Travel & Outdoors

Datebook

Winter X Games Weekend Agenda: January 26-29, 2017

A special edition of Editor’s Picks to help you navigate the sea of schedules and shenanigans.

01/26/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Powder Days

Slideshow: It’s Apparently Also #Japanuary in Colorado

An epic winter storm cycle has dropped 40 inches on Aspen Snowmass in the last seven days.

01/10/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Car Shopping

Tesla Motors Makes a Pit Stop in Town With Its First-Ever Mobile Design Gallery

The new Model X SUV, with an Airstream in tow, is open for oohing and aahing in Snowmass.

12/02/2016 By Katie Shapiro

While You Were Sleeping

Slideshow: Waking the Silver Queen With Aspen Skiing Company

Our time-stamped photo diary of a night's worth of intensive prep work to open Aspen Mountain.

11/30/2016 By Tim Cooney

The Great Outdoors

Gear Closet: SAXX Skivvies

Whether you’re skiing the bumps or hiking up Buttermilk, you need all the support you can get.

11/29/2016 By Todd Hartley

The Great Outdoors

Gear Closet: 2016-17 Ski Season Edition

Hit the slopes ready for action with a fresh crop of snow-ready tools.

11/29/2016 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Sojourner Afield

8 Reasons to Check Into Denver’s Halcyon Hotel

This boutique hotel in the heart of Cherry Creek is a must-make weekend getaway this off-season.

11/29/2016 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Sojourner Afield

Sunlight Mountain Resort Celebrates Golden Anniversary Season

In the shadow of its higher-profile neighbors, Glenwood Springs' mighty mountain has offered skiing for the 99 percent for the past 50 years.

11/27/2016 By Tess Weaver Strokes

While You Were Sleeping

Slideshow: Waking the Silver Queen With Aspen Skiing Company

Our overnight photo diary of the intensive prep work to open Aspen Mountain.

11/27/2016 By Tim Cooney

Snow Heroes

Meet the Nation's Top Adaptive Skiers Who Also Call Aspen Home

Thanks to a unique AVSC program, more than half of the US Paralympics national ski and snowboard team members are based locally.

11/27/2016 By Brook Sutton

Ski In Ski Out

Inside Gwyn's High Alpine Mid-Life Makeover

Snowmass’s iconic on-mountain dining spot gets a much-needed remodel from Z-Group Architects.

11/23/2016 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Ski Porn

Pray for Powder at the 2nd Annual Hard Snow Film Festival

Catch Mike Marolt's celebration of ski mountaineering on-screen November 17-19 at the Limelight Hotel.

11/15/2016 By Katie Shapiro

Beyond the Roundabout

Day Tripping: Autumn Perfection in Paonia

Our series takes you beyond Aspen’s symbolic entrance and into different Colorado locales within driving distance.

10/05/2016 By Katie Shapiro

Time Warp

Dream Car Alert: Take a Ride in a Vintage Land Cruiser

We went for a cruise with the FJ Company's Juan Diego Calle, who’s planted permanent roots in town to help expand his Miami-based restoration shop.

08/16/2016 By Katie Shapiro

SQUAD GOALS

Yes, Competitive Sheep Herding Is a Sport and Yes, You Can Spectate Locally

The National Sheepdog Finals returns to Carbondale's Strang Ranch September 13-18, 2016.

08/11/2016 By Tim Cooney

LIFT LINE

Telluride and Revelstoke in with Aspen Snowmass on Mountain Collective Pass

The 2016/2017 season includes two days at 14 partner destinations, which now spans four continents.

08/09/2016 By Katie Shapiro

FLOAT ON

Preserving the Peace at North Star Nature Preserve

Threatened by overenthusiastic users, Aspen's North Star area benefits from greater outreach this summer.

08/02/2016 By Tess Weaver Strokes

PEOPLE

Conservation Calling: Meet the Wilderness Workshop's Newest Trailblazer

Rebecca Mirsky returns to her roots, reenergizing the beloved protector of local lands.

06/30/2016 By Katie Shapiro

Trail Marker

The Ying Yang on the Rim Trail Has a Bittersweet Origin

For locals who know the story behind the unique monument, it truly is a sacred spot.

05/01/2016 By Catherine Lutz

Relax

Find Outdoor Bliss With Three Guided Hiking Experiences

Hiking is Aspen’s summer recreation of choice; increase the options with a guided trail experience.

05/01/2016