The Winter X Games have rolled out of Aspen as well as the influx of "young" crowds that came with it. It's hard to imagine there was actually a time when Aspen Ski Company did not allow snowboarding on its mountains. How times have changed as has Aspen for the good. It's got to be rewarding as a host to show the world such a diverse group of extreme talent while taking some of the best of the ski world and merging it with music and art into an entertainment mecca. With the c

Aspen is synonymous with skiing and is recognized as a world class resort town with amazing terrain and amenities. While most relate to the ski experience there is so much more that winter offers in this truly athletic and fitness obsessed town and valley. Ice hockey has very strong roots in Aspen and I would be hard pressed to find a ski resort town or for that matter anywhere south of Canada that offers as much hockey and passion for ice hockey as Aspen. Aspen has two

With the recent weeks' snowfall the conditions have improved dramatically and that does not only mean for Aspen and its 4 areas. Cross Country skiers can also rejoice especially down valley as Spring Gulch in Carbondale offers its best conditions of the season across their 21 kilometer (13.3 miles) trail system. While Spring Gulch is not on the beaten path, a short ride (6 miles) from Carbondale will bring you to a very special place on Crystal River Ranch to enjoy the cro

Now that 2016 is behind us, the celebrities and crowds have left our community with a nice influx of cash flow to the local businesses, and fond memories of a special holiday time in Aspen and the Valley remain, it is time to reflect on some random thoughts and questions for 2017. Will the new administration realize that climate concerns are real and get behind POW (Protect or Winters) and the work they do... Will there be too many (or not enough?) Uber drivers in town f