RUN MEGAN RUN! Roaring Fork resident Megan Lund (shown below with her parents) is resting up for the Jungfrau Marathon in Switzerland Sat morning 09/11. Aspen Shines sends her lighting fast wishes for a strong finish!

COMING SOON: CHRIS DAVENPORT's latest tome is at the printer! The Old Snowmass resident, professional skier, dedicated dad to three boys and husband to Aspen Mountain ski patroller, Jesse Davenport, will release his second coffee table book in November. Details coming soon on 50 CLASSIC SKI DESCENTS OF NORTH AMERICA.

09/17 - 09/19: SNOWMASS BALLOON FEST. Wake up early to witness a rainbow of color in the sky from 7:30 - 10:30 AM leaving from (and ideally returning to) the Snowmass Softball Field. A weekend highlight includes the spectacular Saturday Evening Glow @ 7 PM with a barbecue and free concert. CLICK HERE 4 INFO.

09/11: THIEVERY CORP @ BELLY UP. After repeated sold out shows at Aspen's favorite nightclub, the DC-based band is back for a groovin' ensemble act. Never a let down. CLICK HERE 4 TIX.

09/11: 12 HOURS OF SNOWMASS. Sign up for the righteous mountain bike race benefiting the ASPEN YOUTH CENTER. Pro rider Nat Ross returns as race ambassador for the riveting ride on Snowmass's singletrack and doubletrack trails. From 7 AM - 7 PM. Ride solo, duo, trio or on an open team of up to eight people. CLICK HERE 4 INFO.

09/16 - 09/19: RUGGERFEST! An Aspen tradition every fall, the third weekend in September celebrates the international sport of rugby, drawing players and fans from around the world to take part in a fun and spirited environment. CLICK HERE 4 MORE INFO.

09/17 + 09/18: SNOWMASS WINE FEST features two stellar events. Fri night @ 6 PM @ The Viceroy. Sat 1:30 - 5 PM @ Snowmass Mall. CLICK HERE 4 MORE INFO.

09/24 - 09/26: OKTOBERFEST @ THE WIENERSTUBE. Join the fun with free admission at this Bavarian festival! Held in the parking lot adjacent to the restaurant, enjoy a beer garden, authentic Austrian food, a  Jodeling competition and live music by T.A.G. (Those Austrian Guys). From 11 AM daily at 633 East Hyman.