Neil Brosseau<\/a>, lost after hiking Pyramid Peak on Sept. 15, our laughter and tears centered around two groups of phenomenal individuals: the Mountain Rescue Aspen crew along with the Pitkin County\u2019s Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\nThank you cannot even come close to how we appreciate what effort was undertaken for Neil\u2019s safe return. Although you certainly know this, new to us is this team of volunteers who came out for no other reason than to see a successful return of a hiker to his family, friends and life.<\/p>\n
For those avid, experienced or even novice hikers whose response is that this type of occurrence will never happen to them \u2014 as avid, experienced hikers ourselves, we all thought the same thing prior to Sept. 15.<\/p>\n
We certainly would like to spread the word that this nonprofit operates on donations only. Even if you are not a hiker, they may just save the life of a loved one someday!<\/p>\n
Our most sincere gratitude to you all!<\/p>\n
Family of Neil Brosseau and Karen Carter (Neil\u2019s sister)<\/p>\n
Ruggerfest shines again<\/p>\n
It would be hard to imagine a more inclusive and amiable event than Ruggerfest, which our family thoroughly enjoyed this weekend.<\/p>\n
Any festival that involves beautiful athleticism, brute strength, lots of people grimacing through injury, and that is attended by families, seniors, newborns, dogs and every kind of person in between, with a commentator who sings enthusiastically from his perch above Wagner Park, has to be good for Aspen. It really is one of the most enjoyable weekends of the year. The best thing is you don\u2019t even have to understand the complicated rules of rugby to appreciate the comradeship and all-round niceness of the men and women who play it. It\u2019s a lovely way for locals and visitors to come together.<\/p>\n
Thanks to John Staub and all the organizers of Ruggerfest, as well as the Gentlemen of Aspen and city of Aspen Parks and Recreation Department for their hard work in giving us such a terrific weekend. Can\u2019t wait for the 53rd!<\/p>\n
Katherine Sand and Scott Martin<\/p>\n
Aspen<\/p>\n
Thank you, coaches and others<\/p>\n
I would like to thank Aspen Elks Lodge No. 224, coach Bubba Eggleston, coach Philen, coach Garrafa and coach Boomer Devlin. And thank you to the Aspen High School Athletic Director Martha Richards, head varsity coach Travis Benson and his staff and the city of Aspen Parks Department Blair Elliot and his staff. And of course, thank you to my parents Julie Knapp and Christian Knapp For letting me be involved in this.<\/p>\n
Without all these people helping out we would not have a program! I am very thankful to be playing football with good competitive teams that we play every weekend! Thank you so much for letting us play the sport we love and am looking forward to playing it in the future.<\/p>\n
Wyatt Knapp<\/p>\n
Aspen<\/p>\n
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