It was a step back in time, as doesn’t seem to happen very often. Not in today’s world. Five of us, gathered together for a little breakfast and a lot of stories. It could have.
Cherie Oates stands in the doorway of her home in Aspen on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)
Editor’s note: This feature is one in a series we call “Experienced Aspen,” a special section recognizing the life and experiences of Aspen’s most well-rounded citizens.
Cherie Gerbaz Oates was there for arguably the most important moment in Aspen’s history.
It was the winter of 1946-47 and the mining town had just started operating its newest crown jewel Lift 1 a milestone that forever changed the trajectory of the community and made it into one of the world’s most prized skiing destinations.