Injured Soldiers Challenge Aspen and Themselves
January 30, 2008
Six recently injured soldiers from across the U.S., will join Challenge Aspen and Aspen Alpine Guides in traveling some of the most beautiful back country in Colorado, while participating in the First Annual Wilderness Hut Experience on February 2-9. “This camp is a direct result of witnessing the powerful results of our summer overnight outdoor experiences and their remarkable therapeutic value,” explains Sarah W. Volf, REC Director, Challenge Aspen. “Most of these Soldiers received their injuries in 2003 or 2004 and have been working and living in their own communities for several years. This is a big commitment for Challenge Aspen and for each of the participants, as all have different disabilities, including amputations, 3rd degree burns, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), nerve damage and fragment wounds. Careful preparation in advance is just as important as the trip itself,” she adds.
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Aspen Events-ACES presents Sicily and Her Outer Islands
January 28, 2008
Italy, Sicily and Her Outer Islands: Where Greek, Latin, and Arabic Traditions Collide - Joyce Falcone
January 30, 7:30 PM $4, Free for members
During the evening’s Potbelly Perspective, we will explore the volatile region of Sicily. Located in the center of the Mediterranean, Sicily has been invaded and raided since Paleolithic time, 14,000 years ago. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Muslim, Swabian, Angevin, Spanish, French, Allied Forces have all crossed her shores. This colorful territory contains Europe’s largest active volcano, the best examples of Greek Doric temples, and developed her own unique style of Sicilian Baroque Architecture. Sicily has five sites on the UNESCO world Heritage list, with three other areas pending. We will also take a look at the Egadis, Aeolian and Pantelleria Islands during our presentation. Read more
Aspen Video-Winter X Games Snowboarding
January 26, 2008
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Aspen Daily Photo Cover Shots!
January 26, 2008
Boyd has a great eye and lens on the Aspen area. Here are some Cover Shot quality highlights from the month of January. Check out the Aspen Daily Photo section for more images from PB Billings.
Cliff Jumping
Ute City
Aspen Snowmass Events-Mardi Gras Festival
January 25, 2008
While it may seem peculiar for an out of this world Mardi Gras celebration to be celebrated in snowy Colorado, but there is a resort town called Snowmass Village that is known for hosting one of the oldest Mardi Gras festivals in all of the Rocky Mountains. On February 5 of this year, the Snowmass Village will become what is referred to as the “Biggest Show on Snow”, marking its twenty-sixth annual Mardi gras fete. This Fat Tuesday celebration has become one of the most popular events in the entire winter season for the Snowmass village. Read more
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