PUTTING TOGETHER A MAGAZINE
can literally be like summiting your
favorite mountain. Consider this issue
of Aspen Peak: This winter we all
congregated in our favorite place—the
lift line, of course—eagerly awaiting
the thrill of one of the best ski seasons in Aspen
history. Conversation was spontaneous and new
relationships were forged. As an editor I’m
always on the lookout for stories, and the idea for
this issue’s “Mountains That Rock” feature,
which previews iconic images from photographer
Lynn Goldsmith’s new book Rock and Roll,
evolved on the Ajax gondola (I hope you’ll find
inspiration in the images of legendary musicians
like Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Joe Cocker).
We also have a candid conversation with
artist Grace Slick and exciting interchanges
with other passionate, driven people. Denver
Mayor John Hickenlooper gives his vision for
the Democratic National Convention (“Conventional
Wisdom”), art connoisseur Nancy
Magoon reflects on today’s contemporary art
scene (“In the Frame”), and chef Masaharu
Morimoto takes us behind the tents of the Food
& Wine Classic (“My Classic”). And a visit to
the studio with John Oates (“Mix Master”) gives
us a taste of a new solo album that’s truly from
the heart.
We take full advantage of stunning scenery in
our fashion story set in Moab (“Desert Rose”), a
favorite Aspen getaway. On the home and design
front, celeb designer Kelly Wearstler sheds light
on the new Viceroy Resort & Residences
Snowmass (“Viceroy (re)Vamp”), and we take
stock in the state of our valley’s green architecture
(“From the Bottom Up”).
Just when I thought the proverbial pinnacle
had been reached, along came cover star
Dakota Johnson. As the daughter of Melanie
Griffith and Don Johnson, both part of our local
community, she represents a new generation of
homegrown talent. Discover her youthful,
savvy, and refreshing take on our sophisticated
valley in “Model Citizen.”
As for me, I’m elated to bring you the results of
this invigorating climb and am glad you’ve
joined us. Enjoy the inspiring views!
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ERIN LENTZ
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