Audrey Ryan

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Associate Newsroom SEO Editor at The Athletic

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New Apple podcast ‘Scamtown’ features the story of Harvey’s Casino in South Lake Tahoe

Aug 28, 2024 | tahoedailytribune.com | Audrey Ryan

STATELINE, Nev. – When filmmakers Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez finished their latest projects, McMillions$, the story of a fraud ring that rigged the results of the McDonald’s Monopoly game, and The Big Conn, a series about Eric C. Conn, a Kentucky lawyer who defrauded the US government of over $550 million through the Social Security program, everyone they knew was sending them stories of weird, quirky crimes.
Run Tahoe Run: There’s a race for everyone around the Lake Tahoe area

May 31, 2024 | tahoedailytribune.com | Audrey Ryan

It’s time to put away the skis, snowboards, and snowshoes and dust off the running shoes. Lake Tahoe has a race for everyone, whether you are just getting into running or are a pro looking for a challenge. There are half marathons, relays, kids races, and even a 200-mile race. Is there any better way to take in the scenery of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding cities than while completing one of the many races hosted in the area throughout the summer?
Hazmat spill cleanup still in progress at Donner Pass Rest Area

May 14, 2024 | sierrasun.com | Audrey Ryan

The Donner Pass Rest Area on Interstate I-80 East is still closed for cleanup after a semi-truck lost two tons of phosphoric acid from its rear trailer Monday afternoon. At approximately 1:50 p.m. on May 13, California Highway Patrol received a call of a semi-truck losing a “green substance” from its rear trailer, according to CHP Truckee Public Information Officer Carlos Perez.
Meet Lisa Issenberg, the artist behind the X Games medals

Jan 25, 2024 | aspentimes.com | Audrey Ryan

In the same way that no two snowflakes are alike, no two X Games medals are alike. Each of the 48 X Games medals hand-crafted by Colorado artist Lisa Issenberg are slightly different and reflective of the time and effort spent making each one. Issenberg has been hand crafting the X Games medals from her Ridgway studio since 2020. She first got into metalwork after watching a metal worker during her time in a study abroad program.
Freedom to ski and ride: Challenge Aspen provides people with disabilities the opportunity to do what they love

Jan 2, 2024 | aspentimes.com | Audrey Ryan

Editor’s note: A version of this story appears in this year’s edition of the Winter in Aspen/Snowmass magazine. Jake April has lived with cerebral palsy all of his life. Weakness on his right side causes him to struggle with balance and reaction time, preventing him from participating in many sports. His family, based in Long Island, has been visiting Colorado for 25 years, and 20 years ago, he started working with Challenge Aspen.
Fueling up in Snowmass

Dec 12, 2023 | aspentimes.com | Audrey Ryan

Editor’s note: A version of this story also appears in this year’s edition of the Winter in Aspen/Snowmass magazine. Fueling up before and during a long day of skiing or riding is important. Fortunately, Snowmass Base Village and Snowmass Mall offer plenty of breakfast and lunch options to choose from, whether you’re looking for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or a relaxing, sit-down lunch.
Tourism trending down in Snowmass through March

Nov 17, 2023 | aspentimes.com | Audrey Ryan

As of Oct. 31, paid occupancy in Snowmass is down slightly from last year’s numbers from November through March 2024, according to the latest Destimetrics report presented at the Nov. 9 Snowmass Tourism Talk. November is down 1.4%, December is down 2%, January is down 6%, February is down 2%, and March down 21%. “December is interesting. The first week of January should be very strong,” Snowmass Tourism Director Rose Abello said.
High school student takes initiative, empowers youth to fight climate change

Oct 5, 2023 | aspentimes.com | Audrey Ryan

After taking an AP environmental science class her junior year at Glenwood Springs High School, Emma Hostetler found herself feeling lonely and hopeless about climate change. “Before I took the class, I knew that climate change was a bad thing, but after taking that, I realized how little we all know about what really matters in climate change,” she said.
Snowmass Village eyes loosening leash laws

Sep 19, 2023 | aspentimes.com | Audrey Ryan

The Snowmass Village Town Council is leaning toward giving more autonomy to dog owners on leashing laws that are rarely enforced as is, according to the town’s police chief. The Town Council again took up the topic at its Sept. 18 meeting and will continue the discussion at its Oct. 2 meeting, giving town staff time to add language to the ordinance about the ability for homeowners associations and other interested parties to request mandatory leash zones.
An evening of wine and cheese with Laura Werlin at the Farm Collaborative

Sep 11, 2023 | aspentimes.com | Audrey Ryan

Laura Werlin, James Beard award-winning author, is coming to the Roaring Fork Valley for an evening of wine and cheese pairings hosted by the Farm Collaborative and Callie’s Backyard. With the picturesque Farm Collaborative Green House as a backdrop, Werlin will take guests on a journey through the world of cheese and wine pairings. Using her expertise and passion, she will share insights, stories, and tips on how to create the perfect harmony between these two culinary delights.