‘We cannot legislate morals’: Colorado Parks and Wildlife stands firm on mountain lion hunting, despite pleas from wildlife advocates
In Colorado, hounds are the predominant method of hunting used for mountain lions. Hounds allow hunters to be more selective and effective.
Man files lawsuit against SkiCo after mini bus collision
A Silt man filed a lawsuit, alleging an Aspen Skiing Company (SkiCo) shuttle collided with his truck in March 2023, causing him serious physical and emotional injury. SkiCo met with the Pitkin County Clerk on...
Aspen Gay Ski Week celebrates 48 years of Pride and inclusivity
What began as an argument over two men dancing with one another in a local Aspen bar circa 1977 has morphed into Aspen Gay Ski Week (ASGW).
Mountain Mayhem: The best Flamingo yet
The annual Flamingo fundraising gala for Aspen Education Foundation (AEF) kicked off the holidays with a bang, breaking its previous record of reaching $1.9 million through ticket sales, a live auction, a silent auction, and...
Mikaela Shiffrin returns to snow and gives update on recovery
On Wednesday, the Edwards skier posted a video of herself — in what looks to be Beaver Creek — carving her first on-snow turns since crashing out of the second run of a World Cup giant slalom on Nov. 30 in Killington, Vermont.
Park City patrollers’ union achieves similar pay, benefits to Aspen
After 10 months of negotiation, the Park City patrollers’ union came to an agreement with Vail Resorts, achieving an increase in pay and benefits. The ratified contract came on the 12th day of its union...
Willoughby: Aspen ski runs in 1916 — a forgotten chapter in Aspen’s ski history
Mike Kobey communicates with me sharing his Aspen history research. His family had one of Aspen’s major downtown businesses. He discovered an article about the Winter Sports Club that formed in Aspen in 1916, and...
Saddle Sore: Life and times of Boogie
It was a new downtown place, both maligned and accepted in the local rags, and what the hell, said my wife, let’s take a stroll through and see what all the fuss is about. It...
What’s the best way to protect North Star Nature Preserve?
The discussion followed concerns raised in the summer of 2023 about congestion, ecological impacts, and visitor experience at the preserve.
World Pro Ski Tour opens season in Aspen with eyes set on expanded schedule in future
Back in its heyday, the World Pro Ski Tour was a larger production that athletes flocked to in the same way as modern World Cup races.
With wolves on the Aspen doorstep, CPW hosts informational session
Wolves may soon become reality for residents of Pitkin County, and learning how to live with them is a task Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to address.