The snow in Shimukappu motivates my neighbors to wrap even their sturdiest-looking shrubs in burlap to protect the branches from being snapped by the weight of a February storm. Now that it’s May, a vibrant spring has arrived, and with it, the unwrapping of trees and plants in gardens across... read more →
May
30
May
24
"I chaperone Sister Cities trips because I see firsthand the wonder and curiosity from these kids. I witness the fear of being unfamiliar with a place and the people there. But it’s the sweet spot in between those; the place where the wonder and curiosity, and the fear of unfamiliarity... read more →
May
15
Nolan Balmat, from our sister city of Chamonix, France has been in Aspen since August, 2022. He has been going to Aspen High School this year and has had many amazing experiences from playing hockey with his host brother and training all winter in Glenwood Springs, to traveling with the... read more →
Apr
22
Building genuine bonds between different communities. From February 5-14, 2023, Aspen families hosted 13 students and two chaperones from Abetone, Italy, and the surrounding region. While in Aspen, the Abetone students and chaperones did a variety of activities including a snowshoe tour on the top of Ajax with ACES, a visit... read more →