List of people from Aspen, Colorado explained

This is a list of some notable people who have lived in the City of Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is organized by field of primary notability, then by last name within each section.

Aspen is the home rule municipality that is the county seat of Pitkin County, Colorado, United States.^[1] Its population was 6,658 at the 2010 United States Census. Aspen is in a remote area of the Rocky Mountains' Sawatch Range and Elk Mountains, along the Roaring Fork River at an elevation just below above sea level on the Western Slope, west of the Continental Divide.

Arts

• Robert Baer (born 1952), author, political commentator, and former CIA case officer^[2]
• John Denver (1943–1997), singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian^[3]
• Ethel Fortner (1907–1987), poet, critic, and editor^[4]
• Goldie Hawn (born 1945), actress
• Don Johnson (born 1949), actor
• Jack Nicholson (born 1937), actor
• Emma Priscilla Scott (1868-1940), educator and author
• Bob Rafelson (1933–2022), film director, writer and producer^[5]
• Kurt Russell (born 1951), actor
• Maria Semple (born 1964), novelist and screenwriter^[6]
• Paul Soldner (1921–2011), ceramic artist known for experimenting with Japanese raku technique^[7]
• Robert Spano (born 1961), conductor and pianist, music director of the Aspen Music Festival and School^[8]
• Jill St. John (born 1940), actress
• Robert Wagner (born 1930), actor

Business

• Thomas H. Bailey (born 1937), financier who founded Janus Capital Group^[9]
• Harley Baldwin (1945–2005), developer and art dealer^[10]
• Harry W. Bass Jr. (1927–1998), businessman and philanthropist^[11]
• Whip Jones (1909–2001), ski industry pioneer and original operator of the Aspen Highlands ski area^[12]
• Julie Macklowe, founder and spokesperson of skincare brand vbeauté^[13]
• Klaus Obermeyer (born 1919), founder of Sport Obermeyer^[14]
• Walter Paepcke (1896–1960), industrialist, founder of the Aspen Institute, Aspen Skiing Company and Aspen Music Festival and School^[15]
• Mortimer Zuckerman (born 1937), Canadian-American billionaire media proprietor and investor^[16]

Crime

• James Hogue (born 1959), con man who entered Princeton University by posing as a self-taught orphan^[17]
• Nancy Pfister (1956–2014), tour guide and murder victim^[18]

Journalism

• Hazel Hunkins Hallinan (1890–1982), women's rights activist, journalist, and suffragist^[19]
• Dave Price (born 1962), founder and publisher of several free daily newspapers^[20]
• Harold Ross (1892–1951), co-founder and editor-in-chief of The New Yorker magazine^[21]

Philanthropy

• Mercedes Bass (born 1944), Iranian-American philanthropist and socialite^[22]
• Melva Bucksbaum (1933–2015), art collector and patron of the arts^[23]
• Barbara Ingalls Shook (1938–2008), heiress, patron of the arts, and philanthropist^[24]
• Carrie Morgridge (born 1967), philanthropist and author^[25]
• Elizabeth Paepcke (1902–1994), philanthropist and booster for Aspen, founded the Aspen Music Festival and School

Politics

• Nancy E. Dick (born 1930), 41st Lieutenant Governor of Colorado^[26]
• Adam Frisch, Aspen City Council member 2011–2019, ran in 2022 election for U.S. House of Representatives^[27]
• Helen Klanderud (1937–2013), mayor of Aspen 2001–2007^[28]
• Davis Hanson Waite (1825–1901), Governor of Colorado 1893–1895^[29]

Science

• George Lof (1913–2009), engineer and inventor in the field of solar energy research^[30]
• Robert R. Odén (1922–2008), orthopedic surgeon and team doctor of the United States Ski Team during the 1960 Winter Olympics^[31]

Sports

• Jeremy Abbott (born 1985), professional figure skater, bronze medallist at the 2014 Winter Olympics^[32]
• Susie Berning (born 1941), retired professional golfer, winner of four major women's championships^[33]
• Gretchen Bleiler (born 1981), former professional halfpipe snowboarder^[34]
• Andrew Ernemann (born 1976), former alpine ski racer^[35]
• Alex Ferreira (born 1994), professional half-pipe skier, silver medallist at the 2018 Winter Olympics^[36]
• Alexi Grewal (born 1960), retired professional road racing cyclist, gold medallist at the 1984 Summer Olympics^[37]
• Noah Hoffman (born 1989), American Olympic cross-country skier^[38]
• Chris Klug (born 1972), professional alpine snowboarder, bronze medallist at the 2002 Winter Olympics^[39]
• Beth Madsen (born 1964), former professional alpine skier, competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics^[40]
• Wiley Maple (born 1990), alpine skier in the downhill and super-G disciplines, competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics^[41]
• Max Marolt (1936–2003), alpine skier, competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics^[42]
• Andrea Mead Lawrence (1932–2009), first American alpine skier to win two Olympic gold medals^[43]
• Jere Michael (born 1977), former competitive figure skater, later coach^[44]
• Abigail Mickey (born 1990), former professional racing cyclist^[45]
• Andy Mill (born 1953), former alpine ski racer, competed in the 1976 and 1980 Winter Olympics^[46]
• Alec Parker (born 1974), former rugby union lock^[47]
• Monique Pelletier (born 1969), former alpine skier, competed in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics^[48]
• Jessica Phillips (born 1978), competitive road cyclist^[49]
• Janelle Smiley (born 1981), ski mountaineer and mountain climber^[50]
• Alex Wubbels (born 1976), nurse and former alpine skier, competed in the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics^[51]
• Torin Yater-Wallace (born 1995), freestyle skier, competed in the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics^[52]

Miscellaneous

• Aron Ralston (born 1975), outdoorsman and motivational speaker best known for surviving a canyoneering accident by cutting off his own arm^[53]
• Christy Smith (born 1978), contestant on reality television series ; first deaf contestant in the Survivor franchise

See also

• List of people from Colorado
• Bibliography of Colorado
• Geography of Colorado
• History of Colorado
• Index of Colorado-related articles
• List of Colorado-related lists
• Outline of Colorado

External links

• State of Colorado
  • History Colorado
• City of Aspen

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Notes and References

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2. Web site: Ex-CIA Middle East field officer a man in demand. Draper. Electa. August 15, 2006. Chicago Tribune.
3. News: Isenberg. Barbara. August 20, 1979. Aspen Takes a Mellow Stance Towards John Denver's Gas Tank. The Record. Los Angeles Times News Service. December 18, 2018.
4. Web site: Guide to the Ethel Nestell Fortner Papers 1958-1986. Tanya Parlet. 2012. The Northwest Digital Archives. 7 May 2015.
5. Web site: Koseluk . Chris . July 24, 2022 . Bob Rafelson, Director of 'Five Easy Pieces' and Co-Creator of 'The Monkees,' Dies at 89 . 24 July 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter.
6. http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20081220/ASPENWEEKLY/812199953 Aspen novelist Maria Semple discovers this town is hers
7. Web site: Anderson Ranch's Paul Soldner, ceramist, artist, teacher, dies. Gardner-Smith. Brent. Aspen Daily News. en. 2020-05-14.
8. News: Wakin. Daniel J.. 12 March 2011. Robert Spano Named New Aspen Music Festival Music Director. The New York Times.
9. Web site: Janus Fund Chief and Founder to Step Down | Market Features | Financial Articles & Investing News | TheStreet.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090207073816/http://www.thestreet.com/markets/marketfeatures/10026885.html. 2009-02-07. 2009-01-01.
10. News: Oliver. Myrna. February 7, 2005. Harley Baldwin, 59; Led Effort to Transform Aspen. Los Angeles Times. April 23, 2011.
11. News: 6 April 1998. Paid Notice: Deaths BASS, HARRY WESLEY, JR.. 15 October 2019.
12. News: November 20, 1993. Ski Merger May Perk Up Aspen. NY Times. 22 January 2018.
13. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/31/fashion/beauty-spots.html?_r=1&ref=fashion "Beauty Spots"
14. News: Condon. Scott. 2017-12-04. Aspen's Klaus Obermeyer celebrates 98th birthday with business as usual. The Aspen Times. 2018-02-26.
15. News: Ross Parmenter. February 7, 1960. WORLD OF MUSIC: FRIEND LOST; Mack Harrell's Death Will Mean New Faces At Aspen Festival. The New York Times. May 20, 2009.
16. Book: Architectural Digest. 1997. John C. Brasfield Publishing Corporation. en.
17. Web site: Cops: Aspen Mountain shack squatter is notorious con man AspenTimes.com. www.aspentimes.com. 2016-12-08.
18. Web site: Murder in Aspen. CBS News. 2016-08-28.
19. Web site: Hazel H. Hallinan, 91, Journalist and Activist. 19 May 1982. The New York Times. 17 November 2017.
20. Web site: Knight Ridder acquires newspapers founded by partners with local ties. Aspen Times. en-US. 2020-05-14.
21. News: James. Caryn. 13 May 2001. Neighborhood Report: CRITIC'S VIEW; How The New Yorker Took Wing In Its Larval Years With Ross. The New York Times.
22. Eric Wilson, An ’80s Scandal Comes to a Quiet End, The New York Times, October 14, 2011
23. News: Roberts. Sam. 2015-08-18. Melva Bucksbaum, Art Collector and Curator, Dies at 82. en-US. The New York Times. 2019-05-02. 0362-4331.
24. http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2008/09/birmingham_philanthropist_barb.html Birmingham philanthropist Barbara Ingalls Shook dies at 69
25. News: Davidson. Joanne. June 17, 2015. Need a few million dollars, 10,000 digital whiteboards or a shipment of sheep hearts? Don't ask for them. The Denver Post. August 15, 2016.
26. http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/offic/ltgov.html#Dick State of Colorado:Lt. Gov. Dick
27. News: Sackariason . Carolyn . June 10, 2019 . The exit interview: Aspen City Councilman Adam Frisch steps down after serving eight years . 2022-07-27 . The Aspen Times . en-US.
28. News: Travers. Andrew. 2013-10-05. Helen Kalin Klanderud: June 9, 1937 — Oct. 3, 2013. Aspen Daily News. 2013-10-27.
29. Web site: Davis H. Waite. 2019-01-09. Colorado State Archives. en. 2020-05-14.
30. News: Culver, Virginia. 2009-10-25. Professor brought solar research home. The Denver Post. 2009-11-04.
31. Web site: ODÉN - Obituary for Robert R. Odén, MD (1922–2008). orthopaedics one. 4 December 2013.
32. Web site: Jeremy ABBOTT. Sochi2014.com . Organizing Committee of the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games of 2014 in Sochi. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140406213034/http://www.sochi2014.com/en/athlete-jeremy-abbott. April 6, 2014.
33. Web site: Desert teacher Susie Berning rides three U.S. Women's Open titles into golf Hall of Fame. Bohannan. Larry. Desert Sun. en. 2020-05-14.
34. http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=2459/index.html Profile
35. http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/613.html?sector=AL&competitorid=15956&type=result&Search=Select - Andrew Ernemann
36. Web site: Aspen skier Alex Ferreira enjoying his post-Olympic, no pressure lifestyle. Colbert. Austin. www.aspentimes.com. en-US. 2020-05-14.
37. Web site: Alexi Grewal Olympic Results. Sports Reference. May 25, 2015.
38. https://web.archive.org/web/20150703103029/http://www.teamusa.org/us-ski-and-snowboard/athletes/Noah-Hoffman Noah Hoffman
39. Chris Klug Olympic Results. April 8, 2020.
40. Web site: Beth MADSEN - Olympic Alpine Skiing United States of America. 2016-06-17. International Olympic Committee. en. 2020-05-15.
41. Web site: Vonn, Shiffrin and Ligety Headline US Olympic Team. SR Staff. Ski Racing. Ski Racing Media, Inc. 25 January 2018.
42. Max Marolt. March 11, 2018.
43. News: Martin. Douglas. 2009-04-01. Andrea Mead Lawrence, Skiing Champion, Dies at 76. en-US. The New York Times. 2020-05-15. 0362-4331.
44. Web site: Jere MICHAEL. International Skating Union. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161025005908/http://figureskating.sportresult.com/Bios/USA/2016/0/51700/MEN/TO/1932. October 25, 2016.
45. News: Fretz. Caley. October 21, 2019. Announcing our new cycling podcast host, Abby Mickey. CyclingTips. CyclingTips Media Pty Ltd. February 4, 2020.
46. Web site: Andy MILL - Olympic Alpine Skiing United States of America. 2016-06-17. International Olympic Committee. en. 2020-05-15.
47. Web site: Alec Parker. ESPN scrum. 2020-05-15.
48. Web site: Monique PELLETIER - Olympic Alpine Skiing United States of America. 2016-06-17. International Olympic Committee. en. 2020-05-15.
49. Web site: Tejay van Garderen is at the top of American cycling, and he keeps on climbing. www.denverpost.com. 25 August 2013.
50. Web site: Archived copy. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030833/http://ismf-ski.org/www/sites/ismf-ski.org.www/files/ISMF-licences-2011.xls. 2016-03-04. 2012-04-17.
51. Alex Shaffer.
52. Web site: Osberger . Madeleine . Torin Yater-Wallace changes course . 2020-05-15 . Aspen Daily News.
53. News: Duncan Campbell. 2003-05-03. Mountaineer trapped by boulder amputated arm with pocketknife. The Guardian. London. 2010-12-13.