Field Notes

Hike of the Week: Lost Man Trail

There's still time to take in this traverse across two stunning valleys and a pair of high alpine lakes.

10/18/2017 By Aspen Sojourner Staff

Colorful Colorado

5 Next-Level Leaf Peeping Adventures

Adrenaline-fueled fun to set a new kind of gold standard this season.

09/20/2017 By Katie Shapiro

I Spy

Slideshow: Pumpkin Spotting Along the Fryingpan River

It's a must-see in person, but here's a peek at the Roaring Fork Valley's great pumpkin tradition.

10/26/2016 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Brown Pow

Gear Closet: Fall Mountain Biking Must-Haves

Make the best of our favorite cycling season with new shorts, shoes, and a sipping system.

09/21/2016 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Happy Trails

Aspen Trail Finder's Top 5 Hikes for Leaf Peeping

Fall colors are in full effect, so we turned to the expert for where to see the most amazing of autumn foliage.

09/16/2016 By Katie Shapiro

Let's Ride

Your Ultimate Guide to All Things Equine

From polo to rodeo and trail rides to tack, discover the best of local horse culture.

08/09/2016

PONY UP

Polo Playing in the Roaring Fork Valley

Meet Melissa Ganzi: the queen reviving the sport of kings.

08/06/2016 By Allison Pattillo

Ride On

4 Classic Horse Trails to Try

Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council's Holly McLain shares her favorite haunts on horseback.

08/06/2016 By Allison Pattillo

EQUINE EDUCATION

Cozy Point Ranch: Aspen's Original Horse Haven

With a 120-year history, the local landmark looks to the future.

08/06/2016 By Allison Pattillo

Let's Ride

Equine Etiquette 101: Top Tips for the Trails

Plus four area outfitting companies to take you into the high country.

08/06/2016 By Allison Pattillo

BOOT CAMP

Three Experts on How to Find the Perfect Fit for the Trail

From insoles to shims, it's time to pay equal attention to your hiking boots.

08/02/2016 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Bike Trails for All

Pedaling Paradise

How much of a cycling Shangri-la is the Roaring Fork Valley? Enough of one that it delivers primo rides to three distinct disciplines of bikers.

01/12/2016 By Beth Brandon Arenella, Abigail Eagye, and Alison Margo

Mountain Goat Climber

The Bleat Goes On

I finally found the perfect hiking partner. He is capable and confident in the mountains, doesn’t talk too much, and is nice to look at. He even smells good. He is a mountain goat.

07/01/2015 By Karin Teague

Nature at its Best

Magic Moments

Over the course of a year, nature produces many masterpieces. Some last for days; others are gone almost as quickly as they arrive.

07/01/2015 Edited by Catherine Lutz Photography by Daniel Bayer

All Creatures

Fauna Finder

The Aspen area teems with critters of all types. Some are ever-present; others are seldom seen.

07/01/2014 By Tim Mutrie

Small Pleasures

Sweet Park, Small Package

Copeland Twining Pioneer Park proves small can indeed be beautiful.

07/01/2014 By Logan Garrison

Don't Stop

Rolling With It

When a law that no one was following disappears from the books, does it make a sound?

07/01/2013 By Michael Miracle

Hot Topic

A Big Fracking Deal

To frack or not to frack. The payoff? A possible hundred-year supply of domestic natural gas. Its real cost? No one knows, but it may be a lot higher than we think.

07/01/2013 By Jay Cowan

Happy Trails

25 Amazing Roaring Fork Valley Hikes

In terms of something-for-everyone appeal, no outdoor activity can match hiking and here, options range from lung-busting to low-key.

07/01/2013 By Catherine Lutz and Todd Hartley

Fall

Hike of the Week: Lost Man Trail

5 Next-Level Leaf Peeping Adventures

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Your Ultimate Guide to All Things Equine

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Cozy Point Ranch: Aspen's Original Horse Haven

Equine Etiquette 101: Top Tips for the Trails

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