News - Aspen Sister Cities

Jul 11

“TASTE THE WORLD” Aspen Sister Cities Fundraiser

Join Us for a Culinary Journey! Please join us for an unforgettable evening of global flavors and cultural connection. Sip on mocktails and cocktails representing our Sister Cities, savor delicious tapas, and engage with impactful stories from our alumni. Plus, don't miss our exciting live auction. DATE: Saturday, August 9... read more →

July 11, 2025
Abetone, Aspen, Bariloche, Chamonix, Davos, Garmisch P, Queenstown, Shimukappu

Jun 04

IMPROVING PATIENT CARE THROUGH THE MEDICAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Seven medical professionals from Hospital Ramon Carrillo in Bariloche, Argentina visited Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley for the annual medical exchange program. This year we hosted two orthopedic surgeons, on surgical nurse, one dentist, one dental assistant, one physical therapist and one speech therapist. The visitors conduct peer study... read more →

June 4, 2025
Bariloche, Medical Exchange

Jun 03

CONGRATULATIONS ELETTRA!

Our exchange student from Italy, Elettra Girardi, has been recognized by ACES (American Cultural Exchange Services) as a star student for the school year of 2024/25 because of her involvement in her school and host community. Elettra has been working hard at Aspen High School in her International Baccalaureate (IB)... read more →

June 3, 2025
Abetone, Student Exchange

May 10

LARA WHITLEY: “ART FOR PEACE, ARTE PARA LA PAZ”

"As the 2025 exchange artist and a member of our local host committee, I have experienced the mission — to promote peace — come alive through the passion to connect, person to person, community to community, around art. With little budget or resources, but full hearts and intention, the grassroots... read more →

May 10, 2025
Artist Exchange, Bariloche

May 09

ABETONE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT EXCHANGE

The middle school students that participated in the Abetone 2025 exchange came to the Sister Cities board meeting to share their experience. Once again, we were all reminded of the importance of making meaningful connections and friends around the world. Take a look at their presentation!

May 9, 2025
Abetone, Student Exchange

May 05

CHAMONIX: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT EXCHANGE AND SKI PATROL FAREWELL.

Last March, a group of seven students from Aspen High School (AHS) participated in the exchange to Chamonix, France. The chaperones were AHS French teacher Jane Larson and Adam Cheney, 8th grade teacher at AMS. The students shared a presentation slideshow for the Aspen Sister Cities committee and talked about... read more →

May 5, 2025
Chamonix, Ski Patrol Exchange, Student Exchange

May 04

ACRA: PRIVATE GROUP TOUR TO VISIT ASPEN’S SISTER CITY, QUEENSTOWN.

Join ACRA's private group tour to experience the highlights of New Zealand including Auckland, Christchurch, and Aspen's Sister City, Queenstown. Trip departs Aspen-Pitkin County Airport on November 9, 2025 and returns on November 22, 2025. Land only packages are available for departures from other airports. See the full itinerary here.

May 4, 2025
Queenstown

Jan 23

GRAYSON BAUER: WHAT MAKES THE SISTER CITY BOND SO SPECIAL

In the West, Japanese culture is often portrayed as reserved when it comes to open displays of emotion. Nowhere have I seen this oversimplification more clearly disproven than during the Shimukappu Exchange Program in Aspen. From the welcome at Sardy Field to the farewell dinner, the delegation’s heartfelt enthusiasm for all things... read more →

January 23, 2025
Shimukappu

Jan 23

THE ASPEN TIMES: JANUARY VISITS FOR ASPEN SISTER CITIES INCLUDES STUDENTS FROM NEW ZEALAND, JAPAN, AND ITALY

What do Shimukappu, Japan and Aspen, Colorado have in common? They offer world-class skiing, spectacular mountain vistas, and have students willing to take risks, cross borders, and explore new cultures. Four middle school students from the small mountain town in Northern Japan came to Aspen earlier this month, as did... read more →

January 23, 2025
Queenstown, Shimukappu, Student Exchange, Student Exchange

Dec 11

MEDICAL EXCHANGE IN BARILOCHE

The annual medical exchange to Bariloche was conducted in early November, 2024. Participants this year were: Jodi Callison, RN, Robert Christensen, DDS, Tito Liotta, MD, Kara Morgan, Medical Assistance, Mark Purnell, MD, Daniel Ritschard, PT, MSPT and Elle Stark PT, DPT. Griff Smith was the Aspen Sister Cities coordinator who... read more →

December 11, 2024
Bariloche, Medical Exchange, Uncategorized