Aspen

Founded in 1880 and incorporated in 1881, Aspen has established its self and the small resort town with a diverse cultural scene backed by a rich history. From the flush days of silver mining to the lean “Quiet Years,” from the romance of ranching to the rise of skiing, Aspen and Snowmass Village have always been colorful places.

There are the people — Hannibal Brown, Freddie Fisher, André Roch, Friedl Pfeifer and Stein Eriksen to the late Walter and Elizabeth Paepcke, whose “Aspen Idea” became the founda­tion for the area’s future. And the stars who put Aspen/Snowmass on the celebrity map — Goldie, Kurt, Barbie, Jack. And, most important, there are the hardworking locals who continue to make our community a unique and fresh place to visit.

There are the places. From Independence Pass to Mount Daly, Aspen/Snowmass is circled by Mother Nature’s finest work. And all of it is easily accessible — by foot, by ski or sled.

There are the events. Aspen/ Snowmass shines not just because of the surrounding wilderness, but also because of its lively social scene. World-class music, theater and dance, top­notch restaurants and happening nightlife, workshops and festi­vals are just a few of the things that keep Aspen/Snowmass excit­ing and alive.