Winterskol is Aspen’s annual toast to winter, and it’s back this year with dozens of events–both old and new–to celebrate living in the mountains during the snowy months. Running Jan. 9 through 12, the schedule is full of activities for everyone from toddler to toddy-sipper. Here are some of the highlights: Aspen History 101 and […]

Aspen is known as a playground for the rich and famous–and the occasional president too. When it comes to lodging, these suites can’t be beat.

If you’ve ever wanted to be in a parade, or ski under the stars, or do both at the same time, then the Winterskol Torchlight Descent is your chance. This Saturday, skiers and snowboarders are invited to ski down the Little Nell run on Aspen Mountain preceding the evening’s fireworks. Participants will descend the ski […]

Jazz Aspen Snowmass goes back to its roots, with the announcement that legends like Tony Bennett and Diana Krall will play the nonprofit’s June Festival, June 19-28. The annual music event takes place at the Benedict Music Tent and features four headlining shows. This year, those acts are: June 19: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue […]

Famed Bauhaus-trained artist and architect Herbert Bayer lived in Aspen for many years and helped transform it from an abandoned mining town to a cultural and recreational destination, including co-designing The Aspen Institute campus. Now, a new exhibition showing his works is on display at the campus’ Doerr-Hosier Center’s Resnick Gallery, The exhibit, The Legacy […]

Though he’s widely known from Showtime’s “Weeds” or his nearly decade-long stint on “Saturday Night Live,” actor Kevin Nealon also has a solid stand-up comedy show, which comes to Belly Up this Saturday, Jan. 4. He was an “SNL” cast-member from 1986 to 1995, creating characters for “The Subliminal Man” and anchoring “Weekend Update.” Nealon […]

  Chefs Club Aspen, a concept restaurant for Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chefs,” announced that Missy Robbins, formerly of New York City’s A Voce, and Jason Franey, of Seattle’s Canlis, will be hosting special dinners and cooking classes this month. On Jan. 10 and 11, Missy Robbins will host a prix fixe menu […]

When the party the night before ends a little too late, there’s something about curing it with a big breakfast and a little hair of the dog. In Aspen, plenty of places serve up both.

Aspen may be a destination year-round, but on New Year’s Eve it climbs to new heights. Travelers flock to the snowy Rocky Mountains to ring in the new year. Options abound, from red-roped exclusive clubs to Irish bars, and there’s a little something to whet every reveler appetite. Because it’s all about extravagance, fireworks go […]