Summer In Aspen

CHRIS KLUG TALKS FAMILY, LIFE AND COMPETITION

BIKE TRAILS From mellow rides to screamer downhills

WHO’S ON STAGE? This summer’s hottest entertainment

THE SUMMER BUCKET LIST Don’t leave town without doing these 10 things

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS 08 Go & Do: Explore Aspen this summer

10 Mountain biking for all abilities

14 The valley’s top 10

adventures this summer

17 Rugby, one of Aspen’s

favorite summer pastimes, returns

20 Wildlife: Look, but don’t touch 23 Fly-fishing in some of the country’s best rivers

34 Getting to know musician Jackson Emmer

36 Summer concert lineup 39 What you need to know about legal marijuana

42 Sip on this summer’s best cocktails

FEATURE ON THE TRAIL WITH CHRIS KLUG Aspen athlete Chris Klug, who won Olympic Bronze in snowboarding in 2002, aims to break 8 hours in this

44 Pamper yourself at a local spa 48 The USA Pro Cycling Challenge returns to Independence Pass

52 Where to golf in the Roaring Fork Valley

summer’s Leadville 100 mountain bike race. Find out how he balances his training routine with life as a husband, father and successful real estate broker, while also appreciating that he gets to follow his dreams in his beloved Aspen.

IN EVERY ISSUE 58 Calendar 79 Dining 96 Closing Photo

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GENERAL MANAGER

Samantha Johnston

LETTER from the EDITOR

EDITOR

Lauren Glendenning DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Maria Wimmer BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

David Laughren

THERE’S A SAYING IN THE MOUNTAINS that local residents came for the winter but stayed for the summer. It’s a reasonable assumption that most people did just that, and if this is your first summer living in or visiting Aspen, it won’t take long for you to understand why.

Summers in Aspen are special. In addition to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, we also have more activities, events and culture than most people can fit into a single trip. You can wake up in the morning and hike through lush aspen groves, have lunch in one of our world-class restaurants and finish the day watching live shows by chart-topping performers. You can get your hands dirty while fly-fishing a Gold Medal river (page 23) or get splashed with fresh Rocky Mountain snowmelt while rafting. Those looking for more relaxation than adventure can hit the spa for a specialized high-altitude body treatment (page 44) or kick back on a downtown patio with a fresh summer cocktail (page 42). And if you want to try a little mountain biking, the trails around here offer everything from mellow cruises to thrilling downhill singletracks (page 10).

Learn what it’s like to be an Aspen musician (page 34), or get into the mind of an Aspen endurance athlete who hasn’t slowed down after winning bronze in the 2002 Winter Olympics (page 27). Our goal with this magazine guide is to ensure you’ll have an experience so unforgettable that perhaps you, too, will want to stay a little longer.

Let our guide serve as an inspiration for your summer itinerary. We hope — actually, we know — you’ll have an amazing time.

Cheers,

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Enrich your summer with these fresh-air experiences

by JEANNE MCGOVERN

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spen is truly Mother Nature’s playground; everywhere you look there are mountains to climb, rivers to run and trails to bike. But sometimes we seek a different kind of outdoor experience. With that in mind, we’re sharing a few insider tips on how to enjoy everything the Aspen area has to offer.

Abandoned mining town of Independence in Colorado

SCENES WORTH SEEING Long before Aspen was a worldclass resort, it was a mining town. But the Aspen we know today wasn’t the hub of local activity. The towns of Ashcroft and Independence were where people made their homes and livelihoods. Today, these ghost towns are well worth a visit, as they offer a glimpse of Aspen’s past — complete with the remains of saloons, a post office, homes and more — while walking through today’s landscape.

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ASHCROFT: 11 miles south of Aspen on Castle Creek Road. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $3 for adults and free for children 12 and under; self-guided tours during non-business hours.

INDEPENDENCE: 16 miles east of Aspen on Highway 82 up Independence Pass. Self-guided tours; suggested donation $3 for adults and free for children 12 and under.

WILDFLOWERS COURTESY RUSTIN GUDIM // POCKET PARKS COURTESY DEVON MEYERS

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The Grottos and the Ice Caves, up Independence Pass, are worthy of a day excursion in the summertime.

The Maroon Bells are the most photographed peaks in North America, so you should probably put this on your to-do list. But trust us when we say there are dozens of other places worth photographing. Professional photographer Dan Bayer puts The Grottos and Cascades, up Independence Pass, at the top of his list: “Visited by notable photographers such as John Sexton and Ernst Haas, the Grottos ice caves and cascades offer enough visual inspiration for several trips as both are good outings in either strong or flat light,” he says. “Bring a tripod for long water effects at the cascades and darker moody shots from in the ice cave.”

ESCAPE THE CROWDS There are many places to escape the summer crowds. You can hike far into the backcountry or go four-wheeling into remote places. But you’d be surprised to know there are (somewhat) people-free places all over town. One of our favorite in-town escapes is a stroll through the Aspen Meadows campus. Located in Aspen’s West End, the Herbert Bayer-designed resort offers a truly unique landscape to explore — with a wildflower garden, art-deco sculptures, a marble garden, grass mounds, the Buckminster Fuller Dome, a Japanese contemplative garden, the Kaleidoscreen and more. “The grounds are not only rich with architecture and outdoor sculptures — there is also an immense collection of artwork, which can be found inside almost every building,” states the self-guided tour brochure. “We recommend that you step inside a few of the buildings and view the indoor artwork as well.”

POCKET PARKS Aspen is home to some 30 parks of all types, from athletic fields to playgrounds to open spaces. But the real gems are the “pocket parks” — small slices of land tucked by the river, in neighborhoods, even in the heart of downtown. “Walk or bike Aspen’s tree-lined streets or follow the Rio Grande Trail, which follows the Roaring Fork River, and you will discover one of Aspens hidden gems — Aspen’s beautiful neighborhood parks,” says Aspen Parks director Jeff Woods. “These parks are magical spaces where guests and locals can gather, play, and relax amongst beautiful gardens, landscapes and expanses of lawn.”

Hillard, a charming park on Bleeker, exemplifies the serenity of Aspen’s “pocket parks.”

WILD ABOUT WILDFLOWERS The Rocky Mountains come alive in summer as the alpine wildflowers begin to bloom, generally peaking during the second half of July. And while you can find these bright blossoms just about anywhere, a few places stand above the rest, including West Maroon Pass, the Hunter Creek Valley and the above-treeline tundra up Independence Pass. If you’re looking for a road trip to get your wildflower fix, the White River Forest Service office suggests a visit to Clark Ridge, near Rifle Falls State Recreation Area.

“Visit Clark Ridge in July and it will be ablaze with color — from the blues of lupine on the open slopes and Colorado columbine in the shade of the aspen to the yellows of heartleaf arnica and tall groundsel.”

Flowers are in abundance in the meadows surrounding Maroon Lake.

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Basalt resident Alice Hackne, descends the Tom Blake trail in Snowmass Village

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Biking Independence Pass

Pedal your way to ‘MIND-BLOWING’ views Aspen’s mountain-biking trails offer adventure and scenery

by SCOTT CONDON

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he mountain bike trail network in Aspen and Snowmass Village has grown to 125 miles of singletrack and has slowly added terrain suitable to riders of all abilities.

About 25 miles of trail has been added over the last five years, according to Mike Pritchard, executive director of the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association.

The network has earned a “bronze” designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association. “It means you’re guaranteed to find a

good time if you’re already a mountain biker,” Pritchard said.

The bronze was earned for a variety of characteristics, including a fair amount of mileage, trails for different abilities, different experiences from the trails and amenities such as lessons and lift-served biking, he said.

What the bronze rating really means is visitors are learning what local riders have known for years about the excellent trails.

It all starts with Smuggler Mountain and Hunter Creek Valley, Pritchard said.

Smuggler Mountain presents a physical and psychological challenge, especially when the sun is beating down on the southerly-exposed old mining road.

“The awards are there,” Pritchard said. After a relatively short climb, riders are rewarded with shaded and scenic terrain through aspen and sub-alpine fir forests.

Once they get into the woods, they have nearly countless permutations on the various trails, spurs and loops on Smuggler Mountain and across the Hunter Creek Valley floor on the slopes to the north.

Erik Skarvan, who has been providing mountain bike riding lessons in the Aspen area for 19 years through his business, Sun Dog Athletics, said the riding above Hunter Creek Valley floor on the Hunter Creek Rim, Hobbit Trail and Sunnyside, stacks up well against any network.

“That whole area up there isn’t to be missed,” he said.

While riding the trails on Smuggler Mountain and Hunter Creek Valley, riders

will pop out of the trees and get stopped in their tracks by stunning views, Skarvan said.

The perspective from Smuggler Mountain provides great views of Aspen all the way across the valley to Sopris Mountain. The grandeur of the Maroon Bells emerges from Hunter Creek Valley floor.

The Sunnyside Trail, accessed off the Hunter Creek network, traverses Red Mountain and provides an ever-changing perspective of Aspen Mountain and the surrounding terrain. “It’s mind-blowing right there,” Skarvan said.

He advises visiting mountain bikers with expert skills to make sure they hit the Government Trail between Aspen and Snowmass Village. “We say ‘Government’ Trail because it rules,” Skarvan quipped. It boasts steep, short climbs, wicked descents, technical rock gardens and tricky tree roots.

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SKY MOUNTAIN PARK ASPEN AND SNOWMASS Village have very distinctive mountain bike trail networks, with Aspen’s centered on Smuggler Mountain, Hunter Creek Valley and Four Corners and Snowmass focused on the ski area.

But the development of Sky Mountain Park in recent

years has provided the missing link. Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, with help from the governments of Snowmass Village, Aspen and Pitkin County, has developed awesome trails that fill a gap inzz intermediate riding.

Many of the trails in Sky Mountain Park are

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Skarvan said. The old jeep road requires healthy lungs and maneuvering through rocky sections but the route is wide and pleasant along the scenic creek. The ride can be extended beyond Grizzly Reservoir to the ghost town of Ruby on a rougher, fourwheel-drive route. The high altitude valley is one of the prettiest around Aspen.

Skarvan said no discussion of Aspen’s trails is complete without Sky Mountain Park.

Several trails have been added in the last four years,

filling demand for more intermediate routes (see related story).

“It’s not flat but it’s not very technical,” Skarvan said.

Aspen doesn’t have a paper map of the trail system to match Snowmass Village, but Pritchard said an excellent resource for local riders and visitors is mtbproject.com.

The Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association provided many of the trail descriptions for the International Mountain Bicycling Association-coordinated website.

A mountain biker rides a midvalley trail in Carbondale.

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machine-made so they are wider and smoother with banked turns that create the perfect switchbacks for climbing and let cyclists sail while heading downhill.

“What I’m hearing from some road riders is they’re dusting off their mountain bikes,” said Mike Pritchard, executive director of the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association.

They’re dusting their road bikes off because the climbs are strenuous but relatively short and none of the trails are very technically challenging.

That makes them appealing to aging riders that want the workout without the risk of banging themselves up with a spill on the rocks.

The open space program completed the Deadline Trail last year. It’s dedicated to downhill traffic and has

several jumps for the most adventurous riders. It’s fun to rip down even if you’re not looking to soar through the air.

“All of the jumps can be rolled over,” Pritchard said.

Both Snowmass and Aspen can lay claim to Sky Mountain Park because of its location.

The park encompasses the long, narrow ridge stretching from the Pitkin County Airport and Shale Bluff Curves to the edge of Snowmass Village along Highline Road.

The Airline Trail provides access for riders coming from Aspen. Cozy Line is easily accessible for riders coming from downvalley and parking at the Brush Creek RoadHighway 82 Intercept Lot. Both trails provide nice climbs and exhilarating downhill jaunts. Snowmass Village riders can hop on Viewline.

Ridgeline runs the length of the park and connects the trails on either end.

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IF YOU GO WHAT: Sky Mountain Park WHERE: Between Snowmass Village and Pitkin County Airport

HOW: Airline Trail provides a good climb into the park from the Aspen side. It can be accessed from the Buttermilk parking lot and Owl Creek Trail. Cozyline Trail is slightly less buffed out. It can be accessed from the Intercept Lot and Highway 82/Brush Creek Road, then the Brush Creek paved trail.

Viewline provides a challenging climb out of Snowmass Village off of Highline Road. Deadline is a downhill-only trail that’s exhilarating.

A rider climbs the Airline Trail on Sky Mountain Park last spring.

The various routes developed on Sky Mountain Park in the last few years filled a gap in intermediate riding in Aspen and Snowmass Village. The climbs are physically challenging but relatively short and not technical.

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MAROON BELLS The Maroon Bells are the most photographed mountains in North America, and after a trip to see them, you’ll understand why. Located 10 miles from Aspen up Maroon Creek Road, access opens to the Bells on May 15.

Between mid-June and Labor Day, they can only be accessed by public bus between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visitors can drive to the Bells before or after that time frame, at $10 per vehicle. After Labor Day, bus access is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit www.aspenchamber.org.

FOOD & WINE CLASSIC Drawing world-class culinary talent from June 19 to June 21, the Food & Wine Classic is the ultimate summer event in Aspen. Enjoy grand tastings, seminars, trade programs, exhibitions and meet-andgreets with the biggest names in the industry. The festivities are held in the center of town in Aspen’s centrally located Wagner Park.

TOP 10 Adventures in the Valley:

ASHCROFT GHOST TOWN

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Located 11 miles south of Aspen on Castle Creek Road, the Ashcroft ghost town takes visitors back in time. In the spring of 1880, prospectors left the boomtown of Leadville in search of silver deposits in the Castle Creek Valley. By 1883, Ashcroft was a town of 2,000 with two newspapers, a school, sawmills and 20 saloons. But it went bust almost as quickly as it boomed. Access is open June 17 through Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Self-guided tours are allowed during non-business hours, as well. Admission is $3 and free for ages 12 and younger.

FREE CONCERTS IN SNOWMASS VILLAGE From June 25 to Aug. 13, Snowmass Village offers a free concert series every Thursday. From reggae to classical jazz, the series covers a variety of genres. The concerts are held at the end of the Snowmass Village Mall on Snowmass Mountain. The lineup so far this summer includes Orgone, Lee Fields & the Expressions, Gangstagrass, Jaden Carlson Band, Feufollet and Firefall.

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THE SUMMER BUCKET LIST

by KARL HERCHENROEDER

BELLY UP ASPEN SHOW Ask most young locals for a good Aspen venue, and they’ll tell you to visit Belly Up, which consistently draws world-class talent. Given the size of the club, it’s a good bet you won’t find a better atmosphere for seeing these big names. Gregg Allman, Gordon Lightfoot, Thievery Corporation, John Prine, Buddy Guy, Graham Nash, TV on the Radio, Melissa Ethridge, Iron & Wine and Yonder Mountain String Band are among the artists playing this summer.

RIVER RAFTING

SILVER QUEEN GONDOLA/SUNDECK Enjoy panoramic views of the Elk Mountains and a drink or meal at the Sundeck. The gondola ride is a 17-minute trip to the top, with views of downtown Aspen and beyond. Between June 20 and September 7, the gondola is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s also open various weekends in May, early June, September and October. Tickets are $18.

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Aspen and Snowmass offer some of the best whitewater rafting in all of Colorado, with a variety of skill-level runs available to first-timers and thrill seekers. Full- and half-day trips are available with a handful of companies, including Aspen Whitewater Rafting, Blazing Adventures, Elk Mountain Expeditions, Aspen Kayak School and Arkansas Valley Adventures.

WOODY CREEK TAVERN Located a few miles west of Aspen, the Woody Creek Tavern was a mainstay for local legend Hunter S. Thompson, who lived close by to the well-known establishment. The tavern is a short drive from town, just off Highway 82.

Visitors also can take a short bike ride to the restaurant. Known for its quirky atmosphere and friendly local following, the Woody Creek Tavern is a must-see.

HOTEL JEROME J-BAR Another iconic Aspen establishment is the Hotel Jerome’s J-Bar, located on Main Street. For more than a century, local socialites, ski bums and cowboys have enjoyed this legendary Aspen watering hole. In the 1970s, Hunter S. Thompson and company made the J-Bar a campaign headquarters during his bid for Pitkin County sheriff.

LEGAL MARIJUANA Aspen offers six different options for recreational marijuana in a 3.5-mile radius. As of press time, the hopeful owner of Aspen’s seventh potential store had submitted a business license application to the city. Whether you’re looking to consume or just curious about the industry, it’s worth a stop in one of these stores to see Amendment 64 in action. The list of recreational dispensers includes Aspen Leaf, Aspen Green Dragon, Alternative Medical Solutions, Stash, Native Roots and Silverpeak Apothecary.

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Aspen’s summer

sporting tradition Season culminates with annual Ruggerfest tournament

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ummer in Aspen marks the return of a time-honored summer sporting tradition ­– rugby.

The Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Football Club, a staple of the Aspen summer scene since the 1960s, showcases the unique sport of rugby with a regular schedule of games on weekends

in downtown Aspen at one of rugby’s most revered venues.

Wagner Park, located in the shadow of Aspen Mountain with towering wooden rugby goalposts at each end, is the home of the Gents and has been since rugby was first played in the budding resort.

When rugby teams take the

field at Wagner, the park is magically transformed into “Wagner Rugby Stadium,” where many of the top rugby players in North America have played during its colorful 50-year history.

Wagner Rugby Stadium has hosted a score of international traveling rugby clubs over the years – from England, Ireland,

Wales, France, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and others from the world of rugby.

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Springs), Park City (Utah), Denver Harlequins, etc.

The modern era of rugby in Aspen, which includes a featured July 4 weekend game, traces its history to a fateful late summer afternoon in 1968.

According to the history of the Gentlemen of Aspen rugby club, Aspen ski instructor Steve Sherlock, an Englishman and avid rugby enthusiast, was approached about the prospects of Aspen hosting a rugby tournament.

The rugby man who approached Sherlock was Terry Fleener, then president of the fledgling Eastern Rockies Rugby Football Union.

“Who wouldn’t want to come to Aspen … to play in a rugby tournament in the clean fresh mountain air on fields in the center of town surrounded by beautiful mountains and plenty of pubs with grub?” Fleener asked Sherlock in a question that forever changed Aspen’s sporting landscape.

Sherlock and Aspen responded in unison.

Sherlock created and recruited the first Gentlemen of Aspen team to play in the inaugural Aspen Ruggerfest, which he helped organize.

Fifteen teams participated in the first Ruggerfest.

The Kansas City Blues defeated the Denver Barbarians to win the first Ruggerfest title and Wagner Rugby Stadium was born.

In years since, rugby powers from throughout North America have trekked to Aspen to play at Wagner and in Ruggerfest.

The Kansas City Blues would return year after year, staking claim to their fair share of Ruggerfest titles.

The Gentlemen of Aspen, too, would dominate Ruggerfest through the years of 1990s when the local club blossomed into a national force, winning their first national club and super league titles.

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The summer rugby season culminates with the annual Ruggerfest tournament in the fall.

The Barbarians from Denver put together the latest string of Ruggerfest domination before relinquishing the 2014 Ruggerfest crown to the rival Raptors from Glendale – directed by a former Gents player from Aspen’s national championship years.

The 2015 Ruggerfest will cap the summer season Sept. 17-20.

Ruggerfest will include teams in four divisions – men’s open, masters (35-plus), old cronies (45-plus) and stodgers (50-plus).

Wagner Park was undergoing renovation last year but will return to the tradition of Ruggerfest and Aspen rugby this year.

A women’s rugby exhibition also is scheduled for Ruggerfest 2015 at Wagner Rugby Stadium.

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isiting the Aspen area in the summertime means you’re guaranteed to see beautiful scenery in every direction, but if you’re lucky you’ll also get a glimpse of the area’s spectacular resident wildlife.

You might see a moose drinking out of Maroon Lake or a bear scurry down the road at night. The headlights of your car might catch the glow of a fox’s eyes or a deer grazing on grass.

If your timing is just right, you might see a herd with hundreds of elk passing through the valley.

But with this splendor comes responsibility. Get your camera out, sure, but remember to keep your distance and never forget how dangerous it is to get too close to wildlife. Enjoy the experience of viewing wildlife from a distance and be smart.

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reminds people to give wildlife plenty of room, especially when it comes to moose.

The moose population is thriving in Colorado and a s the number of moose rises, so does the chance for human interaction with them.

Moose are not typically aggressive but they do not fear humans and will defend their young and their territory.

Dogs can provoke attacks because of their resemblance to wolves, a moose’s only natural predator. People hiking in moose country are encouraged to keep their dogs on a leash.

A charging moose will likely follow a dog running back to its owners and can end up injur-

ing them as well.

Wildlife managers caution that when humans are injured by wildlife, it can result in the euthanasia of the animal, regardless of the circumstances. ”No one wants to be responsible for the needless death of an animal that was just following its instincts,” said Colorado Parks & Wildlife District Wildlife Manager Sabrina Hurwitz.

FUN FACT Moose can grow up to 1,200 pounds and can run up to 35 miles per hour.

When bear activity is high, local campgrounds — such as Difficult, just east of Aspen — have placed restrictions on camping in tents or soft-sided campers.

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Give them plenty of room Enjoy viewing wildlife from a distance If an animal reacts to your presence, you’re too close Keep pets away. Never let your dog approach a moose Look for signs that the moose is agitated: raised hackles, lowered head, ears pinned back, swaying back and forth, licking its snout If you see any of those signs, leave the area as quickly as possible and avoid cornering the animal If a moose charges, run away and try to put a tree, vehicle or other large object between you and the moose If you are knocked down, get up and try to get away. Do not stay on the ground Moose are fascinating animals and have become a prominent species among Colorado’s wide variety of wildlife. Watching them can be a rewarding and unique experience as long as they are given plenty of space and respect

For more information and tips about moose watching, visit Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Moose Country article at http://cpw.state.co.us/ learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlifeMoose.aspx.

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e really are quite spoiled here in the Roaring Fork Valley, fish and anglers alike.

The season has no start or beginning as we enjoy wideopen river water and primarily mild temperatures all winter long with summer offering up the most dry-fly opportunities.

There is a specific type of water for every skill level or fly-fishing method here, from pristine, high-mountain lakes and big, freestone rivers to small, ginclear creeks you could jump across and everything between.

Once you get the lay of the land and a few of the right fly patterns, endless possibilities await you.

Starting from the top of the valley above Aspen, the Roaring Fork is primarily a tiny, freestone river featuring brook trout, rainbows and browns.

in the Roaring Fork Valley

by SCOTT SPOONER, TAYLOR CREEK FLYSHOP There is no need to overthink fly selection; simple attractor dries and nymphs will get the job done. Jaffe Park, the largest public section of water on the entire river, is located in the heart of Aspen. There are a few different access points, including Slaughterhouse Bridge, the Aspen Business Center across from the airport and Smith Hill Road on the bottom end. Summer hatches are green drakes, caddis, pale morning duns,

hoppers and stoneflies.

The Roaring Fork from Basalt downstream through Carbondale contains the least public walk-in access, although Two Rivers Road in Basalt, the Tree Nursery Access and Catherine Store are well worth checking out. Hatches are the same as the upper river but usually arrive a few weeks earlier due to lower elevation and higher temperatures. From Carbondale downstream to

Glenwood, there is a plethora of public walk-in access, including Gianneti, Coryell, the Burry Lease, Westbank Bridge, Sunlight Bridge and Veltus Park. Bring a few caddis, stones, hoppers, yellow sallies, craneflies and green drakes in addition to your fishing-access map. Twilight green drake hatches just before dark in summer are the locals’ pick.

The jewel of the Roaring Fork Valley, the Fryingpan River, is

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SPECIES OF FISH: Rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, Rocky Mountain whitefish, Mackinaw, Kokanee salmon HOT DRY FLIES: Pearl and Elk Caddis, EC Caddis, Ethawing Caddis, Sparkledun Green Drake, Stott’s BDE Green Drake, KGB Green Drake, AK’s Melon Quill PMD, CDC Sparkledun PMD, Split Flag PMD, CDC PMD Rusty Spinner, Charlie Boy Hopper, B/C Hopper, Fat Albert Hopper, King Kong Golden Stone, Thingamastone, Triple Decker Golden Stone HOT NYMPHS: Yuba Caddis Pupa, Graphic Caddis, Z Wing Caddis, Bead Head Gilled Green Drake, Stott’s USD Green Drake, Twenty Incher, Juju PMD, Mike’s Military Mayfly PMD, RIP PMD, Poxyback Golden Stone, Spanflex Golden Stone, Cat Poop Stone, Sea Monkey Mysis, Tim’s Mysis, Will’s Epoxy Mysis

LAKE FLIES: Articulated Hula Damsel, Sierra Damsel, CDC Flying Ant, Haale-Bopp Leech, Ultra Scud

PHOTOS COURTESY KIRK WEBB

STREAMERS: Sculpzilla, Autumn Splendor, Slumpbuster, Wooly Bugger, Baby Gonga Scott Spooner is assistant manager of the Taylor Creek Flyshop in Basalt. Visit the shop online at www.taylorcreek.com or call 970-927-4374 for more information.

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world-renowned for a few very good reasons. Dry-fly fishing is possible every day of the year here, especially during the summer months. Public access is mostly found in the even-numbered miles below the reservoir, and hot spots are Big Hat, Eagle Pool, Downey Creek, Folkstad Spring, Old Faithful and the Rocky Fork Day Use Area. Bring a few mysis shrimp patterns for fishing directly below the reservoir, and summer dry-fly hatches of pale morning duns, caddis, craneflies, seratella, red quills and green drakes keep anglers and fish alike satisfied all the way through September when blue-winged olives re-enter the picture. The upper river gets its fair share of pressure year-round; embracing the lower river closer to Basalt can put you on less paranoid, more willing fish. This is one of the healthiest and buggiest rivers

in the country.

When it comes to high-country lake fishing, nothing tops American and Cathedral lakes outside Aspen. A short hike is required to access most lakes around the valley, and these are no exceptions. General attractor patterns, ants, damselflies and small streamers will suffice in most situations after the ice recedes in early summer. Other local lakes of interest are Dinkle, Petroleum and Fryingpan lakes.

Bring a map or buy one at your local fly shop and spend some time with someone who knows the lay of the land to get situated.

If you enjoy solitude while fly-fishing, our high-country lakes will fit the bill.

The Crystal River runs from above Marble to the confluence with the Roaring Fork in Carbondale and is another prime location for those anglers who want to see fewer people. Nothing tops

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BELOW Kevin Sullivan and Catalina Cisneros on the Roaring Fork River.

the views on the Crystal River in the fall when aspens are in full color, and the summer fishing is pretty good, too. The Crystal has no dams on it, so the flow fluctuates dramatically during runoff and monsoonal rainy afternoons.

This isn’t a technical river, and most general attractor patterns do well. The fishing around Marble is my favorite, and the bottom end near the confluence in Carbondale boasts some big whitefish.

Last but not least is the mighty Colorado River, which begins in Rocky Mountain National Park and meanders its way west through Glenwood Springs and beyond. This big river is not easily waded but not impossible by any means. The Colorado is a quality, not quantity, fishery. The fish in this river are much stronger than fish you will encounter on the other valley rivers. Floating this water is optimal, but wading

accesses from places such as Dinosaur, Grizzly Creek, South Canyon and New Castle Bridge are terrific for the athletic angler willing to rock and elk-fence hop.

Very strong hatches of green drakes, golden stones, yellow sallies and caddis make these fish plump and ready for a fight.

The summer fishing here in the Roaring Fork Valley is spectacular. Be sure to swing into your local shop to find out where the hatches are hot or head out on our waters with a knowledgeable guide to maximize your experience. If bringing your own equipment, 9-foot, 5-weight rods are perfect for nearly every application. If you have a full quiver of rods, think 3-weights for small creeks through 7-weights and two-handers for the big rivers.

Whether you live to float-fish, enjoy the lake scene or enjoy fishing dry flies in your waders, we’ve got it all right here.

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This former Olympian is balancing his loves in life:

HIS FAMILY AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION —

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HERE WAS THAT ONE TIME DURING THE LEADVILLE 100 WHEN CHRIS KLUG PROJECTILE VOMITED ON POWER LINE. HE NEVER EVEN STOPPED PEDALING.

“But I definitely lost my lunch, and that caught up to me the last hour,” he said.

Summer in Aspen for local residents means switching gears, not slowing down. For Aspen resident Klug, an endurance athlete and former Olympic snowboarder, it means transitioning from splitboarding, ski mountaineering and snowboarding to biking and hiking, both competitively and recreationally, among other activities.

After a quick offseason escape to the beach, Klug is excited to be back on his bikes this summer (that’s bikes, plural). Whether it’s a downhill singletrack or a long road-bike race, Klug and his bikes are ready.

“I really enjoy the different seasons in Aspen and enjoy the different activities,” he said.

There’s not a lot of down time for Klug, who in addition to being a badass competitive athlete is also a husband, father and real estate broker. He’s a household name in Aspen, and for good reason.

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Klug operates on a schedule that makes you wonder how he fits it all into 24 hours with any time leftover to sleep.

“I’ve been Crossfitting all winter,” Klug said a couple of weeks after the mountains closed down for the ski season. “I think that cross-training really keeps you balanced and mentally really enthusiastic when biking season rolls around.”

PHOTO COURTESY CHRIS KLUG

BELOW 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics RIGHT Silver Rush 2013 FAR RIGHT Roaring Fork Valley Olympians Chris Klug, left, Gretchen Bleiler, Alice McKennis, Simi Hamilton, Casey Puckett and Jeremy Abbott at the opening ceremonies in Vancouver in 2010.

Chris Klug rides in the rain during the Vancouver Olympics in 2010.

It’s been 15 years since Klug had a lifesaving liver transplant. He waited for his new liver for six years and picked up Olympic bronze in snowboarding just 18 months after the transplant. He has referred to the journey as the “race for my life,” but 15 years later he has proven that he continues to win that race.

Klug is the classic example of a former Olympian who never slows down, but his journey includes so much more than athletic training. He started the Chris Klug Foundation in 2003, which advocates for organ and tissue donation, and published a book in 2009 called “To The Edge and Back” about his personal and physical journey.

The title is as fitting as ever as Klug trains for his fifth consecutive Leadville 100 this August, an endurance mountain-bike race that stretches 100 miles and is referred to as the “Race Across the Sky” for its brutal climbs to high elevations.

He doesn’t want to lose his lunch again this year because he knows he needs all the energy he can get — Klug’s goal this summer is to break 8 hours. He finished in 99th place last summer — out of more than 1,200 riders — with a time of 08:12:43.

Klug is a big guy — bigger than most of the average Leadville 100 competitors, he said. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, pedaling to elevations reaching 12,424 feet isn’t as easy as he makes it look. Leading up to the race this summer, Klug hopes he can drop

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a few pounds to help him break that 8-hour mark.

“I’d like to be 205 to 210 (pounds),” he said. “I’m definitely one of the larger riders out there. Obviously losing a couple of pounds will really help me.”

He wants to make sure he has enough left in the tank for Power Line this time around. Nutrition is a part of his training, which he tries to fit in whenever he can.

“The challenge for me is I’m really dedicated to my family and that’s my highest priority,” Klug said.

“I can’t go out and train for 5 to 8 hours a day, but I pick my time.”

Competition used to be a full-time job; now it’s

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IT DOESNT MATTER SUMMER OR WINTER, WE LIVE IN ONE OF THE BOTTOM Chris Klug at the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002.

almost a full-time hobby. It takes a certain kind of person to find joy in such grueling physical activity.

“I competed for so many years — it was my livelihood,” he said. “Now, I do it for fun.”

But Klug has to remind himself of that often — that it’s just for fun. Sometimes he realizes he’s taking things too seriously in local races like the Aspen Cycling Club series.

“I have to remind myself to chill out,” he said, laughing.

It’s hard to chill out in a race like the Leadville 100, though. He remembers to take in the few joys there are in the race, such as riding into Twin Lakes and seeing his family there cheering him on. He said the energy at the race isn’t much different from what he experienced in Olympics competitions.

This year he hopes he can race as close to the end as possible in an event he describes as about five

hours of racing and three-plus hours of pure survival.

Klug will race the Power of Four two weeks before the Leadville 100. He’ll also compete in Silver Rush again in Leadville on July 16, the race he won the past two years, which got him free entries into the Leadville 100.

“If I break 8 hours, I think my wife is going to cut me off,” Klug said.

But with a love for these mountains and this place he calls home, it’s easy to see why a guy with a competitive spirit like Klug might want to keep chasing — and attaining — his dreams. From technical climbs to pure solitude on remote singletracks, there’s always a spectacular trail to explore.

“It doesn’t matter summer or winter, we live in one of the most beautiful places in the world,” he said. “From cycling and also splitboarding and ski-mountaineering, it’s just unprecedented how good we’ve got it here.”

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Life as an

Aspen musician Jackson Emmer makes it all work in his city of dreams

by KARL HERCHENROEDER

THE DECISION TO BE ON THE ROAD THIS PAST SPRING WASN’T ENTIRELY HIS OWN.

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ackson Emmer’s friend and fellow musician Ross Kribbs had found cheap tickets to see Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard in New Braunfels, Texas. Emmer’s response was a lukewarm maybe, but the next day Kribbs bought the tickets.

And so began the 28-yearold singer-songwriter’s latest tour, though Emmer regarded it more as a “working vacation.”

The trio — made up by Emmer, Kribbs (violin/vocals) and Lester Price (bass/guitar) made stops in New Mexico and Texas, bringing their folk-roots music to places such as Albuquerque, Taos, Pueblo, Amarillo and Austin. The trip culminated in Oakland, California, with production of Emmer’s latest effort, “Last Known Photograph of Jackson Emmer.”

Recorded in Emmer’s parents’ basement in Aspen, the album is about a year in the making. Emmer has considered finding a record label to release and promote it, but the last deal offered for his music was less

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than ideal.

Supporting himself as a professional musician has been a balance for the past six or seven years. Despite its small-town nature, Aspen is a good place for a skilled musician to find decent work, given the lean pool of talent, multitude of bars and tourist economy.

But there are tradeoffs.

Like anywhere else, working musicians must be willing to do anything to please the crowd, and that includes performing cover-heavy sets. It’s much less lucrative to play your own, lesser-known songs, Emmer said.

“That’s part of my thing to balance as I learn how to do this,” Emmer said at The Aspen Times office in April. “How many country covers do I want to play per year? I want to do both, but no one’s going to know that I write good songs if I don’t spend the time playing them for people.”

Emmer has found success both in Aspen and

around New England, near his alma mater, Bennington College in Vermont. After school, he toured with fiddler Sam Moss and bassist Evan Cory Levine as The Howling Kettles. The group, which met in school, traveled for a year and a half.

Emmer defines the groups success as playing music the band and the audience enjoys, while finding financial stability.

Later the group would launch the Americana Music Series, a popular string of events at Justice Snow’s. He also formed a separate band, Hot Eagle, for the series.

Even though the groups were successful, Emmer said it’s difficult to ensure the guaranteed money for everyone, as group members live in various parts of

the country.

“All of it is unfortunately about money,” Emmer said.

“They all have their own personal expenses that need to get paid, and if the band is not a sure thing in funding all that, then those people, as individuals, are going to look for the sure thing, which makes total sense.”

The best moments, he said, are when he’s able to drop any thoughts of money, play music and find himself lost with those who are engaging.

“That stuff is so precious, and you forget that at the end of this, someone’s going to hand you money and thank you, and that’s like, ‘Oh, I’ve got it made,’” Emmer said. “And that happens a lot, and so for all of the planning and nitpicky obsession that

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NO ONE’S GOING TO KNOW THAT I WRITE GOOD SONGS IF I DON’T SPEND THE TIME PLAYING THEM FOR PEOPLE.” I get into about how I’m going to make this work — it is working.”

Part of that planning is finding part-time work when Emmer’s not focusing on music.

His intermittent schedule usually consists of three to five months of writing and making music followed by an equal

amount of time working. His list of jobs includes: teaching music, booking local shows, selling art for a local gallery, odd jobs for neighbors, landscaping work and agricultural work.

Along with Justice Snow’s, Emmer has frequented Nugget Gallery. He said the two com-

plement each other in the fact that Justice is more of a place where the audience carries on with the band as background and the Nugget is a quiet place where the music is the focus.

The atmosphere at the Nugget, he said, was similar to his favorite stop on this last tour, when

he played at a gospel singer’s Albuquerque home.

“There’s more to music than loud party music,” Emmer said.”

(In a place like Nugget Gallery), they can hear every note and every subtly that you invoke.

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THE ANCHOR OF THE ASPEN MUSIC SCENE THIS SUMMER is the 25th-anniversary season of Jazz Aspen Snowmass, a nonprofit that presents pop-music festivals that start and end the season with an intimate jazz series running between.

PHOTO COURTESY SASHA JULIARD

But whatever your taste – from classical to classic rock, hip-hop to baroque harpsichord – local music venues and festivals have you covered.

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ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL The summer-long classical music season brings the best and brightest of the classical world to the mountains. Performances are hosted on the Music Fest campus in Aspen’s West End, at the Benedict Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall, along with opera performances at the Wheeler Opera House and smaller chamber music shows on the Music School’s Castle Creek campus and elsewhere. (A quick local’s tip: music school students perform on the patio outside of Paradise Bakery daily through the summer).

In its 67th season, the festival is themed “Dreams of Travel,” with multiple daily events from July 2 to Aug. 23. Highlights include Chopin International Competition winner Yundi (July 7), the Aspen Chamber Symphony with violinist Gil Shaham (July 24), guitarists Sharon Isbin, Stanley Jordan and Romero Lubambo (Aug. 6), composer Jennifer Higdon’s new Viola Concerto (Aug. 12) and violinist Joshua Bell performing and conducting the Aspen Chamber Symphony (Aug. 14).

BELLY UP ASPEN Over the past 10 years, this little 450-capacity club has earned an international reputation — winning a spot on Rolling Stone’s “Best Clubs in America” list — for its impeccable sound quality and A-list acts.

Musicians and music fans alike will attest that any show in here is worth catching. Some high points for this summer include the supergroup Cooder-White-Scaggs (June 17), two nights with Gregg Allman (June 23 & 24) and a two-night run by DJ collective Thievery Corporation (July 3 & 4), the buzzy soul-pop quartet Lake Street Dive (July 11), guitar legend Buddy Guy (July 14), classic rocker Graham Nash (July 22), Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham (July 30), rock singer and guitarist Melissa Etheridge (Aug. 4) and indie rocker Jenny Lewis (Aug. 2).

SNOWMASS MAMMOTH FEST A relatively recent addition to the summer music lineup, this laid-back, three-day festival — now in its third year — hosts Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sharon Jones & the DapKings, Greensky Bluegrass and Donavon Frankenreiter among its headliners.

It runs June 12 through 14 at Snowmass Town Park.

WANDERLUST This four-day festival (July 2 through 5) boasts events for music fans, yoga enthusiasts, families, foodies and outdoor adventurers, with a lineup including renowned yoga teachers, musicians, meditation instructors and performing artists.

The music side includes free performances by DJ and songwriter Moby, and soul icon Lee Fields & the Expressionists, along with a diverse lineup of brass bands, folk singers and electronic dance musicians.

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JAS CAFÉ A taste of the hip, big-city jazz club scene comes to the high country in this popular series.

After several years of shows in the basement at the Little Nell hotel, Jazz Aspen is splitting the summer between the Nell and the rooftop of the Aspen Art Museum, which promises one of the best mountainscape views anywhere in town.

The series begins with the gypsy jazz outfit Django Festival Allstars (June 30 & July 1 at the museum) and includes Jacqui Naylor (July 8 & 9 at the Nell), Christian McBride Trio (July 15 & 16 at the Nell), Ann Hampton Callaway (July 22 & 23 at the Nell), Lizz Wright (Aug 7 & 8 at the museum) and Pacific Mambo Orchestra (Aug. 13 & 14 at the museum).

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This premier annual festival, hosted in the Benedict Music Tent, runs from June 26 to July 7 and includes performances by the Count Basie Orchestra and Maceo Parker (June 26), Chicago (June 27), Rodrigo y Gabriela (June 28) and Wynton Marsalis (July 7).

In celebration of Jazz Aspen’s 25th anniversary, most tickets for the festival’s opening night are $35 (the going rate in 1991), when the Count Basie Orchestra will perform a tribute to Frank Sinatra in celebration of Old Blue Eyes’ 100th birthday. Along with the shows in the tent, the Experience includes a festive lawn party featuring bands on a smaller outdoor stage.

Billed as the hottest 72 hours of the summer, the festival closes out the summer with some of the biggest names in rock music playing to a crowd of 10,000 in Snowmass Town Park.

This year’s headliners are Irish singer-songwriter Hozier of “Take Me to Church” fame (Sept. 4), reggae great Jimmy Cliff and ska-rock band No Doubt (Sept. 5), and guitar great Lenny Kravitz (Sept. 6).

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The Aspen lowdown on

GETTING HIGH

by RICK CARROLL

W

hether you’re a casual user, a stoner or just downright curious, you don’t have to look too far in Aspen to find a cannabis dispensary.

In fact, all six of Aspen’s recreational marijuana stores are within walking distance of each other downtown.

But just because it’s legal to consume marijuana in Colorado, there are still laws to follow.

So before you toke up or ingest some marijuana-infused edible products, heed these rules and suggestions: It’s illegal to smoke marijuana in public parks. It’s also prohibited on streets, sidewalks, service alleys, ski areas, restaurants, bars and buses. And if you’re visiting Aspen, check with your hotel employees to see if it’s kosher to fire one up inside the rooms or on the balconies.

Just like drinking and driving is a big no-no, the same adage applies to getting behind the wheel while high. It’s also worth noting that if you’re driving, keep your cannabis in its original packaging, or you could be charged with an open-container violation.

Traveling across state lines with cannabis — via automobile, train, bus, airplane or any other transportation modes — is prohibited.

The Aspen-Pitkin County Airport also has

a so-called amnesty box for travelers to deposit their pot before they fly.

The minimum age to buy marijuana is 21.

All pot dispensaries will ID you at the door, regardless of how old you might appear.

It’s only legal to buy marijuana from licensed retailers; purchasing from the underground remains unlawful.

It’s important to keep products away from minors and animals. There are too many stories to tell about kids finding and eating edible marijuana products — in candy, cookie, or brownie forms, among others — and getting sick. Aspen’s pot shop budtenders can arm you with all of the knowledge you need to know about consumable cannabis. If you’re also new to edibles, take it slowly. Start with 5- or 10-milligram edibles, and give them at least 30 minutes to kick in. Some folks get impatient because they don’t instantly get buzzed, so they gobble down more edibles.

This often leads to awkward times either alone or in front of friends and relatives, where the stoned person becomes delusional, paranoid and often wants to curl up in the fetal position or call 9-1-1. Take it slow, be patient and just eat the minimum to ensure that these awkward incidents don’t happen to you, and you’ll have a nice, relaxing — and legal — time.

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With those rules and suggestions behind you, now it’s time to select an Aspen cannabis dispensary.

THERE’S REALLY NO RIGHT OR WRONG PLACE TO CHOOSE. Each pot shop has something for everyone, so it’s best to check them all out and see which one fits your style, tastes and needs.

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Aspen Blondie is the store’s signature product; it’s a soft candy that is butterscotch-flavored and marshmallow based.

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Silverpeak grows its own marijuana at High Valley Farms in the mid Roaring Fork Valley. Its motto is “from seed to sensation.”

Edipure watermelons and sweet-n-sours, along with locally grown Chemdawg #4 and Banana Kush.

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Local bartenders are mixing seasonal freshness into each glass

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here’s nothing quite like a cold beer after a long hike, a crisp glass of wine with a light dinner, or a fruity cocktail by the pool, right? Well, maybe there is.

“In summer, we can get a little bit more daring with pairings…give things a fresh twist,” says Danielle Becker, general manager of Ricard in Snowmass’ Base Village. “It’s fun to experiment with blending flavors with wine, beer and cocktails.”

With this in mind, we talked with Becker and two other local mixologists about what’s hot this summer and how they’re mixing up their menus with some seasonal twists.

FRESHNESS FIRST

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With summer comes a bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables — and they’re not just forsalads anymore.

“Our entire summer drink menu is Colorado-focused,” says Justice Snows’ Sam Gemus. “In some drinks, that means using Colorado-made spirit, like the Sand County Almanac with Denver-based Leopolds.

In others, such as the Isla de Cilantro, we’ll use locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs to keeps the drink fresh.”

At Ricard, the freshness includes pickled veggies in their award-winning Bloody Brew, cucumber syrup for a new gin drink and lots and lots of fruit-forward cocktails.

“What we’re looking to do is embrace the fruits and veggies of the season by pulling them into our drinks,” says Becker. “Wine, beer and cocktails all blend so nicely with

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our summer fruits and vegetables … it just begs for them to be mixed together.”

Fresh fruit and veggies also up the eye-candy factor. Take a look at the Mason jars on the Limelight bar, where peaches, raspberries, apples and other delights float in the homemade sangria.

“You can watch the fruit infusion happening,” says bar manager Hunter Merten. “It’s a refreshing twist on wine, perfect for summer.”

FIVE FAVES There are dozens of restaurants and bars ideal for summer sipping, so take a spin around downtown Aspen or Snowmass Village to find your perfect place. A few of our favorites:

IN ASPEN Ajax Tavern HOPS Culture Jimmy’s Bodega Justice Snows Limelight

IN SNOWMASS Base Camp The Edge Nest Ricard Vue Lounge

MIX IT UP Mixing it up isn’t just about adding fresh fruits and veggies to the drink menu, however. It’s also about blending together summertime staples like wine, beer and spirits to create new cocktails.

Gemus points to Justice Snows’ newly fashioned Captain Shaddock. A nod to the 17th-Century Englishman who brought grapefruit seeds to the West Indies from the East Indies, this cocktail mixes together fresh fruit, grapefruit liquor, tequila and a local pilsner.

“All the flavors in this complement each other, so you really can’t go wrong,” he says.

Becker also uses beer in some of her cocktail concoctions — that Bloody Brew brings specialty ale into Ricard’s homemade Bloody Mary for “a great crisp flavor,” she says.

And at the Limelight, the sangrias — three types are being served as a $12 flight this summer, or by the glass — all blend together wine, spirits and fruit. For example, the red wine is spiked with vodka, while the rose includes a splash of tequila and the white wine is mixed with rum.

“It’s not a lot of liquor, but it adds just enough kick to make these sangrias stand out,” Merten says. “They’re truly the essence of summer.”

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A perfect way to soak in the atmosphere of Aspen’s luxury hotels — even if you’re not staying there — is with a drink at the bar. Here are two summer libations from two excellent summertime spots:

HOTEL JEROME’S HENDRICK’S SQUEEZE 2 oz Hendrick’s 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon 2 cucumber wheels 3/4 oz simple syrup 6-8 mint leaves

ST. REGIS SMASH 2 oz. Breckenridge Bourbon ½ oz. Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur 2 dashes Peach bitters 7 mint leaves Fresh sour mix (1:1 ratio sugar to lemon and lime)

Garnishwith peach, strawberry, sprig of mint

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ritual that can be transporting. Called the summer vacation in Aspen can Afternoon Tea Ritual, it uses the Heaven mean different things to different Skin Care line from the U.K., said to be a fapeople. For some it’s all about acvorite of Kate Middleton. Umbarger calls it tion — biking and hiking every day. Culture “all-encompassing,” as it includes a massage, is usually high on the list. a facial and foot care.

But if relaxation is important to you, too, “We tell people they’ll go to heaven while you might want to indulge in a day at the spa. they do it,” she said.

Popular with people recovering from In addition to full-service spas, beauty their physical activities and those who just salons in Aspen are known for keeping want to get away from it all, a spa service is up with new products and styles and for a good idea at any point in your stay, says achieving the same professional quality Julie Oliff, director of the Remède Spa at the found in major establishments.

St. Regis.

M Salon, for example, offers men’s But if you think you’ll have trouble and women’s haircuts, color, extensions, adjusting to the altitude, Oliff suggests styling and blowouts as well as professional oxygen treatments first thing. Remède has a makeup. In addition to its local clientele, the comfy lounge with oxygen tanks guests can salon serves many an Aspen bride and her plug into for a while; the Aspen Club & Spa wedding party with hair and makeup styling has a facial that marketing director Carlie on the big day, stylist Kelly Warner said.

Umbarger recommends.

“We want our clients to feel No. 1,” “Your transition to altitude is going to be Warner said. “Our motto is, ‘Your look is so much better,” Oliff said. our passion.’ We really want you to feel great Opened in 2004, Remède underwent when you leave here.” a complete top-to-bottom renovation in Every salon has different specialties.

November.

“People were really worried that we were going to scary modern,” as is the trend with spas across the country, Oliff said. “People like to come here because REMÈDE (ST. REGIS) HOTEL JEROME it’s cozy.”

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Street Plaza, guarantees its work “You can get a world-class massage that and ensures quality by using highan athlete coming off the mountain wants end products such as Kerastase to get,” Oliff said. and Oribe.

In addition to the oxygen lounge and the “We really do care for the integrity relaxation room, Remède has a hot tub and of people’s hair,” Warner said. cold plunge in both the men’s and women’s “I have been doing hair for over 35 locker room making it easy to get lost in the years and have such a passion for the spa for a few hours. business,” owner Marcy Disalvo said.

“We want our guests to feel transported “I am very confident and proud of the from whatever space they were in before,” work of my team, which is why we Oliff said. guarantee our work.”

Aspen Club also offers a long relaxation

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UTE SUN DANCE RITUAL VICEROY SNOWMASS Inspired by the people who once inhabited our valley, this ritual starts with a hot salt soak and a warm body wrap followed by a scalp treatment and full-body massage.

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The start line during Stage 2 of the 2013 USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Climbing to

USA PRO CHALLENGE COMPETITORS AND FANS WILL DOUBLE THEIR PLEASURE ON INDEPENDENCE PASS ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR.

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he high elevation pass 20 miles east of Aspen was part of the race each year from 2010 through 2013 but wasn’t incorporated into the route last year.

It’s back in a big way. Organizers released race details Tuesday. Stage 3 from Copper Mountain to Aspen will take the racers over the east side of the pass before the descent and finish in Aspen. That stage will take place Aug. 19.

The next morning, the racers will start with a bang in Stage 4 from Aspen to Breckenridge. They will ride over the west side of Independence Pass to start their morning.

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The race route in 2012 also brought the racers over the east side of the 12,095-foot pass in one stage, then over the west side the next day.

Aspen cyclist and racing fan Erik Skarvan has consistently lobbied for Independence Pass to be a fixture on the professional race’s route, which is held exclusively in Colorado.

“You just can’t argue with the epic nature of that climb,” he said.

A high-altitude pass not only rallies the fan base but it’s also a rush for the competitors, Skarvan said. They need the adrenaline buzz they get from throngs

by SCOTT CONDON of fans lining special sections the race route, particularly if they are struggling with the elevation.

Aspen bike shop owner and racing fan Charlie Tarver said it’s “awesome” that the race will cross Independence Pass twice again. “In any stage race, a mountain like this on any day can affect the overall standings,” he said.

He noted that oxygen is depleted by 3 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level.

At the summit of Independence Pass, it’s depleted by about 36 percent.

“That’s what makes it so hard,” Tarver said.

“It’s like riding with a sock in your mouth.”

Alpe d’Huez is the iconic steep pass in the Tour de France, the world’s highest profile bicycle race. Its inclusion in the race always brings great anticipation.

FUN FACT Oxygen is depleted by

3% for each 1,000 feet above sea level. At the summit of Independence Pass, it’s depleted by about 36%

THAT’S WHAT MAKES IT SO HARD. IT’S LIKE RIDING WITH A SOCK IN YOUR MOUTH.”

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Tarver believes Independence Pass can gain that same aura in American stage racing. It’s got history in bicycle racing from the 1970s and 1980s with the Alpine Cup and Coors Classic.

“This is like a classic American climb,” Tarver said. “It’s where the stars shine. In a climb like this, you really find out what people are made of.”

Aspen cycling fan Mike Tierney said the USA Pro Challenge needs to take advantage of the many high elevation road routes in Colorado to make its mark in cycling. He would like to see an individual time trial on Pike’s Peak and Mount Evans, two peaks that exceed 14,000 feet in elevation that also have good roads to their summits. That

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The last climb during Stage 2 of the 2013 USA Pro Cycling Challenge

could really push the world’s best bicycle racers to their limits, he said.

Tierney said he anticipates the Independence Pass crossings to be big draw for fans. He said he will target Stage 3, the day the racers will charge up the east side of the pass before the descent and finish in Aspen. It’s likely the best climbers will try to use the high-elevation pass to their advantage of the climb and distance themselves from the peloton.

Last year Aspen hosted a circuit race, then hosted the start of a stage that headed downvalley on Highway 82 and crossed McClure Pass and Kebler Pass en route to Mount Crested Butte. While McClure attracted overnight campers and daytime spectators, the scene lacked the pizzazz of the typical scene on Independence Pass.

“It’s a huge party up there. It’s really fun.

People will definitely target (the summit),” Tierney said of Independence Pass.

Tierney is one of Aspen’s most visible race fans. He rode his unicycle to the top of Independence Pass each of the years it was incorporated into the race. He looks forward to a return.

Hundreds of people ride their bikes to the top of the pass to cheer the racers as they power up to the summit.

“All the people riding up from Aspen — that’s the epic nature of it,” Skarvan said.

USA Pro Challenge CEO Shawn Hunter said it was important to get Independence Pass back on the route, though taking a break last year wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. The pass didn’t fit logistically into the route that was arranged last year, but its absence might have made race fans’ hearts grow fonder, he suggested.

“I think it’s been kind of an iconic part of our brand from day one,” he said of the races over the pass. Independence Pass provided a top three moment of the five-year-old race in the first year when the racers climbed the east side of the pass and encountered a throng of people unmatched in more recent years.

“At least in our part of the world, it’s an iconic climb,” Hunter said, noting it’s a long climb and tops out above 12,000 feet, twice as high as almost every pass in the Tour de France.

“The riders enjoy it. I don’t know that they look forward to it,” Hunter said.

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olf balls travel farther at high altitudes, but that’s not the only reason the Roaring Fork Valley has become somewhat of a golf mecca.

Seven courses line the valley floor from Carbondale to Aspen, including two private signature Jack Nicklaus courses and one of the most beautiful municipal courses in the state, the Aspen Golf Club. At 7,136 yards, it is also one of the longest in the state.

Being that this is golf — in and around Aspen, no less — it comes as no surprise that a round of 18 at a local course can be an expensive proposition, even on the public courses. As for a round at the immaculate Roaring Fork Club at Basalt — the second of the two Nicklaus courses — don’t even bother calling to reserve a tee time unless you know a member or you’re a Basalt resident.

For the average Joe Duffer, however, there are still places in the valley where you can swing a wood without putting a divot in your wallet. The par-3, nine-hole Ranch at Roaring Fork in Carbondale is a great spot to squeeze in a round, even between other activities.

Following is a list of all the courses from Aspen to Carbondale:

High-altitude GOLF: Get more distance out of your swing ASPEN GLEN CLUB www.aspen-glen.com | 970-704-1905 0545 Bald Eagle Way, Carbondale This private Jack Nicklaus course is one of the most scenic in the valley, with Mount Sopris in the backdrop and the Roaring Fork River running through its 18-hole layout. The signature 18th hole features the only natural island green in the state. Wide-open fairways and expansive greens provide incentive for taking risks. The course is typically not crowded and kept in immaculate condition.

TYPE: Private, 18 holes, par 72 DRESS CODE: No denim, collared shirt and Bermuda shorts required.

DESIGNER: Nicklaus/Nicklaus II TEE BOXES: Gold, 7,455 yards; Blue, 6,830 yards; White, 6,181 yards; Green, 5,342 yards PRACTICE: Driving range, chipping and putting greens.

AMENITIES: Restaurant, pro shop, beverage carts.

DIRECTIONS: From Aspen, take Highway 82 31 miles toward Glenwood Springs. Club is on the right.

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ASPEN GOLF CLUB www.aspenrecreation.com | 970-429-1949 39551 Highway 82, Aspen A former cow pasture that makes up for its lack of elevation changes with water on nearly every hole, this championship course is one of the longest municipals in the state. One of the more difficult courses in the valley with the multiple water hazards, trees and other hazards, it is also one of the most enjoyable to walk. It offers views of Pyramid Peak, Mount Hayden and Independence Pass, and can get crowded during the summer high season.

TYPE: Public, 18 holes, par 71 DRESS CODE: Collared shirts, no metal spikes.

DESIGNER: Frank Hummel TEE BOXES: Gold, 7,136; Blue, 6,432 yards; White, 5,579; Red, 5,222.

PRACTICE: Driving range, chipping area, practice bunker.

AMENITIES: Restaurant, bar, snack bar.

DIRECTIONS: One mile west of downtown Aspen on Highway 82.

MAROON CREEK CLUB www.mccaspen.com | 970-920-1533 10 Club Circle Road, Aspen Opened in 1995, this private, challenging Tom Fazio course features two-tiered greens and sloping fairways and sits alongside the banks of the Maroon Creek at the base of Buttermilk Mountain. An assortment of creeks and ponds come into play on 12 holes, and the first four holes play over a former working ranch bordered by native sagebrush. The remaining 14 holes snake through alpine meadows, climb up a canyon wall and play alongside Maroon Creek and a ravine. The signature par-3, 196-yard seventh hole requires an elevated tee shot to a wellsloped green protected by a creek on the left. Gorgeous flowers speckle the course during the high season.

TYPE: Private, 18 holes, par 70 DRESS CODE: No denim, collared shirt and golf slacks or shorts required.

DESIGNER: Tom Fazio TEE BOXES: Black, 7,110 yards; Gold, 6,802 yards; Blue, 6,323 yards; Green, 5,802 yards; Red, 5,111 yards.

PRACTICE: Driving range, chipping green, practice bunker, pro shop.

AMENITIES: Restaurant, bar, snack bar.

DIRECTIONS: Located just across from Buttermilk Ski Area on Highway 82.

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THE RANCH AT ROARING FORK www.ranchatroaringforkgolfcourse.com 970-963-4410 14913 Hwy 82, Carbondale This public par-3, 9-hole “executive” course is the exception to the high-end, high-priced courses that permeate the valley, and is ideal for squeezing in a short round after work or another activity. The course features open fairways, some water features and is well maintained. It’s also a great place for beginners and kids.

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DRESS CODE: Soft spikes and smooth-soled shoes.

DESIGNER: Unknown TEE BOXES: Red, 1,018 yards; White, 1,108 yards PRACTICE: Putting green AMENITIES: Concession area DIRECTIONS: Off Highway 82 between mile markers 14 and 15.

ROARING FORK CLUB

www.rvrgolf.com | 970-963-3625 303 River Valley Ranch Dr., Carbondale

A Nicklaus signature course that runs along both sides of the Roaring Fork River in a parkland setting and features tight, memorable holes, tricky greens, acres of wildflowers and plenty of water stocked with massive trout. The course’s signature hole is the par-4 sixth, where you have to hit over the river to reach the green.

Designed by Jay Moorish, this gently sloping, open course on the banks of the Crystal River was cut from farmland and offers spectacular views of Mount Sopris from every hole. The 18-hole course has a number of unique, challenging holes, including eight that feature water hazards. Play is typically uncrowded, and the course is walkable.

TYPE: Private, 18 holes, par 72 DRESS CODE: No denim, collared shirt and spikeless shoes required.

DESIGNER: Jack Nicklaus TEE BOXES: Black, 7,111 yards; White, 6,567 yards; Sage, 6,003; Rose, 5,004.

PRACTICE: Driving range, chipping and putting greens, bunkers.

AMENITIES: Restaurant, pro shop, pool, tennis.

DIRECTIONS: One mile south of Basalt on Highway 82.

TYPE: Public, 18 holes, par 72 DRESS CODE: No denim, collared shirt and spikeless shoes required.

DESIGNER: Jay Moorish TEE BOXES: Black, 7,348 yards; Blue, 6,600 yards; White, 5,964; Red, 5,168 yards DIRECTIONS: Turn on Highway 133 off Highway 82 in Carbondale. After two miles, turn right on River Valley Ranch Drive and go 1/4 mile to the clubhouse on the right.

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www.roaringforkclub.net 970-927-9100 100 Arbaney Ranch Road, Basalt

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SNOWMASS CLUB www.snowmassclub.com | 970-923-5700 0239 Snowmass Club Circle, Snowmass Village Redesigned in 2003, Jim Engh’s 7,008-yard course features an undulating landscape with seven different grasses. The melange creates a unique setting characterized as an “Irish links course with mountain flair.” The club was recently acquired by Toll Golf, a national golf and country club builder and operator.

TYPE: Semi-private, 18 holes, par 72 DRESS CODE: No jeans, collared shirt, no metal spikes.

DESIGNER: Jim Engh TEE BOXES: Black, 7,008 yards; Blue, 6,559 yards; White, 6,126 yards; Gold, 5,471; Green, 4,736.

PRACTICE: Driving range, chipping green and putting green.

AMENITIES: Restaurant, bar, pro shop, tennis.

DIRECTIONS: From Aspen, take Highway 82 to Brush Creek Road, and then go 2 miles to Highline Road. Turn left on Highline and take first right to the club.

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Info: www.aspenartmuseum. org or 970-925-8050 6 & 7 | ASPEN ECO FEST More than 100 street vendors and demonstrations featuring handmade, remade, natural, organic, up-cycled and energy-efficient products. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.aspenecofest. com or 970-948-7423 58

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ONGOING in june SUMMER ART EXHIBITIONS Roberto Cuoghi: “Da Ida e Pingala a Ida e Ida o Pingala e Pingala,” through June 14; Rodney McMillian: “Landscape Paintings,” through June 28; “Second Chances,” through June 28; “The Blue of Distance,” through June 28; Anne Collier, through June 28; “Stories We Tell Ourselves,” through Oct. 25; “Spirit Photography,” July 16 through Nov. 1; Jim Lambie: “Secret Affair,” July 16 through Nov. 1; Chris Ofili: “Night and Day,” July 16 through Nov. 1. Aspen Art Museum. Free. Info: www. aspenartmuseum.org or 970-925-8050

MORNING BIRDING Led by Aspen Center for Environmental Studies naturalist Rebecca Weiss. Enhance birding knowledge and skills. All levels welcome. Binoculars and guidebooks available. Tuesday mornings through September. Hallam Lake, 100 Puppy Smith St. $20 for members; $30 for nonmembers. Info: www.aspennature.org/ learn/programs/morning-birding-aces-two-0, 970-925-5756 or aces@aspennature.org

YOGA IN NATURE An outdoor yoga practice at Hallam Lake. 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.

Mondays through Aug. 31. 100 Puppy Smith St., Aspen. $10 suggested donation. Info: www.aspennature.org/learn/programs/ summer-fall/free-hikes-and-programs, 970-925-5756 or aces@aspennature.org

ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVAL Dialogue and conversation with leading thinkers from around the globe. Spotlight Health kicks off the Festival with a 3-day focus on innovations and advancements in health. June 25 through July 4. Aspen Meadows Campus.

Info: www.aspenideas.org or 970-544-7960

“CABARET” Presented by Theatre Aspen through Aug. 15. Info: www. theatreaspen.org or 970-925-9313

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CA LE NDA R 9 | “BESTS, FIRSTS & WORSTS: ASPEN IN OBJECTS” EXHIBIT OPENING More than 90 artifacts tell the story of Aspen’s quirky history in superlatives both good and bad. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wheeler/Stallard Museum. $6 for adults; $5 for seniors; free for children 12 and younger. Info: http:// aspenhistory.org, 970-9253721 or info@aspenhistory.org 12 – 14 | THIRD ANNUAL SNOWMASS MAMMOTH FEST On-site camping, area lodging packages, late-night shows, nationally touring bands, a grand beer tasting with more than 25 microbreweries and the International Chili Society tasting and contest. June 12: Whitewater Ramble, Old Man Canyon. June 13: Greensky Bluegrass, The Lone Bellow, Jamestown Revival, The Barr Brothers, Tallgrass. June 14: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Doyle Bramhall II, Donavon Frankenreiter, The Cave Singers, Futurebirds, Roadkill Ghost Choir.

Snowmass Village. Info: www. snowmassmammothfest.com 13 | ASPEN GRAN FONDO A 50-mile group cycling ride featuring steep climbs, rolling hills and flat sections.

7 a.m. Registration closes June 12. Info: http://granfondoaspen.com/registration 13 & 14 | ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY BEAR DANCE Northern and Southern Ute tribal members present their traditional spring social dance.

Rio Grande Park. Info: www.aspenhistory.org or 970-925-3721 15 | ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER Drinks, dinner and live music. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hallam PHOTO BY JEREMY SWANSON

Lake, 100 Puppy Smith St. Info: www.aspennature.org/learn/ events/Picnic-On-The-Preserve-2015 or 970-925-5756 17 | ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDEN/MAROLT HOEDOWN Barbecue and beer, ranch games for children, live bluegrass and tours of the historic Holden/Marolt barn. Info: www.aspenhistory.org or 970-925-3721 17 | COODER, WHITE AND SKAGGS Live blues, gospel and bluegrass by multi-instrumentalists Ry Cooder and Ricky Skaggs, vocalist Sharon White, drummer Joachim Cooder and bassist Mark Fain.

9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen. $95 for general admission; $295 for reserved seating. Info: http:// bellyupaspen.com/cooderwhite-skaggs or 970-544-9800 18 | “SACRED ARTS OF TIBET: A PRESENTATION OF TIBETAN ARTISTIC PRACTICES AND BELIEFS” The Gaden Shartse monks of Tibet lead an in-depth discussion about traditional Tibetan art forms, the rich cultural beliefs that make up their unique artistic practice; the various techniques, materials and processes they implement in their creations; the imbued meanings of their sacred art forms; and the art of creating Tibetan sand mandalas and butter sculpture. The presentation will include a live butter-sculpture demonstration. 12:30 p.m.

Schermer Meeting Hall. Free.

19 | LUNCHTIME AUCTIONETTE Bid on original artwork

by Anderson Ranch faculty, visiting artists and staff. Barbecue for $10 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Auctionette from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Schermer Meeting Hall.

19 | HERITAGE FIRE An annual wood-fired meal featuring traditional outdoor cooking techniques, wineries, breweries, craft distilleries and more than 40 chefs and butchers cooking 3,000 pounds of heritage-breed animals in celebration of breed diversity and family farming. Info: www.cochon555.com 19 | FOOD & WINE CLASSIC 5K CHARITY RACE Run with celebrity chefs and wine experts through the city streets

and parks of Aspen while raising money for Wholesome Wave, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable food systems.

7 a.m. Rio Grande Place. $30.90 before June 17; $40 afterward. Info: https://foodandwine.webconnex.com/5K15 19 | JOHN BUTLER TRIO Australian musician. 9 p.m.

Belly Up Aspen. $80 for general admission; $165 for reserved seating. Info: http:// bellyupaspen.com/john-butler-trio or 970-544-9800 19 – 21 | FOOD & WINE CLASSIC Featuring winemakers, celebrity chefs and culinary experts. Info: www.foodandwine. com/classic or 877-900-WINE

Rock climbing at Independence Pass

18 | KACEY MUSGRAVES Nashville, Tennessee-based singer and songwriter. 9 p.m.

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DOWNTOWN RETAIL SPACES FOR LEASE: From 500 sf. up to 2,600 sf.

OFFICE SPACES FOR LEASE: From 600 sf. up to 2,600 sf.

RESTAURANT SPACES FOR LEASE: 3,000+ sf. on the Mall or at the Dancing Bear.

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WEST END Walk to the Music Tent from this contemporary West End home. The 13,215 sf. lot offers a park-like setting with a private outdoor patio area, seasonal stream and mature trees. Enjoy the charm of the existing 4-bedroom, 5-bath home that features a large open floor plan, and a unique indoor pool or take advantage of this redevelopment opportunity. $5,000,000 | MLS 138831

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The living room features floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides with a double-sided fireplace.

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COOPER AVENUE Located in the heart of Aspen near Wagner Park, close to restaurants, shops and the Gondola. Fully remodeled with granite and marble countertops, walnut floors and alder cabinets. End unit with views of Aspen Mountain and Red Mountain. $1,800,000 | MLS 136013

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C ALE NDA R 20 | GRAND COCHON CULINARY SHOWDOWN Ten chefs compete. Viceroy Snowmass. Info: http://cochon555. com/2015-tour/grand-cochon 21 | GUEST FACULTY LECTURE Ceramicist Michael Krueger presents slides of his work and speaks about his inspiration, creative process and studio practice. 7 to 8 p.m.

Schermer Meeting Hall. Free.

21 – 26 | ASPEN SUMMER WORDS Writing workshops and discussions with Aspen Words faculty and publishing experts. Authors include Richard Russo, Andre Dubus III and Ann Hood. Info: www.aspenwords.org or 970-925-3122 24 | ASPEN WORDS SUMMER BENEFIT A celebration of storytelling featuring author

and radio host Garrison Keillor.

Doerr-Hosier Center, Aspen Institute. Info: www.aspenwords.org or 970-925-3122 25 | JESSICA CATTO LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE Author, scientist and environmental advocate Carl Safina discusses oceans and marine wildlife.

Presented by the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. 6 p.m. Hotel Jerome Ballroom. Free. Info: www. aspennature.org/learn/events/ JCLD-CS or 970-925-5756 26 – 28 | JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS JUNE EXPERIENCE Performances by Chicago, Rodrigo y Gabriela, the Count Basie Orchestra and more.

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stage acts. Benedict Music Tent. Info: www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or 866-JAS-TIXX 27 | ASPEN BACKCOUNTRY MARATHON A full marathon run almost exclusively on dirt trails surrounding Aspen. Open to individuals and relay teams. Info: www. aspenbackcountrymarathon. com or 970-429-2093 27 | LEMONADE DAY A free, national program that teaches youth entrepreneurial skills to operate a small business. Children set up stands throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Info: www.rfv.lemonadeday.org or 970-920-2130 27 | FARM TO TABLE DINNER Featuring local chefs, an interactive farm tour and more.

Presented by the Aspen Center

for Environmental Studies.

6:30 p.m. Rock Bottom Ranch.

30 – July 1 | JAS CAFÉ: DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL French artists perform a tribute to gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. 7 and 9:15 p.m. nightly. Aspen Art Museum. $35 to $45. Info: www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or 866-527-8499 30 | ADVANTAGE INDOOR TENNIS A fundraiser for the Crown Mountain Recreation District’s construction of an indoor tennis facility. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. St. Regis Aspen.

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auction and guest speaker Dalia Mogahed — author of “Who Speaks for Islam,” director at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding in Washington, D.C., and previous speaker at the Aspen Institute

and TED — to raise money for providing education and vocational training to underserved youth and young women in Pakistan. 5 p.m. Home of Terri and Tony Caine, 0060 Wildwood Lane, Aspen. Info:

2 – 7 | ASPEN ANTIQUES, JEWELRY AND FINE ARTS FAIR A showcase featuring works by Monet, Audubon, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more. Aspen Ice Garden. Free admission. Info: www.aspenartfairs.com or 970-710-1192

youth mentoring in the Roaring Fork Valley. 8 a.m. Start and finish at Boogie’s Diner. $50 for adults, $60 race-day registration, $15 for children younger than 16 and $90 per family for 1-mile walk. Sign up at www.buddyprogram.org or in front of Boogie’s Diner from July 1 through 3. Info: www.buddyprogram.org/5mile-race or 970-920-2130

3 | RAPTOR FAIR Meet the resident golden eagle, great horned owl and red-tailed hawk and guest raptors. Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, Hallam Lake. Info: www.aspennature.org or 970-925-5756

4 | KIDS’ BICYCLE DECORATING Open to children riding bicycles in the Fourth of July parade. Helmets mandatory for children and adults. No scooters or electric vehicles. 9:30 a.m.

4 | BOOGIE’S BUDDY RACE A 5-mile race with cash prizes and a family and canine 1-mile walk. A benefit for the Buddy Program, which provides

4 | 15TH ANNUAL AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY CARNIVAL Games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, live music, silent auction and

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ONGOING in JULY “JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL” An all-ages musical comedy presented by Theatre Aspen. June 29 through Aug. 15.

Info: www.theatreaspen.org or 970-925-9313 ART EXHIBITION: “ON THAT NOTE” July 1 through 31. Red Brick Center for the Arts. Free. Info: www.aspenart.org, 970-429-2777 or info@aspenart.org ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHIVE TOURS Learn about the more than 45,000 objects, photographs and written documents managed in the carriage house and how they’re preserved for the future.

10:30 a.m. Fridays from July 3 through Aug. 21. Free. Info: http://aspenhistory.org, 970-925-3721 or info@aspenhistory.org TIME TRAVEL TUESDAYS Explore the history of Aspen through seemingly everyday objects. 5:30 p.m. July 7, 14, 21 and 28 and Aug. 4 and 11. Info: www. aspenhistory.org or 970-925-3721

concessions. Presented by the Early Learning Center. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paepcke Park. Info: elc@rof.net or 970-920-9201 MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM Live performances featuring Aspen Music School students. 1 p.m. Wednesdays from July 8 through Aug. 19. Wheeler/Stallard Museum lawn. Free. Info: http://aspenhistory.org, 970-925-3721 or info@aspenhistory.org “PETER AND THE STARCATCHER” All-ages play about how Peter Pan ended up in Neverland, presented by Theatre Aspen.

July 15 through Aug. 21. Hurst Theatre. Info: www.theatreaspen.org or 970-925-9313 “CABARET” Presented by Theatre Aspen through Aug. 15. Info: www. theatreaspen.org or 970-925-9313 SUMMER ART EXHIBITIONS: “Stories We Tell Ourselves,” through Oct. 25; “Spirit Photography,” July 16 through Nov. 1; Jim Lambie: “Secret Affair,” July 16 through Nov. 1; Chris Ofili: “Night and Day,” July 16 through Nov. 1. Aspen Art Museum. Free. Info: www.aspenartmuseum.org or 970-925-8050

4 | OLD FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY PARADE 11 a.m.

Main Street, Aspen. Free to participate with mandatory registration. Entry forms available at www.aspen4th. com or 970-429-2093.

4 | FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC A fundraiser for the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club. Noon to 3 p.m. Koch Park. $10 for adults; $5 for children younger than 10. Info: www. teamavsc.org or 970-205-5100 4 | GENTLEMEN OF ASPEN FOURTH OF JULY RUGBY GAME 12:30 p.m. Wagner Park.

Info: www.aspenrugby.com 4 | FOURTH OF JULY CONCERT Patriotic songs presented by the Aspen Music Festival and School. 4 p.m.

Benedict Music Tent. Info: www.aspenmusicfestival. com or 970-925-9042 4 | “DANCING IN THE STREETS” BEATLES TRIBUTE BY DOCTOR ROBERT Community street dance and concert featuring 20-minute intermission during fireworks display. 8 to 10:30 p.m. Mill Street and Cooper Avenue mall. Info: www.aspenchamber.org or 970-925-1940 4 | FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA Weather permitting.

9:15 p.m. Aspen Mountain.

Beaux Dyzi helped unload a fresh delivery of flowers and plants this week at Jamie’s Services and Greenhouse at Aspen Village. This is the third year of operation for the seasonal green house that is open for the summer months.

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5 | ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL OPENING SUNDAY Season opens with Music Director Robert Spano conducting Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.”

Info: www.aspenmusicfestival.com or 970-925-9042 PHOTO COURTESY AUBREE DALLAS

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Do you want to help keep black bears healthy & safe?

• Black bears will eat anything with calories • They especially enjoy your leftover garbage • Trash should never be left out in garbage bags • Dispose of trash in bearresistant or bear-proof containers • Do not leave food or trash inside your vehicle

6 | THE JAZZ AT THE LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA FEATURING WYNTON MARSALIS Fifteen jazz soloists, ensemble players and arrangers led by Marsalis. Presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass and the Aspen Music Festival and School.

8:30 p.m. Benedict Music Tent.

Info: www.aspenmusicfestival.com or 970-920-9042 7 | YUNDI Chinese pianist and youngest-ever winner of the Chopin International Piano Com-

petition. Info: www.aspenmusicfestival.com or 970-925-9042 8 | DANCEBRAZIL Performances showcasing a fusion of contemporary dance, Afro-Brazilian movement and capoeira, a traditional martial-arts form rooted in the streets of Brazil. Family-friendly matinee from 4 to 5 p.m.; evening performance at 8 p.m.

Aspen District Theatre. $25 to $74. Info: www.aspensantafeballet.com or 970-920-5770

Cottonwood fills the air outside the Benedict Music Tent during the Aspen Music Festival in 2013.

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CA LENDAR 8 & 9 | JAS CAFÉ: JACQUI NAYLOR Singer and songwriter. 7 and 9:15 p.m. The Little Nell. $35 to $45. Info: www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or 866-527-8499 9 | BASH FOR THE BUDDIES Cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing to benefit the Buddy Program, which provides mentoring experiences for more than 1,000 youths in the Roaring Fork Valley. Merry-GoRound Ranch. Info: www.buddyprogram.org or 970-920-2130 9 | WINE, WOMEN AND SHOES Wine, hors d’oeuvres, designer fashion, prizes, Gentlemen’s Lounge with bourbon and tequila, and more. A benefit for the Shining Stars Foundation, bringing hope to children with cancer. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Gondola Plaza, Aspen. $200. Info: www.winewomenandshoes. com/aspen or 970-925-STAR 11 | ASPEN INSTITUTE SOCRATES PROGRAM DINNER Dinner chairpersons are Laura and Gary Lauder, and the evening’s honoree is Jeffrey Rosen. Featured speaker to be announced. The dinner and discussion benefit the Socrates Program for Emerging Leaders.

Info: www.aspeninstitute.org/ socrates or 202-736-3503 15 & 16 | JAS CAFÉ: CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO Featuring bassist and former JAS Academy Director Christian McBride, pianist Christian Sands and drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. 7 and 9:15 p.m. The Little Nell. $35 to $45. Info: www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or 866-527-8499 16 | ANDERSON RANCH ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER Gala dinner and live auction honoring Frank Stella and Jennifer and David Stockman.

Hotel Jerome. Info: www.ander-

sonranch.org or 970-923-3181 16 | AN EVENING ON THE LAKE Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live music, dinner, wine and old-fashioned boat rides on the lake. A benefit for the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Hallam Lake. Info: www.aspennature.org or 970-925-5756 16 – 18 | DEAF CAMP PICNIC Three days of free music to benefit the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Info: www.deafcamppicnic.org 17 | JAS 25TH ANNIVERSRY BENEFIT: “LE FREAK LOUNGE” Dinner, drinks and performance

by Chic, featuring Nile Rodgers.

Proceeds benefit Jazz Aspen Snowmass music-education programming. Info: www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or 970-920-4996 18 | ASPEN VALLEY MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 5K Boston Marathon qualifier along the Rio Grande Trail. Food and beverages for finishers.

Register at www.active.com. Info: www.aspenvalleymarathon.com 18 | ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET 8 p.m. Aspen District Theatre. $25 to $74. Info: www.aspensantafeballet.com or 970-920-5770 18 & 19 | POWER OF FOUR TRAIL RACE A 50-kilometer ultra-trail-running race that covers all four area ski mountains. Also includes a 22-kilometer trail run and a Vertical K race. The 50-kilometer and Vertical K races are part of the U.S. Skyrunner Series. Races begin at the base of Aspen Mountain. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com or 970-925-1220 22 & 23 | JAS CAFÉ: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY Singer, pianist, composer, lyricist and arranger performs standards,

SUMMER FARM DINNERS FARM DINNERS AT ELK CAMP AUGUST 4, 11, 18 AND 25

Join friends and family for a taste of fun and adventure at 9,805 feet. On Tuesday evenings in August take a complimentary ride up the Elk Camp Gondola to be greeted at the top with spectacular views, live music, hiking, campfire, climbing wall, live music strider bikes and more. Take a break from the fun to savor a farm-to-table family style dinner featuring locally sourced food.

970-923-1227 OR ASPENSNOWMASS.COM/ELKCAMP

CAMP ASPEN SNOWMASS MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES FOR KIDS AND TEENS JUNE 8 - SEPTEMBER 4 Don’t let your kids miss out on the summer mountain experience of a lifetime.

Activities include: mountain biking, mountainboarding, skateboarding, paintball, golf, tennis, fishing, swimming, hiking, rafting, overnight camping, rocket building, and plenty more!

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BUILD YOUR OWN PICNIC GREAT FOOD AND PERFECT BACKDROP Borrow a picnic basket, browse through the Sundeck (Aspen) or Elk Camp (Snowmass) and select food and drinks for an outdoor hike and picnic with a view!

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CA LE NDA R LIFT-SERVICED MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OPENS JUNE 20

A lot of stoke can happen dropping in from 11,325 feet. So can a lot of tranquility.

Just depends on what you’re after.

That’s why BIKE SNOWMASS is the place to be this summer. Offering the most vertical feet of any lift-serviced bike park in Colorado – with 50 miles of trails ranging from screamin’ to mellow.

RENTALS & LESSONS

- Bike rentals available from Four Mountain Sports - Snowmass Base Village

- Group clinics offered daily from 10 am - 12:30 pm - Full and half-day private lessons offered daily

PERFECT SUMMER PACKAGE + DOWNHILL Includes: Gondola sightseeing ticket for up to 3 days (Snowmass & Aspen Mountain), $10 lunch credit at Elk Camp (Snowmass) or Sundeck (Aspen), guided bus tour to the Maroon Bells, on-mountain activities, plus a half-day downhill bike rental from Four Mountain Sports and 1-day Bike Snowmass ticket.

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jazz classics and originals. 7 and 9:15 p.m. The Little Nell. $35 to $45. Info: www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or 866-527-8499 22 – 25 | ASPEN SECURITY FORUM Government officials, industry leaders, leading thinkers, nationally noted print and broadcast journalists and concerned citizens answer questions about national and homeland security. Presented by the Aspen Institute.

Info: www.aspensecurityforum.org or 970-544-7960 23 | JUAN SIDDI FLAMENCO SANTA FE A performance by 14 dancers and musicians presented by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. 8 p.m. Aspen District Theatre. $25

to $74. Info: www.aspensantafeballet.com or 970-920-5770 24 & 25 | FARM TO TABLE DINNER Featuring local chefs, an interactive farm tour and more.

Presented by the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. 6:30 p.m. Rock Bottom Ranch.

25 & 26 | ASPEN ARTS FESTIVAL Life-size sculptures, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry and mixed media. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monarch Street between Durant Avenue and Hopkins Avenue.

Free. Info: 970-925-1940 25 | THIRD ANNUAL ASPEN BRAIN LAB Twelve short talks and meditations about the PHOTO COURTESY JEREMY SWANSON

CA LENDAR DISCOVER THE BEST OF ASPEN SNOWMASS INCLUDING THE MAROON BELLS

Do it all in a day or spread it out over a week. The Perfect Summer Package is the best way to experience Aspen Snowmass.

Perfect Summer Package includes: brain. Highlights will be “Walter Isaacson: The Innovative Brain” and 12 Tibetan monks chanting to close the program. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paepcke Auditorium, Aspen Institute campus. $175 to $390.

Purchase tickets at the Wheeler Opera House, www.aspenshowtix.com or 970-920-5770.

Info: www.aspenbrainlab.com

26 | SUMMER SPLASH Entertainment, dancing and more to benefit Theatre Aspen. Info: http://theatreaspen.org or 970-925-9313

27 | VIJAY IYER TRIO Jazz piano performance presented by the Aspen Music Festival and School. Info: http://aspenmusicfestival.com or 970-925-9042

27 | ASPEN ACTION FORUM PUBLIC FILM NIGHT AND DISCUSSION Featuring “An American Ascent,” a documentary about the first African-American expedition to tackle North America’s highest peak, Denali.

Winner of the Best Director and Best Documentary awards at the 2015 San Diego Black Film Festival. Filmmaker Stephen DeBerry will lead a discussion after the film. 7 p.m. Paepcke Building. Tickets on sale at www.aspenactionforum.org.

27 | ASPEN ACTION FORUM PUBLIC ART GALLERY RECEPTION 5 to 6:30 p.m. Info: www.aspenactionforum.org

MAROON BELLS GUIDED BUS TOUR

See the most photographed mountains in North America

$10 LUNCH CREDIT TO ON-MOUNTAIN DINING The perfect backdrop for your summer picnic

GONDOLA & CHAIRLIFT RIDES

In Aspen and Snowmass

ON-MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES

Live music, kids activities, disc golf, yoga and more

ADD MORE!

Perfect Summer packages with half-day bike rentals (cruiser, road and downhill) from Four Mountain Sports available starting at $59.

TO PURCHASE: Visit any Aspen Snowmass ticket office, Four Mountain Sports location or online.

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FOUR MOUNTAIN SPORTS SUMMER 2015

Four Mountain Sports is the ONLY shop that offers one-way bike rentals between all four locations across Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass Mall and Snowmass Base Village. Choose from a wide variety of cruisers, mountain, road, downhill, kids and trail-a-bikes.

4 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Aspen

(520 East Durant) 970-920-2337

Aspen Highlands

970-544-3013

Snowmass Village Mall 970-923-2337

Snowmass Base Village 970-923-0430

RIDE SUGGESTIONS - Take the Elk Camp Gondola and chairlift and ride at Snowmass - Bike one-way from Snowmass to Aspen - Ride to the Maroon Bells or take the bus up and ride down - Ride the Rio Grande Trail to Woody Creek

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27 & 28 | 12th ANNUAL VINCE GILL AND AMY GRANT GALA AND GOLF CLASSIC Gala, dinner, concert, and silent and live auctions July 27; golf July 28.

Proceeds benefit Challenge Aspen, a program for people with disabilities. Info: www.challengeaspen.org or 970-923-0578

sometimes destructive uses of the watershed for hydropower and waste disposal. Rain or shine; dress appropriately. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Holden-Marolt Mining Museum, Aspen. Free.

Registration is required beginning July 8 at www.roaringfork. org/events. Info: 970-927-1290

28 | LES DAMES D’ASPEN: 14th ANNUAL FLEUR DE LIS FETE ELVIS BASH Dinner, dancing and silent auction to benefit local arts organizations and scholarships for students from the Roaring Fork Valley pursuing degrees in the arts. ’50s party attire encouraged. 6:30 p.m. Hotel Jerome. $250 for trustees; $300 for non-trustees.

RSVP by July 18. Info: http:// lesdamesdaspen.com, 970925-9028 or kikiint@aol.com

30 | ASPEN THEATER OPERA CENTER: “THE COWS OF APOLLO (OR, THE INVENTION OF MUSIC)” AND “THE CLASSICAL STYLE” Double bill includes the world stage premiere of “The Classical Style” and a modern take on the ancient Greek comedy “The Cows of Apollo.”

Info: www.aspenmusicfestival.com or 970-925-9042

28 | ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET 8 p.m. Aspen District Theatre. $25 to $74. Info: www.aspensantafeballet.com or 970-920-5770 29 | ASPEN ACTION FORUM LEADERSHIP DEBATES Public debates on topics highlighting the different perspectives of leaders attending the forum.

Throughout the debates, the audience will engage in real-time polling to weigh in on the topics.

4:30 to 6 p.m. Paepcke Building.

Tickets on sale June 29 at www.aspenactionforum.org.

29 | THE HOLDEN WORKS TOUR: WATER, SALT AND A THIRST FOR RICHES The Roaring Fork Conservancy, the Aspen Historical Society and the city of Aspen Parks and Open Space Department discuss the genesis of the largest industrial site in the history of Pitkin County, the Holden Lixiviation Works, a state-of-the-art silver-processing plant built on the banks of Castle Creek in 1891 that led to innovative and

31 | ARTCRUSH Art collectors, wine connoisseurs, artists, gallery owners, curators, celebrities and business leaders come together for a benefit to support the Aspen Art Museum. Info: www.aspenartmuseum.org or 970-925-8050

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1 | ZOOT ASPEN TRIATHLON/ DUATHLON Event consists of an 800-yard swim, 17-mile bike to the Maroon Bells and a 4-mile run in Maroon Creek Valley. Info: www.aspenrecreation.com/zoot-aspen-triathlon-duathlon or 970-544-4100 1 | ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S TRADITIONAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL Createyour-own ice cream bar and presentation of a “Briefly Complete History of Aspen” make this summer afternoon fete a popular pastime on the grounds of the Wheeler/Stallard Museum in the West End. Info: www.aspenhistory.org or 970-925-3721

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ONGOING in AUGUST “JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL” An all-ages musical comedy presented by Theatre Aspen. June 29 through Aug. 15. Info: www.theatreaspen.org or 970-925-9313 “PETER AND THE STARCATCHER” All-ages play about how Peter Pan ended up in Neverland, presented by Theatre Aspen. July 15 through Aug. 21. Hurst Theatre. Info: www.theatreaspen.org or 970-925-9313 “OTHER DESERT CITIES” A strong-willed novelist daughter returns home and declares that her next book is a tellall memoir uncovering some carefully concealed family secrets, presented by Theatre Aspen. Aug. 4 through Aug. 22. Info: www.theatreaspen.org or 970-925-9313 “CABARET” Presented by Theatre Aspen through Aug. 15. Info: www.theatreaspen.org or 970-925-9313 SUMMER ART EXHIBITIONS: Jim Lambie: “Secret Affair,” July 16 through Nov. 1; Chris Ofili: “Night and Day,” July 16 through Nov. 1. Aspen Art Museum. Free.

Info: www.aspenartmuseum.org or 970-925-8050 YOGA IN NATURE An outdoor yoga practice at Hallam Lake. 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 31. 100 Puppy Smith St., Aspen. $10 suggested donation. Info: www. aspennature.org/learn/programs/summer-fall/free-hikesand-programs, 970-925-5756 or aces@aspennature.org

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RED BRICK ARTS EXHIBITION: RESIDENT ARTISTS PRESENT … Free, at the Red Brick Center for the Arts. Aug. 1 through Aug. 31. Info: www.aspenart.org or 970-429-2777.

MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM Live performances featuring Aspen Music School students. 1 p.m. Wednesdays from July 8 through Aug. 19. Wheeler/Stallard Museum lawn. Free. Info: http:// aspenhistory.org, 970-925-3721 or info@aspenhistory.org

1 | ANDERSON RANCH ANNUAL ART AUCTION & COMMUNITY PICNIC The Ranch’s largest fundraiser and community event is a summer highlight! Join art lovers for picnic lunch, live music and fun, with 200+ works of art offered in silent and live auctions. Info: www.andersonranch.org or 970-923-3181

CLASSICAL STYLE This exciting double bill includes the world stage premiere of the critically acclaimed and uproarious Classical Style and an eminently singable modern take on an ancient Greek comedy, The Cows of Apollo. Info: www.aspenmusicfestival.com or 970-925-9042

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1 | ACES ANNUAL MUSHROOM FAIR Join expert mycologist Vera Evenson at ACES at Hallam Lake to learn all about local

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CA LE NDA R edible and inedible fungi! The fair follows an in-depth course about mushrooms. Info: www.aspennature.org or 970-925-5756

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Monday, July 27th, 5:30pm Enjoy a cocktail reception and silent auction, intimate dinner, live auction and concert with Vince, Amy, and friends at the St. Regis Resort Aspen.

Tuesday, July 28th, 8:30am to 5:30pm Tee off with Vince, Amy, and guests at the private James Engh designed golf course at the Snowmass Club.

Your day includes breakfast, clinics, carts, lunch provided by local Aspen and Snowmass restaurants, hosted bar, VIP gifts, and awards party.

Please RSVP by June 17, 2015 to confirm your attendance at this year’s Gala & Golf Classic To register and for more information visit challengeaspen.org, call 970.923.0578 or email jay@challengeaspen.org

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1 | AUDI POWER OF FOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE This race combines single track trails on all four local ski areas traversing from Snowmass to Aspen into one challenging course. Riders will finish with a descent down Aspen Mountain into gondola plaza.

Info: www.aspensnowmass. com 970-925-1220 2 | RED BULL RISE The inaugural Red Bull Rise is a 12 hour endurance running event taking place on Aspen Mountain. Runners from around the World will compete in solo, duo and team divisions running up the Vertical K course with 3,000 vertical feet of elevation gain in 3 miles and then take the gondola down.

At the end of the 12 hours, the runner/runners with the most number of completed laps will win. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com or 970-925-1220 5 | ACES ASTRONOMY NIGHT Come to Hallam Lake to learn about the stars. The evening will start with an interactive presentation by Dr. Cherilynn Morrow and culminate with a lakeside tour of the night sky. Info: aspennature.org or 970-925-5756 7 | VERDI’S AIDA WITH THE ASPEN FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA A semi-staged performance of Verdi’s spectacular Aida, starring an international cast of singers and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra chorus. Presented by the Aspen Music Festival & School. Info: www.aspenmusicfestival.com or 970-925-9042 7-8 | LESBALLETS JAZZ DES MONTREAL Displaying a radiant and expressive style, Les Ballets

Jazz des Montréal is an astounding contemporary group that has certainly earned the title of “feel good company.” Their program features Harry by Israeli-American choreographer Barak Marshall. Teeming with energy and set to a score combining jazz, Israeli folksongs, and traditional music, the work underscores a recurrent theme of conflicts and our ability to overcome them.

Also on the program is Closer, a duet by Benjamin Millepied set to the music of Philip Glass, and Rouge, a full throttle, high intensity piece by the legendary Brazilian choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras. Presented by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.

Aspen District Theatre, 8 p.m. $25-$74. Info: www.aspensantafeballet.com or 970-920-5770 7-8 | JAS CAFÉ: LIZZ WRIGHT Lizz Wright has been the recipient of nonstop critical acclaim and ever-increasing audiences ever since her Verve debut.

Like so many vocal greats, Lizz began her singing in the church.

She was also surrounded by varied types of secular music at home especially jazz and soul. Her debut album, Salt, topped the contemporary jazz charts and became one of the most acclaimed albums of 2003, mixing standards with new material and styles ranging from Gospel to Soul to Jazz to Blues with ease. Aspen Art Museum. $35-$45. 7 p.m and 9:15 p.m. Info: www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or 866-527-8499 8 | ASPEN ROTARY CLUB DUCKY DERBY A daylong family festival and rubber-duck river race, including food and games. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits, youth groups, scholarships and Rotary International projects. Rio Grande Park. Info: www.aspenrotary. org or 970-925-1940

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8 | ASPEN INSTITUTE SUMMER CELEBRATION DINNER Join the Institute for a conversation in Greenwald Pavilion with honoree Ken Burns, followed by a gala dinner in the Doerr-Hosier Center chaired by Jessica and John Fullerton with Honorary Co-Chairs Carol and Ken Adelman. Info: www. aspeninstitute.org/summercelebration or 202-736-3503 8 | DANCE FOR KIDS! ZAP BY LES BALLETS JAZZ DE MONTREAL ZAP, is almost as though one is sitting in front of the television set and switching channels!

This selection of carefully selected excerpts from the Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal catalogue, assembled like a succession of music videos, offers young people an entertaining and informative introduction to the world of contemporary dance.

Aspen District Theatre, 4 p.m. $25-$74. Info: www.aspensantafeballet.com or 970-920-5770 8-13 | AREDAY: AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY INSTITUTE’S ANNUAL SUMMIT AND EXPO America’s premier renewable energy summit includes leaders from both public and private sectors in science, investment, government, advanced technology development and deployment. Renewable

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energy experts discuss solar, wind, biofuels, geothermal, and other trail-blazing approaches to sustainability. This year we plan to have an extensive renewable energy expo featuring the latest breakthroughs in renewable energy technology, sustainability and energy efficiency. The EXPO! is free and open to the public. Westin Snowmass Resort. Info: www. areday.net or 970-948-9929

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Info: www.aspenart.org/artists/ plein-air-festival or 970-4292777 or info@aspenart.org 12 | STARGAZING AND STAR STORIES Aspen Center for Physics & Aspen Science Center: Stargazing and Star stories with astrophysicists and story tellers beginning at 7:00 pm. Bundle up, listen, learn and look through telescopes at the amazing Universe we live in. Info: www. aspenphys.org or 970-925-2585 12-13 | RUSSIAN PIANIST VLADIMIR FELTSMAN These two programs could be called “Russian experiment”, or “The roads less travelled”. First program is titled “From Mystical to Avant-guard” the second program, “Russian expressionism.” Presented by the Aspen Music Festival & School. $55. Harris Concert Hall, Aug. 12 at 8:30 p.m.; Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Info: www.aspenmusicfestival.com or 970-925-9042 13-14 | JAS CAFÉ: PACIFIC MAMBO ORCHESTRA Intimate performances featuring jazz

artists from around the globe taking place either downstairs at the Little Nell Hotel or upstairs at the Aspen Art Museum Café.

Aspen Art Museum, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. nightly. $35-$45.

Info: www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or 866-527-8499 13-16 | ARTASPEN International fine-art fair with modern and contemporary works. Artwork from 300 notable artists from 35 galleries will be represented and available for viewing and purchase. Aug. 13, 5 to 9 p.m.; Aug. 14, noon to 7 p.m.; Aug. 15, noon to 7 p.m.; Aug. 16, noon to 6 p.m.

Aspen Ice Garden. Info: www. art-aspen.com or 631-283-5505 14 | ACES FARM TO TABLE DINNER Join ACES for farm-to-table meals at beautiful Rock Bottom Ranch, where we celebrate our region’s harvests with talented local chefs, an interactive farm tour, and more. Rock Bottom Ranch, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Farm To Table Brunch is scheduled for Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.aspennature.org or 970-925-5756 15 | RIDE FOR THE CURE One of the oldest bike races in

The dancing fountain in downtown Aspen, one of the many creations by the late Aspenite Nick DeWolf, has been busy for a couple of weeks. Many children wear bathing suits so they can take on the unpredictable fountain, but some just like to get their every-day clothes drenched.

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CA LENDAR the country to support breast cancer education and awareness. Up to 100 miles of bike riding challenges throughout the upper Roaring Fork Valley and festivities in Snowmass Village. www.komencolorado. org/komen-colorado-ride-forthe-cure/ or 970-920-0250 19-20 | USA PRO CHALLENGE – STAGES 3 AND 4 The USA Pro Chellenge returns to Aspen in 2015 for the Stage 3 finish and the start of Stage 4. Stage 3 begins at Copper Mountain Resort and ends with a breathtaking descent from Independence Pass into the town of Aspen. Stage 4 begins on Main Street in Aspen and traverses several mountain passes to Breckenridge. The race runs Aug. 17-23 through Colorado. Free spectator viewing. Info: www.aspenupcc.com 22 | MUDDERELLA COLORADO You might fall for “can’t”, but we don’t. Mudderellas can do anything they put their minds to, and guess what… so can you. You’ll be surrounded by thousands of like-minded women who have all committed to cross the finish line and to help each other get there.

mudderella.com/events/colorado-2015/ or 800-SNOWMASS 22 | ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET This summer, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet unleashes an innovative program by international choreographic heavyweights featuring the world premiere of a commissioned work from Alejandro Cerrudo of Spain, currently resident choreographer at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. ASFB will also present 1st Flash by Finnish superstar Jorma Elo and the return of fan favorite Beautiful Mistake by the Spanish Cayetano Soto. With three opportunities to see the company perform in Aspen, you won’t want to miss out on this exciting show.

Aspen District Theatre, 8 p.m. $25-$74. Info: www.aspensantafeballet.com or 970-920-5770 23 | ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL & SCHOOL CLOSING CONCERT The closing concert of the summer features Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 in A minor, “Tragic”. Info: www.aspenmusicfestival.com or 970-925-9042 23-28 | ASPEN THEATRE FESTIVAL This year, we launch the official Aspen Theatre Festival, over two weeks of activity fostering new work by emerging playwrights and musical teams.

THE AGENT by Scott Martin, directed by Jay Sandrich; FINN THE FEARLESS book by Andrew Farmer, music and lyrics by Andrew R. Butler, directed by Kent Nicholson; COMPOSER IN RESIDENCE A soon-to-be announced composer will be in residence to work on [his or her] music, which will be an integral part of the Apprentice Showcase. Info: www. theatreaspen.org/whats-on/ aspen-theatre-fest/ or 970-9259313 or info@theatreaspen.org 27-30 | MOUNTAINSUMMIT PRESENTS MOUNTAINFILM

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MAROON BELLS SCENIC BUS TOUR A scenic and educational trip that travels from Aspen Highlands to the Maroon Bells. Tours operate through September. Ticket is required.

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CA LE NDA R IN ASPEN The festival brings artists, activists, and adventurers together for four days in late August, filled with brilliant film and speaker programs featuring award-winning documentaries with their creative teams and subjects, plus talks from some of the most interesting people working on the planet today. Info: www.wheeleroperahouse.com/events/ mountainsummit-mountainfilm-in-aspen or 970-920-5770 29 | CHAUTAUQUA ASPEN Two days of historic character presentations, brown-bag lunch conversations, coffee talks and fun in-between activities on the grounds of the Wheeler/ Stallard Museum in the West End. Info: www.aspenhistory.org or 970-925-3721.

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1-30 | RED BRICK ARTS EXHIBITION: CARBONDALE THIRD STREET CENTER ARTISTS Free. At the Red Brick Center for the Arts in Aspen. Info: www.aspenart.org or 970-4292777 or info@aspenart.org 2-7 | MOTHERLODE VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC Eighteen different divisions of play at seven sites see 700 teams from

all over the country square off in this forty-third annual event.

Admission is free, and food and drink concessions and music are on site. Info: www. motherlodevolleyball.com 4-6 | JAS ASPEN SNOWMASS LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE Three days of world-class performances on multiple stages, eclectic food and beverages vendors, kiddie corner and more. Line-up includes No Doubt, Lenny Kravitz, The Fray, Hozier and more. Info: www. jazzaspensnowmass.org or 866-JAS-TIXX (527-8499) 12 | ASPEN MAC AND CHEESE FEST Celebrate the fifth annual Aspen Mac and Cheese Fest in all its gooey goodness.

Crowds consume pounds of this favorite food before voting a local restaurant the winner of this competition.

Info: www.aspenrecreation. com or 970-429-2078 17-20 | FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL RUGGERFEST The world’s only all-age, full-contact rugby tournament. Champion rugby is on display for four full days, rain, snow, or shine.

Info: www.aspenrugby.com 18-19 | BRINGING WORDS

Debbie and Jim Rahman of Snowmass help their two Leonbergers, Cowboy and Banjo, cool off with a spray of water.

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ONGOING in OCTOBER SUMMER ART EXHIBITIONS “Stories We Tell Ourselves,” through Oct. 25; “Spirit Photography,” July 16 through Nov. 1; Jim Lambie: “Secret Affair,” July 16 through Nov. 1; Chris Ofili: “Night and Day,” July 16 through Nov. 1. Aspen Art Museum.

Free. Info: www.aspenartmuseum.org or 970-925-8050

HOME: LECTURE & WRITING WORKSHOP Aspen Words presents a public reading and book signing for best-selling author and lecturer Gary Ferguson, followed by a one-day generative workshop for writers of all levels and genres. Third Street Center, Carbondale. Info: aspenwords.org or 970-925-3122 18-20 | WINE, BALLOONS & FERRARIS For 4 decades, visitors have been dazzled by over 30 wildly colored hot-air balloons and the spectacular autumn backdrop that surrounds them. Come celebrate the 40th Annual Snowmass Village Balloon Festival with an evening Night Glow, Music, Kids’ Activities and more.

Round out the weekend with the Snowmass Wine Festival featuring fine wines, small bites and a specialty wine dinner.

The 72 Hours of Snowmass Ferrari Rally road rallies to Snowmass and provides a spectacular Ferrari Car show.

Info: www.gosnowmass.com 24 | ACES FALL COLORS POTLUCK AT TOKLAT Enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the Castle Creek Valley at this community celebration at the storied Catto Center at Toklat across from the Ashcroft Ghost Town. Catto Center at Toklat across from the Ashcroft Ghost Town. Info: www.aspennature.org or 970-925-5756 35-30 | ASPEN FILMFEST A feast of full-length features and

documentaries from around the world. Post-screening dialogues, premieres, surprise films, sneak previews and par¬ties round out the festival experience. Info: www. aspenfilm.org or 970-925-6882 26 | GOLDEN LEAF HALF MARATHON Trail Runner magazine calls this race from Snowmass Village to Aspen one of the most beautiful in the country.

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1-3 | THE MEETING The newest crop of ski and snowboard films will be screened, and the top pros featured in the films, the filmmakers themselves, and other industry influencers will be in attendance. Info: www.aspensnowmass.com/ events-and-activities/events/ the-meeting or 970-925-1220 2-4 | HOCKEY MOUNTAIN HIGH A hockey tournament with open and recreational division with a limit of forty teams from all over the country.

Discount lodging, after-party, and other specials for players.

Info: www.aspenrecreation. com or 970-544-4100 17 | ACES HARVEST PARTY Visit ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch for family fun including lunch, live music, pony rides, pumpkin carving, cider pressing, face painting, games and a silent auction. Info: www.aspennature.org or 970-925-5756 A PUBLICATION OF THE ASPEN TIMES

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We are open for Breakfast, Lunch, Après Ski and Dinner.

Yes McKenney’s still serves amazing pizza!

The Inn At Aspens newly remodeled facility and building combine for a comfortable environment and ideal location for your special event. From weddings in Aspen, to family reunions, executive retreats and theme parties. European Caterers 27 plus years of experience doing business

LOCATION 38750 Highway 82 Aspen 970-920-4262 HOURS Breakfast 7am-10am Lunch 11am-3pm Dinner 5pm-close PRICE RANGE $$ -

eurocataspen.com

in the valley and now the on site Caterer for The Inn At Aspen, will customize any menu and provide the attention your special event deserves…..

Live music every friday night!

Please call for lineup.

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HICKORY HOUSE THIS I S OU R STORY and we’re stickin’ to it!

Our restaurants are family-owned and operated.

We are here every day, looking after our food, our staff and our guests, making sure everything is the way it should be.

Since 1988, we have worked at crafting our Baby Back Ribs, Barbeque Sauces and other recipes. In that time, we’ve won dozens of national and international rib cook-off competition awards.

Several years ago we introduced our fare to the Hickory House Restaurants in Aspen and Parker, where we have achieved success beyond our dreams.

We serve the most affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner in town. Dine in, take out, we deliver and we cater. We also ship our award winning sauces all over the country. In addition to our award winning ribs, our menu offers chicken dinners, smokes meats, huge salads, sandwiches and out of this world side dishes.

While we are well known nationally for our ribs and sauce, we serve up a mean, affordable breakfast as well. From giant pancakes, traditional egg dishes

LOCATION 730 W. Main Street Aspen 970-925-2313 HOURS Breakfast & Lunch 8am-2:30pm Dinner 7 days a week, 5-9pm PRICE RANGE Lunch $6-$15 Dinner $10-$25 hickoryhouseribs.com Find us on facebook @HickoryHouseAspen

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and biscuits and gravy to granola and fruit, we have something for everyone.

We have a full bar with 10 seats and a tv and 3 more Hi-Def tv’s in the dining rooms for sports. Best kids menu in town, reasonably priced and hearty.

From mac & cheese to kids portion of baby back ribs served with french fries and apple sauce. Fabulous milkshakes, banana cream pie, ice cream sundaes and more for both adults and little people alike.

Family-friendly, down-home great food!

If you don’t believe us, just ask Madeline Albright or Oprah. Oprah raved about our ribs on her show .

In combination, the offerings on our menus have proven to be the “Best in Colorado”. We hope you agree, and we thank you for your support.

BEST SPECIALS in Aspen BREAKFAST Baby Back Ribs & Eggs...................................... $1299 Huevos Ranchos & Hash Browns......................... $1049 Breakfast Burrito & Hash Browns.......................... $999 French Toast w/cinnamon raisin bread.................. $799 Biscuits & Gravy................................................... $399 LUNCH MONDAY - Open Faced Smoked Turkey.............. $1049 TUESDAY - Rib-Eye Steak Sandwich.................. $1049 WEDNESDAY - Top Sirloin 8oz........................... $1149 TUES & THURS - Baby Back Ribs Full Rack........ $1249 FRIDAY - Fish & Chips......................................... $999 DINNER Baby Back Ribs - 1 FULL RACK................................ $1999 Baby Back Ribs - 1-1/2 RACKS................................ $2599 Baby Back Ribs - 2 FULL RACKS............................... $3199 Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast Two Boneless, Skinless Breasts.......................... $1599 BBQ Chicken - 1/2 CHICKEN..................................................$1399 Hickory Smoked Pork Shoulder........................... $1399 Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket.............................. $1599 ALL ABOVE SERVED WITH POTATO, BAKED BEANS, COLESLAW & GARLIC TOAST

Chargrilled Rib-Eye Steak 14OZ. WESTERN BEEF TOP-CHOICE USDA AGED..................... $2399 SERVED WITH GARDEN OR CAESAR SALAD, POTATO & GARLIC TOAST

KIDS MENU Hamburger.......................................................... $429 Mac & Cheese..................................................... $598 Chicken Fingers................................................... $579 Baby Back Ribs.................................................... $889 MILKSHAKES, BANANA CREAM PIE, ICE CREAM SUNDAE

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FULL CATERING • FREE DELIVERY DINNER & PARTY FOOD 5PM - 9PM CALL EARLY TO SCHEDULE YOUR DELIVERY

730 W. MAIN STREET • 970.925.2313 • CASUAL, SMOKE-FREE DINING FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

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JIMMY’S RESTAURANT FOR T H E PAST 1 7 Y E A R S , Jimmy’s has been Aspen’s neighborhood restaurant and bar, the kind of comfortable restaurant where you can dine again and again. Ask any local, and you will hear that Jimmy’s is an “Aspen Institution.”

The menu has something for everyone, from the freshsqueezed margaritas and the locally-priced bar menu to the highest quality steaks, famous crab cakes, fresh seafood, and poultry. And you can always find comfortfood specialties like meatloaf and mac & cheese.

The menu is designed to feature the finest in American cuisine without being pretentious, served in an energetic atmosphere, says proprietor (and local) Jimmy Yeager. To accomplish this goal, Jimmy’s uses the best possible local ingredients and is completely high fructose corn syrup free.

If you share Jimmy’s passion for cocktails, choose from a creative list of classics and contemporaries made with freshly-squeezed juices. The spirits menu features the finest selection of tequila and mezcal in Aspen along with an extensive collection of local and specialty liquors.

Winner of the nationally recognized Santé Magazine 2004 Spirits Hospitality Restaurant of the Year award, Jimmy’s list was rated the best in the country, and in 2012

LOCATION 205 S. Mill Street Aspen 970-925-6020 HOURS Bar Opens at 5pm Dining Room Service at 5:30pm Kitchen Open until 11pm PRICE RANGE $30-$40 jimmysaspen.com

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Jimmy’s was recognized as one of the Top 50 Bars in the nation by Food & Wine magazine.

The energy at Jimmy’s is what really draws a crowd; the bar is nearly always jam-packed and the dining room lively with a mix of interesting people. For a more relaxed experience with the same signature hospitality, try Jimmy’s Bodega, Jimmy Yeager’s second restaurant opened in summer 2014. With a spacious patio and airy bar, this summer hotspot serves coastal cuisine, fresh oysters, great value wines and hand picked tequila and mezcal. The Bodega is open daily for lunch at 11:30; happy hour from 3-5:30, and dinner until 10pm.

Located on the Mill St walking mall next to Wagner Park.

970-710-2182, jimmysbodega.com

Starters Baby Lamb Chops 18

Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Soup

mint honey, basil oil, mixed greens

local corn, touch of cream, chives

Jimmy’s Famous Crab Cake

Gazpacho 9

17 jumbo lump blue crab, creamy cabbage coleslaw

Ahi Tuna Tartare

18 yuzu & soy dressing, wasabi purée, avocado purée, fresh seaweed, yukon gold potato chips

Lobster Mac & Cheese 18

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Mad Dog Ranch Salad 10 chopped romaine, bacon, tomato, chipotle ranch dressing Classic Caesar 11

romaine lettuce leaves, garlic crouton

black truffle, sherry, tarragon

Southwest Ahi Tuna Salad

white wine garlic broth or spicy tomato broth

18/30 kale, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette, corn salsa, pineapple ginger dipping sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad 15

Steamed Mussels 15

small (3 pieces) 12 / large (5 pieces) 18

arugula, olive bread crostini, basil, aged balsamic

Dinner Jimmy’s Surf & Turf

52 petite filet, sautéed broccolini, french fries with a Jimmy’s Crab Cake

American Style Kobe Beef mp

chef’s cut, madeira & caramelized onion sauce, smoked gouda & potato purée, sautéed broccolini

Certified Angus Filet Mignon

39 yukon gold mashed potatoes, seasonal baby vegetables

Prime New York Strip 49

salsa verde, sautéed baby carrots, potato & black truffle gnocchi with parmesan

Certified Angus Cowboy Rib-Eye 52

on the bone, yukon gold mashed potatoes, seasonal baby vegetables

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

31 spanish chorizo & pea glace, sautéed peas and mint

Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes

36 remoulade, cocktail sauce, broccolini, french fries

Pan Seared Organic Salmon 34

sauce gribiche, grilled asparagus, fingerling potatoes

Rocky Mountain Trout 29

toasted almond & brown butter sauce, wild rice, saut éed kale & tomatoes

Classic Cioppino 32

fresh fish, mussels, shrimp, spicy tomato broth

Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Cannelloni 22

vegan, tomato sauce, crispy artichokes

Menu & Prices subject to change

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KENICHI

K ENICH I , FAM I LY ST Y L E . Creating an incredible, uniquely flavorful, meal with family and friends who have become your family, is the why Kenichi strives to be the best! 2015 is Kenichi’s 23rd winter in Aspen serving world class sushi and contemporary Asian cuisine. Master sushi chef Kiyomi Sano brings over 40 years of experience behind the sushi bar. Sit at the sushi bar and get to know this talented, approachable, and very entertaining sensei, then let him create a truly unique dining experience. Kick off an unforgettable, intimate dining experience by chatting up the charming sensei and watch the magic unfold. Kenichi’s nightly sushi and sashimi specials feature unique flavors of Japan. Specialty fish including wild Ineda, serrano wil Mejina with truffle, Aji, Alfonsino and hobo (searobin).

Entrees from the kitchen showcase succulent panAsian flavors: seared ahi pepper steak, Colorado lamb, wild boar gyoza, grilled Wagyu New York Strips and Tenderloins, Elk and a 16 oz bone-in Ribeye. All cuts are served with your choice of sides and Asian influenced sauces. Hot Rock specialties are seared tableside on a 1,000-degree stone slab. Gluten-free and vegan fare is always in abundance.

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LOCATION 533 Hopkins Ave. Aspen 970-920-2212 HOURS Open 7 days a week 5pm to close Happy Hour Specials 5pm-6:30pm nightly Reservations Recommended kenichiaspen.com

Kenichi’s private tatami room seats 12 to 14. This room is a great place to host a special occasion, family gathering, or spice up a Friday night. Kenichi offers gluten free and vegan menus, as well as, off-site catering, add a sushi bar station to spice up any event.

Kenichi is a small family restaurant. We invite you to be our guest at the restaurant and join our small, growing family. kanpai!

SELECT MENU ITEMS SMALL PLATES

SUSHI

LARGE PLATES

ISHIYAKI - HOT ROCK

DAILY SASHIMI SPECIALS

AHI TUNA PEPPER STEAK

stone seared at 1000 degrees shiitake, salmon or wagyu beef

fresh Japanese white fish direct from the world’s largest fish market Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, Japan

black pepper seared ahi, truffle mashed potatoes, japanese mushrooms, tomato & spinach ragout, sweet soy reduction

BLACK COD MISOZUKE marinated in miso for 72 hours and broiled

EGGPLANT DENGAKU

YELLOWTAIL SERRANO sliced serrano, basil yuzu soy

KANPACHI WRAP

tender japanese eggplant, broiled with sweet miso sauce in a traditional manner

pickled kelp, serrano pepper, garlic oil, lime zest, maui red onion sauce

DYNAMITE SHRIMP

maytag blue cheese, fennel, miso-orange-mustard truffle sauce

tempura fried tiger shrimp, masago aioli, kenichi teriyaki sauce

DYNAMITE LOBSTER new england 5oz lobster tail lightly fried, diced into succulent morsels

TUNA BLUE CHEESE

TUNA WITH ROASTED ALMOND spicy cumin miso sauce, pickled garlic

TORCHED SALMON BLACKENED TUNA cajun seared hawaiian ahi, avocado, whole grain mustard

TARTARE TRIO tuna, salmon, and yellowtail tartare, spicy teriyaki sauce, fried wonton crisps

TON GYOZA broken arrow ranch wild boar pot stickers, pan seared with dried cherry nimono

MUSTARD SUMISO SALMON pan roasted and glazed with whole grain mustard sweet miso

dried shiso, dired miso, ground sesame seed, tosazu sauce, garlic oil

SALMON WITH HONEY YUZU GARLIC SAUCE summer berry serrano compote, sesame seeds

SPICY TUNA ON CRISPY SUSHI RICE sweet chili korean hot pepper paste, shallots, teriyaki glaze

SPECIALTY TERIYAKIS chicken, flat iron steak or salmon, char-grilled, served with wok seared veggies

STEAK HOUSE STYLE wagyu filet mignon wagyu new york strip black angus bone-in ribeye single bone new zealand elk chops

SAUCES japanese wild mushroom demi-glace parsley syrah reduction dashi au poivre wild boar bacon crème lemongrass, ginger, garlic sambal chili butter

SIDES bacon wrapped asparagus smoked japanese pumpkin puree garlic and ginger grilled broccolini sauteed brussel sprouts braised baby bok choy smashed fingerling potatoes

Breakfast, Lunch and firefLies.

Prospect is serving on the Terrace, and it’s oh so midsummer night’s dream.

Can you come outside and play?

970.429.7610 • at the Hotel Jerome • 330 E Main St • Aspen, CO • HotelJerome.AubergeResorts.com

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RED ONION MENU SAMPLE CRAB HUSHPUPPIES spicy slaw, red pepper aioli $12.50 THAI SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS poached shrimp, veggies, sweet chili sauce $12.50

O U R H I STO R I C BAR AN D R ESTAUR AN T was established in 1892 and has been a traditional gathering place for food and drink since Aspen’s mining days. Today we maintain the classic “Old Colorado” ambiance while serving excellent food and drink options for the entire family.

Diners will find a delicious menu that is designed to offer something for everyone – Lunch and Dinner.

The Red Onion also boasts having the most square footage of Televisions in Aspen! Be sure to check out our lively Bar scene during games and key televised events where you will find food & drink specials to complement our many brews on tap and famous selection of hard to find whiskeys. Happy Hour runs daily from 3-6pm

SKIRT STEAK SALAD mixed lettuces, natural angus beef, crumbled blue cheese, chopped tomatoes, crispy onions, blue cheese dressing on the side $15.50 GRILLED COLORADO LAMB T-BONES red grape coulis, boursin cheese mashers $29 ELK BOLOGNAISE PAPPARDELLE roasted tomatoes, colorado goat cheese $22 NATURAL ANGUS BEEF HALF POUND BURGER on a kaiser roll $14 CAJUN-SPICED MAHI MAHI SANDWICH with mango salsa, on a kaiser roll $15.50

LOCATION 420 E. Cooper Ave. Aspen 970-925-9955 HOURS Opens 11am Daily Happy Hour 3pm-6pm & 10pm-midnight PRICE RANGE Lunch $10-$20 Dinner $15-$25 Lunch and Big Plates are both available all day, every day -

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A SAMPLING FROM OUR MENU CHICKEN AND WAFFLES Fried chicken | pecan waffle | maple syrup

CHARBROILED OYSTERS Parsley-garlic | parmesan | lemon

CORNED BEEF HASH Fried eggs | roasted potatoes peppers & onions | bearnaise

LEMON SOLE EN PAPILLOTE Herbs fine | fingerling potatoes haricot vert | sauce Provencal

EGGS SARDOU Artichoke | creamed spinach poached eggs | hollandaise

RICARD’S STACK BURGER 3oz patty | white American pickled red onion | butter lettuce fries | sauce gribiche

CRAB AND AVOCADO BENEDICT Blue crab | watercress | bearnaise poached eggs | english Muffin HIGH ROLLER BENEDICT Lobster | black truffles | poached eggs bearnaise | watercress | croissant

14OZ SEARED RIBEYE Crispy fingerling potatoes haricot vert roasted | shallot jus MUSSELS 5 WAYS Buy a taste or a tub!

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39 Degrees/Sky Hotel 709 East Durant Avenue 970-925-6760 www.theskyhotel.com

Ashcroft Pine Creek Cookhouse 970-925-1044 www.pinecreekcook house.com

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Hickory House 730 West Main Street 970-925-2313 www.hickoryhouse ribs.com

Jimmy’s Restaurant 205 South Mill Street 970-925-6020 www.jimmysaspen.com

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The Red Onion 420 East Cooper Avenue 970-925-9955 www.redonionaspen.com

Ricard Snowmass Base Village 110 Carriage Way 970-429-4163 www.ricardsnowmass.com

White House Tavern 302 East Hopkins Avenue 970-925-1007 www.aspenwhitehouse.com

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Dandelions fill a field near the Crystal River in Marble.

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Limited Edition “G a Bear” Giclee, 30” x 30.” Original artwork by Linda Israel.

IN THE SPIRIT OF OUR BELOVED LATE PUBLISHER

Gunilla Asher The Aspen Times has created a scholarship fund – The Gunilla Israel Asher Scholarship Fund – to support the future educational endeavors of Aspen students. Gunilla originally commissioned her sister, Linda Israel, to paint an “Aspen Times Bear” to be displayed in the new Aspen Times office. We, with the support of Linda Israel, have decided to sell 100 giclees of the original painting as a means to fund the scholarship.

“G a Bear” embodies all that was Gunilla: beauty, tenacity, strength, power and mystery.

“G a Bear” is available for purchase for $1,000 by contacting Samantha Johnston at The Aspen Times at 970-925-3414, or by email at sjohnston@aspentimes.com.

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