Toklat, an Aspen legend for 70 years, is the home of the Mace family, the root of the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, and the cornerstone of the Castle Creek Valley.
"Seeking Balance, Finding Adventure: Kayaking, Skiing, and Climate Change in Patagonia" Marian Krogh
In October 2019, Marian and her teammate traveled to the Southern Patagonian Icefield to attempt a human-powered adventure: using sea kayaks to access the icefield, and then climbing and skiing from there.
"30 Days of Dawn: Rising with the Sun in the Roaring Fork Valley" Craig Turpin
Craig Turpin has had a lifelong passion for photography ever since he shot his first roll of film at the age of ten on a Vivitar point-and-shoot, which his parents bought for him to capture the mysterious and charming beauty of Northern Japan where their family had just moved.
"Sun, Snow, and Silence: A Solo Hike Across the Colorado Plateau" Veronica Reardon
Even before moving to Colorado and becoming a naturalist and ranger, Veronica's identity has revolved around wandering around outdoors by herself and with others seeking what Edward Abbey calls "a reawakened awareness of the wonderful – that which is full of wonder.
"Saving All the Pieces: Taking Action to Save Imperiled Wildlife" Tom Cardamone
The Roaring Fork Watershed, from Independence Pass to the Colorado River, is a million acres of rich biodiversity with thousands of native plant and animal species.
