Travel & Outdoors

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

Great Skate

Aspen's Winter Epicenter

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

12/18/2024 By Ted Katauskas

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

Liquid Assets

Wade Into Summer

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

Liquid Assets

Messing Around in Boats

Wakeboarding/Sailing

06/14/2022 By Catherine Lutz

Liquid Assets

Take a Walk on the Wet Side

Hiking

06/14/2022 By Catherine Lutz