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Local Aspen Community
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It's here if you know where to look! Although there are no gay or lesbian bars or clubs in Aspen ,there are a ton of places to visit while you are here. Aspen is a mixed bag of granolas, artisans, outdoorsy types, writers, jet setters, and good old-fashioned ski bums. Add to this mix a diverse and eclectic group of gays and lesbians, and then you begin to see Aspen for what it is.
Folks in Aspen are very down to earth, a lot of fun, and very much into the outdoors. In the summer, we bike, hike, climb, take in dance, theatre, classical or jazz concerts, opera in our opera house, and come winter, it is skiing, boarding, x-country skiing, etc. Aspen is a very beautiful place to hang out. There are several hundred self-identified gays and lesbians in our valley. It is a tight knit and wholesome group for the most part. And yes, there are weekly gatherings, parties and we even designate a couple of places where to hang out and meet others.
The RFGLF runs a Community Information Line: 970.925.9249 , or email us at info@gayskiweek.com with your contact information and we will keep you informed through our email list.
Getting Around
Buses—RFTA and the city of Aspen provide fee and frequent service within Aspen, airport Aspen Recreation Center, and the Aspen Club. Free skier shuttles leave Rubey Park every 10 to 15 minutes to Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass ski areas.
RFTA/Rubey Park Bus Station—located in the heart of downtown at Galena and Main—across from the Silver Circle Ice Rink—call 970-925-8484 for schedules and departure times.
Parking On street parking in the downtown core is metered through the “pay and display” system in effect from 10am – 6pm. All day pass is available for purchase from the Visitors’ Centers located in the Wheeler Opera House and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association. Parking is also available in the Aspen Parking Garage at the Rio Grande Parking Plaza—open 24 hours. 970-920-5430. Lodge guests can obtain permits for longer periods—ask your concierge.
Local Television & Radio
For ski reports, local weather and other items of interest, tune into Grassroots Community Television, Channels 11 & 12 or Plum TV, Channel 16.
For local weather and National Public Radio, tune into KAJX 91.5 Aspen Public Radio, 970-925-5259
Essentials:
24 hour convenience and gas station:
The Aspen Store, 435 E. Main St., 970-920-2370
Grocery stores:
Aspen
City Market, 711 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-2590
Clark’s Market, 300 Puppy Smith St., 970-925-8046
Snowmass
Village Market, Snowmass Shopping Center, 970-923-4444
Pharmacy/General Store/Sundries/ Costumes
Carl’s Pharmacy, 306 E. Main St., 970-925-3273
Health Services
Walk-ins are accepted at Aspen Medical Care, 611 W. Main St., 970-920-0104
Aspen Valley Hospital, 970-925-1120
Aspen Counseling Center, 970-920-5555
Community Health Services, 970-920-5420
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