Thanks for sharing. I've been only an infrequent visitor to Aspen Highlands, just five visits over the years. First time was 1976 including sleeping in my car in the parking lot, then for a week in 1991 staying in the old cabins at the T-Lazy 7 Ranch. We got 30" of snow in 30 hrs during that visit! If I remember correctly, I first saw the memorial plaque for the three lost patrollers on that 1991 visit. I've also visited Aspen Highlands on three occasions more recently in the 20-teens.
I've skied about 95 ski areas in the US and written reports on many of them. When people ask me what's my favorite, Aspen Highlands is always in the conversation. If you were a member of the Aspen Highlands ski patrol I tip my hat to you. The patrol "shack" at the top of the mtn is probably the coolest in American skiing with incredible views. The hike-to skiing in Highland Bowl is spectacular with a scope that is off the charts compared to most recreational ski terrain. It is also a little bit terrifying in its magnificence.