After school program introduces middle schoolers to mountain biking
In late September, hundreds of high school cyclists from across the state competed on Fanny Hill during the Snowmassive Chase mountain biking race series. It was a milestone for Aspen, Snowmass and Basalt riders to...
Britta Gustafson: Guided by Nature
Knees tucked into his little sweatshirt, rubbing his hands and warming his fingers with each breath, he squinted in silence as the sun began to cast its growing spotlight over the vibrant landscape from the...
Roger Marolt: Where average is awesome even if a little disappointing
The latest reports are out and by almost all accounts it looks like we are in for pretty average snowfall this winter. I was a little disappointed when I heard this, but hardly surprised. After...
Town to develop guiding criteria for design of mall transit center
Town Council asked officials to come back with guiding criteria for the continued transit center design planning after visiting the proposed site area on the Village Mall on Oct. 7. For about an hour, council...
Snowmass Sun to mix up page two content
Dear readers, On Nov. 6, page two of the Snowmass Sun is going to look a lot different. Instead of town briefs and a calendar of events, the second page of the weekly newspaper will...
A ‘jolly old-fashioned’ country dance at Brush Creek schoolhouse, 1904
“A large crowd of young people, some in a big wagon, some on horseback, went to the Brush Creek schoolhouse last evening and enjoyed a night of fun,” recounted the Aspen Democrat Times on Oct....
Update: Gas leak clamped, people cleared to return to Base Village area
People evacuated from Base Village due to a natural gas leak Tuesday morning were given the all clear to return to the area just before 1 p.m. According to Snowmass Village Police Chief Brian Olson,...
AspenWeather.net forecasts that local skiers will rejoice once again
AspenWeather.net held its winter outlook party on Thursday night and delivered a forecast that will please Aspen-Snowmass skiers.
Meet “the Twig,” Snowmass’ small library
“This is not a meeting room, this is not a lunch room, this ‘IS’ a library!” That’s the sign that greets visitors to the Snowmass Library, which is nestled above the council chambers in Town...
It’s complicated: S’mass officials, locals struggle with vacant condo
In the 1300 building of the Creekside Condominiums in Snowmass, there is a unit that does not look like the rest. “Harmful hazardous conditions exist,” a sign taped on the unit’s door says in all...
Roger Marolt: Meet me at the intersection of Yellow Leaf Road and Memory Lane
I saw my friend, Ron Lund, after the Golden Leaf Half Marathon on Sept. 28. “Pretty nice day for a run,” I remarked “Yeah,” he replied. “For the 41st time.” At first I thought it...
Snowmass History: Jeepin’ to see fall colors in 1984
“Jeep tour visits Big Burn on Saturday to see fall colors,” announced The Aspen Times in early fall of 1984. “The first powder day has come and gone on the Big Burn but that doesn’t...
S’mass Town Briefs: Pumpkin Patch event Saturday, Town Council site visit Monday
Owl Creek Trail closure On Sept. 30, a portion of the Owl Creek Trail closed for a pavement project, officials announced. The project will remove and replace the current trail pavement between Two Creeks and...
Aspen winter prediction: National Weather Services says higher temps, more precipitation
The long-range forecast for Colorado this winter says the chances are good for both higher temperatures and higher precipitation.
Boulder’s John O’Neill takes first in 41st annual Golden Leaf Half Marathon
John O’Neill has had his eyes on the Golden Leaf Half Marathon for years now. It wasn’t until this go round, however, that he earnestly tried to register and managed to sneak into the field...
Change of venue explored for JAS Labor Day shows
Jazz Aspen Snowmass officials are considering moving the organization’s main event, the Labor Day Experience music festival in Snowmass Village, to Buttermilk. The move would be to eliminate myriad operational issues, which include choke points...
Britta Gustafson: Call it a facelift?
Whispers of winter taunt the air as the trees are set aflame once more, their colors riotous in a final attempt to grab our attention before they are cast aside by the fall breeze. All...
Letter to the Editor: Intersection at Brush Creek and Owl Creek roads needs improvement
Intersection at Brush Creek and Owl Creek needs work The Brush Creek and Owl Creek roads intersection needs to be improved for the sake of increased safety, better traffic flow especially during peak hours and...
S’mass Last Shot: Earth Scouts plant trees on Independence Pass
Evie Curry, left, and Lia Hodgson of Snowmass Village plant trees on Independence Pass on Sept. 18. The two 10-year-olds and the rest of the Farm Collaborative’s Earth Scouts worked with the Independence Pass Foundation...
High school cycling league holds race in Snowmass
On the switchbacks of the Discovery Trail in Snowmass early Sept. 22, dozens of people were shouting, whistling and shaking cowbells at hundreds of high school mountain bikers. First it was in support of the...
