When Christy Mahon moved to Aspen in her early 20s, the concept of using skins, summiting a 14,000-foot-peak or skiing in the backcountry were all foreign to her. But by 2015 at the age of 39, Mahon was the first woman and part of the first crew to climb and ski the 100 highest peaks in Colo…
Surrounded by four world-class ski areas with high-speed chairlifts whisking us to thousands of acres of terrain, most Aspenites get the majority of their winter fill by skiing, snowboarding and skinning within the boundaries of Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. But beyond the…
The roundabout is much better experienced via the wooden footbridges spanning its perimeter, and parking in downtown Aspen is more pleasant when it’s free at a bike rack. That’s no secret and is part of what makes the warm-weather months in Aspen so great, when the preferable method of trans…
Wherever you decide to spend summer vacation, it’s usually a safe bet to pack your sticks. Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley are full of golfing options, whether you’re a scratch golfer, beginner or just here for the beers and the views.
For cyclists in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond, options abound
While there is no shortage of excitement to be found in the Roaring Fork Valley, sometimes you crave a little extra thrill.
Be a citizen activistAll environmental issues today fall under the umbrella of the big kahuna – climate change. Climate change is too big of a problem to be solved by individuals, so while you’re in Aspen, join forces with locally backed movements. Use these links to educate yourself and con…
