Public Service Announcement 

Ute Mountaineer Presents the 38th Annual America’s Uphill on Aspen Mountain

Aspen, CO — Ute Mountaineer and the city of Aspen are proud to present the 38th annual America’s Uphill, Aspen’s premier winter uphill race and a cornerstone event in the local mountain community.

Hosted on Aspen Mountain, the race challenges participants to climb 3,267 vertical feet over 2.5 miles, traveling uphill on skis in a celebration of endurance, tradition, and Aspen’s deep-rooted uphill culture. 

“America’s Uphill is a legacy event for us,” said Maile, owner of Ute Mountaineer. “This race reflects everything we stand for — community, mountain culture, and a deep respect for the legacy of uphill travel in Aspen. We’re honored to continue hosting and growing an event that means so much to this town.”

Open to elite racers, weekend adventurers, and everyone in between, America’s Uphill invite participants to challenge themselves in friendly competition. The event culminates at the top of Aspen Mountain with a celebratory finish that brings the community together.

Registration is currently open and will close March 12 at 2 p.m. The entry fee is $70 per person and includes a race shirt, breakfast, prize giveaways, and pain.

Event details:

What: 38th Annual America’s Uphill

When: March 14, 2026

Where: Aspen Mountain

Distance/Elevation: 2.5 miles, 3,267 vertical feet

Additional event and registration information can be found at https://www.utemountaineer.com/americas-uphill

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For more information, please contact:Paul Perley, Ute Mountaineer(970) 925-2849paul@utemountaineer.com

Press Release

City of Aspen launches Facilities Master Plan for Aspen Golf Club campus Community survey open March 1–31 at aspencommunityvoice.com 

Aspen, CO – The city of Aspen Parks and Recreation Department is launching a comprehensive facilities master plan for the Aspen Golf Club campus and is inviting the community to help shape its future by participating in a public survey open March 1 through March 31 at aspencommunityvoice.com.

For almost three decades, the Aspen Golf Club campus — home to golf, tennis and Nordic activities — has served as one of Aspen’s most valued recreation hubs. The facilities are ready for thoughtful reinvestment and long-term planning to ensure they continue to meet our growing community needs for the next 50 years.

The master plan will focus on improving and modernizing facilities that support golf, tennis and Nordic programs. The golf course itself is not changing. Instead, the plan will evaluate buildings, operations, staff workspaces, programming opportunities and sustainability improvements across the campus.

“This is an exciting opportunity to reimagine how this campus serves our community,” said Aspen Golf General Manager Jim Pratt. “We want to hear directly from users, staff, families and residents about what’s working, what isn’t, and what should be prioritized as we invest in the future.”

Project goals include:

• Increasing operational efficiency across the campus.
• Providing a higher level of service and expanding programming.
• Reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency.
• Providing adequate workspaces and storage for golf, junior golf, Nordic and tennis staff and leaseholders.
• Designing a sustainable master plan to guide this investment for the next 50 years.

The online survey is designed to gather feedback about community experiences, expectations and priorities. Questions are concise and focused on identifying improvements that matter most to the diverse users of the facility. 

Community members who have not visited recently are encouraged to stop by, walk in and around the facilities, enjoy the restaurant, and then share their impressions through the survey.

The facilities master plan process begins with this discovery and listening phase. Following the survey period, the city will host a community town hall on April 22 from 4-6 p.m. at the Aspen Golf clubhouse to share initial findings and continue the conversation.

“We’re building this plan with the community, not just for the community,” Pratt said. “Every perspective helps shape the long-term vision for this campus.”

To participate in the survey, visit aspencommunityvoice.com/aspen-golf-club-master-facilities-plan between March 1 and March 31.

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For more information, please contact: Jim Pratt, Aspen Golf Club General Manager  Phone: 970-429-1949  Email: jim.pratt@aspen.gov  Carolyn Sackariason, Communications Co-manager  Phone: 970-319-8721 Email: Carolyn.sackariason@aspen.gov

Public Service Announcement

Seasonal lighting must come down by March 1 

Land Use Code stipulates that lights can be up Nov. 15-March 1   

Aspen, CO – Per the city of Aspen’s Land Use Code, holiday lighting, now known as seasonal lighting, must come down by March 1.  

Seasonal lighting is deemed temporary between Nov. 15 and March 1, as stated in the code. Seasonal lights contribute to light pollution, attract wildlife, increase unnecessary energy usage, and when wrapped around trees, constrict their ability to grow.  

Continued illumination of seasonal lighting after March 1, 2026, is a violation of the Land Use Code and could result in fines.  

For more information, go to aspen.gov/1397/Outdoor-Lighting-Code-Updates. Questions can be directed to Sarah Sandifer, code outreach and compliance specialist, at sarah.sandifer@aspen.gov.

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