Debbie Contini Braun
President and CEO
Q. What's your favorite meal/restaurant in Aspen?
A: The chicken sandwich from White House Tavern - dare I say twice a week.
Q. What's your favorite outdoor activity?
A: Taking advantage of the 10th Mountain Division Hut system. What could be better than a long hike, a roaring fire in an amazing log cabin with views for miles.
Q: What's your favorite Arts and Culture event?
A: Sitting on the lawn at the Aspen Music Festival listening to amazing music, it's the best time to decompress and enjoy date night with my husband.
Q: What's your favorite park?
A: Wagner Park in downtown Aspen- it's always filled with children and puppies- how can that not put a smile on your face?
Jennifer Albright Carney
Vice President of Event Marketing
Q: What's your favorite outdoor activity?
A: Hiking. And now that I'm fortunate enough to have a small yard, a new love of perennial gardening has emerged.
Q: What's your favorite hike?
A: Smuggler is great for lunch-break exercise and amazing views of Aspen Mountain and town. If you have a little more time, head back to the Hunter Creek Loop. I love the way you feel like you're so far away from everything when really, you're still so close to town.
Q: Where's the best view in Aspen?
A: Everywhere surrounding Aspen!
Q: What's your favorite Aspen event?
A: Well all of the events ACRA produces, of course! But if I have to choose- the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen.
Eliza Voss
Director of Marketing
Q: Where's the best view in Aspen?
A: Red Butte- has a panorama of the upper valley.
Q: What's your favorite winter activity?
Q: What's your local beverage of choice?
A: A glass of Rose on the Ajax Tavern Patio.
Q: What's your favorite park?
A: Check out the Grotto's Ice Caves on Independence Pass.
Sarah Reynolds Lasser
Senior Director of Business Development
Q: Where's the most relaxing spot in Aspen?
A: Reading a book while listening to the Aspen Music Festival at the Benedict Music Tent.
Q: What's your favorite Arts and Culture event?
A: The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.
Q: What's your favorite summer activity?
A: SUPing Northstar.
Q: What's your local beverage of choice?
A: St. Germain Cocktail at Steakhouse No. 316.
Liz Cluley
Senior Sales Manager
Q. What's your favorite meal/restaurant in Aspen?
A: Appetizer: Braised Artichoke Heart Bruschetta at Ellina, Main Course: Herb Roasted Rack of Colorado Lamb at Pinons, Dessert: Bread Pudding at Steakhouse No. 316.
Q: What's your favorite hike?
A: American Lake or West Maroon Pass to Crested Butte.
Q: Where's the best view in Aspen?
A: Take a jeep tour to the historic area of Lenado, the view can't be beat!
Q: Where's the most relaxing spot in Aspen?
A: Remede Spa at the St. Regis.
Jessica Hite
Senior Marketing Manager
Q. What's your favorite meal/restaurant in Aspen?
A: Pinons for the Duck Quesadilla and Tofu Enchilada.
Q: Where's the best view in Aspen?
A: A window seat on the flight into the Aspen Airport.
Q: What's your favorite Arts & Culture event?
A: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Performances and the JAS Labor Day Experience.
Q: What's your local beverage of choice?
A: The hot chocolate in The Living Room at The Little Nell or an espresso martini from L'Hostaria.
Kathryn Dziedzic
Senior Manager of Membership Sales
Q: Where's the best place to take guests and visitors?
A: The Sundeck
Q: What's your favorite outdoor activity?
A: Hiking
Q: What's your favorite summer activity?
A: Paddle boarding on Ruedi Reservoir
Q: Where's the most relaxing spot in Aspen?
A: Remede Spa at the St. Regis.
Bridget Crosby
Marketing Manager
Q: Where's the best view in Aspen?
A: Paragliding off of Aspen Mountain
Q. What's your favorite meal/restaurant in Aspen?
A: Any ramen takeover night from King and Cook is always my favorite. On the non-takeover nights, the Jalapeno Linguine & Clams from Clark's Oyster Bar is life changing.
Q: What's your favorite summer activity?
A: Sunset watching on the top of Red Mountain or at Smuggler Park.
Q: What's your local beverage of choice?
A: Can't go wrong with a dirty or espresso martini from Campo de Fiori.
Jack Orsi
Sales Coordinator
Q: What's your favorite Arts and Culture event?
A: The Meeting Conference - Everyone is in such anticipation of the upcoming season, I love the energy as fall transitions to winter in Aspen.
Q: What's your favorite outdoor activity?
A: I love taking advantage of all the summer backpacking options that are nearby Aspen.
Q: What's your favorite hike?
A: Cathedral Lake to Electric Pass is always a good choice.
Q: What's your local beverage of choice?
A: Aspen Brewing Company Independence Pass Ale I.P.A.
Lindsey Fay
Member Services Coordinator
Q: What's your favorite Park?
A: Freddie Fisher Park is hands down the best park in Aspen (for me). Named after a true Aspen character, the tiny park at the corner of 82 and the Roaring Fork River as you head east towards Independence Pass provides a feeling of remoteness in an already remote town and offers up a bench at one of my favorite spots to watch the river splash by during run-off season.
Q: Where's the best view in Aspen?
A: The rooftop at the W Aspen. Its 360 view is unlike any other town. I'm looking forward to some serious après up there this winter!
Q: Where's the most relaxing spot in Aspen?
A: Anderson Park on The Aspen Institute's campus is a relaxing place to roam and take in the beautiful Aspen views from a different perspective.
Q: Where's the best place to take guests and visitors?
A: The Aspen Art Museum has incredible exhibits, events, view, and food! Added bonus = it's free so you can pop in for 30 minutes or stay for hours.
Susan Bantis
Airport Guest Service Director
Q. What's your favorite outdoor activity?
A: Riding my horse in the beautiful mountains around Aspen!
Q. What's your favorite meal/restaurant in Aspen?
A: Crab cakes and Chardonnay at Jimmy's Bar!
Q: What's your favorite Arts and Culture event?
A: Aspen Music Festival, in the tent or out on the lawn. Just love attending the 4th of July celebration with family and friends!
Q: What's your favorite winter activity?
A: Skiing, hiking, watching the moon and stars! Just being outside in our amazing surroundings.
Diana Morrissey
Visitor Services Manager
Q: Where's the most relaxing spot in Aspen?
A: Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Q: What's your favorite Aspen event?
A: FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen
Q: Where's the best view in Aspen?
A: Everywhere surrounding Aspen!
Q. What's your favorite meal/restaurant in Aspen?
A: Cache Cache
Kristen Anderson
Executive Assistant
Q: What's your favorite summer activity?
A: Hiking and SUPing with my friends and family.
Q: What's your local beverage of choice?
A: Jalapeño margarita from Meat & Cheese
Q: What's your favorite winter activity?
A: Skiing
Q: Where's the best view in Aspen?
A: On top of Ajax, about to ski down after a powder day.