Fun and Games

Aspenites Who’ve Made Their Mark at Winter Olympics

Meet six local Olympians who hope to be on the podium in 2026.

01/12/2026 By Cindy Hirschfeld

At Altitude

Bootpackers Share Favorite Highland Bowl Lines

Three locals dish on their favorite lines to ski and ride.

12/30/2025 By kaya williams

At Altitude

Bootpacking: An Aspen Tradition for More Than Two Decades

It takes a ski village to open Aspen Highlands’ signature high-alpine bowl.

12/16/2025 By kaya williams

Thrill List

The Ultimate Guide to Aspen Summer Adventures

More than 50 ways to explore outside on two feet, two wheels, and whatever floats your boat.

06/24/2025 By Cindy Hirschfeld With Kelly Bastone, James Dziezynski, Manasseh Franklin, Todd Hartley, and Catherine Lutz

At Altitude

Buttermilk Hosts Three Top-Tier Freestyle Events

Here’s how to catch all the action this winter.

12/30/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Carving a Niche

Find Bode Miller’s Peak Skis on the Slopes But Not in Retail Stores

12/20/2024 By Ted Katauskas

Great Skate

Aspen's Winter Epicenter

Burgers, fries, and an ice rink are an unbeatable combination.

12/18/2024 By Ted Katauskas

The Explainer

Aspen Mountain: How to Ski Hero's

12/16/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld

The Explainer

How to Navigate Aspen's Four Mountains Like a Local

12/16/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld

The Explainer

Snowmass: How to Ski Hanging Valley

12/11/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld

The Explainer

Buttermilk: How to Ski the Terrain Parks

12/11/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld

The Explainer

Aspen Highlands: How to Ski Highland Bowl

12/11/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld

The Explainer

How to Navigate Aspen's Four Mountains Like a Local

From Hero's to Hanging Valley: Everything you need to know.

12/11/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Outdoors

Best Stand-Up Paddleboard Spots Near Aspen

Grab an SUP and chill out on mountain rivers and lakes.

07/01/2024 By Allison Pattillo

Aspen Electric

A Guide to e-Biking in the Roaring Fork Valley

Routes for guaranteed cycling bliss, plus etiquette and tips on where to rent or buy a bike.

06/10/2024 By Manasseh Franklin Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Etiquette Tips

E-Biking in the Roaring Fork Valley

Learn the rules before you hit the road.

02/27/2024

True Heroes

A Day at Dog School

Behind the scenes at Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment's Winter Workshop

01/02/2024 By Ted Katauskas Photography by Jeremy Swanson

Hero's Welcome

Experience Aspen's Newest High-Altitude Ski Area

The long-anticipated expansion on Aspen Mountain rewards skiers, and pays tribute to those who made first tracks.

12/11/2023 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Feature

Choose Your Aspen Adventure

16 Luxurious Ways to Seize the Day Outdoors

06/13/2023 By Tess Weaver

At Altitude

Need to Know

This issue’s burning question: Trail etiquette in the animal kingdom

06/13/2023