Cultural Events Calendar

Winter is coming, the stoke is high, and preparing for another season of backcountry adventure starts now. Join Aspen Public Radio and The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) on Saturday, October 17, for the Roaring Fork Valley’s third annual Backcountry Symposium — a FREE event with a new format for more hands-on learning and time to get outside.

This event is meant for the seasoned backcountry enthusiast and the eager rookie alike, celebrating all forms of outdoor recreation. Swing by for a session or stay for the whole day.

RSVP now to claim your spot, and enter our raffle for sweet backcountry gear and goodies. You must be present to win a prize during our social hour from 4 to 5 p.m. If you plan to join a hands-on workshop in the afternoon, please register for that as well — corresponding RSVP links below each workshop description. Act now to make sure you have a spot!

Find the full schedule here.

This is the story of a local nonprofit, Partnering in Education & Aid for Kenya, also known as PEAK, and its goal of helping young Kenyans access education, paralleled with the story of one young Kenyan's journey from poverty to pursuing a master's degree in the United States. Co-founders of PEAK, Debbie Welden and Rich Fisher, will speak of their experiences providing educational improvements and scholarships in Kenya over the past 17 years.

Levix Aloo, a young Kenyan man who grew up an orphan in one of Kenya’s largest slums, will tell his story of how he overcame great obstacles to obtain an education and is now pursuing his MBA at Colorado State University. The evening will include spoken presentations, a short video about PEAK's many projects over the years, and time for further conversation, questions, and answers.