Dear Guest People in Aspen do great things. Gracing our cover is Gretchen Bleiler, a Snowmass native who won a silver medal in women’s snowboarding halfpipe in the 2006 Olympics. Bleiler is one of more than 20 Olympians that Aspen can claim, and in light of the Sochi games this winter, we decided to share some of that history with you. As impressive as their feats are, their accomplishments off the slope are equally commendable. Many, including Bleiler, have used their celebrity to advocate for causes that vary from environmental initiatives to getting young people active to promoting organ donation. Others get involved on the local level. That spirit of ambition and civic service is shared by a lot of people in Aspen, not only those who live here but those who consider it their home away from home. I hope that we have captured that in this magazine and armed you with the information you need to participate fully in the cultural and recreational activities that make the Aspen lifestyle. Enjoy your stay as you continue to change the world, in ways big and small. Jill Beathard Editor
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