This fall, chef C. Barclay Dodge envisioned Bosq’s winterized patio overlooking the Mill Street pedestrian mall: a glass-enclosed, modern structure built around a tall tree, its upper branches poking above a skylight in the lattice ceiling. Here, according to plans drawn by local design firm…
Need motivation to leave the house and face the cold during a winter that will primarily be enjoyed outdoors? Whet your whistle with Aspen’s latest, creative takes on the snowfall-ready hot beverage. Perhaps the most famous among these is the storied hot toddy (one of the many origin stories…
Ski towns are fragile ecosystems under normal circumstances. Local life-forms are continuously endangered by a seasonal influx of hundreds of thousands of foreign organisms they also rely on for survival. The situation is even more fraught during a viral pandemic, when visitors not only thre…
Tasked with capturing the mood of the Roaring Fork Valley amid a global pandemic, three words immediately come to mind: Ups and downs.
With people looking to spread out this summer, Aspen parks are primed for a big season. Although we are surrounded by more than 2 million acres of White River National Forest, which offer endless opportunities for social distancing, sometimes the escape you need can be found in a few feet of…
The news hit me like a sack of ski boots. “Après is dead,” an unknown gravelly voice said, before an ominous silence overtook the line. It was still summer, but the words sucked the wind out of me like a midwinter knuckle landing. Could it be true? Was après in Aspen really a thing of the pa…
The resemblance between Gwyn Knowlton and her daughter Whitney Gordon-Stalker is evident.
Powder days call for food on-the-go.
Every fall, the young and old from near and far take to the vast expanses of public land in the Roaring Fork Valley to hunt. The big-ticket attraction—and the one with the largest economic impact—is elk. While Colorado boasts the largest elk population in the world, hunters will tell you tha…
Base Village takes on new life with the arrival of restaurants, retail, community developments and much, much more
As the unofficial drink of Aspen, the espresso martini is a mainstay for catching a boost with your buzz after a long day on the slopes. Below are a few of our favorite takes on the wired cocktail.
Up too late last night and feeling uninspired?
Mixology has taken off in the past 10 years and the suspenders and mustache wax markets have skyrocketed.
Combining old-school techniques with forward-thinking innovation, local food pioneers are working toward a rosier future
Brunch has become the most important meal of the week. And because its Aspen, brunch is best experienced with a side of fresh mountain air and picture-perfect views.
Aspen is full of some unique and delightful dining options. Much like the mountains, Aspen’s restaurants are a place where locals and visitors can play together.
