Liquid Assets

Wade in the Shade

A summer adventurer’s guide to the Roaring Fork Valley’s bounty of lakes, rivers, pools, and watery oases

06/14/2022 By Catherine Lutz

Art & Artists

Artist Finds Room to Grow

Tania Dibbs creates the live/work space of her creative dreams in historic downtown Basalt.

06/14/2022 By Ali Margo

Call & Response

A Q&A with Voces Unidas de las Montañas Executive Director Alex Sánchez

The Latino leader wants to raise the voices—and political power—of a vital yet overlooked community in the Roaring Fork Valley.

12/23/2020 By as told to Ali Margo Photography by Ross Kribbs

Person of Interest

Valley Native Designs Commercial Movie Posters While Creating Fine Art Collages

From aspiring rock star to established artist, via Basalt and Hollywood, Jeff Stevens embodies the creative spirit.

12/23/2020 By M. John Fayhee

Close to Home

How Aspen Restaurant Bosq Does Food Locally

Owner and Chef C. Barclay Dodge digs deep into sustainable sourcing.

07/19/2020 By Amanda M. Faison

Backcountry Bliss

Here's the Perfect High-Country Hideaway

A tucked-away aerie on the far side of Aspen Mountain lets a local couple live at one with the landscape.

07/16/2020 By Catherine Lutz Photography by Ross Kribbs

Passion Project

A Nascent Basalt Nonprofit Hopes to Guide Kids down a Musical Path

Steve Cook adds an education component to his Love Rocks studio and gallery.

02/21/2020 By Todd Hartley

Close to Home

One of Aspen’s Most Noted Architects Designs a Residence for a Very Special Client—His Daughter

This contemporary Basalt house creatively accommodates an active family.

02/20/2020 By Ali Margo Photography by Ross Kribbs

Mr. Everything

Meet Carbondale Sculptor Richard Arnold

His massive bronze works reflect a lifetime of experience.

01/24/2020 By Allison Johnson Photography by Ross Kribbs

Prost!

How Wine Time Became the Valley’s Go-To Source for German Goods

Find good spirits and so much more at this Carbondale specialty store.

12/10/2019 By Tom Passavant Photography by Ross Kribbs

Elevated Spirit

St. Mary Catholic Church Returns to Its Glorious Splendor

An extensive remodel of Aspen's historic community treasure required artisans of all stripes.

08/02/2019 By Ross Kribbs Photography by Ross Kribbs and Michael Brands

Desk Jobs

Coworking Comes to the Roaring Fork Valley

A slew of new spaces will serve all kinds of professionals.

07/23/2019 By Catherine Lutz Photography by Ross Kribbs

Where the wild Things Grow

Foraging with Aspen Restaurateur C. Barclay Dodge

The Bosq chef’s secret ingredients? They’re probably not what you think.

07/23/2019 By Amanda M. Faison Photography by Ross Kribbs

Park Place

One Local Family's Perfect Getaway Vehicle

A refurbished vintage camper becomes a stylish and self-sufficient mode of travel.

05/24/2019 By Ali Margo Photography by Ross Kribbs

Risky Business

Let's Open up the Conversation About Avalanche Awareness

As more skiers and riders seek solitude and untracked lines in the backcountry, safety education has moved beyond snow pits and slope angles to factor in human behavior.

02/21/2019 By Catherine Lutz

Slopeside Savoring

Eat Your Way Around Snowmass

Whether you’re pinching pennies or living large, here’s your perfect day of dining at the resort.

02/19/2019 By Erica Robbie Photography by Ross Kribbs

Joint Concept

A Master Furniture Maker Lets You in on a Secret

Board by Design’s new device lets you easily create custom-made pieces.

02/14/2019 By Naomi Havlen

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

Conservationist

Sojourner Salutes: Sloan Shoemaker

His unswerving advocacy to protect public lands has benefitted us all.

11/20/2018 By Allison Pattillo Photography by Ross Kribbs

Heroes

Sojourner Salutes: The Lake Christine Firefighters

Their no-holds-barred heroism saved Basalt and El Jebel.

11/20/2018 By Scott Condon Photography by Ross Kribbs