The Aspen Sister Cities Committee is proud to announce the Celebration of the 60th Year of Friendship with Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The event will take place on September 24th, 2026 in the Paepke Auditorium at the Aspen Institute Campus, Aspen, Colorado. More details coming soon!
Jun
28
May
27
This spring we received many old and new friends from our sister city of Bariloche, Argentina. Although different themes motivate these exchanges, they are all driven by the same desire to share experiences, knowledge and cultures, while making meaningful friendships along the way. We started off with the Adaptive Skiing... read more →
- May 27, 2026
- Adaptive skiing, Bariloche, Medical Exchange, Ski Patrol Exchange, Student Exchange
May
22
Last Thursday, May 14th, the Aspen students who participated in the exchange with Chamonix, attended the Aspen Sister Cities committee meeting to share their experience in our sister city. Take a look!
- May 22, 2026
- Chamonix, Student Exchange
Feb
24
Buckhorn Public Arts (BPA) is creating an open call for sister cities artists to participate in an Aspen Sister Cities art display in downtown Aspen from June 2026 through June 2027. BPA's Copper Mall Murals will be updated this year, aiming to showcase works from artists from our sister cities... read more →
- February 24, 2026
- Abetone, Artist Exchange, Bariloche, Chamonix, Davos, Garmisch P, Queenstown, Shimukappu, Uncategorized
Dec
11
Presentations are Wednesdays at 6pm at Hallam Lake, in Aspen, CO. About the Presentation and Speakers Avians have been migrating between North and South America for millions of years, linking the hemispheres like only birds can do. In November 2025, people in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina and Aspen bridged this... read more →
- December 11, 2025
- Bariloche
Dec
09
A New Sister Cities Exchange "The Sister Cities exchange was by far one of the best trips I've taken in my lifetime. Birds exist everywhere in the world, and by simply being wonderful and beautiful creatures that many of us adore, they've unwittingly brought strangers together from across the globe... read more →
- December 9, 2025
- Bariloche
Dec
09
"It was an honor to participate in the Aspen–Bariloche medical exchange for the first time. I’m deeply grateful for the generosity, warmth, and expertise of our Argentinian colleagues. They welcomed us into their hospital and their lives and made us feel like both locals and longtime friends. Their work gave... read more →
- December 9, 2025
- Bariloche, Medical Exchange
Sep
23
Now in its 25th year, the 2025 Pitkin County Cares Awards and Greg Mace Award once again honored individuals and groups for their service, leadership, and civic involvement. Community members were recognized for dedicating their time and energy to helping others in Pitkin County. While nominees did not need to... read more →
- September 23, 2025
- Abetone, Aspen, Bariloche, Chamonix, Davos, Garmisch P, Queenstown, Shimukappu
Aug
15
Celebrating our Sister Cities Friendships and Traditions. Food brings families, friends and communities together. It tells a story about our traditions, that pass down through generations. It is a symbol of identity and an essential part of every culture. It was an honor (and so much fun!) to represent each... read more →
- August 15, 2025
- Abetone, Aspen, Bariloche, Chamonix, Davos, Garmisch P, Queenstown, Shimukappu
Aug
14
An Aspen Sister Cities Friend and Exemplary Citizen Diplomat. "Pat was so integral to both Aspen Sister Cities and to Sister Cities International. I'd like to say how much we will all miss her knowledge and passion and her always willing to help. I called her on many occasions and... read more →
- August 14, 2025
- Abetone, Aspen, Bariloche, Chamonix, Davos, Garmisch P, Queenstown, Shimukappu

