Two young bears enjoy a playful romp in the Aspen area last week. Mama bear was not to be seen, "but I am certain that she was keeping her eye on the two young ones," said Kathryn Rabinow, who took the photo. Kathryn Rabinow/Special to The Aspen Times
Reader Bobbie Goodrich captured a snowcapped Mount Sopris on Sept. 11. Bobbie Goodrich/Special to The Aspen Times
Freshly covered peaks and two hot-air balloons made for a picture-perfect moment during last weekend's 45th annual Snowmass Balloon Festival. Rebecca Henschel/Special to The Aspen TImes