High season is here in full force. How can you tell?

Summer is a season for socializing, especially in Aspen. The last week provided long-awaited beautiful weather and great summer get-togethers. Wednesday night was the kick-off to the holiday weekend party series with Niche Media LLC hosting the launch of ASPEN PEAK, a new magazine long on articles by local luminaries and photos of all kinds of parties. Ajax Tavern was as energized as the room was fashionable for the launch of ASPEN PEAK. Those in attendance were wearing everything from summer cocktail dresses to jeans with casual tops. ASPEN PEAK executive editor Leigh Jude Vogel was radiant in perfect Aspen cocktail attire: a Kelly green chiffon top with rhinestone spaghetti straps and dark Levis and a gorgeous smile. And her cowboy hat was a clear display of her love for Aspen.

The party turned an ordinary rainy Wednesday into a truly special event. The craziest thing was, an hour after the party ended, the skies opened up and the rain came again. The sun shone for those four hours while Niche Media overtook Ajax Tavern. For that moment, the sun was shining on ASPEN PEAK.