasis.

02/12/2018 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

Local Love

Aspen Sojourner’s Holiday Gift Guide 2017

Something that conveys Aspen literally or in spirit makes the best kind of present this season.

12/06/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld and 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

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

Call & Response

A Q&A with Action in Africa's Founder Sarah Nininger

The Aspen native found her life’s work helping others at an early age, starting an international nonprofit that still involves our local community.

11/18/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Sharing is Caring

Sojourner Salutes: Mirte Mallory

Enriching the Roaring Fork Valley culturally, physically, and environmentally.

11/18/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Full Hearts

Slideshow: Aspen City of Wellbeing's Lead with Love

The four-day retreat featured yoga and meditation, spiritual psychology sessions, self-care services, leadership seminars, and an eco-friendly marketplace.

11/15/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Fresh Faced

The Viceroy Snowmass Gets a Revamp This Season

Base Village's hippest hotel becomes even more so.

11/15/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Cowboy Chic

Step Inside the Wild Western Wear World of Kemo Sabe

With a booming custom collection, a cameo in the Victoria’s Secret holiday campaign, and new downtown digs, the legendary local outfitter is smokin’ hot.

11/07/2017 By Katie Shapiro