Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy

Growing Up Aspen - A Joiners Table Chat

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The idea of the joiners table came from the Wienerstube, one of Aspen’s last local morning hang outs. The “Stube,” as we called it, had a great big community table in the middle of its dining room. The table was meant for individuals who, rather than wait for a table, could eat with the locals and meet a few new folks. Back in the day this is where the haves and the have nots brushed elbows and discussed the issues of the day. The authors of Growing Up Aspen are keen to continue these discussions with a few folks we feel carry the true Aspen spirit and share our local banter with you. Twist an...

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Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy

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41 - Growing Up Aspen - Mark Tache – Lessons from Sponsorships 27.06.2024 5:05

Mark Tache had to deal with corporate sponsorships at 18. Mark Tache US Ski Team/Restaurant Owner/Aspen High Grad 77 (5 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytra...

40 - Growing Up Aspen - Mark Tache – Aspen School Kids 27.06.2024 7:31

Mark Tache talks about the families that span from his generation to the classmates of the authors of Growing Up Aspen. Mark Tache US Ski Team/Restaurant Owner/Aspen High Grad 77 (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimati...

39 - Growing Up Aspen – Mark Tache – The Tache Journey to Aspen 27.06.2024 6:45

Mark Tache talks about his families journey to Aspen. Mark Tache US Ski Team/Restaurant Owner/Aspen High Grad 77 (7 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsa...

38 - Growing Up Aspen - George Burson – Other Special School Events 27.06.2024 17:06

George Burson talks about other special school events he helped start. George Burson Aspen history teacher/Dad/Army Rangers (17 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www....

37 - Growing Up Aspen - George Burson – Students Today 27.06.2024 19:42

George Burson reflects on the school environment of yesterday vs. today. George Burson Aspen history teacher/Dad/Army Rangers (20 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://ww...

36 - Growing Up Aspen - George Burson – Surviving on teachers wages 27.06.2024 6:32

George Burson talks about how he survived on teachers wages in Aspen. George Burson Aspen history teacher/Dad/Army Rangers (7 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.ha...

35 - Growing Up Aspen - George Burson – Outdoor Education 27.06.2024 8:24

George Burson talks about Aspen school's unique Outdoor Education program. George Burson Aspen history teacher/Dad/Army Rangers (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://w...

34 - Growing Up Aspen - George Burson – Aspen High School 27.06.2024 7:39

George Burson talks about his early days teaching at Aspen high. George Burson Aspen history teacher/Dad/Army Rangers (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytr...

33 - Growing Up Aspen - George Burson – Employee Housing 27.06.2024 3:49

George Burson talks about employee housing, which has become important piece to the local Aspen community. George Burson Aspen history teacher/Dad/Army Rangers (4 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/...

32 - Growing Up Aspen – George Burson – Your journey to Aspen 27.06.2024 9:15

George Burson talks about his journey to Aspen. George Burson Aspen history teacher/Dad/Army Rangers (9 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com...

31 - Growing Up Aspen - DeDe Brinkman – Hunter S. Thompson 27.06.2024 14:21

DeDe Brinkman talks about her Jerome Bar comrade Hunter S. Thompson DeDe Brinkman TV&Film Producer/Mom/SkiQueen (15 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytra...

30 - Growing Up Aspen - DeDe Brinkman – The Aspen Film Fest 27.06.2024 16:27

DeDe Brinkman walks through the beginning of the Aspen Film Fest. DeDe Brinkman TV&Film Producer/Mom/SkiQueen (17 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrail...

29 - Growing Up Aspen - DeDe Brinkman – The Community 27.06.2024 5:54

DeDe Brinkman reflects on the old Aspen community DeDe Brinkman TV&Film Producer/Mom/SkiQueen (6 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ D...

28 - Growing Up Aspen – DeDe Brinkman – Journey to Aspen 27.06.2024 9:18

DeDe Brinkman tells her story of her journey to Aspen. DeDe Brinkman TV&Film Producer/Mom/SkiQueen (9 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.c...

27 - Growing Up Aspen - Greg Poschman – Immigration 27.06.2024 2:29

Greg Poschman talks about new and old immigration in Aspen. Greg Poschman Pitkin County Commissioner/Father/Aspen High Grad 77. (3 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://w...

26 - Growing Up Aspen - Greg Poschman – The Aspen Workforce 27.06.2024 3:55

Greg Poschman talks about the current workforce in Aspen. Greg Poschman Pitkin County Commissioner/Father/Aspen High Grad 77. (4 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www...

25 - Growing Up Aspen - Greg Poschman – The New Community 27.06.2024 5:06

Greg Poschman talks about the new community. Greg Poschman Pitkin County Commissioner/Father/Aspen High Grad 77. (5 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ I was born and raised in Aspen. My father was a 10th Mountain Division skiing and mountain-craft instructor for Mountai...

24 - Growing Up Aspen - Greg Poschman – The Change 27.06.2024 5:48

Greg Poschman reflects on when he thinks the town started to change. Greg Poschman Pitkin County Commissioner/Father/Aspen High Grad 77. (6 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation...

23 - Growing Up Aspen - Greg Poschman – Film and Film Festivals 27.06.2024 11:08

Greg Poschman talks about film in the valley. Greg Poschman Pitkin County Commissioner/Father/Aspen High Grad 77. (11 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrail...

22 - Growing Up Aspen - Greg Poschman – The Design Conference 27.06.2024 5:49

Greg Poschman talks about The Design Conference and the new Aspen Ideas Festival. Greg Poschman Pitkin County Commissioner/Father/Aspen High Grad 77. (6 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trai...

21 - Growing Up Aspen - Greg Poschman – Author Lo Semple and Optimism 27.06.2024 9:52

Greg Poschman talks about the power of optimism. Greg Poschman Pitkin County Commissioner/Father/Aspen High Grad 77. (10 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytr...

20 - Growing Up Aspen - Greg Poschman – The Devil’s Punchbowl 27.06.2024 2:07

Greg Poschman talks about the pros and cons of the Devil's Punchbowl. Greg Poschman Pitkin County Commissioner/Father/Aspen High Grad 77. (2 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation...

19 - Growing Up Aspen – Greg Poschman – The Community 27.06.2024 2:50

Greg Poschman gives us his spin on the community. Greg Poschman Pitkin County Commissioner/Father/Aspen High Grad 77. (3 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytr...

18 - Growing Up Aspen - Tony Vagneur – Final Thoughts 27.06.2024 3:21

Tony Vagneur's final thoughts. Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (4 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Ton...

17 - Growing Up Aspen - Tony Vagneur – Ski Town History 27.06.2024 6:58

Tony Vagneur gives us a quick history lesson about the Aspen valley. Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (7 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation htt...