“Laura Welch is climbing Kilimanjaro as a fundraiser for a new Kansas City-based chapter of one of the world’s most respected microlending programs, FINCA International. Microlending is targeted funding. Think $100 donated in KC to buy chickens in Haiti, or $250 to purchase enough bulk flour... Read more →
City Slicker Does Beaver Creek
“I’m from New York City,” writes Post blogger Michael Conniff, “and nobody ‘hikes’ in New York City. They might take a walk crosstown, or skip the subway here and there, or wander along the West Side Highway by the Hudson. But nobody hikes in New York City, not really,... Read more →
City Slicker Does Beaver Creek
I’m from New York City, and nobody “hikes” in New York City. They might take a walk crosstown, or skip the subway here and there, or wander along the West Side Highway by the Hudson. But nobody hikes in New York City, not really, so for a city boy like yours truly to be hiking at all at Beaver... Read more →
Rocky Mountain High
Published author Frosty Wooldridge provides a refreshing diversion for Aspen Post readers, “Driving along a dusty mountain road, my friend Al and I crossed over a frisky river leading into a quiet canyon,” he writes, “We followed that river for a half dozen miles before stopping at a trailhead…We... Read more →
The Dog Days of Smuggler
Post blogger and author of “Negligent Scoopers, Beware!” Keith Hemstreet is not the type of guy you’d find cuddled up on the couch with man’s best friend. His latest blog reinforces his distaste of Aspen’s dog set. “I read in Friday’s Aspen Times that off-leash dogs may soon be allowed... Read more →
The Dog Days of Smuggler
I read in Friday’s Aspen Times that off-leash dogs may soon be allowed to run free on Smuggler Road. Judging by all of the un-leashed dogs you see scampering up and down this popular hiking trail each day, you’d have thought this was already law. Would I have known that dogs were required to be... Read more →
Venture Outside Your Comfort Zone
The mission of the 5Point Film Festival, going on this weekend in Carbondale, is to inspire adventure for all kinds. Read More →
Zele Cafe: Raising The Bar
Aspen Club and Spa personal coach Kim Moore comes to the Zele Community Table with Carmela Tafoya, a coach to call her own. ” I was a counselor at CMC [Colorado Mountain College],” Moore says, “and the climbing professor—the outdoor education director—said: “You need to meet this... Read more →
Zele Community Table: What’s Your Number One Dream?
Zele Community Table April 24, 2008 Kim Moore, Carmela Tafoya, Michael Conniff Michael Conniff: How did you get started with personal coaching? Kim Moore: I was a counselor at CMC [Colorado Mountain College], and the climbing professor—the outdoor education director—said: “You need to... Read more →
My Least Favorite Places In Aspen
“This week,” write Post blogger Keith Hemstreet, “the Daily News reported that the City of Aspen is requesting locals log on to aspenpitkin.com and complete a questionnaire. According to the article, the questionnaire asks people to list their three favorite places to congregate, as well as their... Read more →