The Carbondale, Colorado-based beauty brand Osmia was founded nine years ago by Dr. Sarah Villafranco. Through her research and treatment, Dr. Villafranco has become an expert in skin conditions like perioral dermatitis (from which she suffers) and acne. “When Osmia launched in 2012, there were ... More

As a former L’Oréal executive, Harmony Bowman possessed all the know-how needed to launch a beauty brand (and one of our favorite Aspen-based CBD brands). Sidelined with an illness in 2017, Bowman was on bedrest and decided to create CBD-infused skincare line Blue Willow. “I began exploring the healing ... More

Aspen locals, close friends and avid travelers Laura Kaplan and Nicole Tarumianz came up with the idea for Capricho during a family surfing trip. “While talking between waves, Laura and I discovered a shared quest for the ultimate travel companion: a bag that embraces quiet luxury ... More

A local ski legend, Kim Reichhelm, named one of the Top 10 Most Influential Skiers of All Time by Skiing magazine, is known in Aspen and worldwide for her Ski With Kim adventures. A champion in the world, U.S., and South American Extreme Skiing Championships, ... More

For close to a decade, interior designer Kam Davies of Davies Design Group has been curating interior spaces for families throughout the Aspen Valley with a mix of traditional beauty and contemporary innovation. Davies spent much of her childhood helping her mother comb European markets and antiques fairs ... More

In Aspen’s business landscape, Aspen Skiing Company looms largest — literally and figuratively; it owns and operates four ski slopes (virtually all of Aspen’s ski terrain), three hotels, 15 restaurants, dozens of shops and employs 4,000 people. At the top is Mike Kaplan—a ski bum-turned-CEO who uses ... More