Modern American Architecture

In Aspen’s post war boom the burgeoning ski resort became a gathering place for industrialist and intellectuals alike.  It was in the early 1950’s when Aspen’s first new buildings since the silver crash of 1893 started to be built.  A major influence in architecture at the time was modern.  A …

Hunter Creek Valley

The Hunter Creek Valley sits opposite of Aspen Mountain between Red Mountain and Smuggler Mountain.  This valley is a hanging valley, formed by a smaller glacier running into a larger glacier.  It is one of my favorite things to do in Aspen. Easy for the visitor to access by either …