Feature

Sojourner Salutes: A Tribute to Civic-Minded Locals

Honoring a couple who views community service as a team sport, a ski coach devoted to Aspen’s kids, and a local leader who builds public trust in the produce aisle.

12/09/2024 By Cindy Hirshfeld, Catherine Lutz, and Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Karl Wolfgang

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

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

Philanthropists

Sojourner Salutes: Robert and Lexie Potamkin

This couple goes above and beyond the the traditional idea of philanthropy.

11/20/2018 By Dipika Rai Photography by Ross Kribbs

Media Mogul

Sojourner Salutes: Walter Isaacson

Leaving a legacy of community building at the Aspen Institute.

11/18/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Crusader Couple

Sojourner Salutes: Barbara & Bruce Berger

Helping locals fight cancer with crucial resources.

11/18/2017 By Dexter Cirillo

Sharing is Caring

Sojourner Salutes: Mirte Mallory

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

11/18/2017 By Katie Shapiro