We were more fortunate than most to have a Mountain Rescue Aspen member within easy reach; to have trained first-aid responders on our team and among our participants; to be prepared with food, water and shelter; and to have the blessing of military veterans who managed this crisis with the best mindsets one could imagine.
Author Archives: Paul Andersen
Paul Andersen has lived in the valley for 40 years and was a reporter, editor and regular contributor to The Aspen Times. He has authored 15 books about the region. Before reporting on the series "In search of community," he last wrote for Aspen Journalism in 2014, penning stories on environment and history.
Learning the value of water in Israel
The lessons from Israel could well be applied to the West and the Colorado River Basin, which is struggling with drought.
Pitkin County landfill explored as place to grow food
Can the county landfill be a large-scale site for local agriculture?
Steering committee chosen for two open-space ranches
Group to develop plans for two mid-valley open space parcels, with an eye toward local farming.
Enthusiasm growing for farming PitCo open space
Is this the beginning of a valleywide farming guild that would utilize public open space lands to provide high-quality, organic, secure food sources?
Remote camera photos show what’s out there in the dark
Ken Krehbiel is a photographer who does most of his work in bed – asleep. His cameras are often miles away, unnoticed, except by a curious bear or a passing mountain lion. His subjects are usually unaware that their pictures are being taken.