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Aspen and dogs have had a long-lasting friendship dating back to the 19th century, writes Aspen Times historian Tim Willoughby in this week’s “Legends & Legacies.”

Aspen and dogs have had a long-lasting friendship dating back to the 19th century, writes Aspen Times historian Tim Willoughby in this week’s “Legends & Legacies.”

The ACES “Wild Perspectives” speaker series is back in action at The Collective in Snowmass Base Village. Plus, Ullr Nights resume this week at Elk Camp.

The Collective will continue the momentum of its event programming this winter with live performances, speaker series and other community events, according to a lineup announcement released on Nov. 24.

As you travel through Colorado ski country, you might find yourself wondering, "How in the world did someone come up with Whistlepig or Pussy Foot as a trail name?" You might also find yourself debating whether taking Dante’s Inferno or Hook ’em Horns will be exciting...or insane. The stories of how ski mountain trails were named can take as many twists and turns as the runs themselves. Here are some of our favorites, listed by resort: Davis Trail: Wilfred “Slim” Davis is credited as t...

12/16/2020 By Daniel Gibson More regional ski areas continue to open and add additional terrain after last week’s substantial storms. For details read on. But as we await better days, here’s a look at one of New Mexico’s skiing institutions, Rick Richards of Taos Ski Valley (TSV). Richards is the author of the excellent, informative and colorful book Ski Pioneers: Ernie Blake, His Friends, and the Making of Taos Ski Valley, and has been a key member of Taos’ acclaimed ski school for 35...