Travel & Outdoors

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

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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

Liquid Assets

Hot Springs Flings

Soaking

06/14/2022

Liquid Assets

Wade in the Shade

Fly-fishing and more

06/14/2022 By Catherine Lutz

Liquid Assets

Miami of the Mountains

Swimming & Lounging

06/14/2022 By Catherine Lutz

Liquid Assets

A Roaring Good Time

Rafting & Kayaking

06/14/2022 By Catherine Lutz

At Altitude

Charged Issue

Pitkin County has a plan for e-bike users creating mayhem on Maroon Creek Road.

06/14/2022 By Tess Weaver

At Altitude

Guiding Light

A merger of two Aspen outfitters creates a clearinghouse for mountain purists.

06/14/2022 By Tess Weaver

At Altitude

Belle Époque

Highlighting the work of the Maroon Belles, Aspen’s environmental trailblazers, on the 55th anniversary of the Wilderness Workshop

06/14/2022 By Devon O’Neil

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Celebrating 75 Years of Skiing on Aspen Mountain

And paying tribute to the skiers, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and provocateurs who lived—and loved—the ride.

12/21/2021 By Catherine Lutz

At Altitude

Uphill Skiers Now Charged a Fee at Aspen Snowmass Resorts

After years of free access, skinners and hikers must now pay to ascend Aspen, Buttermilk, Snowmass, and Highlands before the trip down.

12/21/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

At Altitude

3 Great Ways to Have a Perfect Women-Only Ski Day

Women's ski clinics, like these options in and around Aspen, can provide great camaraderie as you amp up your on-mountain skills.

12/21/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

The Best Ways to “Ruff It” in Aspen with Your Pooch

Where pups can stay, hike, swim, frolic off leash, and more in one of Colorado’s dog-friendliest towns.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

How to Be on Your Best Behavior as a Dog Visiting Aspen

Answers to all of the questions your pooch may have when visiting the Roaring Fork Valley

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Dog Days in Aspen

4 Great Aspen-Area Swimming Spots for Pooches

Hot under the collar? Cool off at one of these places perfect for doggie-paddling.

07/05/2021 By Cindy Hirschfeld