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Mary Eshbaugh Hayes surrounded herself with people who valued stories as much as she, such as Historical Society cofounder and fellow Aspen émigré Fred Glidden, a writer of popular Westerns under his nom de plume, Luke Short. The two are seen here in 1974, on Glidden’s front porch.
for nearly 60 years, The laTe Mary Eshbaugh hayEs ChroniCled The evoluTion of aspen. here, her longTime friend and former hisToriCal soCieTy direCTor gEorgia hanson Turns The lens baCk on The woman who was so ofT behind iT.
Once upon a time there lived a little wisp of an elf who wandered the streets of Fat City with pad, pen, and camera, quietly recording its day-to-day happenings, recordings that, once accumulated, came together to form a panoramic portrait of a little mountain town. Undaunted by celebrity, this little lady padded in and out of local events with quiet, unassuming focus, drilling into the heart of the community and sharing what she found with the rest of us through her stories, photos, and memoir-style books. Mary Eshbaugh Hayes left us this year, at the age of 86, but the legacy of her time in the valley will live on firmly in the form of the 60,000 photographs she bequeathed to the Aspen Historical Society. If only half of her phenomenally rich documentation of the past 50-plus years were to be ultimately preserved in the archive, it would still double the organization’s current collection. At her core, Hayes, a New York State native and mother to five, understood and believed in the power of stories. As a writer, editor, photographer,
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and former chairwoman of the Historical Society’s board of trustees, she spent her lifetime committed to storytelling. She was a mentor to many in local media and the chief chronicler of Aspen’s evolution from mining town to mountain metropolis via her weekly social column, “Around Aspen,” in The Aspen Times, which she penned since 1956. In her column, she covered events both small and large, from festivals and speakers of national or international import to local birthday celebrations in public parks. Hayes understood that stories are essential to our well-being, falling somewhere after nourishment but before love and even shelter as a prerequisite for humanity. She championed those of us who felt the call to follow a literary muse and steadfastly provided encouragement and advice that often influenced career paths and lives. Not all of her photos were the most iconic, but that was hardly the point. Through her lens, the mundane became exciting, even essential, because it showed us as we were, and so showed us at our best. AP
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22 // letter from the editor
24 // letter from
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26 // ... Without Whom
this issue Would not have been possible
28 // the list 87 // invited
Living the Life 30 // big Wheels Keep on turning New all-level mountain biking trails cement Aspen as the cycling mecca of the West.
styLe 39 // high-minded fashion
Through her Urban Zen initiative, fashion icon Donna Karan exemplifes the Aspen ideal.
42 // saddle up Aspen’s horse-y heritage inspires this season’s equestrian accessories.
46 // style spotlight
Elegant florals channel the bloom and bounty of the Aspen summer in this season’s trendiest looks. Embroidered bomber jacket ($9,600) and silk Cadi pants ($1,650), Dior. 201 S. Galena St., 970-544-5222; dior.com
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50 // the World on time Dual and multi timers cater directly to Aspen watch collectors with wanderlust.
52 // shine on For Aspen women, sporty, sophisticated timepieces rendered in white are all the rage this season.
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From Mario Di Leone’s new womenswear collections to Louis Vuitton’s stunning new bags for men: all the Aspen style news ft to print this summer.
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From Grey Lady, Aspen’s seafood standout: Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in a chile pepper broth with prosecco and garlic.
74 // sonIc vIbes Caribou Club mainstay and remix addict DJ Folami gifts the high country with the sounds of the New York City clubscape.
76 // defyIng grAvITy With his Gravity Productions, Joey Stokes is elevating Aspen’s social scene with creative, locally focused events.
78 // mr. cleAn Amory B. Lovins has been trying to build a green world for nearly 40 years. The world has fnally caught on.
80 // The kIds Are All rIghT The Aspen Institute and Bezos Family Foundation challenge students to lift up their communities.
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Paper Moon (I create as I speak), by Paul Ramírez Jonas, 2008, showing at the Aspen Art Museum through June, is made from 165 sheets of printer paper and inkjet ink.
57 // All ThAT JAzz After a quarter-century of laying down Aspen’s backbeat, Jazz Aspen Snowmass keeps the groove alive.
60 // IT’s A hArd rock lIfe
Imagine Dragons are redefning the epic summer tour, but not without sharing their behind-the-fame struggles.
62 // ArT AvAnT-sTAr The annual ArtAspen fair tops off the valley’s trio of sweet summer exhibitions in contemporary style.
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103 // Aspen en pleIn AIr Come summer, whether for food-centered festivals or town’s most coveted street-side tables, Aspen takes its meals outside.
104 // from seA To skI Town Grey Lady brings Ryan Chadwick’s New England roots to the mountains; plus, rare Oaxacan chiles heat up summer.
106 // europeAn unIon Crêperie du Village sizzles with the favors of the Alps; plus, Element 47 steps up wine service with interactive programs.
108 // The new bounTy
64 // culTure spoTlIghT
After an auspicious winter start, Meat & Cheese looks to the bounty of the Colorado summer; plus, it’s table to farm at Rock Bottom Ranch.
Experience the best of Aspen’s rich cultural scene this summer.
110 // The sImple ThIngs
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New Carbondale eatery Silo proves less is more; plus, make it dinner and a movie with the old-school Crystal Theatre.
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112 // The meAT meeT-up
A principal with award-winning design frm Rowland+Broughton, starchitect Sarah Broughton is determined to pave Aspen’s architectural future with gold.
At Food & Wine, chefs pair up with craft farmers, butchers, and hungry guests for the ultimate cook-off; plus, our top picks for navigating the Food & Wine Classic.
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features 118 // still life Aspen painter Linda Girvin proves it’s never too late in an artistic career to emerge anew. As the frst subject in an “Art of the City” portfolio, Girvin’s visceral “portraits” toe the line between life and death, realism and abstraction—all the while highlighting an artist in transition. By Christine Benedetti Photography by Shawn O’Connor
124 // flower Girl This summer, the runway’s graceful forals evoke the beauty and bounty of the Roaring Fork Valley. Photography by René & Radka Styling by Martina Nilsson
132 // the XX factor Meet the six dynamic women who prove that, in town, one foundational principle will always ring true: the “Aspen Idea.” By Christine Benedetti and Linda Hayes Photography by Billy Rood
138 // hiGher Ground The “Aspen Idea”: As locals and visitors alike invest in mind, body, and spirit, town’s shared ideals and communal effort all point to its elevated status: “the City of Well-being.” By Amiee White Beazley
144 // nature in the eye of the storm
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Using an unlikely medium, valley artist Linda Girvin obscures death to find transition and change.
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The world’s growing population and the impact of the changing climate are putting nature’s ability to provide for all of us at risk. Are we paying enough attention to this looming threat? By Jill Sigal
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haute property 159 // Living Legacies Aspen architects are designing lowmaintenance, sustainable properties to be passed down through the generations.
162 // Homes on tHe Range
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The Berman residence, designed by Hagman Architects, features a rammed-earth wall that traps heat during the day. below: Other sustainable elements include engineered oak hardwood flooring, energy-efficient slide doors, and LED lighting. And, though it’s unrelated, look at that view!
From home automation to what a vigorous stock market means for local residents, town’s top experts discuss the latest trends in Aspen real estate.
the guide 171 // Best of tHe West Consult our curated list of the best dining and shopping experiences in Aspen this season.
aspen inspired 192 // you can go Home again
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Presence With Absence #40, by Linda Girvin
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For award-winning radio/TV host and Aspen émigré Jonathan Bastian, the memories of childhood will always call him home to the Roaring Fork Valley.
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Ajax Cup party and benefit after some turns on Aspen Mountain; with Aspen Peak’s Editor-at-Large Esther Pearlstone at “Hollywood’s Big Night,” Aspen Film’s Academy Awards screening soirée at the Caribou Club.
what a ride it’s been! Not a day has gone by when I haven’t marveled at the splendor of these majestic mountains and the myriad activities they’ve introduced to me—skiing and snowboarding, road and mountain biking, climbing, hiking, rafting, camping, fishing, and even mountain-top yoga. Then, of course, there’s the culture. In Manhattan, I lived a stone’s throw from Broadway, yet I’ve seen more theatrical productions over the course of any given summer here than I did in two years in New York. Nary a week has gone by without some sort of live music, dance show, art opening, talk from a world leader, or festival that beckons me away from my first true love, the great outdoors. And it’s this seemingly endless supply of creative, intellectual, and athletic endeavors—as well as the people who make them all possible—that I celebrate with this, my first issue of Aspen Peak. But I find myself as preoccupied with Aspen’s future as with where it’s already been. That’s why “Mind. Body. Aspen Spirit.” (page 138), which explores Aspen’s seemingly mystical powers of wellness and rejuvenation, from the 19th-century Ute Indians to modern-day A-listers, sits alongside “The XX Factor” (page 132), where we showcase six local women whose careers and passions all contribute to an even more spectacular vision of what lies ahead. Or why a feature on climate change (page 144)—meaning, inevitably, the future of snow—finds itself in the same issue as a piece
remembering the late Mary Eshbaugh Hayes (page 8), who chronicled Aspen through her camera lens for more than half a century. I’m particularly excited about our “Art of the City” initiative. The Niche Media-wide program will feature the work of emerging artists from each city on the cover of their respective titles, along with an accompanying artist profile. Our chosen artist, Linda Girvin, proves that you can be emerging at any age. And while celebrity cover stories have been the norm at Aspen Peak, I think starting off my tenure with a cover story (page 118) more locally focused than usual—the story also takes a look at other local artists and major arts organizations—sets the right tone. My “research” for this issue—which involved meeting with heads of nonprofits, local businesses, and passionate community advocates—only served to prove that I’ve chosen the right place to call home. Everyone was more than happy to tell their stories, or point me in the direction of others who were doing something of note. My only problem was deciding which of these spectacular stories to tell now, and which to save for the future. I’ll take that challenge any day.
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It’s been 10 years sInce I made the 2,000mIle trek from New York City to Aspen. And, oh,
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from left: My husband Dan Sadowsky and I on our way to Aspen Film’s “Hollywood’s Big Night” Academy Awards party at the Caribou Club; with real estate mogul Lorrie Winnerman once we arrived at the
As Aspen emerges from its white cocoon—its most successful
winter in decades… well, business-wise, at least—we anticipate an equally notable summer heated by the accomplishments of Aspen Peak’s Women of Influence (page 132). This glimpse at some tenacious Aspenites is a snapshot, not a who’s who. But boy, are they here—women who move mountains to keep Aspen a dynamo of art, philanthropy, and sport. Not least is valley artist Linda Girvin, whose career—which is now taking flight—we profile for our inaugural “Art of the City” initiative (page 118), and whose work graces our cover. She will donate an original piece to benefit the Wyly Community Art Center at our “Art of the
City” auction this summer. In addition to those featured in our pages, two exceptional women will partner with Aspen Peak this summer. Silbi Stainton will join us on July 1 at a fundraiser for the Marshall Direct Fund, which she founded in 2007. The Fund provides Pakistani women with primary education and vocational training. Valley resident and TV chef Susie Jimenez, who went from picking seasonal harvests with her immigrant family to teaching at the Cooking School of Aspen to securing celebrity chef status on the Food Network, will join Aspen Peak at Grey Lady on August 5 to benefit English in Action. It is my honor to call many of these women friends. The women in my family
lived what would now be termed a feminist life. My grandmother studied medicine in Russian ghettos, became a doctor before emigrating, and for 50 years worked in obstetrics at Cook County hospital in Chicago. My mother was a radiologist, gerontologist, sailor, skier, pianist, lover of architecture, and a regular Auntie Mame along the North Shore. And so my sisters and I were bequeathed a grand tradition. The Halperin girls’ model was to realize your passion and elevate your community—teach, share, volunteer. Join Aspen Peak in support of all Women of Influence who build the families, support the nonprofits, and propel the initiatives that weave our town together. Onward and upward, sisters!
With Galerie Maximillian owners Albert Sanford and his wife Dorothy Wildman at the opening reception of Maximillian’s exhibit “Southern Exposure: 5 Brazilian Artists.”
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“Hollywood’s Big Night” party; I ran into Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper at the Biennial of the Americas event hosted by Mike Fries and Michelle Malone at Tania Dibbs’s pop-up gallery in Aspen.
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Jill Sigal is vice president of US government policy at Conservation International and also serves as chief of staff to CI’s chairman and CEO, Peter Seligmann. As the assistant secretary of energy for congressional and intergovernmental affairs during the George W. Bush administration, she led the effort to pass the Energy Policy Act of 2005. For this issue, she wrote our climate change feature, “Nature in the Eye of the Storm” (page 144). How did this piece come about? My entire life I have loved being surrounded by nature—hiking, rock climbing, biking. In nature, I find a sense of peace that I do not find in the fast-paced world we live in. We cannot survive without the bounties that nature provides—food, fresh water, life-saving medicines. I was motivated to write this piece to help raise awareness and inspire people to get involved and take actions to help sustain our planet for generations to come. What motivates you to work to protect the planet? What inspires you? What motivates me to work in the conservation field and what inspires me is one and the same—my son, Harrison. I have a choice—I can sit by and do nothing, or I can take action and do my small part to help ensure that nature continues to provide essential services to future generations. What has been your proudest career moment? Serving my country during my tenure as a presidential appointee at the US Department of Energy.
AmAndA RAe writer and editor Amanda Rae is a contributing editor to Aspen Sojourner and food columnist at Aspen Times Weekly. She plans to launch aspenista.com this summer. For this issue, she spoke with “Aspen Idealist” Donna Karan (page 39). Why is Donna Karan’s philosophy so congenial to Aspen? Her commitment to community. Aspen is a small town in which people truly look out for each other and strive to help newcomers succeed. Do you have any favorite Donna Karan pieces yourself? I adore my DKNY Soho Skinny jeans in bright purple, royal blue, and fire-engine red.
billy Rood photographer Fashion photographer and film director Billy Rood is the creative director at Fifty8 Magazine. He is a contributor to models.com and has shot and directed for Burberry, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nike, and more. He photographed this year’s Women of Influence (page 132). Is Aspen’s future in the hands of its leading ladies? The Women of Influence are very strong and confident. They also have a lot of passion for what they do. I think Aspen is in very good hands. What did you do during your downtime in town? I was recovering from skiing!
Tess WeAveR sTRokes writer Tess Weaver Strokes, a former editor for Powder and Freeskier, has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Outside, and Bike. She reports on the valley’s new mountain biking system for Living the Life (page 30). Anything new you learned about mountain biking in Aspen? Living in Basalt, I was excited about a new trail to access the Crown— underused federal land mid-valley that holds tons of adventure riding. What about old-school singletrack appeals to the Aspen spirit? Old-school trails offer an adventurous backcountry experience, the soul of mountain biking. It’s amazing where a mountain bike can take you.
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Big Wheels Keep on Turning New all-level mouNtaiN bikiNg trails cemeNt aspeN as the cycliNg mecca of the west. by tess weaver strokes
In Aspen, road bikes have been to summer what skis are to winter. Think of the routes available: There’s the nine-mile climb to Maroon Lake—a picturesque pool of glacial-cold, turquoise water framed by the world-famous Maroon Bells—via a winding valley filled with lush aspen groves and crystalclear streams. There is the 19-mile, 4,200-foot elevation ascent to Independence Pass, the fourth-highest paved road in the state, which offers stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding, snow-capped Elk Mountain Range. There’s even the mellow Rio Grande Trail, which meanders along the riverside, tracing the valley floor from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. While road cycling has reigned during summer, town’s burgeoning mountain biking scene, which takes riders off the road and into the woods, is redefining Aspen’s two-wheel culture. The formerly fragmented network of biking areas—unmarked mining and game trails and steep, rocky jeep roads—often left visitors lost and were unsuitable for beginners. Long, sustained climbs—like the double-track road up to the top of Four Corners, high above Aspen and Buttermilk Mountains, just west of town—turn legs to Jell-O. And steep, uphill pitches, like the Lollipop and Hobbit trails, in the Hunter Creek Valley require intense bursts of energy. Gasping for air and spinning out legs filled with lactic acid is all part of the experience, but so is the pure joy that results from finding a rhythmic flow down Snowmass’s Tom Blake Trail, the sweet sensation of carving on tacky dirt down nearby Rim Trail, or the trancelike state one achieves following a friend’s wheel as it churns up a rooster tail of yellow aspen leaves. The Roaring Fork Valley’s newest trails are helping to democratize these two sets of experiences, meaning the nirvana that comes from coasting down a narrow trail is no longer limited to locals and biking veterans. continued on page 32
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LIVING THE LIFE Artificial berms, such as those built on Snowmass Mountain, exaggerate the sloping curves of a trail—and provide daring riders with a thrilling obstacle.
“Riding my bike on diRt, pedaling haRd, swooping and flying thRough the foRest, makes me feel like a kid again.”—ann driggers
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easygoing, park-like berms—sloping turns in the trail—and gradual grades. The Valhalla downhill trail in Snowmass, built in 2012 by Gravity Logic—a worldrenowned bike trail design company from Whistler, BC—revived the local, gravity-fed bike scene that now features more than 50 miles of lift-accessible and interconnected trails. At almost three miles long, with 1,400 feet in elevation drop, Valhalla is chock-full of dipping berms, thrilling wall rides, and perfectly constructed jump features—all so smooth, in fact, that the course now hosts races where bikers ride without chains. “A lot of the focus is on making easier trails,” says Mike Pritchard, executive director for the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association, a nonprofit founded in 2008 to create and sustain the valley’s mountain bike trail systems. “We have fantastic classics like Government and Sunnyside for [those] who enjoy the challenge, but people are also opening their eyes to how fun it can be when it’s not so steep.” Aspen’s mountain biking roots date back to Continued on page 34
CyCle City Head to these local shops for tips on where, and what, to ride. AjAx Bike And Sport
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the largest bike shop on the western slope and the exclusive scott and Cannondale dealer in the valley, ajax offers 32 years of experience in fts, rentals, and service work. 400 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-7662; ajax bikeandsport.com
the oldest bike shop in the valley and the only trek dealer in town, hub of aspen boasts authentic roots. it also started aspen’s frst cycling school, and services lance armstrong’s bikes. 315 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-7970; hubofaspen.com
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owned and operated by friendly, local cyclists and mechanics, basalt bike & ski occupies a new, welcoming space in willits town Center where it offers a large selection of high-end brands (the only giant dealer in the valley) plus premier apparel and accessories. 731 E. Valley Road, Basalt, 970-927-3460; basaltbikeandski.com
with a $20,000 ft machine and an educated staff, ute City Cycles deals yeti, look, Cipollini, bmC (local pro tejay van garderen’s preferred brand), and more while focusing on custom bike fts. stop in whether you need a custom paint job or advice on where to ride. 231 E. Main St., 970-920-3325; utecitycycles.com
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“Riding my bike on dirt, pedaling hard, swooping and flying through the forest, makes me feel like a kid again,” says Ann Driggers, finance director for Garfield County, who has been riding in the Roaring Fork Valley for 15 years and leads weekly women’s mountain rides. “Nowadays I also value mountain biking as a great way to keep fit and to relieve the pressure and stresses of other aspects of life.” While it’s hard to cover 10 miles on a day hike, it is more than doable on two wheels, which afford near-effortless descents. And while most of the area’s best hikes require a drive to the trailhead, Aspen’s top riding destinations are just a short pedal from downtown. Smuggler Mountain, which serves as a gateway to dozens of singletrack—especially narrow trails, usually the width of a bike—is no more than a mile from the city center. Meanwhile, the new purposebuilt trails designed to lessen suffering and emphasize fun at Sky Mountain Park, in the open space separating Brush Creek and Owl Creek Valleys, are just a 15-minute spin from West End. They invite both beginner and experienced bikers to enjoy their rolling terrain with
LIVING THE LIFE 1979, when local photographer, author, and telemark ski boot designer Art Burrows and independent designer Mark Joseph first rode their 40-pound steel bikes under Aspen Mountain’s Lift 1A. “I went over the handle bars in the first 100 feet,” says Burrows. “We didn’t know any better.” Carbon fiber bikes can now weigh less than half that and disc brakes allow riders to stop on a dime, while customized suspension systems, larger wheel sizes, and tubeless tires all contribute to a smoother and more comfortable ride. After those initial descents on Aspen Mountain, Burrows moved on to routes to and from Crested Butte on a handmade hybrid model. Soon after, a
dozen or so pioneering locals like Deb Curtis, Lou Dawson, Bob Wade, and Dean Derosier joined in the fun. Those early rides included Government Trail—what is now a quintessential biking experience that connects Snowmass to the Tiehack side of Buttermilk on singletrack winding through thick aspen groves, creek crossings, and challenging rock gardens—and Sunnyside—a trail connecting the Hunter Creek Valley to McLain Flats Road via a dramatic, aspen-lined ridge with valley-wide views. However, not everyone is a fan of the new trails, which are wider, smoother, and easier than ever. The old-school crowd still prefers the adventure
experience of the older, rougher trails. “When I ride, I want a true singletrack,” says Derosier, “not a manicured, purpose-built trail.” But Driggers says it’s the now-equal collection of both that’s making mountain biking in the area better and better. “The traditional trails provide for more of a backcountry experience and the purpose-built flow trails provide plain, ripsnorting fun,” she says. “Both improve riding skills, the former by being more techy and the latter by increasing confidence in fast riding, railing, and jumping.” Gary Tennenbaum, of Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, says his organization’s Upper Roaring Fork Valley Trails Plan will focus on gaps in the current trail system to identify where future trails should be built. “The Trails Plan is visionary,” says Pritchard. “It will take 10 or more years to build out the concepts, but this plan [could] have a significant impact on the quality and variety of our trails system.” Aspen is finally matching its winter experience with a valley full of world-class riding during the summer. As avid bikers around town will tell you, in July, riding downhill on damp earth feels about as close to skiing on a powder day as you can get. AP
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Mountain biking day trips showcase Colorado’s diverse terrain—and some of its most scenic happy hour haunts. Trail: Monarch cresT
Distance from Aspen to Poncha Springs: 62 miles Worth it: It is said to be Colorado’s best mountain bike ride. Beta: Take the High Valley Bike Shuttle to the top of Monarch Pass before descending 6,000 feet (from alpine tundra to high desert) over 30 miles of scenic riding. Après: A margarita at the High Valley Pub & Grub, at the Sinclair station. 6250 Highway 285, Poncha Springs, 800-871-5145; monarchcrest.com Trail: Palisade riM
Distance from Aspen to Palisade: 116 miles Worth it: The Western Slope’s Porcupine Rim has panoramic views of Colorado’s wine country. Beta: Climb 800 feet of switchbacks to the Upper Loop Connector Trail where you can climb another 700 feet on a four-mile loop or descend back to the Colorado River. Après: A pint of Dirty Hippie—a dark wheat microbrew—at the Palisade Brewing Company. 200 Peach Ave., Palisade, 970-464-1462; palisadebrewingcompany.com
The Roaring Fork Valley’s trails system benefits from the natural beauty of its lush aspen forests.
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Distance from Aspen to Eagle: 73 miles Worth it: The Denver Post called Eagle “Colorado’s new mountain biking mecca” (though we beg to differ). Beta: A favorite of Vail Valley locals, Boneyard starts at the BLM gate off Bluffs Drive and Mill Road in East Eagle and gradually climbs 1,600 feet through pinyons and sagebrush to Bellyache Road. Up there, you can make a loop or backtrack down Boneyard for a fowing descent. Après: A Firestarter IPA at Bonfre Brewing. 127 W. Second St., Eagle, 970-306-7113; bonfrebrewing.com
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An Aspen idealist: The mission of Urban Zen, says Donna Karan, is “to bring mind, body, and spirit into healthcare and education.”
On a sunny spring afternoon, Donna Karan gazes out toward the pedestrian corridor alongside the Residences at The Little Nell and laments that a fête-filled weekend precluded a gondola ride up Aspen Mountain, where she had learned to ski as a girl. The 66-year-old fashion designer is looking out from Urban Zen, the seasonal pop-up of her holistic lifestyle boutiques in New York City and Sag Harbor, in the Hamptons, and for a moment she is lost in thought. In an instant, however, Karan—dressed in gray suede pants and a black cashmere cardigan that exemplifies her legendary knack for draping—snaps to attention. A young woman has stepped from the fitting room in a dramatic black shearling coat. “Divine!” Karan exclaims. “Let me see the necklace.” The unsuspecting model twirls toward Karan, who pauses a beat—clearly, something is missing. “Why don’t we just put a little black top on? The necklace is a must.” Lauded as one of the most iconic designers in the world, Karan—for years the lone female keeping pace with industry giants including Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren—has built a name for herself by finding the void in fashion continued on page 40
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Karan’s new Harmony collection, available at Urban Zen, is a silhouette-forward study in tones. below: Urban Zen’s pop-up occupies 2,500 square feet of ground space at the Residences at The Little Nell.
“YOU COME IN HERE AND YOU FEEL THE ARTISAN TOUCH.” —DONNA KARAN
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and filling it. A protégé of Anne Klein (no relation to Calvin), she launched her namesake brand, Donna Karan, in 1985, followed four years later by a more affordable line, DKNY, focused on essential luxury for the modern woman. In 2008, boasting numerous awards, including the 2004 Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the ofthailed “queen of Seventh Avenue” launched the Urban Zen Foundation. The nonprofit collaborates with artisans in Haiti and elsewhere to create sophisticated, wear-everywhere clothing and posh home furnishings that benefit the greater good. “The Urban Zen mission is to dress and address,” Karan says, “to bring mind, body, and spirit into healthcare and education.” By combining Western medicine with Eastern healing techniques, the Urban Zen Foundation aims to improve treatment experiences for cancer patients and families of survivors in less fortunate parts of the world. Preserving culture though craftsmanship is a driving force. “You come in here and you feel the artisan touch— whether it be from candles to furniture to art objects, objects of desire,” Karan says, adding that a portion of sales benefits the Urban Zen Foundation’s healthcare and vocational-educational programs in Haiti, as well as its integrative therapist-training program in New York. “For me, the magic is being able to employ, develop, and grow with the artisans.” Karan’s spring visit, not to mention Urban Zen’s reception, was such a success that “Aspen is absolutely next on our store plan,” the designer says. A long, contemplative walk with photographer Russell James was so enthralling that the pair ended up lost and knee-deep in snow. “Nature has always been my inspiration. The whites and pale grays, the storminess of the trees and snow—that was for Aspen,” Karan says of a recent collection, which includes seamless, tubular knits exclusive to the brand. “Urban Zen [is] a store where you can buy, immediately”—referring to Urban Zen’s in-season selling, as opposed to the preseason scheduling of most fashion houses—“something that will connect with your heart, a luxury that will last forever.” To do that, Karan seeks to engage customers beyond retail therapy, an inclination that resulted in the pop-up’s popular weekly meditation series. Indeed, her vision of Aspen’s stand-alone boutique features an adjoining yoga studio. “Urban Zen fits here perfectly because of what this city stands for: community, consciousness, and change,” Karan says, citing The Aspen Institute as a model of innovation. “Aspen is most certainly an iconic ski town, and I credit that to the people who live [here] even more than to its natural beauty.” The Residences at The Little Nell, 501 E. Dean St., 970-7102961; urbanzen.com AP
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bête blanche Crisp whites balance out dark, luscious browns. Blouse, Chanel ($7,300). chanel.com. Breeches ($990) and crop ($475), Hermès. 105 Fillmore St., Denver, 303-388-0700; hermes.com. Alare belt, Max Mara ($335). Nordstrom, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 720-746-2424; nordstrom.com. Boots, Marc Jacobs ($1,290). marcjacobs.com. Helmet, stylist’s own
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Minimal updates add a modern edge.
1. Intreccio metal-knot clutch, Bottega Veneta ($3,480). Gorsuch, 611 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-9388; bottegaveneta.com. Faye shoulder bag, Chloé ($1,950). Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-329-2600; neimanmarcus.com. 2. Horsebit bracelet in aged silver and gold, Gucci ($2,150). 203 S. Galena St., 970-920-9150; gucci.com. H hour watch, Hermès ($2,725). 105 Fillmore St., Denver, 303-388-0700; hermes.com. Lexington graphic sandal, Paul Andrew ($795). Intermix, 428 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2288; paulandrew.com. 3. High-heel bootie, Gucci ($1,100). see above. 4. Globe box bag, Valentino Garavani ($2,195). 304 S. Galena St., 970-925-2982; valentino.com
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Silk coat, from Paris design house Dice Kayek ($3,150), available at Mario Di Leone.
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LocaL designer Mario Di Leone adds aLLuring, Long-awaited pieces to his women’s coLLections.
Women looking for timely style rather than flashy fashion trends have long turned to New York City-based Theory, and the brand’s Pre Fall 2015 accessories collection underscores why. The collection will bring to Aspen chic bags, like the Urban tote and Urban drawstring in finely constructed Italian materials like suede, plus a footwear collection featuring pieces from a timeless flat espadrille produced in Spain to a strappy stacked heel crafted near Milan— the perfect styles for any warm-weather venture Aspen has to offer. 204 S. Galena St., 970-544-0079; theory.com
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bling fling Outerwear retailer Mark Richards is making local jeweler Rebecca Bourke a household name with trunk shows throughout the summer. With handcrafted and limitededition pieces—from necklaces with oxidized sterling silver, agate beads, and Arizona turquoise to moonstone rings with pavé white topaz—Bourke’s baubles are chic adornments for any occasion. 427 E. Cooper Ave., 970-544-6780; markrichardsaspen.com
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Steven Alan ($195). Westin Snowmass Resort, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass, 970-923-8200; stevenalan.com
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Covet is bringing local designers to the forefront by featuring three of its very own—Brigid Francis of Brigidb.designs for Covet, Sarah Farizel of SCF Designs, and Jan Porter of Terra Bella Designs—during the Food & Wine Classic. The trio will showcase their bold original creations, like gold-linked metal body necklaces and beaded bracelets. In store, shoppers can get their fx with new gold, diamond, and colored gemstone pieces from jewelry veteran Meira T, plus hand-painted leather stacking bracelets from local accessories designer Lees Pearson. 306 S. Mill St., 970-920-0000; covetaspen.com Leather tote bag ($745).
18k rose-gold and 0.61 carat white diamond Pyramid ring, Covet Private Label ($2,190).
Make a throwback statement with round, ’70s-inspired sunglasses.
Masunaga ($435). Silver Threads, 308 Galena St., 970-429-4670; masunaga1905.com
Etnia Barcelona ($345). Optical Options of Aspen, 520 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-4365; etniabarcelona.com
Gucci ($395). 203 S. Galena St., 970-920-9150; gucci.com
Fendi ($395). 208 S. Mill St., 970-920-3100; fendi.com
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For the past five years, Mario Di Leone has been the shop nestled in the unique yellow Victorian on East Hopkins that provides, as its namesake proprietor says, “pure luxury and classics with a little flair.” Adding to that flair are pieces from the final original collection of his dear friend Gianfranco Ferre, which had served strictly as window displays and are now a long-awaited welcome for his Aspen customers. Once considered museum pieces, the one-off collection will soon be joined by the first French label—Paris-based Dice Kayek—that the shop has stocked in 36 years. Customers can also expect pieces from Agnona, Zegna’s womenswear counterpart, as well as bold styles from Florentine design house Ermanno Scervino, for the fashion-forward shopper. 301 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-2740; mariodileone.com
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Local athletic retailer The Sports Center is now offering Aspenites two new lines of footwear to accommodate all of their active-lifestyle needs. In anticipation of summer sports, the store will now stock Asics, a premier line of running shoes, as well as several running styles from technologyforward Hoka and Boulder-based Newton. Sport enthusiasts can look forward to The Sports Center’s coordinated group runs as well as its gait analysis services—studying movement and walking, particularly in muscle activity, which they use to help you pick out the perfect shoe. 308 S. Mill St., 970-429-8016; tscaspen.com
Z Zegna, the contemporary identity of luxury menswear brand Ermenegildo Zegna, is advancing Aspen’s urban wardrobe with the new Icon Warmer, a lightweight jacket in line with the brand’s “tailoring-meetssportswear” philosophy. The transitional piece, which can get you from those chilly summer nights to the bitter cold of winter, or be layered among other outerwear, features an integrated heat-generating panel powered by a wireless charging system for up to 13 hours. 211 S. Galena St., 970-5444989; zegna.com
LOUIS VUITTON BRINGS A TRAVELER’S EYE TO LEATHERGOODS. by lisa Ferrandino While Kim Jones’s tenure as menswear style director for Louis Vuitton is distinguishable for many reasons, it’s his latest collection that has transported menswear and travelwear from boring and predictable to detail-forward, practical, and luxurious. Bringing it to life is the new V Line collection, a line of multipurpose bags for the day-to-night traveler. Featuring supple new innovative leather, these waterproof carryalls are as versatile as they are contemporary. The collection offers shoppers three silhouettes: the Pulse backpack (seen above), the Move fold-over tote, and the Start holdall. Prices range from $3,000-$3,600. 205 S. Mill St., 970-544-8200; louisvuitton.com AP
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Icon Warmer jacket in stone, Z Zegna ($1,395). Men’s Aha Neutral Gateway Trainer, Newton ($110).
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This past December, Meridian Jewelers expanded and opened its frst Rolex shop, bringing even more timeless styles to Aspen’s premier jewelry retailer. Meridian cofounder Robin Smith is thrilled as “the new space provides [us] the opportunity to present the fnest collection of Rolex timepieces in a luxurious, state-of-the-art boutique setting.” There, Aspenites can shop Rolex’s newest wares, including the Cellini Dual Time (left) and the Sky-Dweller, a sport watch featuring a unique calendar function. 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; meridianjewelers.com
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Panerai, this Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT 24H Automatic Acciaio watch ($9,800) is crafted in a 44mm steel case and features Super-LumiNova hands and markers. Hyde Park Jewelers at Cherry Creek, 3000 E. First Ave., Denver, 303-333-4446; panerai.com The Vacheron Constantin World Time watch ($52,600) displays 37 different time zones around the world. It is crafted in 18k pink gold and offers day and night indicators and a transparent case back with views of the mechanical movement. Hyde Park Jewelers at Cherry Creek, 3000 E.
First Ave., Denver, 303-333-4446; vacheronconstantin.com From Cartier, this elegant 18k gold Tortue Multiple Time Zone watch ($48,800), powered by a proprietary 9914MC automatic movement, offers multiple time zone indications and a multilevel world-map dial. Meridian Jewelers, 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; cartier.com This Rolex Cellini Dual Time COSC-certified chronometer ($19,400), powered by a self-winding caliber, is crafted in 18k Everose gold and offers hours, minutes,
seconds, and second-time zone indicators, the latter featuring an elegant sun and moon display. The Rolex Boutique at Meridian Jewelers, 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; rolex.com A. Lange & Söhne created this Lange 1 TimeZone watch ($64,300) in platinum with a solid silver rhodium-treated dial. The mechanical movement consists of 417 parts and offers home time with an outsized date window, second-time zone dial via city ring, and day and night indicators. Meridian Jewelers, 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; alange-soehne.com
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There is a rapidly growing category of watches geared to the world traveler who needs to know the hour in more than one time zone. Here, we’ve collected some of the most sought after of these pieces currently on the market: from dual- and multi-time zone indicators to world timers (which show the time in 24 or more cities around the world) and GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time, watches (with a 24-hour indication and an am/pm readout for a second zone). Versatility and ease of use make these watches the perfect travel companions. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to aspenpeak-magazine.com/watches.
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The women of Aspen are always in motion, so they demand watches that, while offering seasonal chic, also complement their go-go-go lifestyle. This summer, timepieces wrapped up in white are blanketing the Roaring Fork Valley faster than a winter snow squall. Whether it’s an active afternoon or a leisurely evening dinner, white is the way to tell time with a shimmer. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to aspenpeak-magazine.com/watches. AP
From Parmigiani Fleurier, this Pershing 002 Asteria white-gold watch ($92,000) features a blue mother-ofpearl dial. The 42mm stainless steel chronograph times individual events and offers a date window. It is waterresistant to 100 meters and the bezel is set with 55 baguette diamonds. Oster Jewelers, 251 Steele St., Denver, 303572-1111; parmigianifleurier.com Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak watch ($23,600) is crafted in stainless steel and features a diamond-set octagonal bezel and an automatic movement. Les Bijoux, 400 E. Hyman Ave., 970-236-1255; audemarspiguet.com This 38mm 18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels charms watch ($26,100) features a mother-of-pearl dial. Powered by a Swiss quartz movement, it is adorned with a
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diamond bezel and charm. Van Cleef & Arpels, 400 E. Hyman Ave., 888-984-4822; vancleefarpels.com The Hublot King Gold White Diamonds Classic Fusion watch ($34,800) is made of the brand’s proprietary 18k King Gold and is powered by the HUB 1110 self-winding movement. The bezel is set with 42 white diamonds and the strap is available in white rubber or alligator leather. Meridian Jewelers, 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-9253833; hublot.com From Hermès, the Clipper Chrono watch ($5,050) is crafted in stainless steel with a white rubber strap. The 36mm chronograph is powered by a quartz movement and offers chronograph counters for 30 minutes, seconds, and 1/10th seconds. Meridian Jewelers, 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; hermes.com
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CULTURE Hottest Ticket The Benedict Music Tent, at Aspen Music Festival and School, has been the stage for some of JAS’s biggest acts since the very beginning, in 1991.
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After A quArter-century of lAying down Aspen’s BAcKBeAt, Jazz aspen snowmass Keeps the groove Alive. by christine benedetti When Jazz Aspen Snowmass started its annual music festival, it was one of only two events of its kind in the country. Nowadays, music festivals are on a meteoric rise. All across the US, music fans can find curated weeks and weekends filled with everything from rock to hip-hop to bluegrass. Increasingly, festivals are also blurring these distinctions by mixing genres together in one collection, catering their programming to fans of multiple styles, and becoming more inclusive. Even festivals of jazz, one of the more guarded genres in music today, have opened their doors, and realized the benefits. “I never thought, I’ll start a jazz festival and it will be 100 percent jazz all the time, every show,” says Jim Horowitz, JAS president and CEO.
Jazz Aspen, as it was then called, began in 1991, modeled after a similar program in Marciac, France. It spanned two days and featured a sit-onthe-lawn-and-sip-wine affair at Aspen’s Benedict Music Tent. That year, the Ramsey Lewis Trio, Tuck & Patti, and Nancy Wilson performed. “It was to be one weekend at the beginning of the summer on the music festival grounds,” says Horowitz. “That was as far as I could see or dream at that point.” Two and a half decades later, the weekend at the tent is still a cornerstone in JAS programming—but now one of many. Besides the two-week festival in June, the nonprofit hosts its three-day Labor Day Experience continued on page 58
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CulTure hottest Ticket Beyond jazz: Journey rocked it ’80s-style when they headlined the JAS Labor Day Festival in 2013. right, from top: Christian McBride, who brings his trio to town; Curtis Stigers at JAS Café.
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“These Guys Can Blow!” The can’t-miss acts rolling through JAS this summer. June Festival Friday, June 26 The CounT Basie orChesTra One of the most prominent groups of the swing era, and celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, this 18-piece group still rocks the big-band sound.
MaCeo Parker A saxophonist at the heart of American funk and soul, Parker is best known for his work with James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic.
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“Music can be delivered in a lot of different settings, froM sMall to large. that’s what Makes it beautiful.” —jim horowitz
An a capella group practicing a style they call “Vocal Play,” Naturally 7 combines soulful R & B with dexterous beatboxing.
rodrigo y gaBriela Hailing from Mexico City, this duo’s work consists primarily of instrumental duets, spanning myriad styles, on classical guitar.
featuring some of the country’s hottest chart-topping acts, along with an intimate jazz club in the basement of The Little Nell called JAS Café. The festival has also adopted a philanthropic role. To date, it has raised more than $6 million for music education in local schools and introduced initiatives like Pays to Play, which gives kids a chance to take introductory private music lessons, and Step-Up, which helps them graduate their instruments as they improve. Although Horowitz has largely stuck to jazz—he is himself an accomplished pianist who opened the anniversary season with a December performance at JAS Café—the genre crossover has led to performances by Kid Rock, Kanye West, and Widespread Panic. (Snowmass Town Park, which holds up to 12,000, allows JAS to entice big names in the industry; in Aspen, the 2,000-capacity Benedict Music Tent lends itself to more intimate shows.) “I’ve always had a very close relationship with JAS,” says four-time Grammy-award winner and jazz bass virtuoso Christian McBride. He first visited as a clinician with JAS Academy, helping orchestrate camps for teenagers planning to study jazz, and hit it off with Horowitz. He was asked to lead the program the very next year as artistic director. He held the position for 10 years, stepping down in 2010.
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“So many of the world’s leading musicians came through that summer camp,” he says. “It really was an incubator for musicians early in their careers.” That includes drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., who now plays in the Christian McBride Trio, which will take the stage (though without Owens) at JAS Café on July 22 and 23. McBride will also deejay the festival’s major fundraiser on July 17, Le Freak Lounge, which will feature ’70s hitmakers Chic (and is named for their 1978 disco burner). The JAS Café, which started in the winter of 2010, is a “game changer,” says Horowitz. Shows there have become fixed dates on Aspen’s jazz calendar, though Horowitz will continue to develop its year-round presence. ( JAS will introduce a venue to its Café series this summer with three weekends of performances at the new Aspen Art Museum.) In addition, the June and Labor Day festivals have developed their own vibes and identities while still complementing the whole of JAS’s summer scheduling. But it’s that diversity, says Horowitz, that adds to the richness. “Music can be delivered in a lot of different settings, from small to large,” he says. “And that’s what makes music beautiful.” 970-920-4996; jazzaspen snowmass.org AP
Launched at the legendary Birdland club in 2000, this multi-artist tribute to the legendary jazz guitarist celebrates his proprietary sound of ’30s and ’40s Paris swing.
Monday, July 6 jazz aT linColn CenTer orChesTra The country’s premier jazz orchestra, JLCO comprises 15 of the world’s fnest jazz musicians, including trumpeter and director Wynton Marsalis.
July 15–16 ChrisTian MCBride Trio One of the most-recorded musicians of his generation, McBride is joined by emerging artists Christian Sands, on piano, and Jerome Jennings, on drums.
the labor Day Festival SepteMber 4–6 During Labor Day weekend, catch pop and rock heavy hitters No Doubt, Lenny Kravitz, The Fray, Fitz and the Tantrums, and more at Snowmass Town Park. For a full schedule of JAS shows this summer, please visit jazzaspensnowmass.org.
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ImagIne Dragons are redefining the notion of an epic summer tour, but not without sharing their behind-thefame struggles. by lisa pierpont Imagine Dragons are no strangers to the unexpected. The band—guitarist Wayne “Wing” Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, drummer Daniel Platzman, and lead singer Dan Reynolds—did not expect multiplatinum sales with their first album, Night Visions. The lads didn’t plan to win a Grammy, either. And they never predicted they’d make history during the Grammys by performing live in a Target-sponsored commercial break. (Production required 360-degree screens, LED
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jewelry, helicopter shots, and 22 cameras.) “It’s been one surprise after another,” says Sermon. So when the blessed-tressed musician says their Smoke + Mirrors summer tour, named after their new album, which debuted atop the Billboard charts in February, will boast “things that have never been done before,” you better believe it. He can’t go into detail—trade secrets and all—but says there will be more lights (“Hundreds!”), speakers, galactic visual effects, and phantasmic
shenanigans than ever before when the group comes to Denver for a show at the Pepsi Center on July 27. “It may seem glamorous, and it is, sometimes, but we sure didn’t start out that way,” says Sermon, who cofounded the band with Reynolds six years ago in Las Vegas, their hometown. Before that, he was studying at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, where he met McKee in an ear-training class. “He was the guy in the front row asking all of the questions,” Sermon says. “I was the one in the
back row being quiet.” Before long, the yin-yang duo was practicing together, along with fellow classmate Platzman. “It’s a given that everyone can play at Berklee,” Sermon says, “but we got along.” When he joined forces with Reynolds to form a band, Sermon called McKee. (Platzman joined a few years later, in 2011.) “It cannot be overestimated how much you need to like your bandmates. They have to be your family.” They named themselves Imagine Dragons (an anagram for another phrase they have yet to disclose) and started performing around Vegas. “We’d play four- to five-hour gigs and split the $400 pay,” says Sermon. “It was grueling, but we earned our chops.” They also picked up fans—lots of them—followed by a record deal. Imagine Dragons produce a powerful hook, beating out one haunting, jarring, catchy anthem after another. Each is
laced with Reynolds’s blistering voice roaring lyrics of apocalypse, dreams, demons, and fame that cut across all expectations. “Dan writes lyrics like journal entries,” Sermon says. “They’re deep and extremely honest. He documents the hard stuff—sudden fame, the loneliness of touring. It’s therapy for him.” “We had no idea we would blow up to this extent,” he adds. “Our music is true to us. We write [what] we would be okay playing hundreds of times, over and over.” From June to August, the band will perform in 39 US cities in 58 days. But they’re ready. “We are upping our game,” Sermon says. “We owe it to our fans. Their energy is palpable. They’ve booked babysitters, paid for parking. It is our responsibility to bring the best that we can.” Monday, July 27, at the Pepsi Center. 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver; imaginedragonsmusic.com AP
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The little band that could: Ben McKee, Wayne Sermon, Dan Reynolds, and Daniel Platzman (left to right) of Imagine Dragons.
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the annual artaspen fair tops off the valley’s trio of sweet summer exhibitions in contemporary style. by christine benedetti
Georgia O’Keeffe, 1956, by Yousuf Karsh. The gelatin silver photo captures the modern American artist whose own iconic work will be on display at ArtAspen this summer.
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For Aspen’s West End hockey rink, the only icing around in August is the one on town’s cultural cake. That’s when ArtAspen transforms the Aspen Ice Garden from a recreational arena into a professional festival ground aimed at art collectors. From late July through early August, two major institutions in town—the Aspen Art Museum and the Anderson Ranch Arts Center—host their annual summer benefits, full of showings and parties and seminars. Combined with the ArtAspen fair a couple of weeks later, that density of events makes Aspen one of the world’s best places for art lovers during the month of August. “We realize it’s a sophisticated and art-savvy market” says Rick Friedman, CEO of the Hamptons Expo Group, ArtAspen’s presenting organization. “We know what they want and [how to] deal with that.” The annual four-day event, which this year runs from August 13–16, hosts 30 different galleries in a popup fair at the Ice Garden. The Hamptons Expo Group has experience with this kind of thing: They present similar festivals in Palm Springs, Houston, and the Hamptons, and each on a larger scale, with 60 to 80 exhibiting galleries. “This is certainly our boutique event,” says Friedman. “It’s more relaxed.” The contemporary art fair features exhibitors from all over the country, and the works it shows—paintings, sculpture, photographs, and prints from hundreds of different artists—can range in price from $2,000 to $1 million. In addition, says Friedman, the weekend features guest lectures, panels, exhibition walk-throughs from museum curators, and ancillary events. Last summer, a handful of Aspen gallery owners raised concerns to City Council about the proliferation of art events, citing an increase in festivals hosted by “out-of-town” organizations. Aspen is home to dozens of galleries, and competition is already tight, they said. Friedman acknowledges this sentiment, but adopts an “as the tide comes in, all boats rise” mentality, saying that many of his near-2,500 patrons visit ArtAspen and then continue into town to shop the galleries. “I don’t think any [two galleries are] selling the same artist,” he says. “There are different genres and different periods, so we’re not directly competing.” As the temporary walls and disparate works of contemporary art collide to transform the Ice Garden into an art lover’s dream—where works from mother of American modernism Georgia O’Keeffe sit casually alongside the geometric creations of Spanish sculptor Arturo Berned and across from the intimate moments captured in collage by California artist Jay Kelly— ArtAspen’s greatest attribute becomes clear: range. “This event is one of the largest showcases of art in one place in Aspen all year,” says Friedman. “And that means we have the luxury of presenting an extremely diverse array of pieces from galleries across the country and artists from around the globe.” But the key, he adds, is presenting such a wide range without sacrificing quality. The Aspen Ice Garden, 233 W. Hyman Ave., 800-211-0640; art-aspen.org AP
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CULTURE Spotlight Jorma Elo’s 1st Flash, a fast, athletic, avantgarde ballet, comes to Aspen in July.
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ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET’S SUMMER FESTIVAL OFFERS THE ROCKIES A TASTE OF WORLD DANCE. The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, the valley’s premier dance troupe, will wow District Theatre audiences this summer when it features the works of Finnish choreographer Jorma Elo and Spanish choreographers Alejandro Cerrudo and Cayetano Soto ( July 18 and 28, and August 22). ASFB’s summer festival also gains depth from touring companies: Dance Brazil ( July 8), with its athletic fusion of capoeira, Afro-Brazilian, and contemporary dance; Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe ( July 23), who performs traditional Spanish flamenco dance, though not without some theatrics; and Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal (August 7–8), who will present a piece from Black Swan choreographer Benjamin Millepied set to the music of Philip Glass. Aspen District Theatre, 335 High School Road, 970-925-7175; aspensantafeballet.com AP
Two Tony Award-winning productions will headline Theatre Aspen’s stellar summer season: Cabaret (June 24 through August 16) features some of the most memorable songs in theater history (“Mein Herr,” “Maybe This Time,” “Willkommen”) while Peter and the Starcatcher (July 15 through August 21) serves as a prequel to the classic tale of Peter Pan. Rounding out the four-show season, Other Desert Cities (August 4–22), the 2014 Tony nominee for best play, from noted playwright Jon Robin Baitz, will explore the dark secrets that threaten to destroy family bonds, and firstgrade angst will take center stage in the notstrictly-for-kids Junie B. Jones the Musical (June 29 through August 15) featuring actors from NYC and Los Angeles. Hurst Theatre, 470 Rio Grande Pl., 970-9259313; theatreaspen.org
AMFS music director Robert Spano (BELOW, BOTTOM) conducts the school orchestra during a performance at the Benedict Music Tent ( BELOW, TOP).
The Theatre Aspen tent, designed by Charles Cunniffe, in Rio Grande Park.
THE WRITTEN WORD Aspen’s myriad visual and performing arts nonprofits might get much of town’s attention with their flashy photo shoots and colorful imagery, but Aspen Words is all about substance. The organization’s main warm-weather event is Summer Words, a six-day festival running June 21 through 26, which features writer and reader retreats, workshops, and public talks. This year’s lineup includes Richard Russo, Ann Hood, Andre Dubus III (LEFT), and more. The Gant Aspen, 610 S. West End St., 970-925-3122; aspenwords.org
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSALIE O’CONNOR (ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET); BRANDS AND KRIBBS ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY (THEATRE ASPEN); ALEX IRVIN (ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL); KEVIN HARKINS (DUBUS)
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The Aspen Music Festival and School’s eight-week season—featuring 300 events performed by 630 students, 130 faculty members, and 75 guest artists—runs from July 2 through August 23. This year’s 67th season, themed “Dreams of Travel,” explores music enriched by world cultures. Highlights include performances by Joshua Bell, Sarah Chang, Gil Shaham, Edgar Meyer, and the Emerson String Quartet; a celebration of Sharon Isbin’s 25th year at the festival; and new productions, including Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, by Aspen Music’s own Aspen Opera Theater Center. Those who believe the classics sound better alongside majestic mountain views (we’ll go ahead and say everyone) can bring a picnic to any performance at the Benedict Music Tent, which is also the cheapest ticket in town—free! Aspen Music Festival and School, 225 Music School Road, 970-925-3254; aspenmusicfestival.com
CULTURE Screen Savers The Wheeler Opera House, built in 1889, is a pillar of Aspen’s cultural scene. right, from top: Aspenites applaud a screening during last year’s Filmfest; Aspen Film attracts stars like Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy for panel discussions, talks, and more.
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with the historic wheeler opera house staging two celebrated film festivals, aspenites find meaning at the movies this summer. Aspen’s acclaimed Wheeler Opera House brings celebrated musicians, artists, and comedy acts to town all year round. But come summer, the 126-year-old institution turns its lens to film, gracing the valley through two lauded film festivals with the best independent film and documentary work of the year. When Aspen Film presents its 36th annual Filmfest (320 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-6882; aspenfilm.org) from September 25–30, don’t expect to see summer blockbusters. With comedies, dramas, and documentaries from both American and international filmmakers, the six-day fest won’t be screening the big-studio, big-name, even-bigger-budget films that typically dominate the local multiplex. Filmfest focuses on independent films, which often means movies driven more by characters and story than big, recognizable names or special effects. (But while showbiz’s biggest names aren’t necessarily on the screen, they are in the audience, which in past years has included Felicity Jones, Kevin Costner, and more.) The festival also spotlights documentaries,
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many of which chronicle true-to-life tales of small groups making a difference, an idea that should resonate particularly well in Aspen. Tickets, plus this year’s full program of films, will be available by Labor Day. Prior to this influx of the finest in indie film, the Wheeler will be ground zero for adventure films and eco-activists. The Aspen Filmfest is preceded by MountainSummit: Mountainfilm In Aspen (320 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920-5770; wheeleroperahouse.com), now in its sixth year, which will run from August 27–30. The four-day event, an offshoot of the 37-year-old Telluride Mountainfilm festival, will bring artists, activists, and adventurers together for screenings of and conversations about award-winning documentaries addressing topics that vary from skiing and flyfishing to fracking and animal poaching. Many of the filmmakers and their creative teams will be on hand during the festival, whether for presentations and question-and-answer sessions or as part of the audience, watching what they’ve created. AP
However controversial the new Aspen Art Museum once was, the Shigeru Ban-designed facility, and the international contemporary art for which it has quickly become known, is here to stay. The noncollecting institution will host a rotating selection of exhibitions throughout the summer and fall. Rodney McMillian’s medium-bending “Landscape Paintings” (through June 28) features performance art, video, installation, sculpture, and painting, and addresses an equally diverse array of issues, including race, gender, power, history, and culture. “Stories We Tell Ourselves” (through October 25) is a multi-artist exhibition presented in various locations throughout the threefoor museum. It focuses on storytelling and the narratives shaped by literature, history, and current events. Start by taking the stairs or the elevator to the top-foor roof-deck to check out breathtaking views of Aspen Mountain, a rotating rooftop exhibit, and the new SO Café (whose menu changes weekly) before “skiing” your way down the exhibitions. Aspen Art Museum, 637 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-8050; aspenartmuseum.org top: She, by Chris Ofili, 1997, from the show “Night and Day,” exhibiting in Aspen from June through September.
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A principAl At the AwArdwinning rowlAnd+Broughton design firm, stArchitect Sarah Broughton is determined to pAve Aspen’s ArchitecturAl future with gold. by christine benedetti
With so many contracts about town, architect Sarah Broughton, along with husband John Rowland, is remaking Aspen in her image. Top, A.L.C. Pitkin County Dry Goods; pitkincountydrygoods.com. Skirt, Burberry London. burberry.com. Necklace, Anna Trzebinski. annatrzebinski.com. Watch, Vacheron Constantin. Meridian Jewelers; meridianjewelers.com
Everything Sarah Broughton touches turns to gold—that and quarried marble and reclaimed wood. The 41-year-old is a principal architect in her design firm Rowland+Broughton, along with her husband, John Rowland, whom she met while studying architecture at the University of Colorado. Together, they’ve taken their company on a meteoric rise from working out of their condo at the base of Aspen Mountain in 2003 to running one of the state’s top award-winning firms, with 32 full-time staffers split between their Aspen base and Denver outpost. Still, says Broughton, “There’s more to do. That’s what we work on every day.” Since launching, R+B has completed 385 projects and won 50 awards. Glance around Aspen and you are likely to find a structure their firm has influenced, if not created. In 2012, they renovated Aspen’s crown jewel, the Hotel Jerome, and received several awards—and sweeping praise continued on page 72
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PEOPLE View from the Top clockwise: The R+B-renovated “living room” at the Hotel Jerome; Broughton sketches elevation concepts in a design charrette for an Aspen-based project; sketches for the new 7,800-square-foot Matsuhisa restaurant in Denver, set to open later this year, which hired R+B as its architect and interior designers.
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“i’m inspired by nature and great art, and i’m constantly out there looking for it.” — sarah broughton
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from the community—for paying homage to the property’s historic roots while embracing modern luxury. Upon their debuts, Element 47, inside The Little Nell; BB’s Kitchen; and the Crandall Building, home to Sandy’s Office Supply and a topfloor penthouse, all turned heads, too. Basalt’s Woody Creek Distillers, a 10,700-square-foot production facility and tasting room, also received nods from two Colorado chapters of national design associations. Though Broughton is the creative brain behind an impressive list of projects, one of the most public is yet to come: the complete rebuild of the Sky Hotel, set to be razed and replaced with a 114,000-square-foot, chalet-style lodge, beginning next spring. But R+B’s scope is not just about resorts, and it is not just in Aspen.
The firm started an office in Denver to propel it to a national level—and it’s working. With 35 projects in the Denver International Airport alone, the company has expanded to developments in Park City, Utah, and Ketchum, Idaho. But Broughton is conscious of the growth, both within her company and in Aspen. Before trading in her boardroom experience for something more light in the toes—she now sits on the board of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet and the public policy committee of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association—she served for eight years on Aspen’s Historic Preservation Commission. “Historic preservation is really important to me in maintaining our historicism but allowing for growth and allowing for change,” she says. “Both can coexist.” She recalls standing on top of the Little Nell run in her skis when she first got to town, in 2000, looking down at Aspen pre-St. Regis and pre-Hyatt. Since then, much has been built, but her forecast includes less up and out, and more in. “I see Aspen very much the same from a mass and scale standpoint in the future,” she says. “I’m a proponent of density. With that comes fun design challenges.” And fun is part of her ethos. Broughton works hard and plays hard. On weekends that means skiing, hiking, and biking. During the week, she loves to “break bread” with her husband and clients after a day at the office. And in between it all, hopping on a plane to recharge is just as much vacation as it is a muse for future work. “I’m inspired by nature and great art, and I’m constantly out there looking for it,” she says. She makes sure that culture of innovation trickles down by having an “inspiration” meeting every other week with staff. On the off weeks, the team has project meetings. “Everyone in the office should feel safe to try, to dare, and to design,” she says. If their risk turns out anything like Broughton’s, then Aspen— and the country—can expect a lot more gold. AP
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“Food & Wine kicks off the summer season, and it is a blast because so many locals are there. And, with the Aspen Music Festival—we just built a house across the street, so we can now hear music from the tent from our front porch!”
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At home, behind the scenes: From her booth at the Caribou Club, DJ Folami is quietly bringing big city sounds to town.
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guests wondering, Who is this artist? And who is this DJ? Her recent obsesShe’s the sound track to your night, but doesn’t need you to know it. Folami sions include European electronic and K-pop, which would often leave the Small would rather sneak her influence into the evening and end the night with crowd guessing. This winter, she caught a group Shazam-ing her tracks dura beat drop. Working six to seven nights a week at Aspen’s exclusive Caribou ing an après-ski session at The Little Nell’s Chair 9 Lounge. Club—and as its first female resident DJ—she has the stage to make that happen. Her goal is to subtly influence her listeners. This is “I like [how music is] a great identifier,” she says. “I like geteasier to achieve when she deejays events around town, ting people together who wouldn’t normally party or dance spin around town such as the annual Aspen Cares fashion show, Aspen together. It’s like a social experiment.” Folami Small on her Aspen standbys. Gay Ski Week, the Food & Wine Classic, or private parAs a manager at the now-defunct Guernica in her homeDinner: “Chefs Club by Food & Wine. A ties. Las Almas Petit Hôtel, a resort in Manzute, Mexico, town of New York City, Small often took control of the concept restaurant of its ilk is very exciting.” has utilized her preference for staying in the background turntables when DJs she had hired were late or didn’t show. Clothes: “Intermix. The staff is friendly, and taken it to another level, hiring Small to compose a She moved to Aspen for a restaurant job in 2004, and soon and they constantly change their stock.” sound track to play, day and night, over the hotel’s speaktraded in her late nights behind the bar to those in the Local music: “My friend John Borie’s ers. “I want [my music] to be unobtrusive, but still booth. Between her full-time position at the ‘Bou and DJ band, Stevie Lizard and The Bar Band.” interesting,” she says. one-offs for special events around town, she’s continued to Following her success in Aspen—a testing ground for self-manage her tour and publicity; during off-season this cosmopolitan sounds, given town’s international residents and visitors— spring she went to Europe and Asia to test her skills internationally. she’s ready to continue her global rise. But don’t expect her to give up the “I think people who are native to New York have a definitive sound,” says Caribou throne anytime soon: She loves making music and bringing people the classically trained flautist, adding that she stays current through constant together. Says Small, “There have been some great love connections made research and networking. “I want to make [my sound] as global as possible.” on that dance floor.” AP Indeed, she often incorporates overseas influences into her set lists that leave
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When Joey Stokes speaks of “incredible experiences,” he knows what he’s talking about: The Snowmass native is a former competitive snowboarder and an avid BASE jumper and skydiver.
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Producing a wildly successful Aspen Highlands Closing Day fête—where thousands of costumed revelers gather to celebrate the end of the ski season—would undoubtedly lend credibility to even the most unseasoned event planner. But for Gravity Productions cofounder and Snowmass native Joey Stokes, the April party was the culmination of a year spent changing the perception of what an Aspen event can be. It also marked the beginning of a summer of collaborations aimed at bridging the gap between ski bum gatherings and sophisticated soirées. “We’re offering something that didn’t exist before,” he says. “Most events in the valley feel formulaic, not rooted in the community—the festivals are [importing] talent. What we’re trying to do is showcase the creativity from within.” Stokes and his partners transformed this year’s Highlands event from booze bash to conversation piece, where a shimmering, 24-foot geodesic dome on the snow sat alongside flame-throwing canons, and the music kept the undulating wave of dancers transfixed as the bacchanal persisted well past dusk. The event has opened the door for Gravity to collaborate this summer on a yoga series, speaker talks, and dance parties on the roofs of the Aspen Art Museum and the Wheeler Opera House. The team will also throw a two-day, freedom-themed event at the Crystal Palace on July 3 and 4, featuring performances from local and globally renowned electronic musicians, burlesque performers, magic acts, and other visual and performing artists. On August 1, they will produce a one-day festival for Wilderness Workshop, a local nonprofit protecting Aspen’s surrounding wilderness. After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder, Stokes returned to Aspen and began working in restaurants. He spent mornings and off-seasons attending or working at festivals across the globe (the UK’s Glastonbury, Nevada’s Burning Man, and more)— experiences that would come to influence his own productions. For Stokes, the true goal of the company became to get the outside world to look beyond Aspen’s wealth and mountain landscape, and to see it for the vibrant, creative community that it truly is. Gravity’s inaugural events—a pair of inclusive, elaboratelynamed dance parties—took place over Winter X Games’s 2014 weekend, a made-for-TV affair when bars, venues, and homes are rented out by major brands. Locals are quite literally left out in the cold as athletes and action sports insiders breeze past long lines to celebrate in style. “Everything is exclusive, flooded with hype, and sponsors effectively run town for three or four days,” says Stokes. The community response to the parties was overwhelmingly positive, and the events laid the groundwork for Gravity’s White Wolf Party this spring, from which the Crystal Place event slated for Fourth of July weekend took its inspiration. “[White Wolf] was a way for us to show that a party can be more than just a show with a drink in your hand,” says Gravity cofounder Reuben Sadowsky. “It can be a place to have a conversation, to participate rather than watch. [Aspen hasn’t] had an event like this for decades—where everyone feels like they are part of the party.” Ultimately, Stokes wants to craft events that distill the finest aspects of the Roaring Fork Valley. “In Aspen we have an epic environment, a wealthy patronage, and a very intelligent crowd,” he says. “Our events are a way of tying all those together. People are spending less money on material goods and more on incredible experiences. We want to provide those incredible experiences.” thegravityexperience.com AP
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Perched atop the roof of his Snowmass home—a three-decade-old marvel of eco-engineering that still sets the standard for sustainable design—Rocky Mountain Institute cofounder, chief scientist, and chairman emeritus Amory B. Lovins stands nestled between the solar panel arrays that help power the house below. It is a fitting setting in which to wax poetic about RMI’s
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new and nearly completed facility just downstream from Aspen, on the banks of the Roaring Fork River, in Basalt. The 67-year-old bespectacled experimental physicist and MacArthur Fellow says the new net-zero-energy Innovation Center will generate as much or more energy than it uses, and will be one of the most efficient buildings in the world—a huge
departure from the admittedly inefficient current site, in the former home of John Denver, on Snowmass’s 957-acre Windstar Land Conservancy. But the real benefit, and the one most befitting the 33-year-old RMI’s role as a think-anddo tank dedicated to driving the efficient and restorative use of resources, is that the new facility will serve as a replicable model
of so-called deep green building around the country. “This building will create delight when entered, health and productivity when occupied, and regret when departed,” says Lovins. The 15,610-square-foot Basalt campus—one of four RMI sites, along with New York City, Washington, DC, and Boulder—comes four years after Lovins and RMI published “Reinventing Fire,” a rigorous, datadriven analysis and action plan that maps a plan for managing the 2050 US economy (which is expected to grow 158 percent by that time) without the availability of oil, coal, or nuclear energy. In December 2014, RMI bolstered its commitment to action by merging with Sir Richard Branson’s Carbon War Room, another nonprofit creating market-based solutions to climate change. All three initiatives— “Reinventing Fire,” the new
campus, the merger—were planned as a response to increased national and international interest on curbing the planet’s use of fossil fuels. “Our job has certainly gotten more urgent,” says Marty Pickett, RMI’s managing director, who’s been with the nonprofit since 1998. “Amory is a true visionary, and like all true visionaries, he was well ahead of his time. Thankfully, the rest of the world is finally catching up.” As is typical of Lovins’s forward-thinking nature, his focus has already extended well beyond his own country’s borders. “There is no discussion of energy efficiency or climate change without talking about the elephant in the room,” he says. “I’ve been focusing on China for 30-odd years. Now, we’re helping the people who will write China’s next five-year plan that will guide their development.” Now, on to the rest of the world…. rmi.org AP
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John Legend spoke on the importance of leadership at the inaugural Aspen Challenge in Los Angeles in 2013. below, center: The “Student Wall,” a roster of the 160 participating teens, at the Challenge in LA.
The Kids Are All Right
The Aspen Institute, long known for engaging political heavyweights, industry titans, and major thought leaders on the most critical issues facing our world, has turned its focus to kids. Launched in 2013, the annual Aspen Challenge—brainchild of the Bezos Family Foundation and supported by the likes of Aspen Institute CEO Walter Isaacson and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright—is an innovative educational program whereby students from underserved and often impoverished public schools are given the tools and support to identify, prioritize, and find solutions to the largest problems afflicting their communities. Each year, the Aspen Challenge moves into a new school district—what they dub “the premier city”—with the goal of empowering a new batch of roughly 150 high school students from some 20 schools. (The first premier city was Los Angeles, followed last year by Denver. This year the Challenge will be in Washington, DC, the home of The Aspen Institute’s headquarters—next year: Chicago.) The ultimate goal is to include communities of all types—from urban to rural, from the coasts to the heartland. Specific districts and cities are chosen
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based on top-level buy-ins from superintendents as well as the ability and enthusiasm of those communities to continue the program once the Aspen Challenge staff has moved on. “We hope to bring the Aspen Challenge to a new city every year, but to remain active in the previous cities,” Isaacson says. “This year, top teams from all three cities will have the chance to go to the Aspen Ideas Festival.” The program starts with an initial forum during which speakers—from Albright to musician John Legend, with everyone from marine biologists to astronauts to presidential cabinet members in between—offer inspirational speeches and identify specific challenges to guide the eight-person teams. Aspen Challenge staff and participating teachers and administrators then guide the students along the seven-week path, from idea generation to budgeting to execution. The program culminates with a daylong competition where each student group presents its idea to a panel of judges determined by Aspen Challenge staff in collaboration with school administrators. The overall group winner from each city is invited to present its ideas at the appropriately titled Aspen continued on page 82
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Ideas Festival, this year running June 25 through July 4, on The Aspen Institute’s campus. “If you look at what they’re doing in Denver, and Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, you see students tackling problems, and finding solutions to those problems that you don’t even see the government solving,” says Isaacson, also the author of best-selling biographies on Steve Jobs, Henry Kissinger, and Albert Einstein. Isaacson is right. This year students at Los Angeles’s Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets High School figured out a way to manage the watersupply shortage in their schools. At SEED School, in Washington, DC, students created the FRESH (Finding Real and Equitable Solutions for Health) program, which integrates nutritious dishes into the community’s diet. And in Denver, George Washington High School’s top team created a system to combat racism by forming new community groups discussing literature, music, and the arts. Isaacson says these are just a sampling of dozens of successful projects that have been implemented in schools since March, many with the potential to provide long-term solutions. And while students undoubtedly gain valuable experience simply by participating in the program,
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the chance to travel to Aspen and present their ideas to influential attendees and decision makers offers its own benefits. “It’s moving to watch,” says Kitty Boone, vice president of public programs (and Aspen Ideas Festival director) at The Aspen Institute, in reference to the student presentations at Ideas Fest. “I’ve been in tears almost every time I’ve seen them come to Aspen. They win in March, but when they’re here, they turn everything up and they’re just amazing. This is a very transformative experience for them.” Founded by Jacklyn and Mike Bezos, mother and stepfather to Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos, the Bezos Family Foundation has dedicated itself to improving education across the country. In 2014, it celebrated the ninth successful year of its Bezos Scholars Program, one of the foundation’s many initiatives that pay for students from underserved communities to come to Aspen and attend Ideas Fest. The Bezos family saw how, while in Aspen, students were exposed to ideas they likely would never experience in their home schools. Just look at the program’s past speakers: President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Bill Gates, Sandra Day O’Connor. The success of the Scholars only inspired the foundation to do more. “We witnessed the profound impact young people can have on their community when given the tools and support,” says Mike Bezos. “[Once] given the opportunity, participants in both the Aspen
Challenge and the Bezos Scholars Program have transformed into community leaders.” On a warm Saturday in March, a palpable excitement rippled through the cool auditorium at Garfield Senior High School, in East Los Angeles, as some 100 students, administrators, and teachers watched teams present their final projects for this year’s Challenge to a panel of judges. Inside, orange LED lights projected the Aspen Challenge logo onto the walls, while triangular, orange mesh displays straddled either side of the stage. Presentations on this final day ranged from the practical to the ambitious. One solution proposed concrete steps to improve the cleanliness of restrooms in an LA school of 2,000 serviced by only three janitors. Another posited a new program for student victims of alcohol abuse. One of the most popular presentation topics was bullying. “We want to use this as a foundation for youth engagement,” says Isaacson, “because every kid in America deserves the opportunity to change the problems that impact their own communities.” Ultimately, the Aspen Challenge is about more than providing student-driven solutions to challenging problems; it’s about empowering those students with the necessary confidence to overcome everyday adversity, while also bridging the opportunity gap that divides them from more privileged counterparts. continued on page 84
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In LA, in 2013, Astronaut Jeff Ashby spoke to students from 20 different schools in the shadow of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which he piloted. left: Dancer Charles “Lil Buck” Riley was among the featured presenters at the Challenge in DC this year.
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Aspen Words summer soirée
The Cause: Garrison Keillor, author, storyteller, humorist, and host of the long-standing public radio program “A Prairie Home Companion,” is the featured speaker at this year’s Aspen Words summer beneft. Aspen Words is one of the nation’s leading literary centers and a stage for the world’s most prominent contemporary writers. The Details: Wednesday, June 24, at 7 pm at the Doerr-Hosier Center. 845 Meadows Road, 970-925-3122; aspenwords.org
Peter and the Starcatcher Premiere
The Cause: Aspen Peak magazine is proud to be the exclusive partner of Theatre Aspen’s exciting presentation of Peter and the Starcatcher, the prelude to Peter Pan’s epic tale. One of Aspen’s most cherished nonprofts will deliver an all-star performance as part of its four-production summer lineup.
A competition-wide dinner kicked off the Aspen Challenge in DC this year. right: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock addressed students of Denver public schools during last year’s Challenge.
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The Cause: Celebrate live music with this Aspen Music Festival and School beneft. AMFS President Alan Fletcher will kick off the evening with a live jam, after which he will invite students and artists to join him onstage.
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arm of multiple programs, offered in partnership with the Bezos Family Foundation, engaging young people in their communities. “I think it’s really important to get people working as a team to do projects that make them realize they’re going to be innovative, and they’re going to be a part of something larger than themselves,” he says. The Aspen Ideas Festival, June 25 through July 4, at The Aspen Institute. 1000 N. Third St., 970-5447955; aspenideas.org AP
The Details: Monday, August 3, at 6 pm at the Hotel Jerome. 330 E. Main St., 970-925-3254; aspenmusicfestival.com
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The Cause: Food Network star Susie Jimenez will present a mélange of her most popular creations during a fundraiser in support of English in Action and its goal of teaching English in the community and fostering intercultural friendships in the Roaring Fork Valley. Details: Wednesday, August 5, at 4:30 pm at Grey Lady. 305 S. Mill St., 970-963-9200; englishinaction.org
ArtAspen opening night celebrAtion
The Cause: The sixth annual ArtAspen 2015 Opening Night Preview—Aspen Peak’s ‘Sneak Peak’—is a beneft for the Paepcke Gallery at The Aspen Institute. Attendees will be among the frst to lay eyes on the fair’s thousands of works from 30 of the top contemporary art galleries around the country. The Details: Thursday, August 13, at 5 pm at the Aspen Ice Garden. 233 W. Hyman Ave., 970-920-5141; art-aspen.com
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For the students, such as Michelle Shayevich, a member of the first LA Taft High School team to win the Aspen Challenge in 2013, the program has been about constant evolution and growth. “To this day, I think it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life,” Shayevich says of attending the Ideas Festival. During that first year, she says, much of the inspiration came from the speakers: former American astronaut Jeffrey Ashby, who discussed what it was like to travel in space; actress Anna Deavere Smith, who explained the challenges of growing up as a minority in a segregated school in the ’60s; and Legend, who spoke on the importance of failure and resilience in the achievement of success. Shayevich says they inspired her team to launch an initiative installing community gardens in local elementary schools. The plan was so successful that a new school club, Spreading Sprouts, was subsequently founded. Shayevich is president of the club, which has since installed 10 organic gardens in elementary schools across Los Angeles County. But even for those students who don’t win the top prize and the chance to present in Aspen, the Challenge still gives them the opportunity to go beyond their communities and share their ideas with other like-minded, hardworking students. Isaacson says all this is just the beginning of a larger initiative in the works at The Aspen Institute. Eventually, he says, the Challenge will be just one
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invited Kate Walsh and Hilary Swank
Aspen A-Listers
photography by riccardo Savi
screen stars ate walsh and hilary swan bring hollywood glamour to the high country—and to polo.
Former Aspen Peak cover girl Kate Walsh and star Hilary Swank were classy in black lace at a private event at an exclusive Starwood home in Aspen. DJ Michelle Pesce was spinning music while attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres catered by the Caribou Club. Select guests were chauffeured to the event, which celebrated the Audi team at the Aspen World Snow Polo Championships, in the Audi A8 L TDI, the German automaker’s fuel-efficient flagship luxury sedan.
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Piaget North America President Larry Boland with the Piaget Polo Team: Marc Ganzi, Jeff Hall, and Nic Roldan
Nic Roldan in action, with Jeff Hall and Tommy Biddle in pursuit.
Audi Polo Team: Melissa Ganzi, Kris Kampsen, and Juan Bollini
Juan Bollini Jr.
Juan Bollini Jr., Steven Nakash, and Juan Bollini
ASPEN WORLD SNOW POLO CHAMPIONSHIP
St. Regis Polo Team with its captain, St. Regis General Manager Heather Steenge-Hart
Snow Polo trophy, courtesy of the Gorsuch family
PONIES AND CHUKKERS and snow polo, oh
PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK TININENKO
my! Marc and Melissa Ganzi played host to the annual Piaget World Snow Polo Championships in Aspen for a winter weekend. The new venue at Rio Grande Park offered stellar views of Aspen Mountain and some much-welcome late-afternoon sun. The exquisite VIP tent—with food by St. Regis Aspen and cocktails from Woody Creek Distillers—kept spectators warm and satiated over the two-day event. Congrats to Team Piaget (Marc Ganzi, Jeff Hall, and Nic Roldan) for taking home the top prize! Nic Roldan winds up during the finals. An Aspen snow polo dog 88 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM
Secret. Secluded. Sophisticated.
A private hideaway with grand views, yet so close to all of Aspen. $16,950,000 furnished
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6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 4.47 acres, 8,963 sq ft Inviting landscape with lush gardens, water features Walk and ski out your back door on open space trails Close to schools, Aspen core, Aspen Institute and Music Festival Marvelous views of two ski areas – Aspen Highlands and Tiehack
Penney Evans Carruth www.penneycarruth.com
970.379.9133 cell Penney.Carruth@sir.com
INVITED
Lori Augustine and Bill Small
Rebecca Mirsky and Evan Soroka
ART AND SKÖL
John Fray and Linda Chadbourne
Chris Erickson, Olivia Daane, Amanda Ramsay, and Renea Menzies
WINTERSKÖL—ASPEN’S ANNUAL, four-day toast to winter—took a
turn for the artsy when BB’s Kitchen played host to Art and Sköl. The evening featured a pop-up exhibition of works by resident artists at Aspen’s LivAspenArt gallery, including Kristina Horne, Chris Erickson, Renea Menzies, Karl Wolfgang, gallery owner Olivia Daane, and Don Parr. Also on display were handcrafted jewelry designs by 826 Edge. Guests nibbled on hors d’oeuvres from Chef Matt Zubrod and sipped specially crafted tequila cocktails from Agave Underground following the popular Soupsköl event just a block away. Billy Gross and May Selby
Lea Tucker, Sarah Manning, and Kelsey Koenig
Escobar
Lori Augustine and Bill Small
Ian Loveridge and Giovanna DiRusso
ASPEN FILM ACADEMY SCREENINGS ASPEN PEAK CELEBRATED Aspen Film’s 23rd annual Academy Screenings with a double-header evening of events at Grey Lady and Escobar. From starry features to fresh independent voices, this beloved mountain tradition is an annual gathering of movie lovers and film industry professionals. It was a spectacular way to celebrate the holidays and support one of Aspen’s most prolific nonprofits. EKS Events planned and coordinated both parties seamlessly with the help of Woody Creek Distillers. Nando Guitierrez, Ashley Feddersen, and LoriAnne Henry
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Ian Perry and Ryan Chadwick
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT POWER PHOTOGRAPHY (ART AND SKÖL); NICK TININENKO (ACADEMY SCREENINGS)
Elizabeth Slossberg, Ryan Mausner, and Erin Smith
INVITED Stefan and Stascha Kaelin
Carlo Spinelli Cindi Rose and Dr. Franklin Rose Sheriff Joe DiSalvo and Suzanne Leydecker
Holly McClain
Esther Bovino and Wendalin Whitman
Michael Fries, Michelle Malone, Robin Pringle, and Governor John Hickenlooper
IN CELEBRATION OF the third year of the Biennial of the Americas—an international platform for leaders in business, government, civil society, and the arts to examine the significant issues impacting life in South, Central, and North America—Governor John Hickenlooper joined artist Tania Dibbs at the opening of her pop-up gallery on Aspen’s Restaurant Row. Dibbs’s work blends nature and abstract forms, offering insight into humanity’s complicated relationship with the earth. Onlookers enjoyed cocktails and small bites as both Dibbs and Hickenlooper discussed the Biennial and the role of art in modern culture.
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Bob and Soledad Hurst David and Andrea Massarano PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT POWER PHOTOGRAPHY
Tania Dibbs
BIENNIAL OF THE AMERICAS AT TANIA DIBBS GALLERY
THE PLACE TO b,
DAY AND NIGHT Contemporary cuisine with a classic twist for lunch and dinner
525 E Cooper Ave, Aspen / (970) 429-8284 / www.bbskitchen.com Lunch 11:30am – 3pm • Dinner 5:30pm – 10pm • Weekend Brunch 10am - 3pm Lounge: Happy Hour at 3pm • Bar Menu 5:30pm – 10pm • Cocktails 3pm – 10pm
INVITED
Richard Edwards, Esther Pearlstone, Suzanne Leydecker, and Tracye Tackbary Judi Altman with Guy and Myriam Ullens
MAISON ULLENS ASPEN FILM EVENT
Karen Setterfield, Galen Bright, and Nee Tran Finley
MAISON ULLENS AND Aspen Peak hosted a pre-event fête for Aspen Film’s “Hollywood’s Big Night” Oscars party. Guests browsed the beautiful Maison Ullens collection of women’s clothing and apparel while snacking on delicious bites from the Caribou Club. A percentage of the proceeds from the store’s sales the entire week went to Aspen Film. Rebecca Mirsky and Laura Thielen
Maison Ullens in-store event
Ben Smales, John Thew, and David Lusk
Albin Gielicz and Gonen Yacov
Nugget Gallery
Andrew and Sarah Pegler
TOM BIANCHI AT NUGGET GALLERY ASPEN PEAK CELEBRATED Gay Ski Week at the Nugget Gallery with the work of renowned photographer Tom Bianchi. Bianchi’s show, “Fire Island Pines,” featured a collection of Polaroids from 1975 through 1983 that documented the emerging gay culture on the barrier island at the southern edge of Long Island. Ashley Feddersen, Jared Rich, and Jennifer Wright
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Photographer Tom Bianchi
The esTaTe aT 275 sunnyside a True Compound
The Estate at 275 Sunnyside is a true compound consisting of a 6 bedroom 11,210 square foot main house, a 2 bedroom 1,040 square foot guest house, and a 1,930 square foot barn all on over 15 fat, usable, fenced and gated acres with ponds and live water. At only 10 minutes to the Hotel Jerome, there is simply nothing else like it on the market. This property has it all with signature southern views, acreage, water rights, proximity to town and enough space for even the largest of extended families. Price available upon request.
aspen associates realty group 510 east hyman avenue, suite 21 aspen 970.544.5800
Jonathan Feinberg 970.379.3405 oxbow@rof.net
INVITED Steve and Kris Johnson
Jay, Alex, Kyle, and Max Fuster
AVSC Executive Director Mark Cole, Mayor Steve Skadron, and Chris Klug
FIFTH ANNUAL AVSC AJAX CUP THE ASPEN VALLEY SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB brought back one of the
Rodger and Joan Gurrentz
Nick Valentino, Jennifer Wright, and Austin Nelson
most exciting nonprofit benefits in the Roaring Fork Valley with the fifth annual Audi Ajax Cup. Teams—comprised of AVSC athletes, current and former ski racing pros, and donors—competed head-to-head in a dual slalom race on Little Nell run on Aspen Mountain. Onlookers and athletes alike were treated to the “hottest après party in Aspen” at the base with delectable bites and drinks from Zeno Aspen. The party continued at the St. Regis Aspen where AVSC raised funds for its programs and scholarships before the dance floor heated up with DJ Dylan and electric violinist Katarina Visnevska.
Chris Anthony and Chris Davenport
Team Gorsuch The Bucksbaum family
Alec, Dale, and Jack Turken
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Jake Zamansky and Kim Reichhelm
red mountain modern Mountain
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new Red Mountain residence with serendipitous results. State of the art design and attention grabbing details create a home with all the elements that one would expect from this special home. Expansive views from Aspen Mountain to Mt. Sopris and a sunny southern exposure gives this home a distinct sense of place. The home includes 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. There is a gourmet chefs kitchen, huge family/game room with bar and wine cellar, a gym and a sound proof media room. All of this is easily accessed via generous stairways and a glass elevator. Offered for: $16,900,000
amen Wardy’s masterpiece Amen Wardy, the creative genius behind Amen Wardy Home, has been instrumental in creating an entirely new perspective in home design and entertaining since 1954.
Exclusively located in Woody Creek, just outside of Aspen, this 15-acre property and 7,300 square foot home boasts, spectacular views, water, and privacy. Tile oors from an 18th century abbey, 9,000 lb. wood beams from an Oregon sawmill and Albertini windows from Italy are among many of the distinguished characteristics in this timeless masterpiece. Price upon request
cHris Flynn 970.618.5267
a. scOtt DaviDsOn 970.948.4800
tOny Dilucia 970.379.4275
ryan ElstOn 970.379.3072
chrisfynn@aspenbrokers.com
scott@zgaspen.com
tony@tonydaspen.com
ryan@aspenlocal.com
970.544.5800 510 East Hyman avEnuE, suitE 21, aspEn
INVITED
Bryan and Jennifer Welker with Laura and Michael Umansky
Caribou Club
Sarah Broughton and John Rowland
Andrew and Natalie Travers
Judi and Alan Altman
Pam Alexander and Mayor Steve Skadron
Marcy and Howard Gross
Dana and David Laughren
ASPEN FILM’S ANNUAL Academy Awards party and benefit was held at the legendary Caribou Club on Oscars Sunday. The decadent and festive evening, which serves as Aspen Film’s largest fundraiser of the year, began with a fun-filled cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by a live broadcast of the 87th annual Academy Awards over dinner. Chairs for the evening included Bill Stolz, Esther Pearlstone, Joyce and Charles Shenk, and Lee and Steve Rittvo. Katy Etheridge, Esther Pearlstone, and Laura Thielen
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Chris and Stacie Martin
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT POWER PHOTOGRAPHY
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Magnificent Mountain Ranches
Purchase both Buck Point Ranch and Jeff Gordon Ranch and enjoy several miles of Coulter creeks, almost 400 acres of irrigated meadow, over half of the capacity of Consolidated Reservoir and nearly
Jeff goRdon Ranch If you have driven around Missouri Heights, you have surely noticed this extraordinary ranch as it seems to remain green even in dry years because of its signifcant water rights. The entire ranch encompasses 1,930 acres, 524 on the lower parcel and approximately 1,406 in the upper parcel. This working ranch has water rights from multiple ditches and springs as well as a 30% share of Consolidated Reservoir above the lower parcel. This is a ranch of many uses; raise horses and cattle, grow crops, hunt, endless recreational uses or even plan a development for the future. The views are dynamic. With no conservation easements currently in place on any part of the ranch, the sky is the limit - literally.
the entirety of the
Offered for: $10,500,000
beautiful upper Coulter Valley.
970.544.5800 510 EaST hyman aVEnuE, SuiTE 21, aSpEn
buck point Ranch Buck Point Ranch is a 1,000+/- acre property located in one of the last pristine valleys in close proximity to Aspen. With senior water rights, sweeping, south-facing Elk Range views over irrigated meadows, a half-mile of West Coulter Creek, and adjacency to BLM lands, this property showcases western Colorado at its best. Surrounded by other large, legacy ranches, this unimproved property ranges in elevation from 7,200-8,500 feet, provides excellent hunting, and is unencumbered by a conservation easement, presenting a great land conservation opportunity with potentially lucrative tax credits for a landowner.
Offered for: $7,950,000
double c Ranch Double C Ranch is in a stunning setting on 35 acres. Five bedrooms and four and a half baths with an open layout, a large living area including dining, kitchen, living room with 35’ ceilings, a custom bar and large windows to view the entire ranch. Access to miles of hiking and riding trails, while only minutes to restaurants and shopping. Extensive water rights for irrigating pastures and growing hay. The property includes a quarter mile of private river frontage to the Roaring Fork River. It has a great indoor/outdoor entertaining space with a vintage country dÊcor. Offered for: $5,495,000
chriS FLynn 970.618.5267 chrisfynn@aspenbrokers.com
a. ScoTT DaViDSon 970.948.4800 scott@zgaspen.com
Tony DiLucia 970.379.4275 tony@tonydaspen.com
“I wish good food brings more peace and happiness to the world”-Nobu Matsuhisa
Open Nightly at 6:00pm - Private Accomodations and Catering Available E Main Street Aspen, CO | .. | www.MatsuhisaAspen.com
taste this Issue: summer’s Best eats Room with a view: Grey Lady, in its first Aspen summer, will bring New England’s finest seafood into the open mountain air.
Aspen en plein Air
PhotograPhy by Jeremy SwanSon
come summer, whether for food-centered festivals or downtown’s most coveted street-side tables, aspen takes its meals outside. by murat oztaskin Aspen has always been and will always be about the outdoors. In the winter it’s skiing and snowboarding. Come summer it’s hiking, biking, and perhaps the most elemental activity of all: eating. Even at a sidewalk table in the city center, it all comes to you—the mountains, the gold-and-green aspen foliage, the clean, high-country air. Dining alfresco is a proud summer tradition in Aspen: When the sun comes out and the barometer rises, the sidewalks swarm with diners. And this move outside is no flash in the pan—like the alpenglow at dusk, it’s just how it’s always been. AP
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The Aspen seascape: the Grey Lady lobster roll with house pickles, Old Bay french fries, and mussels from Canada’s Prince Edward Island, steamed with prosecco and chiles.
From Sea to Ski Town
GREY LADY BRINGS OWNER RYAN CHADWICK’S NEW ENGLAND ROOTS TO THE MOUNTAINS. BY KELLY J. HAYES A gift from the Atlantic arrived in the Rockies this winter. It was something one would have thought, perhaps, out of place—a Nantucket lobster shack. But Grey Lady, a collaboration between Ryan Chadwick and Ian Perry (they dealt us Escobar in 2010), has quickly become one of the most gabbed-about places on Aspen’s restaurant scene. Clean lines, rustic details (the circa-1902 pressed-tin ceiling is an “import” from Chadwick’s Manhattan apartment), and a staff steeped in the ways of craft cocktails, fine wine, and stellar seafood have quickly made “The Lady” a must-do dining destination. “We wanted to create a place that felt like your living room, but with better food and drink,” says Chadwick, who is at work on a third Grey Lady location, in Nantucket, to join those in Aspen and New York. “It’s like an extension of your house.” It is a rare house that offers such superb shellfish and seafood, shucked and prepped by chef Kathleen Crook, a rising star in Aspen who moved from turf to surf following a stint at Steak House No. 316. The seafood is startlingly fresh. Live lobsters are flown in from Maine for authentic New England lobster rolls. “They come in wiggling, and we steam and pick them in-house,” says Chadwick, a Maine native, who enlists the expertise of his uncle, himself a
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Maine lobsterman and purveyor. Oh, and the to-die-for, pillowy-soft roll is made just down the street at Annette’s Mountain Bake Shop from a recipe that riffs on the famous baguettes from New York’s Balthazar Bakery. Equally fresh are Grey Lady’s oysters, which are farmraised on the Damariscotta River in Maine. (Where else?) Petite, briny, salty, they are sourced from an estuary that is, to oysters, what the vineyard of Romanée-Conti is to Pinot Noir: the very home of excellence. Complement a dozen with the bright aromas of a Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, from Napa Valley, or the effervescence of Champagne (say, a 2003 Dom Pérignon). Other menu favorites include a killer chowder, Maryland blue crab cakes, and the spicy, crisp, Asian-inspired duck confit wings served with veggie kimchi. “And we can’t make the Old Bay french fries fast enough,” says Crook. Grey Lady’s bar and wine program places heavy emphasis on local productions. Tap cocktails use Escobar vodka, made in collaboration with Basalt’s Woody Creek Distillers, and a barrel-aged old-fashioned features Breckenridge bourbon as its base. Of course, for the summer, an Aspen Brewing blonde ale is also available, on tap. 305 S. Mill St., 970-925-1797; greyladyaspen.com AP
Michael Beary is obsessed, and for just over a decade now, that’s been a boon for Aspen cuisine. That’s because Beary’s obsession is for the ultra-rare yellow, red, and black chilhuacle peppers of Oaxaca, Mexico; he sources directly from farmers in the region before incorporating the chiles, unadulterated, into daring fusion dishes. Which means that Beary’s Zocalito Bistro, tucked down a flight of stairs below the bricks of Hyman Avenue, provides a dining experience found nowhere else on earth. Beary, using classical French cooking techniques, integrates these chiles into his Kurobuta pork tenderloins in red mole sauce, Zocalito’s famed pasilla de Oaxaca relleno, and more. The menu offers more adventurous items as well, like the tostadas de cabrito (goat) or guacamole with chapulines (grasshoppers). 420 E. Hyman Ave., 970-9201991; zocalito.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE BARKER (GREY LADY); SUNNY FOREST/SHUTTERSTOCK (CHILES)
Zocalito champions classic Oaxacan cuisine and rare Mexican chiles.
IL PODERE, VAIL VALLEY
Privacy. Luxury. Il Podere estate has arguably the Vail Valley’s most stunning views. Situated on its own mountain with 360-degree views, the main residence includes 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 3 half baths and over 13,000 sf. Replete with a guesthouse, pool house, tennis court and barn/bunkhouse. Total square footage of all buildings excluding the barn is 16,996 sf. Tract A is 142.470 acres, Tract C is 88.032 acres and was donated to the Cordillera Metro District. Tranquil, pristine yet just a 30-minute drive to Vail or to the Vail-Eagle Airport. $29,500,000 | MLS 137840
Offered exclusively by:
JEANNE ANDERSON Direct: 970.300.5639 jeanne.anderson@elliman.com JOSHUA SASLOVE Mobile: 970.948.3876 joshua.saslove@elliman.com RAPHAEL DE NIRO Global Marketing Consultant Not Licensed in Colorado Direct: 212.460.0655 deniroteam@elliman.com
300 SOUTH HUNTER STREET, ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 970.925.8810 © 2015 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT.
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European Union CRÊPERIE DU VILLAGE SIZZLES WITH THE ALPINE FLAVORS OF FRANCE, AUSTRIA, AND GERMANY. BY AMANDA RAE Crêperie du Village, on the bustling corner of East Hopkins Avenue and Mill Street, brings one range of mountains to another. The Alps-inspired sublevel restaurant has fast become a favorite haunt for authentic food and wine from the European high country. Firsttimers are wise to look past the name, though, as new Executive Chef Andreas Neufeld—veteran of Elevation and Ute City restaurants, formerly down Restaurant Row—has expanded the original menu of gourmet crêpes, fondue, and raclette to include a slew of elegant dishes that evoke the specialties of the finest bistros in Paris and Lyon. Traditional standouts include slow-braised veal cheeks, seared sea scallops with pea purée, smoked trout rillettes, and a silky, Sauternes-soaked foie gras torchon with cherry-shallot compote. Neufeld’s twist on chèvre chaud sees Colorado’s own Haystack Mountain goat cheese baked into an ooey, gooey, shareable appetizer, while his escargots en brioche hews true to the classic, while benefiting from a boozy splash of pastis. Summer specials will feature fresh farmers market bounty—veggie crêpes, naturally, plus an airy yogurt mousse with passion fruit or seasonal berries. True to
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European tradition, rosé—some four bottles span the spectrum from citrusy to floral—Champagne, and effervescent cocktails will flow from lunchtime on. Now with German native Neufeld, Crêperie du Village may be the only Aspen restaurant with an allEuropean cast; proprietors Raphael Derly and Karin Schwendtner hail from Marseille and Austria, respectively. The couple has furnished the cozy, 50-seat subterranean space with artifacts and other petits trucs from their travels around the globe. As such, crossing the threshold transports diners to a chalet tucked high in the Alps, infused with the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle led by the trio running the show. “It’s about the culture of the food,” Derly says. “And creation. We want to challenge people a little bit.” Nighttime diners will hope to snag one of seven stools at the bar, a prime spot to soak in the theater of Neufeld’s tiny open kitchen. Though, those who get even luckier will snuggle into one of the most coveted sidewalk tables in town: the corner patio table upstairs, with twilight views of Aspen Mountain—and complimentary linen blankets. 400 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-1566; lacreperieduvillage.com AP
Element 47 pours a legacy of fine wine service. Wine simply tastes better at altitude—take it from master sommelier Carlton McCoy (ABOVE, BOTTOM). “Wine ages more slowly at altitude, so [it is] fresher longer,” says the wine director of Element 47 at The Little Nell (ABOVE, TOP). Aged white Burgundy, for example, “while it’s likely over the hill in New York City, is just hitting its prime here in Aspen.” Imbibers at the Forbes-rated five-star restaurant can expect a similar wine education. The resort offers creative ways to connect with its vast collection—which includes the unveiling of private label wines and Champagnes every June. A program dubbed Master’s Markdown offers approachable and rare Burgundy daily; in Dealer’s Choice, McCoy handpicks a bottle according to guests’ preferences. Element 47’s 19,500-bottle cellar and 600-bottle glass wine wall showcase varietals both approachable (a dozen under $75) and invaluable. No matter their value, however, they are all decanted impressively at a French guéridon wine station. Another tableside cart for spirits wheels around as well, boasting flights of Tokaji, Madeira, Calvados, and Armagnac. 675 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-6330; thelittle nell.com/dining/element-47
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LA CRÊPERIE DU VILLAGE/RAPHAEL DERLY (CRÊPES); GIBEON PHOTOGRAPHY/ASPEN SNOWMASS (ELEMENT 47); BILLY ROOD (MCCOY)
The Crêperie’s specialty? You guessed it: crêpes, offered in varieties both savory and sweet, with fillings ranging from boeuf bourguignon to sweet berries and crème chantilly (PICTURED).
ELEGANT RED MOUNTAIN, ASPEN
A privately gated property with outstanding views of Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and the Maroon Creek Valley. Situated on a fat one-acre lot on exclusive lower Red Mountain, this property features a fve-bedroom main house, two-bedroom guest house, large pond and extensively landscaped gardens. Just a few of the special touches include private master suite with handsome offce, gym that opens to the patio and family room complete with home theater, pool table and full wet bar. Offering an open foorplan with wonderful, heated outdoor living spaces, this home feels intimate for family gatherings and grand enough for gracious entertaining. $15,750,000 | MLS 138148
Offered exclusively by:
MARIAN LANSBURGH Mobile: 970.618.9629 marian.lansburgh@elliman.com JENNIFER ENGEL Mobile: 970.618.7319 jennifer.engel@elliman.com
300 SOUTH HUNTER STREET, ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 970.925.8810 © 2015 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT.
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The namesake: the famed meat and cheese boards, served with the proper accoutrement. RIGHT, FROM TOP: Chef David Wang; Korean barbecue brisket tacos with kimchi and tomatillo salsa.
The New Bounty
AFTER AN AUSPICIOUS WINTER START, MEAT & CHEESE RESTAURANT AND FARM SHOP HAS HIGH HOPES FOR THE COLORADO SUMMER. BY AMANDA RAE Come to Aspen for the winter.… and stay for the summer. Nowhere does this town truism resonate more aptly than at new valley favorite Meat & Cheese. Wendy Mitchell, founder of Avalanche Cheese Company in Basalt, opened her new “restaurant and farm shop” on Restaurant Row last October to rave reviews. No doubt, the farmhouse-chic eatery and grocer will shine even brighter during our beloved—and long-awaited—summer season of abundant produce, farmers markets, and alfresco dining. On one side, a cozy 40-seat restaurant serves globally influenced fare—soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch, small plates and entrées for dinner. It’s all paired with fresh-pressed juices, Rock Canyon coffee, eight revolving beers on tap, and a dynamic list of gently priced wines. On the other side, a curated marketplace features provisions fit for the most discerning foodie: artisanal oils, Japanese noodles, small-batch honey, and hearty breads baked daily. Anchoring both spaces is a rotisserie oven showcasing roasting chickens and porchetta, a marble butcher station flaunting organic meats and seafood, and a
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showpiece display case packed with cut-to-order artisanal cheeses and domestic and imported charcuterie—including, of course, Avalanche’s own award-winning goat’s milk wheels and smoked and cured meats, made right down the road in Basalt. Along with summer comes tons of seasonal produce and flowers from the fertile Roaring Fork Valley, overflowing from vintage fruit crates set outside on the patio beside 40 additional café seats. Best of all, says Mitchell: “We’re on the shady side of the street. In the summer it’s a plus since you can sit without baking in the sun.” It is a prime spot to sample chef David Wang’s inventive and ever-changing taco creations—such as lamb barbacoa with chile de arbol hot sauce, or Korean barbecue brisket with kimchi and tomatillo salsa, or others—as well as refreshing cocktails mixed from Colorado spirits. Meat & Cheese might be the coolest, most colorful new kid on the block—but it isn’t just a summer fling. It came during the winter, and now it’s here to stay. 319 E. Hopkins Ave., 970710-7120; meatandcheeseaspen.com AP
Considered the definitive hub of local food production, Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt is on track to increase its harvest of sustainable produce, meats, eggs, and honey. To help utilize the stock, the mid-valley outpost of the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies will once again host a series of coveted, fivecourse, farm-to-table dinners (on June 27, July 24 and 25, and August 14), plus an inaugural brunch (on August 16 and featuring vodka by Woody Creek Distillers, only two miles down the road), in the property’s open-air pole barn. Diners sit mere steps away from the gardens and pastures from which they eat. Located along the Rio Grande Trail at mile-marker 18.5, Rock Bottom Ranch is where Aspenites go to meet their food—and the makers behind it. Can’t swing a tour? Find Rock Bottom Ranch bounty, along with director Jason Smith, at the Aspen Saturday Market. 2001 Hooks Spur Road, Basalt, 970-927-6760; aspennature.org
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The back wall of Carbondale’s Silo divides the eatery’s ever-changing, locally sourced, à la carte offerings into two categories: “breakfast” and “not breakfast.” The simple, pub-style menu accommodates what chef and owner Lacy Hughes, 34, can find fresh from purveyors in the Roaring Fork and North Fork Valleys and encourages diners to customize their plates to their appetites. Hughes says it was an externship at Press Restaurant in Napa Valley that most influenced her seasonal style of cooking, though Hughes also draws from her experience working for Mark Fischer at former Carbondale eatery Six89. “Silo’s concept is similar to what he pioneered in the valley,” she says. “Not only sourcing food locally, but also making things in-house”—such as the bread for Silo’s “down-home” apple-and-bacon grilled cheese, and the ricotta for its open-faced egg and kale breakfast sandwich. Hughes says that when she opened late last year, the offbeat location, a growing industrial area along Highway 133, was an initial concern. But so far, business is exceeding her expectations. With an all-day breakfast menu and espresso bar, Silo caters to both district businesses and a growing number of residents buying contemporary lofts nearby. The intimate space is
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decorated with nostalgic pieces of Americana, including mixed media work by local artist Chad Stieg. The patio bar offers dead-on views of Mount Sopris. The location has also wrought a partnership with the Roaring Fork Beer Company two doors down. Hughes and her team run food to the brewery, where patrons can snack on her freshly popped corn cooked in bacon drippings and finished with truffle oil, Parmesan, and crumbled bacon. Silo’s Cubano sandwich features Rock Bottom Ranch pork marinated in the brewery’s popular pub ale. A Roaring Fork Beer Company pairing dinner in February combined Kumamoto oysters with a mignonette made with its Freestone extra pale ale, plus a pub ale-poached farm egg on polenta. The collaboration has worked so well that Silo plans to partner with another establishment in town: When the Marble Distilling Company opens its 7,000-square-foot distillery and luxury hotel on Carbondale’s Main Street next year, Silo will provide small plates for its tasting room. More immediate developments include a new summer Sunday brunch, plus a bimonthly Wednesday night supper club featuring a four-course prix fixe menu. 1909 Dolores Way, Carbondale, 970-963-1163; facebook.com/silofood AP
Most nights, Crystal Theatre moviegoers can purchase their tickets ($8) and popcorn ($3) directly from owners Bob and Kathy Ezra. If not, it’s from a staff member who has most likely been moonlighting at the historic Carbondale theater since its first 35mm projection in 1985. Known for its highquality films, strong local following, and an ambience unmatched in the megaplex era (think flower vases atop the 100-year-old polished wainscoting and a meticulously maintained bathroom), the 125-seat Crystal Theatre, which has showings every day of the week, is the Roaring Fork Valley’s ultimate independent film house experience. The Ezras run each film selection for a minimum of one week, but they will keep a title around for as long as it’s successful. “It’s like a public radio station, with locals having a stake,” says Les Gray, an appraiser in Aspen who frequents the Crystal. “They somehow manage, with one screen, to bring most of the movies I want to see to town.” 427 Main St., Carbondale, 970-963-0633; crystal theatrecarbondale.com
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The Meat Meet-Up THIS SUMMER, CHEFS PAIR UP WITH CRAFT FARMERS, BUTCHERS, AND HUNGRY GUESTS FOR FOOD & WINE’S ULTIMATE CULINARY COOK-OFF. BY KELLY J. HAYES Do you know the difference between a red wattle and a large black? A whole bunch of chefs who can explain— and taste—the difference between these heritage breed hogs are coming to the Roaring Fork Valley for the Food & Wine Classic weekend in June. (And they will tell you the wattle has a bolder, herbaceous flavor.) Grand Cochon, the event that rocked the Hotel Jerome and closed the last four Classic weekends in high-foodie style, will move to primetime this summer in Snowmass where, once again, the “King or Queen of Porc” will be crowned. On the night of Saturday, June 20, 10 chefs—the winners of Cochon 555’s 10-city, nationwide competition celebrating the finest hogs in all the land—will bring their sharpest knives and skills to the finale event. Those in the know will show up early for this gastronomic gathering that also pours the best bourbons, pairs the best wines, and provides its attendees the chance to meet and greet the chefs at the forefront of the “nose-totail” movement. The night beforehand, smoke above Base Village will signal the launch of Heritage Fire, a new event that involves 45 notable chefs and butchers cooking 3,000
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pounds of heritage animals in celebration of breed diversity and family farming. This live-fire event, which has its roots in Napa Valley, also features tipples from 40 different wineries, plus a competition called Punch King’s Last Call, during which 10 barkeeps will try to recreate the best Breckenridge bourbon punch. Unlike any other event, Heritage Fire is a primal gathering for those who love to eat, drink, and party with other like-minded craft meat lovers. Around the village, fireside spits and racks will roast dry-aged beef, whole pigs, lamb, goat, squab, rabbit, duck, and chickens over live flames until perfectly cooked and ready for picking. The winners of these pork-perfect events are not only the chefs who are competing, but also the craft farmers who raise these animals with care, the attendees who get a taste of the emerging farm-chef connection, and, of course, Snowmass. Heritage Fire takes place on Friday, June 19, in Snowmass Base Village; the Grand Cochon finale takes place on Saturday, June 20, in the Grand Ballroom at the Viceroy Snowmass. For more information on either event or to purchase tickets, visit cochon555.com. AP
The Food & Wine Classic (ABOVE, TOP), the foodie Woodstock that wrote the recipe for similar festivals that have followed, reconvenes the weekend of June 19. Tickets sell out quickly, but don’t sweat it if you can’t secure entry—there are plenty of events the public can attend à la carte without a festival pass. Start with the Celebrity Chef 5K Charity Run. Early risers on Friday can rub elbows with star chefs like Marcus Samuelsson, Tim Love, and Danny Meyer. (Samuelsson runs to win.) On Saturday evening, take a ride up the Silver Queen Gondola to the Sundeck to wine and dine at 11,000 feet. But watch out, the wine will seem a lot stronger up there…. If you’re lucky enough to have a pass, look out for former Top Chef winners Kristen Kish and Richard Blais (ABOVE, BOTTOM), who will be both teaching and signing books. And catch a session with cheese expert Laura Werlin and master sommelier Bobby Stuckey, who are returning to their adopted hometown to host seminars all weekend. But, admit it: you come for the Grand Tastings, five separate gatherings of the hungry and thirsty for a bacchanalia in Wagner Park. Beg, borrow, or steal, but get a pass! foodandwine.com/classic
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Amid Aspen’s booming cultural scene, painter Linda Girvin proves that it’s never too late in an artistic career to emerge anew. As the first subject in an “Art of the City” initiative showcasing arising artists and their work across the country, Girvin’s visceral “Portraits” toe the line between life and death, realism and abstraction—all the while highlighting an artist in transition. by Christine Benedetti
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Linda Girvin’s art is based in photography, but she doesn’t use a camera. When she tells people about her work, they’ll often start with technical jargon, and she’ll have to divulge that she doesn’t know what they’re talking about. “I have a Nikon film camera that I’ve had since the ’70s,” she says. “When I did use a camera, I liked to use it as simply as possible. I never metered or focused; it was just an extension of my hand.” Considering she started the photography program at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center, her reticence for the medium today may seem like a disconnect for some, but she says that the lens got in the way. “Photographers are the observer,” she says. “I’m a participant in these photographs.” By these, she’s referring to the pieces in her most recent series, “Presence With Absence,” which, she says, represents a strict departure from the work she produced earlier in her career. “I’m in a different head space,” she says. “I think it’s a totally separate body of work, and people seem to feel it’s my most resolved work yet.” The striated shapes of the new series have a Richter-scale feel with Rorschach-test bursts of color. And while Girvin, 68, has had a nearly four-decade career, her latest Presence With Absence #42 work signifies the emergence of a new process and, symbolically, a new artist. In “Presence With Absence,” she wants the audience to suspend rational thought and to absorb the work as abstractions. But, the process is so interesting that even the most far-from-reality viewer will have a hard time resisting the urge to dig into each piece’s multiple layers. Quite simply, the series is composed of scanned images of dead animals, particularly birds, some mixed with acrylic paint and blown up to 48-by-56-inch posters. However, as an intensive artistic process they’re “two-minute performances” that straddle two- and three-dimensions, abstraction and realism, life and transition. To produce the images, Girvin uses birds as a paintbrush. She manipulates and moves their bodies while they’re being scanned to create discontinuous lines and amorphous shapes. The results are spontaneous, beautiful, and haunting.
“I think I’m doing work that’s very similar to abstract expressionism or action painting,” she says. Inspired by a monoprint workshop at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Girvin says she found the original use of scanning too “two-dimensional,” but the placement of organic, threedimensional beings onto the scanner itself worked to create depth. “The scanning is just a technique I have to use to get where I want to get.” She originally began the series using fish and poultry, triggered by the stark presentation of food sources in other countries, like Mexico, where whole dead animals are lined up for purchase in markets, as compared to the “sterility” of packaged food in the States. (She often saw animals slaughtered for their meat on the farm where she grew up, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and so food production has never been as obscure to her as to the average American.) As she started to work more with animals, her attention shifted to birds— warm-blooded creatures to which humans more easily relate, she says. “I like the beauty of birds. I like their freedom, their gestures—they have such ‘ta-da’ about them. Their wings: You can spread them like someone flashing a fan.” Looking more closely at her images reveals this thinking. The iridescent shimmer of a hummingbird’s wing glints, and the stiff silhouette of a claw emerges through orange paint. The birds hang, suspended in a gravity-less vacuum surrounded by empty space, yet always moving. “It doesn’t look like a snapshot,” she says. “You get a sense of transition.” For Girvin, that’s the most important theme. Girvin earned her undergraduate degree in perceptual psychology at Bucknell University, in central Pennsylvania. Instead of pursuing a career in psychology, she went back to school, in 1978, to get her Master of Fine Arts at the Tyler School of Art, in Philadelphia. When she graduated, she focused on photography. But while her earlier works reflected her tendency toward abstraction—pictures that require investigation—she soon shifted her focus to lenticular photography, a process that involves layering similar images atop one another to produce an animated effect. “The subject Presence With Abscence #41 matter of my new work is much more
“Conventional photographers are observers. I’m a participant in these photographs.” —Linda Girvin
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Girvin places feathers and acrylic paint directly onto a scanner to produce fractured images of motion and flux.
“I feel closer to life and closer to death down in Mexico. I feel the immediate quality, the palpable quality, and the heart down there. But, with my art, I don’t think I’m talking about death; I’m talking about life.” —Linda Girvin
difficult than the lenticular images,” she says. “I often hear from critics and dealers that [my new work] is extremely unusual and fairly profound in its use of technology to convey my emotions.” While transition and movement have always been a prevalent theme in her work, the current series, and the new artist that has emerged, didn’t come about until she and her husband, architect Bill Lipsey, started to spend more time in Mexico. They recently completed building a house in San Miguel de Allende and plan to spend four to five months there each year. The rest of the year they’ll spend in their Aspen home near the base of Smuggler Mountain. “I feel closer to life and closer to death down there,” she says of Mexico. “[I feel] the immediate quality, the palpable quality, and the heart down there.” That synchronicity with the cycle of life has allowed her to peaceably work with a medium as ostensibly grotesque as bird carcasses. “I don’t think I’m talking about death; I’m talking about life,” she says, pointing to a specifically broad-stroked line next to a small bird. “These lines are transition lines. Every moment is loaded. I’m trying to get all that on a two-dimensional plane. I’m trying to push the boundaries of photography.” According to one of her longtime collectors, she’s succeeding. “Linda is crossing boundaries and provoking,” says Ann Korijn, a Holland-based artist and collector. Korijn and her husband first found Girvin’s work while vacationing in Aspen. Their first purchase was from
her lenticular series. They’ve continued to watch her work evolve, and, as their friendship has grown, says Korijn, so has Girvin’s work. “We own quite a bit of art, and we see people who are simply producing something that will sell,” she says. “Linda does something [where] she doesn’t know where it’s going, but it’s professional.” It can actually be hard to draw the gaze away, she adds. “It’s confrontational. There’s something so harsh and then so beautiful with all of those colors. You don’t want to think [about] what she did to get there, and [yet] it is absolutely beautiful.” In fact, Girvin doesn’t want anyone to think about what she did to get there. She says that if viewers try to understand it in a logical way, they’ll just be frustrated. She’s taking it a step further and leaving the audience with as little information as possible. Her premiere of these works, called “Portraits,” is on display at the Wyly Arts Center, in Basalt, through July 4, and the only piece of information she’s giving viewers is a number—no titles, no mediums, no dates. “It’s not necessary to understanding the image,” she says. Girvin says she is finally ready for “Presence With Absence” to go public. Though, in a sense it already has—“Presence” is the re-emerging artist’s latest series, from which the 10 images for “Portraits” were pulled. The works had previously only been seen by private collectors visiting her Aspen studio; now, much like the second phase of Girvin’s career, they’re poised for flight. AP
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Completed this spring, Christopher Martin’s mammoth 96-inch by 96-inch Amina features acrylic paint on sanded acrylic plexiglass, a combination of media that gives it its glossy finish.
THREE ROARING FORK VALLEY ARTISTS TAKE DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT LEAPS OF ARTISTIC FAITH.
Many artists come to rely on the ebb and flow of their own careers to further fuel their creativity and expression. For these Roaring Fork Valley artists, such regrowth has come from three disparate sources: for one, a career retrospective, for another, a residency abroad; for the last, plain boredom!
GILDED IN BETWEEN: CHRISTOPHER MARTIN Reverse-glass paintings work from the foreground to the background, so that the last strokes of acrylic paint, on the panes of glass farthest from the viewer, have the smallest visible effect. It’s a technique that’s garnered Christopher Martin exhibitions all over the country, including in Dallas, where he began his painting in the mid-’90s. (He was born and raised in Florida.) Now, Martin, 46, is
spending more and more time in Aspen, calling it home and setting up shop: In 2010, he opened his namesake gallery on Cooper Avenue. Simultaneously looking backward and forward is nothing new for Martin. Much of his work modernizes Renaissance techniques for glass adornment and gilding, called verre églomisé, to create his abstract, contemporary paintings. Any one of his pieces can contain up to 30 individually painted or gilded panes of glass. These images are layered atop one another, capturing depth and complexity—it’s as important, and as natural, to unpeel these layers, seeing again what they contained. In that same spirit, he’s recently released a retrospective book called Twenty Years, which examines the scope of his entire career. Book signing and “Twenty Years Retrospective” opening July 23; “Canvas Anew” and “A Focused Retrospective” opening August 6. Christopher Martin Gallery, 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-7649; christopherhmartin.com
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Aspen may get a lot of the local arts attention, but many institutions all over the valley are making ripples in their own right. During the summer, Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s (5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass, 970-923-3181; anderson ranch.org) serene four and a half acres in Snowmass Village have increasingly become a magnet for blockbuster artists during the summer thanks in part to new Executive Director Nancy Wilhelms—take recent National Artist Award recipient Frank Stella. In 1970, the American painter and printmaker became the youngest artist in history to have a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. He has since gone on to exhibit worldwide and receive prestigious recognitions, among them the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama, in 2010. This fall, Stella’s work will inaugurate the new downtown location of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and then travel, in 2016, to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Amid all this, Stella has made being celebrated at Anderson Ranch’s July 16 gala a priority, alongside the other honorees, Jennifer and David Stockman, who will be recognized for their arts patronage. All three will appear as part of Anderson Ranch’s Featured Artists & Conversations series on July 15 and July 16. The summer series, which is free to the public, also includes McArthur Binion, Enrique Martínez Celaya, Lizzie Fitch, Trevor Paglen, Arlene Shechet, Alec Soth, Hank Willis Thomas, and Ryan Trecartin, as well as collector Dennis Scholl; curators Dr. Jeffrey Grove and Lisa Phillips, director of the New Museum; and Walter Isaacson, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute. Midvalley, the Wyly Art Center’s (99 Midland Ave., Basalt, 970-927-4123; wylyarts.org) burgeoning calendar has created its own buzz. More than two dozen artists rotate through Wyly’s two gallery spaces in Basalt—the
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fluidity in stasis: nancy lovendahl For Nancy Lovendahl, artistic evolution came not from moving, but from being static. After a couple successful decades focusing on everything from large-scale sculpture to prints and drawing, Lovendahl, 60, said she felt “stuck.” A friend urged her to push the boundaries, advice Lovendahl interpreted quite literally: In 2009, she participated in a two-month residency at the Red Gate Gallery in Beijing, an experience she says was “visionaltering” and “like launching off of a rocket ship.” Last year, she had four seminal shows, including a 12-piece solo exhibition at the William Havu Gallery in Denver, works at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, a two-person exhibition called “Being” at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and another exhibit at the Wyly Arts Center. Her show at the Wyly included works on paper, an intentional departure from her regular medium of sculpture (her BFA from the University of Illinois is in ceramics). Now that the years-long “marathon” of creating such a large number of works has ended, Lovendahl, who grew up outside Chicago and moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 1974, is taking a moment to recharge and reflect on where her transformative experiences in China have brought her. While much of her recent work has been displayed in public places—she’s won numerous awards for contributions to public art—the best setting to see that work now is to visit her studio in Old Snowmass. Large sculpture pieces adorn the neighboring 150-acre field, and she invites the public to tour the swath of land during daylight hours. (For those passing through Snowmass Village, the town commissioned an installation from Lovendahl that now sits outside of the Snowmass Village Recreation Center and welcomes residents and visitors year-round.) “I appreciate having the chance to stand back,” says Lovendahl. “I feel so complete. I’m really recharging to take it to the next step.” Lovendahl’s new, public rock sculpture, called Our Place, Our Refuge, is on view on Brush Creek Road, in the park near the Snowmass Recreation Center. “The Landscape Show” at Denver’s William Havu Gallery is on view through June. 1040 Cherokee St., Denver, 303-893-2360; williamhavugallery.com
Fractal Echo by Nancy Lovendahl, 2013, on display at the Arvada Center for the Arts through September. arvadacenter.org. below: Red Nature Improvement by Tania Dibbs, 2014, whose title mocks the likes of DuPont and Monsanto, who advertise their genetically modified and “improved” foods.
carbondale rising these organizations have set carbondale’s identity as an arts and culture hot spot.
dissonant nature: tania dibbs The turning point in Washington, DC, native Tania Dibbs’s career involved looking back and greeting what she saw with what felt most appropriate: apathy. “It was boredom,” says Dibbs, 49, of her recent shift from traditional, realist landscape painting to more abstract presentations. She says her newer works “maybe have some dissonance, and may have some beauty, [but] that all reflects our relationship with our world.” Dibbs, who moved to Aspen in 1988, says that humanity’s relationship with nature has changed. Accordingly, her art, formerly known for warmth and calmness, now mirrors the new interaction she interprets. Her two newest series since 2013, “Metanarrative” and “Anthropocene,” demonstrate this dramatic shift in thinking and style. “The idea of nature as a broad, creative, controlling
center and its annex—on an annual basis, a showcasing of some of the valley’s top talent like Linda Girvin (see profle on page 118), Ingrid Magidson, Sarah Peterson, Allison Stewart, and Campbell Hutchinson. For many, the Wyly offers a space to point up the skills they have refned over the years through workshops and teaching at Anderson Ranch. But it may be the Wyly’s nongallery programs that are having the most impact. Several of its initiatives focus on art as a therapeutic tool. Its powerful Journaling with Images program allows youth in recovery from substance abuse to participate in workshops that foster self-expression. The Mountain Valley Development program brings in developmentally disabled adults for art instruction, which is then displayed in public spaces around the valley, and Imagination Bloom, a collaboration with the Carbondale Council on the Arts and Humanities, is an eight-week course aimed at inspiring valley teachers to fuel their own creative side in order to create more colorful classrooms.
force is gone. Now there are only little pockets to preserve,” she says. “That’s what’s going on in our world, and art should be reflecting that.” That’s where her art headed, and to display that transition Dibbs opened a pop-up gallery on Restaurant Row last winter, which will remain through August. Afterward, she’ll continue to display her visions of a changing nature in her recently purchased workspace and gallery in Basalt. Tania Dibbs pop-up gallery, 308 E. Hopkins Ave.; and the studio and gallery in Basalt, 227 Midland Ave., Ste. 17A, 970-948-4075; taniadibbs.com AP
Powers Art Center: A tribute to local collector John G. Powers from his wife Kimiko, this center, which opened last year in a cow pasture just outside town, contains the Powers’ permanent collection of Jasper Johns’s works on paper. 13110 Hwy. 82, 970-963-4445; powersartcenter.org Carbondale Council on the Arts and Humanities: The Council has been promoting the arts, artists, and arts education in the valley ever since its founding 40 years ago. This summer, it stages photo exhibits, plays, and more. 520 S. Third St., Ste. 9, 970-9631680; carbondalearts.com Studio for Arts + Works: A collaborative space with artist studios and offces for creative professionals, SAW opens its gallery to the public upon request and hosts local art events all summer long. 525 Buggy Cir., 970510-5523; sawcarbondale.com
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The Mindful Mover JAYNE GOTTLIEB
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FAC TO R Reconciling its quainter past with the inevitable changes of the future, Aspen is balancing its image of bucolic utopia with the responsibilities of a national nexus of environmentalism and culture. In this time of flux, meet the six dynamic women who prove that the “Aspen Idea” is alive and well, from the trail to the boardroom, from the mountain to the shala.
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Shakti Shala translates from Sanskrit to “house of true empowerment,” but in the six months since Jayne Gottlieb opened her Cooper Avenue yoga studio, it’s also become a “home.” And those quick to dismiss another Aspen yoga studio will think twice about this space. Gottlieb’s offerings go beyond yoga, and even the notion of a class. “I want to create conscious community through movement and intelligent, edgy conversation, and sometimes yoga philosophy brings that out,” she says. “I want to have a place where everyone is welcome.” While the 40-plus classes on the weekly lineup do include yoga— even one with a live DJ—there are also practices in meditation, high-intensity interval training, world dance, and Hula-Hooping. Everything takes place in one room, and the front of the studio doubles as a retail space lined with goods— most locally produced—that help your “outer artistry be as beautiful as your inner existence.” But it doesn’t stop at brick-andmortar. The 36-year-old teaches class at the Sundeck; she still runs her eponymous children’s theater company that was founded in 2005; she’s a Lululemon ambassador; and she’s exploring different paths in the yoga world—she plans to offer more teacher training and transition her Le Cercle Community Studio, in Basalt, into an incubator space for yoga instructors. As Shakti Shala continues to grow, implementing spiritual programming is high on Gottlieb’s list. “We are committed to the practice of conscious living,” she says. While that might mean different things to different people, Gottlieb says her interpretation is on her website: “You are home.”—C.B.
The Advocate CHRISTINA ING Two years ago, Christina King dropped everything and moved from Philadelphia to Aspen. A licensed professional counselor, she came with the goal of creating a network of mental health agencies and professionals, and making them easily accessible to anyone in need. “I had been coming to Aspen for 15 years to ski. [During that time,] I realized that mental health needs here were not being met,” she shares. “It’s not only about addiction and suicide, which are the biggest issues in this community. It’s about asking yourself, How am I today? Do I have anxiety or depression?— and about being honest with yourself. In Philadelphia, I was just another therapist. In Aspen, I can make a difference.” Today, the nonprofit Aspen Strong Foundation—which King, 32, founded and launched with Hike. Hope. Heal., a highly successful, and now annual, hiking event up Smuggler Mountain—lends guidance and support to people of all ages in Pitkin County, where the suicide rate is nearly three times the national average. In addition to an affiliation with the All Valley Mental Health Professionals Group, King raises awareness and acquires help via aspenstrong.org. “It’s a safe place for people to look at therapists, recognize certain behaviors, find support groups and crisis centers, or just say, ‘Yeah, maybe I should talk to someone,’” she notes. The website also acts as a fundraising center, on which King is highly focused. “When I’m biking or hiking with my dog, I get in my head and dream for the future,” she says. “Raising money to get the word out [in support of mental health] is vital. I love being an advocate. I’m destined to do that for my foundation.”—L .H.
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The Arts Visionary ANGIE CALLEN “My purpose in life is taking a seed and making it grow. I get to do that here.” So says 34-year-old Angie Callen, executive director of The Red Brick Council for the Arts and manager of The Red Brick Center for the Arts. During her two years in the role, she has given life to the nonprofit’s mission of building a community around the arts and making arts education attainable to locals and visitors alike. One notable result of Callen’s efforts is an affordable, twice-weekly “paint and sip” program called Masterpiece Mine, during which participants put their own spin on famous works from the likes of Picasso and van Gogh. “It’s very nonintimidating,” she says, a spirit no doubt encouraged by the wine the event provides. “We have a cult following of seniors and 30-somethings and working girls and moms. It’s fun to see them interacting and how proud they are of their paintings.” With a full schedule of art classes and workshops (for both adults and kids, both free and fee-based) as well as monthly exhibitions, The Red Brick now sees over 500 people a month pass through its doors. That keeps Callen, an alpine snowboarder and river paddler with a civil engineering background, on her toes. “I’m creative, not artistic,” she says. “Managing the whole facility requires a good balance between left and right brains. I like [that] balancing.” Down the road, Callen would like to see valley-wide collaboration between the Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass, the Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt, and the Carbondale Council on the Arts and Humanities. “Getting resident artists out and interfacing with locals, artists, and the community helps with our goal of increasing visibility,” she says. “Overlapping programs only increases [the] impact.”—L.H.
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The Culinary Connector MICHELE LEY
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blouse, Ramy Brook ($340). O2 Aspen, 605 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3161; o2aspen.com. Pave diamond feather necklace ($1,200) and deep green jade and diamond necklace ($1,440), KCOR. 02 Aspen, SEE ABOVE. Grayce skirt, BCBG Max Azria ($178). Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-355-5504; bcbg.com. Hippik booties, Christian Louboutin ($1,295). Nordstrom, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 720-746-2424; christianlouboutin.com
At Justice Snow’s, proprietress Michele Kiley serves up breakfast, last call, and a full serving of vitality through live music, artist parlors, and open doors. When she won the lease for the former Bentley’s space inside the Wheeler Opera House in 2011, the directive from the community and the Aspen City Council was to create a restaurant with affordable food. Three years later, she’s helped to develop a Colorado-inspired menu, but has coincidentally cooked up a whole lot more. “This is about creating something that’s inherently good for the community,” she says. That translates to touches like booking quality music two to three times each week, from touring musicians to town favorites like the Crowlin’ Ferlies. Pilot programs such as the Americana Music Series and Writ Large—modeled after the radio storytelling platform The Moth— have been workshopped in the parlor, and the quarterly salon events are now guaranteed sellouts. Kiley, 46, topped eight other applicants to lease the space from the city at a subsidized rate. Her initial proposal didn’t even include the extended programming that has since become a town staple. “It quickly became clear that the imperative was about creating a vision of Aspen for the future,” she says. As part of that, she’ll continue to develop the arts calendar while shifting some of her energy toward sustainable food systems, with Justice Snow’s kitchen functioning as a model—just one more ingredient for cooking up community.— C.B.
The Liaison PAM ALEXANDER
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Pam Alexander has clout. Entrepreneurial by nature (after college at Vanderbilt, she founded the high-tech PR firm Alexander Communications, which was acquired by advertising and PR giant WPP in 1998), she is suited to her role as high-profile proponent of Aspen’s myriad nonprofits. “Aspen’s network of nonprofits, along with its diverse resident and visitor population, enables ‘collisions’ that happen organically,” says the Atlanta native. “They [produce] community and colearning, and accelerate innovation and productivity. They build on our values.” With her finely honed networking skills Alexander helps enable such “collisions,” too. You can find her out at the many functions and fundraisers she attends in support of local groups—she’s one of the most visible and forward-thinking board members of the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC), Aspen Art Museum, Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation, and, until recently, the Aspen Community Foundation board—and she is quick to point out their attributes and extol their missions. “The Community Foundation [helps us] understand the issues facing our region,” she explains. “AVSC [is like] the roots of the Aspen tree—it connects, feeds, and unifies us. And, as the only [art] museum in Western Colorado, the Aspen Art Museum [offers] an essential art and education service.” When she’s not playing ambassador, Alexander, who moved to the valley in 2009 after years of attending Aspen Institute conferences, puts in miles with the Aspen Cycling Club, yet another nonprofit. It all relates to the original “Aspen Idea” of mind, body, and spirit. “We’re ideally positioned for a future where experience trumps property,” she says. “It bodes well for [Aspen’s] future generations.”—L.H.
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Two years ago, The Aspen Institute brought on Lissa Ballinger to cocurate a Herbert Bayer exhibit in the Resnick Gallery of the DoerrHosier Center. Today, the exhibit is permanent, with on-loan rotating pieces, and so is Ballinger, as the Institute’s art registrar. She’s since formed her own art advisory firm called Walnut5, a nod to Aspen’s 925 telephone prefix; serves as the curator for the Institute’s Aspen Meadows property; and is coordinating the campus’s summer exhibit, “Guns in the Hands of Artists,” featuring 33 commissioned works of actual firearms confiscated on the streets of New Orleans. “Aspen has the most amazing visual arts history, beyond Bayer and [ John] Powers,” she says. And Ballinger, 40, has positioned herself in the middle of that history, preserving the arts via the Institute and curating new art scenes as a manager for private art collections. Although she moved here pursuing gallery work after earning her master’s degree in arts management from Columbia University, it’s Aspen’s outdoors that locked her in. “I tell people to take classes indoors here so they can be stronger outside,” she says. Ballinger teaches more than 15 fitness classes each week in Pure Barre, MOi cycle, high-intensity interval training, and BodyPump, and plays outdoors on the weekends, regularly competing in the 40-plus-mile Grand Traverse ski and mountaineering race and in multiple ultra-marathons. She’s also a local mentor through the Buddy Program’s in-school initiatives. Indeed, when it comes to Aspen, she isn’t going anywhere. “One of the most empowering things [in] my life was figuring out where home was,” she says. “I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.”— C.B.
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Mind. Body. Aspen spirit. The “aspen idea” has Taken on a new meaning around Town. as boTh locals and a-lisT visiTors alike invesT in mind, body, and spiriT, Town’s shared ideals and communal efforTs all poinT To modern-day aspen’s elevaTed sTaTus: “The ciTy of well-being.” by amiee white beazley
I According to Aspen Yoga Society founder Gina Murdock, “Aspen is one of those unique places in the world that’s got ‘it’—intentionality that is beyond the physical. It’s as if the place is urging us to elevate ourselves as beings.”
t’s summertime on Aspen Mountain. The red and black cars of the Silver Queen Gondola ascend at a quick clip to my right, moving in a near-silent hum overhead as I trod upward on the singletrack. I’ve been hiking up this mountain, via the Ute Trail, for more than an hour. I know the top is near, but today, it can’t come soon enough. Step by step, it feels as though the route will go on forever, until I crest that last mound of tall grass, wildflowers, and conifers, and there is nothing more to see but open sky and mountains—everywhere, mountains. In Aspen, where the buildings, people, and priorities change with every generation, the mountains never do. In Aspen, the mountains remain the same. I close my eyes, breathe in the fresh air, and offer gratitude, with my mind, body, and spirit aligned. “The mountaintops were sacred places for the Uncompahgre Utes,” says Skyler Lomahaftewa, the only known Ute Native American still residing in the Roaring Fork Valley, which stretches from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. This faction of the Ute tribe, led by the famous Chief Ouray, once called Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley its summer home, an area ripe with elk and edible plants. “My ancestors would hike to the top of Aspen Mountain, starting where the Ute Trail is today, and perform ceremonies on the peaks. I still go to the top of the mountains, and sometimes I make a small offering— whatever it takes to connect with the Creator. The peaks, the high places—to the Utes these places are holy and they have the power to heal.” In our modern age, Aspenites trying to define and attain wellness may not have to look far beyond the ways of the Utes, who fostered a way of life rooted in connectivity with their land, its food, the spirits, and each other. Nearly 140 years after the Meeker Massacre and the forcible removal of the Utes from their primal lands, people in the Roaring Fork Valley have only
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in their element When the glare of the spotlight has threatened to overheat, celebrities and prominent personalities have long escaped to Aspen in search of peace, tranquility, and the kind of mystical spirituality that emanates from our mountains....
photography by gareth MccorMack (hot springs); jiM paussa (costner); getty iMages (walsh, banderas); toMMy agriodiMas (spa)
now begun resurrecting Ute ways of life, and perhaps unknowingly, in our pursuit of wellness. After the removal of the Utes, silver miners and ranchers took over the valley’s lands, and Aspen, along with the rest of the valley, became many things to many people. When Aspen Institute founders Walter and Elizabeth Paepcke came to the area in the 1940s, they propelled the image of Aspen as a place to elevate mind, body, and spirit. “The Aspen Idea,” as it is called, became the foundation on which modern Aspen was built. Today, we interpret that theory, the equal nourishment of mind, body, and spirit, in a kind of shorthand: wellness. But true wellness is difficult to identify, because every person has a distinct sense of what well-being means and how it’s achieved, says Emily Hightower, an Aspen-based holistic nutritionist and master yoga teacher. But in the Roaring Fork Valley, a common denominator of wellness is the outdoors. “One of the reasons the Roaring Fork Valley is a destination for wellness is that there is access to nature in a profound way,” says Hightower. “The whole Paepcke theory of mind, body, and spirit naturally includes that connection to nature.” Her point speaks to how Aspen’s pedigree of wellness, and its availability to the outdoors, has attracted leaders in industry, Hollywood stars, and international tastemakers since the 1950s. Indeed, the streets of Aspen are graced with celebrity all year round—lately, Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, super-producer David Geffen, cosmetics giant Leonard Lauder, and Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich have all made the valley their full- or part-time home—but little hype surrounds it. Everyone, together, is more interested in Aspen itself, what the calm and the mountains help provide: respite, whether temporary or permanent, and peace. For Eaden Shantay, the owner of True Nature Healing Arts in Carbondale, a campus focusing on the mind-body-spirit connection, his journey to wellness came to fruition only upon moving to the valley. “There is a sense of place and groundedness, energy, and vitality here,” he says. “Nature is such a big part of life. As a result, it has attracted a lot of people who have a real connection to nature, an adventurous spirit, and an athletic spirit.” For some, like Antonio Banderas, the valley actually forged such a connection where there wasn’t one before. Banderas first got on a pair of skis some 15 years ago, and quite reluctantly. Shortly afterward, he began feeling an intrinsic connection to the land and the sport (and immediately began looking for a house in Aspen). Today, along with actress Kate Walsh, another Aspen regular who grew up far away from snowcovered mountains, Banderas is intimately involved with the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, the valley’s oldest and largest youth nonprofit dedicated to connecting kids with the mountains that define this region. “With the trees and the land, and the rivers and air, a huge part of wellness speaks to our connection with earth and Mother Nature,” adds Shantay. It brings us into balance and alignment. When you live here, you can find yourself in the natural rhythms of the earth.” According to Ute elder Kenny Frost, sacred Ute places can be found throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, from the Maroon Bells to the most important site in Ute culture, the hot springs in Glenwood. Frost himself visits Glenwood Springs once a month to lead traditional sweating ceremonies. “Glenwood Springs was the heart of Ute country because of its hot springs and vapor caves,” he says. “This was a sacred place to heal physical ailment and
Peak Bodywork Modern-day beauty regimens reflect ancient Ute rituals.
“With the trees and the land, and the rivers and air, a huge part of wellness speaks to our connection with Mother Nature.” —eaden shantay
Star staying power: It is common to see A-list visitors turn into A-list locals. Aspen wellness advocates Aerin Lauder, Kevin Costner, Kate Walsh, Goldie Hawn, and Antonio Banderas (from left) now all call Aspen home.
Beyond physical exercise, bodywork and massage help rid the body of toxins and stress while increasing oxytocin, the hormone thought to be responsible for feelings of love and connection. At the Viceroy Spa in Snowmass (130 Wood Road, 970-9238000; viceroyhotelsand resorts.com), a body treatment inspired by the Ute Sun Dance includes a hot salt soak and detoxifying red-clay body wrap to boost circulation. Similarly, the custom wrap at the St. Regis Aspen’s Remède Spa (315 E. Dean St., 970-920-3300; remede.com) uses natural botanical extracts found in Espa products. The body is frst exfoliated via brushing and a “polish” of apricot kernels, spearmint, and aloe. After a rinse, the body is then covered with detoxifying essential oils, followed by an algae gel mask. A smoothing body butter ensures hydration, and a vitamin-rich serum improves elasticity. “We approach a guest’s wellbeing from 360 degrees,” says Remède director Julie Oliff. “Whether it is yoga and nutrition services, or Champagne and cookies, we believe well-being is [achieved by] happiness.”
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“Being connected to the spiritual aspect of wellness is implied in yoga. [It requires you] to listen to your inner guide,” says Aspen yoga instructor Emily Hightower. “Especially in the modern landscape, it’s important to quiet the ever-busy mind and pull the spirit back home.” Hike up or take the Silver Queen Gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain for an hour of open-air, hatha yoga on the Sundeck. Guided sessions, free and open to the public, take place Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10:20 am, June through August. For reservations, visit aspensnowmass.com.
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sickness, and it was a place for spirituality.” Ute tribe members would often sit in sweat lodges in or around Glenwood, he says, or go on vision quests in the mountains. Today, Frost travels from his home in Durango to lead monthly “sweats” at the Yampah Vapor Caves. He hopes that by reintroducing Ute traditions, the history and ceremony of the area’s native people will be perpetuated. “Sweating is for healing, for finding peace within [one’s self], for fostering a special connection to the spirit and the Creator and to good will, and for the cleansing of one’s body,” he says. In Aspen, caring for the body and the spirit are often one and the same. This connection to a higher power comes in many forms. For some it is skiing or hiking. For others the connection happens through the practice of
yoga. “Wellness is an energetic and emotional satisfaction and physical vitality,” says Gina Murdock, founder of the Aspen Yoga Society, who, along with her husband Jerry, sponsors the Mind, Body, Spirit Series at The Aspen Institute. “A lot of the work I’ve been doing is about self-inquiry and healing unresolved issues that block the divine light of who we are as beings.” The Murdocks started the Aspen Yoga Society first as an addendum to The Aspen Institute’s summer programming before expanding it as a way to further knit the Aspen community together. Fortunately for Murdock, and the valley at large, the Aspen community includes wellness advocates like part-time Aspenite and Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn. Hawn was the keynote speaker at a Murdock
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Find mindfulness and elevated asanas at the apex of Ajax.
“The energy of Aspen compels people to think about health and how to live exceptional lives.” —Michael Fox
Aspenites achieve mindfulness via hatha yoga on the Sundeck atop Aspen Mountain.
meditation in numbers
Guided by experienced meditators, group classes help Aspenites achieve mindfulness in the mountains. The benefts of meditation—both physical and psychological—are just now being revealed in medical and wellness communities. The valley provides several ways to get involved, especially via group meditation, which is suggested for beginners. Meditation
Roaring Fork Valley (1505 Satank Road, Carbondale, 970618-1032; meditation roaringforkvalley.com) conducts weekly, guided Tuesday Night Mindfulness classes, led by experienced meditators, in various locations. They also organize meditation retreats for more
advanced students. In addition to yoga classes, a spa, and high prana foods, True Nature Healing Arts in Carbondale (100 N. Third St., 970-963-9900; true naturehealingarts.com) offers regular group meditation along with meditation-centered events and retreats.
Mind, Body, Spirit Series event last December, where she discussed her MindUP initiative, a social and emotional literacy curriculum and training programming serving children across five continents. Such social-emotional learning has already been adopted in schools throughout the valley. “My dream was to integrate this ‘Aspen Idea’ more into what [the Institute] was doing,” says Murdock. “[During its programs,] I found myself mentally over-stimulated, physically under-stimulated, and not connected spiritually. The Mind, Body, Spirit Series and [yoga offerings during the Ideas Festival] have been very successful at expanding and integrating the spirit element.” To help launch the series, Murdock called on author and alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, whom she brought to Aspen to introduce the Self-Directed Biological Transformation Initiative, which measures the effects of body-mind practices, such as yoga, and the food we eat on genetic activity. The initiative will use these measurements—the products, essentially, of a kind of wellness algorithm—to help define wellness in Aspen, and work to increase it. It was Chopra—a board-certified internist and author of more than 80 books, including 22 New York Times bestsellers—after all, who first challenged Aspen to become “the City of Well-being,” an identification Murdock has since continued to promote. “Aspen is special in that it has this history of being cultivated as a cultural center, a place where the human spirit can flourish,” she says. “Aspen is not just a ski town. It attracts people who are adventurers, broad thinkers, and influential world leaders. Aspen is one of those unique places in the world that’s got ‘it’—intentionality that is beyond the physical. It’s as if the place is urging us to elevate ourselves as beings.” “I want to solidify Aspen as a healthy and beautiful mecca for this mind-body-spirit exploration,” Murdock adds. “‘The City of Well-being’ is something that [can] create resources for people, [to engage] in a more vibrant, thriving city.” Michael Fox, CEO of The Aspen Club & Spa, is betting on Aspen growing as a wellness destination by creating a resort and residence club focused on health and well-being. Professional athletes as well as big- and small-screen icons—from professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez and Olympians Chris Klug, Bode Miller, and Gretchen Bleiler to journalist Katie Couric and actor Will Smith—already flock to the Aspen Club for its brand of holistic wellness. “We want to help people feel better, perform better, get younger, and activate their dreams,” he says of the soon-to-beupgraded health club and spa, which will add 20 new residencehotel units and is set to open in 2017. “I am fully convinced there is a special magic in Aspen—a special energy here,” says Fox. “Every time I fly from somewhere else, I take that first step toward the tarmac, and I get a rush. It just feels different. That’s the energy of Aspen that compels people to think about health and how to live exceptional lives. We are building on that energy— adding a layer of health, performance, and wellness programming.” Whether it is the energy of the mountains that fuels the spirit, the local, organic food that fuels the body, or the practices of mindfulness, yoga, and meditation that soothe the mind, bringing these three pursuits together, in balance, is what Aspen is all about. AP
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I N T H E E Y E of T H E S T O R M The world’s growing population and the impact of the changing climate are putting nature’s ability to provide for all of us at risk. Are we paying enough attention to this looming threat?
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When you see the abundance of food at the local supermarket—the bins of fruits and vegetables, the seafood on ice, the water bottles on the shelves—you may not always think about where it all comes from or what would happen if nature could no longer provide for us. Currently there are 7.3 billion people on the planet. According to a report by the United Nations, the world’s population is expected to grow to 9.6 billion by the year 2050. Global demand for food, water, and energy is predicted to increase by 35 percent, 40 percent, and 50 percent, respectively, by 2030. This will further test nature’s ability to provide for us, as will the expanding middle class around the world. The unprecedented consumption of critical natural resources poses enormous challenges for the entire planet. Some countries are already feeling the effects with depleted fisheries and diminished food stocks resulting from the inability of agricultural production to keep pace with demand. In recent years, more food was consumed around the world than was produced. The changing climate compounds these trends, as the increasing number and severity of storms (like Hurricane Sandy, which battered the East Coast in 2012), floods, and droughts threaten global food and water supplies. Competition for increasingly scarce resources can lead to social and political instability, conflict, radicalization, and possibly even failed nations. According to the US National Intelligence Council, “[resource] scarcities are likely to hit hardest on poorer states, leading in the worst case to internal or interstate conflict and spillover to regional destabilization.” Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, the country’s premier foreign-policy think tank, agrees. “Resources are linked to both the stability of countries and to the stability of regions,” he says. Resource shortages and competition need to be on “the list of possible sources of friction or conflict” and are “potentially a contributing cause of instability within countries and conceivably a source of instability between countries.” But resource scarcity is not just a problem for other countries; it is also a threat to the United States’ economic interests and national security.
is there hope? Given the stress on nature’s ability to provide for the growing population due to increasing demand and the serious impacts of the changing climate, are we doomed, or is there still hope? According to Peter Seligmann, a leading conservationist and the founder, chairman, and CEO of Conservation International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting nature for the well-being of people, there is reason to be optimistic. Many governments,
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businesses, and local communities are realizing the importance of nature to the global economy, livelihoods, and security,” he says. “They are not standing on the sidelines watching as nature is depleted. They are engaging and taking actions to ensure nature is sustainable.” Seligmann cites the example of Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, which is leading the charge for sustainability among corporations with its three goals: to sell products that sustain both people and the environment, to create zero waste, and to run on 100 percent renewable energy. Due to its vast size, Walmart can have a significant impact on sustainability up and down its supply chain. “Walmart executives see that their supplies of fish and food depend upon the health of ecosystems,” Seligmann explains, “and they see that ecosystems are being stressed out by shifts in climate. That affects their supply. They’re thinking long-term.” According to Rob Walton, the company’s chairman and the eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, “For Walmart, it’s about our responsibility as a business, but partly about how many of our sustainability efforts allow us to be more efficient and to continue to pass those savings on to our customers.” Ensuring a sustainable supply chain so that its shelves are always fully stocked is critical to the company’s business. If you’ve noticed a difference in the size of laundry detergent bottles in the last decade, you have Walmart to thank. The company has single-handedly driven the industry to embrace more eco-friendly packaging. And at Walmart’s 2014 Sustainability Product Expo, it introduced an initiative challenging manufacturers to reduce by 25 percent the amount of water in every dose of detergent in North America by 2018. Also announced at the Expo was a new initiative to increase recycling rates in the US by providing low-interest loans to municipalities for recycling projects. Increasingly, companies—including Disney, Starbucks, and Marriott—are realizing that environmental sustainability is not only in their economic self-interest; it is also in the interest of their customers and the communities in which they operate. For example, The Walt Disney Company is implementing major changes designed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, improve its energy efficiency, reduce its water consumption, minimize waste, protect natural ecosystems, and inspire action on environmental health. The company is also funding a flagship project in the Peruvian Amazon to address the main causes of deforestation. Many are aware of Whole Foods’ eco-friendly policies, which include supporting sustainable agriculture and sound environmental practices. The company has also designed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design [LEED]certified stores and initiated recycling programs, and it offsets 100 percent of its
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ake a look around and it becomes clear that nearly everything surrounding us—the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, the butcher-block table in your kitchen, the paper used for this magazine—comes from nature. The simple truth is that humanity cannot survive without nature: for our food, fresh water, lifesaving medicines, and so much more.
The unprecedented consumption of natural resources
poses enormous challenges for the entire planet.
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“Protecting nature is not an option— it is essential for the well-being of people.
it is not someone else’s problem. We are all in this together.”
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—Peter Seligmann
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energy consumption with renewable-energy credits. And through its sustainable coffee-sourcing program, known as CAFE (Coffee and Farmer Equity) Practices, Starbucks is maintaining the quality of its brews while encouraging higher environmental, social, and economic standards. The initiative has had a significant positive impact on forest conservation and coffee-farming communities, and the company is expected to meet its goal of serving 100 percent ethically sourced coffee this year. (See sidebar for a list of other eco-conscious companies.)
how is the changing climate affecting us now? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, an international body that reviews scientific research on the changing climate, stated in a recent report that it is “unequivocal” that the global climate is warming: “The atmosphere and ocean have warmed, the amounts of snow and ice have diminished, and sea level has risen.” The IPCC notes that concentrations of greenhouse gases have increased and projects that if the current rate of greenhouse gas emissions continues, the climate and oceans will continue to warm during the 21st century. That could result in sea levels rising anywhere from 21 inches to three feet by 2100, endangering cities worldwide, from New York and Miami to London and Sydney. Coastal flooding and erosion are expected to increase with rising sea levels. The panel also found evidence that human health, agriculture, water supplies, and in some cases people’s livelihoods have already been impacted by climate change. Increased acidification of the oceans (from the absorption of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere) has harmed marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs and fisheries, potentially threatening our food security. The IPCC predicts climate change is projected to impact the availability of fresh water and increase water scarcity, which could result in competition for the resource. The production of crops like wheat and rice is also projected to be negatively impacted by the changing climate. Risks to human health may also rise due to stronger heat waves, decreased food production, and a greater prevalence of disease, according to the panel. One place that is already feeling the impact of the changing climate is the remote nation of Kiribati, which sits just a few feet above sea level in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, more than 1,000 miles south of Hawaii. Kiribati is composed of 33 tiny islands and has a population of just over 100,000. If sea levels continue to rise, this republic, which is directly in the eye of the storm, could literally be swallowed up by the sea. According to the country’s president, Anote Tong, rising tides have damaged property and infrastructure, and sea water is intruding on freshwater plants and damaging food crops. “The future is a very real concern,” he says. “My grandchildren will have a very difficult future. We really have to do a lot of work. We need resources to be able to build up the islands in order to be resilient to the impacts that will come in the future.” Although people living thousands of miles from Kiribati may not yet feel the effects of climate change directly, eventually they will, Tong adds, and the world should act now, before it’s too late. “It is better not to look back and say, ‘Oh no, we should have done something,’” notes Tong. He sees this issue as “the most serious moral challenge for humanity,” adding that “humanity will, at some point in time, see the need and the obligation to respond to what is happening. If it’s later, we will go down the drain, but hopefully it will be a lesson. I hope that lesson is well learned to ensure that whatever further damage would be caused will not happen.” Here at home, the third National Climate Assessment, published last year, reports that people across the United States—from corn growers in Iowa to oyster farmers in Washington State—are already feeling the impact of our changing climate, and that impact is growing. The first decade of the 21st century was the world’s hottest on record, and 2012 was the warmest year recorded in the continental United States. According to the report, temperatures in most areas of the country are expected to rise by as much as four degrees Fahrenheit in the coming decades, which threatens US agricultural production, worth about $330 billion annually. The US defense and intelligence communities are increasingly focusing on the impact of climate change on resource scarcity, food security, and stability within and among nations. The US Department of Defense’s 2014 Quadrennial Defense
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These global brands are leading the way in environmentally responsible practices.
Chipotle Mexican Grill has made a commitment to “Food with Integrity” by serving organic, locally grown, and familyfarmed foods. The company has also pledged to offer sustainably produced food and dairy products without synthetic hormones. The Coca-Cola Company is working to achieve its 2020 environmental goals, which include improving water efficiency by 25 percent, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 25 percent, raising the recovery rate of its cans and bottles to 75 percent in developed markets, and sustainably sourcing key ingredients. The company has also participated in hundreds of Community Water Partnership projects, providing access to safe water in countries around the world. Hewlett-Packard, through its Living Progress program, employs its technological expertise to help build a sustainable world. As part of the program, the Earth Insights project uses a groundbreaking early-warning system that allows scientists to monitor endangered species in tropical ecosystems in almost real time. Marriott International is implementing a comprehensive sustainability strategy that includes commitments to reduce energy and water consumption, green its supply chain, and inspire its guests and associates to conserve natural resources. The company has also provided support to forest and water conservation projects in Brazil and China. Omega partnered with the GoodPlanet Foundation in 2011, and within a year the company showcased the beauty of the world’s oceans in the documentary Planet Ocean, examined the stresses on its ecosystems, and offered solutions. To further foster conservation, Omega designed a special timepiece, the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M GMT GoodPlanet, a portion of whose sales proceeds fully fund a project to preserve mangroves, sea grasses, and coral reefs in the seas of Southeast Asia. Starwood Hotels & Resorts is committed to sustainable practices while continuing to offer a great experience for its guests. The company has set a target of 2020 to decrease energy and water consumption by 30 percent and 20 percent, respectively, and to reduce emissions and waste. Stella McCartney’s line features an array of environmentally friendly products, such as eyewear produced with materials like castor oil seeds and citric acid; shoes with soles made from a bio-plastic called APINAT, which degrades when placed in a compost pile; and a faux-leather line created with more than 50 percent vegetable oil, which allows the company to use less petroleum in its products. Tiffany & Co. employs only paper suppliers that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council for the brand’s famous blue boxes and bags. Unilever has established the goal of sourcing 100 percent of its agricultural raw materials sustainably by 2020. In the same time period, the company has also committed to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions, per-customer water use, and waste.
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adapt to the changes that have already occurred and prepare for those to come. Ecosystem-based approaches, such as conserving and restoring forests and coastal mangrove swamps, as well as building seawalls to protect against the rising oceans, are adaptive measures that can reduce the impact of climate change by increasing a locality’s resilience. “Those actions require a change in our behavior,” he says. “Those actions require a change in how we supply our energy. Those actions require an increased recognition of the importance of securing ecosystems and their health.” What can individuals do to make a difference? “There is much we can do, in terms of whom we vote for and in terms of making good choices with our dollars to make sure we purchase things that are manufactured by companies that are really helping to find solutions rather than exacerbating the problem,” Seligmann says. “Protecting nature is not an option. It is essential for the well-being of people. It is not someone else’s problem. We are all in this together.” No one can predict the future with 100 percent accuracy, so we cannot know for sure how the changing climate will alter nature’s ability to provide for the world’s growing population. Nor can we be certain of the long-term impact that resource scarcity will have on the global economy, security, and people’s livelihoods. But what we can see are the consequences of the changing climate today. We can either take action now to ensure the health of our natural world, or we can wait and see whether the predictions come true and hope we don’t end up looking back and saying, “Oh no, we should have done something.” Nature and all it provides for us—fresh water, fertile soil, food, and so much more—is the lifeblood of human well-being. The pressures on its ecosystems have never been greater. The stakes have never been higher. Protecting nature from the changing climate and ensuring its health is of strategic importance to our economy, our security, and our survival. The planet will endure, with or without us. As Harrison Ford, vice chair of Conservation International, says, “Nature doesn’t need people. People need nature.” AP
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Review characterizes climate change as a significant global challenge. “The pressures caused by climate change will influence resource competition while placing additional burdens on economies, societies, and governance institutions around the world,” the report states. “These effects are threat multipliers that will aggravate stressors abroad such as poverty, environmental degradation, political instability, and social tensions—conditions that can enable terrorist activity and other forms of violence.” In a 2013 speech, Chuck Hagel, then the US secretary of defense, spoke about how climate change can “significantly add to the challenges of global instability, hunger, poverty, and conflict. Food and water shortages, pandemic disease, disputes over refugees and resources, and more severe natural disasters all place additional burdens on economies, societies, and institutions around the world.” Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations agrees that the changing climate is potentially a source of social instability, possibly resulting in large-scale population movements and a humanitarian nightmare as well as political destabilization. The changing climate raises real questions of economic viability, he says, and if it leads to failed states, “that can create breeding grounds for terrorism or other forms of behaviors that we do not want to see.” Despite the concerns expressed by scientists and world leaders, Americans rank addressing global warming near the bottom of their policy priorities. In a poll conducted last year by the Pew Research Center, global warming came in 19th among 20 policy concerns, with the economy, jobs, and defending the country from terrorism being the respondents’ top priorities. Yet, according to Conservation International’s Peter Seligmann, the changing climate could be devastating in all of those areas—threatening our food and water supply, our economic stability, and ultimately our security—and he believes that something must be done now. Nations and communities need to take measures to mitigate climate change by reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, Seligmann says, adding they must also
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Punching above its weight: A model for much larger cities, Aspen is completely powered by clean and renewable energy, such as solar; Auden Schendler, SkiCo’s sustainability guru; in Getting Green Done, Schendler suggests that real change can only come from tough decisions by big businesses and through legislation.
Painting the town green Aspen peAk: What exactly does it mean to be a green ski company? Given the energy use in ski resorts, the term seems almost oxymoronic. Auden schendler: Our goal is to minimize the impact of our business and also use it, and its infuence, as a lever to help solve big barriers to sustainability. Ski resorts get singled out [as companies that use enormous amounts of energy], but we’re just a business well-suited to a given region. Look at any business and each has its own huge impacts. If it’s UPS, it’s transportation. If it’s Google, it’s data center energy use. Since we can’t pick and choose what parts of our economy are acceptable, we have to fx the whole enchilada by advocating for smart policy. Ap: It’s easy for Aspenites, and the ski industry, to get behind climate change initiatives because we see, frsthand, the results of inaction. How do we translate that awareness to the masses? As: The ski community is a perfect vehicle for this. People don’t necessarily understand parts per million of atmospheric CO2, but they do understand snow and skiing going away, even if they’re not skiers or riders. That’s what groups like Protect Our Winters [Schendler sits on the board] are
Aspen’s future relies on suppressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices. Here, Aspen Peak sits down with Auden Schendler, Aspen Skiing Company’s VP of sustainability and the author of Getting Green Done, to address the dilemma. by damien alexander williamson trying to do—use the ski community as a way to seed a broader social movement that will create the political will for climate solutions. Ap: Aspen is a center of excessive consumption while also serving as a model of sustainability. How do you reconcile the two? As: You have to move forward in the world you live in. So, I’d pose the questions: “Who ought to lead on climate change: those who have the means to do so or the very poor?” Aspen has both an obligation to lead and the ability to lead, exactly because of what it is. If there is leverage here, let’s use it. Ap: How do you rate the effcacy of the Canary Initiative, town’s main environmental directive? As: Along with the Community Offce for Resource Effciency, they’ve done a great job of making Aspen a model for how a city can pursue climate solutions. Aspen has a great green building code, a carbon tax, is 100 percent powered by clean energy, and has a model transit system. I think there’s room to use Aspen’s leverage for broad change, not just local change.
Ap: What are specifc initiatives enacted by the Aspen Skiing Company to offset its carbon footprint? Are they enough? As: We’ve done all the things smart businesses do: energy effciency in the form of green building and retrofts of lighting, heating, cooling, and controls; clean energy development; and aggressive policy advocacy, locally and nationally. We’ve worked with our utility to increase clean power supply, backed state clean energy standards, and supported the EPA carbon rules, among many other policy stances. Are they enough? No. Ap: In the face of so much scientifc evidence, why do you think climate change is still framed as a “debate?” As: Because huge sums of money have been spent on misinformation to ensure that the public and elected offcials still question the science. The goal: enable fossil fuel companies to monetize the reserves currently in the ground before society catches on to the danger of doing that. This is well-documented in the book, and now flm, Merchants of Doubt, which we helped bring to the Wheeler Opera House in March.
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Charles Cunniffe understands the value of firsthand experience. When approached by clients looking to build valley homes that can not only accommodate extended families but also be passed on to future generations, he often takes them to visit his own. “You could say I walk the talk,” says the amiable architect, who over the years has refashioned his Red Mountain home both to reflect an evolving family lifestyle and to incorporate natural, sustainable elements like sunlight and water. “It helps [clients] understand a concept when they can see it for themselves.”
One of Aspen’s most prolific and respected architects, Cunniffe has been plying his trade in the valley with his eponymous firm (970-9255590; cunniffe.com) since 1981. While the idea of multigenerational homes, commonly known as legacy homes, has grown in popularity all over, it’s deeply rooted in the area’s past. “Through the ages, pioneers here built homes as shelter that would [withstand] the elements,” he says. “As they prospered and the families grew, larger homes, and eventually compounds, evolved.” continued on page 160
One with the land: To give it staying power, Poss Architects blended the Wheeler residence into its 860 acres of Old Snowmass ranchland while recalling the historical lodges and compounds of the area with throwback architecture.
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The Wheeler residence’s bedrooms capitalize on the sweeping views of the Elk Mountains to the southwest. below, right: Hagman Architects outfitted the Berman residence with abundant windows to utilize solar heat and open up its incredible valley views; its durable, noncombustible, and thermally efficient 20-inch rammed-earth wall is made of natural raw materials.
To further connect the home with its natural surroundings, Telluride Gold stone columns anchor a floating, winged roof. The location of primary living spaces within a glass-walled pavilion that invites passive solar energy, the use of recyclable structural and decorative steel, and sourcing reclaimed wood from Guinness vats for flooring were all design decisions implemented with sustainability in mind. And, in testament to its original objective, the home has been the site of three separate family weddings, the latest taking place just recently. Bill Poss and Chris Ridings of Poss Architecture + Planning in Aspen (970-925-4755; billposs.com) were enlisted to build an extended family home in Old Snowmass utilizing the natural elements of earth, fire, and water. “The site was on an 860-acre parcel that had belonged to [the owner’s] dad,” Poss recalls. “The architecture is a canopy, supported by tapered wood columns and brackets, which allows the house to flow underneath. Like the historic ranch compounds in the region, it’s organized around a central courtyard and responds to the views.” Reclaimed wood and specially sourced local stone help integrate the home into the site, and the insulation, door systems, and appliances comply with local energy codes. Furthermore, features like fire pits, an indoor-outdoor pool, and an equestrian compound ensure entertainment options—not only now, but for generations to come. AP
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These days, Cunniffe says clients thinking long term are weighing cost versus value, and put serious thought and abundant resources into building homes that are as energy-neutral and maintenancefree as possible. A residence he designed off the 18th fairway at Aspen Glen Golf Course, in Carbondale, is the perfect example. At 10,000 square feet, with seven bedrooms across multiple levels, the home offers plenty of space to accommodate an extended family over time. “They all have their own zones, from the master and junior master suites and a bunk room that sleeps nine to communal gathering places,” says Cunniffe. Outside, the house blends into its natural surroundings—the play, lawn, and garden areas bleed into the adjacent flatlands north of Mount Sopris. When it came to building materials, Cunniffe analyzed every choice available, always keeping sustainability and site-appropriateness in mind. The exterior features a custom-blended stone veneer, indigenous Douglas fir columns, cedar shingles, and recycled copper detailing. In the living room, two-story folded-corner glass windows frame panoramic views of the mountains to the east and south. They also invite sunlight to shine on a stone fireplace wall, which in turn functions as a passive solar heat sink that warms the room. Tim Hagman of Hagman Architects in Basalt (970-927-3822; hagmanarchitects.com) is also experienced with legacy homes. With his project architect, Kurt Carruth, Hagman designed a cutting-edge, hillside home on McSkimming Road for a Denverbased couple and their two out-of-state sons. “The owners wanted the home to be minimalist and warm but with a lot of glass to take in the views,” he says. “There were age-related aspects as well, like putting their master suite on the same level as the open-plan kitchen and living and dining areas, and placing guest rooms and rec rooms on the lower level.” The family prioritized sustainability and energy efficiency. A 20-inch-thick, energy efficient rammedearth wall from Sirewall, which runs along one of the house’s sides, became a key element inside and out. Durable, low-maintenance materials, such as ipe planking, plate steel, and matte-black anodized aluminum cladding added to the integrity of the design while helping blend the house into the site. John Cottle, of Basalt-based CCY Architects (970-927-4925; ccyarchitects.com), shares the details of a Snowmass home he designed for a couple with eight kids and upwards of 20 grandkids, who wanted to be able to house the whole family under one roof. “The home was very carefully located and was permitted to span a preserved wetlands creek that became part of the design,” he explains. “[It is] smallish in size, at about 5,000 square feet, which reduces its impact on the site.”
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From home automation to what a vigorous stock market means For local residents, town’s top experts discuss the latest trends in aspen real estate. by linda hayes
showing its age, support the demand? Wells puts the burden on local architects and builders to “figure out what to do” with older condos. In response, Berg sends kudos to John Rowland whose Rowland+Broughton firm recently completed a total renovation of the historic Der Berghof condominium complex in town. Lorrie Winnerman, of Lorrie B. Aspen Associates, warns against the trend of turning West End Victorians into cookie-cutter structures that “all look similar”—something that “will change the [neighborhood’s historic] look.” Everyone agrees that, be the solution new construction, renovation, or to tear down and rebuild, the emphasis needs to be on quality. “New is not good enough,” declares custom home builder Bob Bowden, who also owns the new Aspen Design Room. “People will pay a premium for ‘great.’” The vibe in the room changes on the mention of a younger generation of buyers influencing the size and function of homes. “There’s no question that a lot of our clients are younger families,” says Doug Leibinger of Sotheby’s International Realty. “They are the driving force behind the quality of life, excellent schools.” Builder Marty Schlumberger, who’s been on the job in Aspen for more than 50 years, comments on the younger dynamic: “I call it the ‘triathlon group.’ We find that the younger generation requires larger homes [to accommodate] larger families. We see the need for swimming pools, workout gyms, and indoor and outdoor living spaces.” John Rowland has a different take. “Half of our work is hotels and restaurants, in addition to custom residences,” he says. “What we are seeing
Furnisher Becky Dumeresque, realtors Steven Shane, Doug Leibinger, and Lorrie Winnerman, and architect Charles Cunniffe in a corner banquette at BB’s Kitchen. above: Realtors Erik Berg and Chris Flynn listen to realtor and Aspen Design Room owner Bob Bowden. right: BB’s chef Matt Zubrod shaves pink salt over flat-iron steak served with potatoes and artichokes.
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Homes on the Range
“What brought you here?” For a dozen of Aspen’s top realtors, architects, designers, shop owners, builders, and tech gurus—all of whom have lived in Aspen and its surrounds for more than 15 years—the reasons cited then are the same cited today, and they continue to entice new residents and visitors alike: Alpenglow. Laps down Little Nell. Mountain biking. Golden aspens. Family. Other questions, posed during a discussion over lunch (alongside ahi spring rolls, mini duck BLTs, and pot de crème) at BB’s Kitchen (525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-429-8284; bbskitchen.com), found a consensus of opinion on a variety of topics, the foremost being the status of the local real estate market and where things appear to be heading. “The worse the world gets, the better Aspen looks,” quips Charles Cunniffe, principal of his namesake architecture firm. “A recent article in The Wall Street Journal shows that, for the very wealthy, New York and Aspen are the top two [places] people want to live. It bodes well.” “People are feeling good,” adds realtor Erik Berg, of Portfolio Aspen Properties. “The stock market is at an all-time high, and Aspen is a proven commodity. The [national] economy will fuel Aspen for this year and spill over into 2016.” A conversation ensues about international buyers influenced by the current strength of the US dollar. “We’re looking at buyers from South America, Australia, and there’s no question that we’re seeing a change in buyers based on monetary exchange,” notes Carrie Wells, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Mason Morse. “But with the dollar so strong, we’ll continue to see a strong trend of domestic buyers [as well].” But can our current inventory, some of which is
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right now as a big indicator is the research on development going on in the hospitality industry. We’re seeing that things are going to get simplified and smaller and more communal. Millennials don’t need excess space and all the hidden boxes within a building. They want things that will add attributes to their homes.” No matter their age, or the square footage of their homes, local homeowners are interested in the value of what they put inside. “Before the recession, we noticed conspicuous consumption—everything was disposable,” says ownerdesigner Becky Dumeresque of Chequers furniture store. “Now people want quality. It’s [great] design, not fashion—a well-stated trend that can evolve and move on with time.” Homeowners are also looking to high-tech home automation systems to handle everything from lighting and security to networks. “It’s an exciting time,” says Damon Roth of Xssentials, home and office automators with four locations in Colorado. “New construction is [making] homeowners flexible about what goes into their houses and about getting devices off walls and into hands.” Inevitably, the concept of luxury slipped into the conversation, and with it private jets and mega homes. Schlumberger shared that such concerns are really just a way of life for certain people. “It’s their standard of living and what they require—their comfort zone,” he says. “It’s the realtors’ job, architects’ job, and my job to find a client’s comfort zone and put them in a house for their comfort zone.” AP
Realtors Doug Leibinger and Steven Shane. Increasingly, says Leibinger, “a lot of our clients are younger families.”
The ParTiciPanTs: Erik Berg: Portfolio Aspen Properties. 970-925-8400; portfolioaspen.com Bob Bowden: Bowden Properties, Aspen Design Room. 970-544-2000; bobbowden.com Charles Cunniffe: Charles Cunniffe Architects. 970925-5590; cunniffe.com Becky Dumeresque: Chequers. 970-925-7572 Chris Flynn: Aspen Associates Realty Group. 970618-5267; aspenassociatesrealtygroup.com Doug Leibinger: Sotheby’s International Realty. 970379-9045; sothebysrealty.com Damon Roth: Xssentials Technology for Living. 970925-1700; xssentials.com
Marty Schlumberger: Schlumberger Construction. 970-925-8360; schlumbergerconstruction.com Steven Shane: Shane Aspen Real Estate. 970-9256063; shaneaspen.com Carrie Wells: Coldwell Banker Mason Morse. 970925-7000; carriewells.com Lorrie Winnerman: Lorrie B. Aspen Associates. 970920-0020; lbaspen.com
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Fun in the sun
from dining to shopping to only-in-aspen expeditions: the definitive guide to summer in the high country. by murat oztaskin
Clear, summer mornings not only give ballooners an unparalled vantage of the Roaring Fork Valley—they also give new seasonal meaning to a favorite winter saying: “Bluebird day!”
In the Roaring Fork Valley, summer is as long-awaited as winter. What sets Aspen apart from cities like New York and Los Angeles is that its beauty and majesty are always changing— changing with the seasons, changing with the landscape. And so Aspenites are given reason for perpetual excitement, and begin each season with enthusiasm anew. These months, we celebrate two of the high country’s favorite summer pastimes: town’s penchant for alfresco dining with views, and perusing the newest warm-weather fashions at our favorite boutiques. Cheers to summer! AP
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BeSt oF tHe WeSt dining Whether there’s snow or sun, Ajax Tavern, at the base of Aspen Mountain, is among the most classic joints in town.
HigH-end in tHe HigH country Ask any Aspen concierge for a fine dining recommendation and you’ll hear the three names below. Reservations most definitely required!
another expert in French vin, with a menu of more than 100 pages covering 5,000 bottles of inventory. 205 S. Mill St., Ste. 106, 970-925-3835; cachecache.com
Elevated Dining
from bistros and brasseries to hotels and shacks: aspen’s finest eateries this summer. BREAKFAST ELEMENT 47
If nothing on the expansive, and delicious, morning menu catches your eye, then try the best breakfast buffet in town. 675 E. Durant Ave. 970-920-6330; thelittlenell.com JusTicE sNow’s
Offers an excellent and diverse breakfast and brunch menu, with Aspen’s best Bloody Mary bar. 328 E. Hyman Ave., 970-429-8192; justicesnows.com
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The perfect place to relax in the sun—or the pool—with a cocktail after a day of adventuring. 709 E. Durant Ave., 970-429-7839; theskyhotel.com aJax TaVErN
Après-hike dining and top-notch cuisine on a sun-drenched patio. 685 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-6334; ajaxtavernaspen.com
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A local’s favorite coffee shop that offers Australian specialities—plus all things eggs—during “brekkie.”
A taste of Thai in the mountains. 300 Puppy Smith St., Ste. 202, 970-925-2527; aspenthai.net
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A lively bar scene, with an Italian kitchen specializing in thin-crust pizzas. 624 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-5882; mezzalunaaspen.com
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Dine atop the Art Museum and drink in the breathtaking views. 637 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-8050; aspenartmuseum.org
dining, Element 47 at The Little Nell is also the valley’s authority on wine both domestic and foreign. 675 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-6330; thelittlenell.com
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Premium sandwiches and salads paired with a fun atmosphere for beers and cocktails. 302 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-1007; aspenwhitehouse.com
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Sophisticated international offerings on an enormous secondstory patio with arm’s-reach mountain views. 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-429-8284; bbskitchen.com ContinuED on PAgE 174
MaTsuhisa Perennially on-trend, Nobu Matsuhisa’s namesake Main Street den for haute Japanese fare is the spot for Aspen tastemakers. 303 E. Main St., 970-544-6628; matsuhisaaspen.com
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Asian-inspired cuisine with an upbeat atmosphere. 110 Carriage Way, Ste. 3101, 970-429-8796; biahoisnowmass.com
A nutritarian restaurant that will make you forget about meat. 221 E. Main St., 970-925-5338; pyramidbistro.com
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Aspen’s own French brasserie, complete with checkered tile floors and all. 411 S. Monarch St., 970-925-2838; brexiaspen.com
A relaxed, Provencal-style bistro with a warm ambience and long wine list. 216 S. Monarch St., 970-920-2555; rustiquebistro.com
Crêperie du Village
Aspen’s comfy and approachable crêperie and fondue spot. 400 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-1566; lacreperieduvillage.com
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A fine dining steakhouse with options of poultry and seafood. 316 E Hopkins Ave., 970-920-1893; steakhouse316.com
Wild Fig
A cozy dining room in the center of town serving dishes from all over Western Europe. 315 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-5160; thewildfig.com
bites at the bar Walk right in and pick a stool at the bar for a drink and a bite. From tacos to oysters, here are town’s top picks for relaxed, casual dining.
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All upscale American, and all really good. 205 S. Mill St., Ste. 2, 970-925-6020; jimmysaspen.com
Italian cuisine. 315 E. Dean St., 970-920-3300; stregisaspen.com
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At their new Bodega, the Jimmy’s crew complements fresh, incredible seafood with their other obsession: Mexican mezcal.
This local’s hangout is the only brewery in town, with a mountainview taproom and live music. 304 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-920-2739; aspenbrewingcompany.com
meatBall sHaC The perfect bar food: charcuterie and cheese plates, various bruschetta, salads, sandwiches, and—of course—meatballs. 312 S. Mill St., 970-925-1349; the meatballshack.com
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Happy hour specials, a diverse food menu, and an incredible selection of beer, new to the Hyman Mall. 414 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-4677; hopsculture.com
An Aspen standby with upscale American fare and a huge tequila and mezcal bar, with varieties for every palate. 205 S. Mill St., Ste. 2, 970-925-6020; jimmysaspen.com
Grey Lady may have the best new bar in town,
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seafood platters, and even poutine. 305 S. Mill
grey lady serving four cocktails on tap, plus oysters,
Find one of Aspen’s favorite, and most classic, bar scenes at the Hotel Jerome. 330 E. Main St., 970-429-7674; hotel jerome.aubergeresorts.com
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Same Jimmy, new location and concept: seafood, raw bar, wine. 307 S. Mill St., 970-7102182; jimmysbodega.com NeW Belgium raNger statioN
A local’s go-to for beers, snacks, and fun at the base of Snowmass ski area. 100 Elbert Lane, Ste. 115, 970-236-6277; rangerstation.org AP
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VeNga VeNga With Snowmass Mountain as a backyard, the patio at Richard Sandoval’s Venga Venga is the spot for tacos and tequila alfresco. 105 Daly Lane, 970-923-7777; richardsandoval.com/vengavenga
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Best oF the west shopping Valentino’s David Chipperfield-designed Aspen boutique is its sole stand-alone location in Colorado, offering within its 1,412 square feet women’s handbags, shoes, and ready-to-wear.
where the locals shop Intermix, the cool new kid on the block, competes with two of town’s most classic, old-school retail stalwarts for locals’ attention.
designs for both women and children. 107 S. Mill St., 970-4290880; bandanaaspen.com Brunello cucinelli
Striking Italian couture with rustic touches specializing in luxe knits in wool and cashmere. 508 E. Cooper Ave., 970-544-0600; brunellocucinelli.com christian dior
Timelessly elegant ready-to-wear and accessories from the Parisian mainstay. 201 S. Galena St., 970-544-5222; dior.com
intermix This newcomer embodies town’s “chill luxe” vibe and boasts an enormous collection of youthful designer apparel for women. 428 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2288; intermixonline.com
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Think high-end furs and skins with an opulent air. 631 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-4499; dennisbasso.com
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Fine Italian apparel and suiting from the Milan house that manufactures suits for Gucci, Tom Ford, and more. 211 S. Galena St., 970-544-4989; zegna.com
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Before becoming a designer, Di Leone, the valley’s go-to tailor for the perfectly cut suit, honed his craft for proportion and design as an architect. 301 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-2740; mariodileone.com
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Trendy yogawear and activewear plus contemporary knits that nail the sporty chic look. 605 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3161; o2aspen.com Bandana aspen
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Ready-to-wear pieces and accessories from the ever-dynamic Italian design duo with a penchant for bold patterning. 204 S. Galena St., 970-925-2367; dolcegabbana.com
Be Where the West lives on: the valley’s longtime
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The legendary Italian front-runner for luxury apparel, bedding, and bags. 208 S. Mill St., 970-920-3100; fendi.com
cowboy boots and hats. 434 E. Cooper Ave., Ste. A, 970-925-7878; kemosabe.com
gucci
The finest Italian-crafted fashions, from the Florentine house with a flair for leather goods, that never fail to catch the eye. 203 S. Galena St., 970-920-9150; gucci.com Jitrois
A chic boutique with a French spirit serving striking high fashion. 424 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-2272; jitrois.com ContinuED on pAGE 178
y goods Aspen’s beloved boutique, in business since 1969, PCDG imports the most current trends and labels. 520 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-1681; pitkincountydrygoods.com
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BEsT of THE WEsT shopping for any occassion Leather accessories, luggage, and quality apparel from the perennially trendy Parisian fashion house. 205 S. Mill St., 970-5448200; vuitton.com Maison uLLens
Renowned for its fine, luxurious knits, particularly cashmere. 445 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-429-4170; maisonullens.com theory
Sleek, understated, and ultramodern dresses, jackets, and knitwear. 204 S. Galena St., 970-544-0079; theory.com VaLentino
Couture clothing and accessories from Italy for a sport-minded clientele. 304 S. Galena St., 970-925-2982; valentino.com
ACCESSORIES BucceLLati
Fine jewelry, watches, engagement rings, and silverware from Milan.
441 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-5448303; buccellati.com cariBou JeweLs
Custom jewelry designs sourced from all around the world. 431 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-1930; cariboujewels.com coVet
Local jewelry designers display their wares among other unique pieces and quality craftsmanship meant to last a lifetime. 306 S. Mill St., 970-920-0000; covetaspen.com eLLiott yeary gaLLery
Fine art and fine jewelry collide in this Aspen standby. 419 E. Hyman Ave., Ste. 7, 970-429-1111; elliottyeary.com
Panerai
Statement-making watches with a natural blend of bold Italian design and Swiss technology. 400 E. Hyman Ave., 970-544-1868; panerai.com
Whether you’re hiking the Maroon Bells or dining alfresco, these stores will keep you covered in casual luxury that is outdoor ready.
Pierre/FaMiLLe
The finest buyer and seller of vintage, estate, antique, and period jewelry in town. 600 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-9161; pierrefamille.com re-cycLe art asPen
Unique, handcrafted vintage bikes from this shop prove that two wheels can outshine any piece of jewelry. 302 Aspen Airport Business Center, 970-948-9888; recycleartaspen.com
gorsuch Rockies-based retailer of luxury beach and skiwear, plus everything in between. 611 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-9388; gorsuch.com
Van cLeeF & arPeLs Meridian JeweLers
A curator of high-end jewelry and watches, from Cartier to Hublot. 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; meridian jewelers.com
The French jewelry house is known for bedazzled fairytales that require truly masterful—and inspired—craftsmanship. 400 E. Hyman Ave., 888-984-4822; vancleefarpels.com AP
MoncLer Lined down sportswear from the French-Italian Alps with lighter technical jackets for summer. 432 E. Hyman Ave., 970-544-5558; moncler.com
True to its name, Intermix brings all the fashions trending in the blogosphere under one roof on the Hyman Avenue mall.
raLPh Lauren Upscale and quintessentially American clothing, from leather handbags to the sport-ready RLX pieces downstairs. 501 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-5147; ralphlauren.com
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Representing and Selling the Best of the Hamptons Mala Sander is a consummate real estate professional specializing in highend sales and rentals throughout the Hamptons. Her in-depth knowledge of the inventory and market trends in all East End communities is the driving force behind her consistent ranking in the top 2% of Corcoran agents and in the elite group of the top 250 Agents in the USA (WSJ RealTrends).
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Highly thought of and highly sought after, Mala feels her greatest rewards are the loyalty of clients and solid relationships she’s forged that that last long after the deal is complete: she enjoys constant referrals from her satisfed clientele and from her colleagues in the real estate business. Real estate is Mala’s second career, launched after spending 20 years at IBM where she was a sales and marketing executive with world-wide responsibilities. Summer and weekends were spent in the Hamptons, where Mala and her husband now live full-time in their waterfront home in North Haven. They are both very active in the community, supporting multiple local causes.
• Sag Harbor Agent of the Year - 2014 (since 2006) • Top 250 Agents by Sales Volume Nationwide - 2014 Wall Street Journal • Top 2% of agents company-wide - 2015 Presidents Council Member
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Mala Sander
Lic. Associate RE Broker m: 917.902.7654 msander@corcoran.com malasander.com WEB# 46379
Real estate agents affliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding fnancing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualifed architect or engineer. Madison & Main, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 | 631.725.1500
Local Athlete: Ted Davenport Photographer: Tony Harrington
get some balls.
312 South Mill Street, Aspen (970) 925-1349 themeatballshack.com
Photo by Chad Chisholm
ASPEN’S HOTTEST DESTINATION Come Experience Aspen’s Favorite Poolside Fireside Chic Sharables & Sippables
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Book your private or corporate event at the Sky Hotel Photo by Chad Chisholm
709 E Durant Ave, Aspen • (970) 925-6760
INVITED Dennis Basso 2014-15 Winter collection
Larry and Susan Marx
Patrons admire the auction items. DJ Sosupersam
Susan Miller and Kitzia Goodman
Nancy Magoon and June Schorr Kris Jenner and Dennis Basso
Bob Magoon
Amy Phelan, Heidi Zuckerman, and John Phelan
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benefit. The event—dubbed The Now: A Dinner Dance—was held at the St. Regis Aspen Resort, and featured a nine-lot live auction of rare objects, unique travel experiences, and contemporary artworks, as well as a silent auction that together raised more than $500,000 for museum programming. Event attendees included such notables as AAM Board of Trustees Vice President and fashion-world icon Domenico De Sole, AAM board member Lance Armstrong, as well as the entertainment world’s Kris Jenner and Melanie Griffith, among others. Dennis Basso 2014-15 Winter collection
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARYSUE BONETTI
ASPEN ART MUSEUM debuted a new iteration of its annual winter
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Gerry and Barbara Hines
Connelly and Jackie McGreevy with Laura and Andrew McCullough
Dr. Lynda Chin, Dr. Ron DePinho, and Randall Bone Jack and Leslie Blanton with George Lancaster
Denise Monteleone, Jim Martin, Judy Allen, and Alex Dell
ANDERSON CANCER BENEFIT AT THE HINES HOME
Ellie and Michael Francisco with Dr. Veronica Selinko-Curran
GERALD AND BARBARA HINES hosted a cocktail party
benefiting The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Guests heard remarks from Dr. Ron DePinho, president of MD Anderson, and enjoyed healthy bites and drinks under a theatrical tent designed by Aspen-based EKS Events constructed alongside the Roaring Fork River.
Jordan and Peggy Rogers with Sandy and Charles Israel
Mary and Will Williams with Susan Nutt
The event was held at the Hines home, on the Roaring Fork River.
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A theatrical tent shielded guests from the sun.
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Estela and David Cockrell
Serving Cocktails in the Bar at 5 Dining Room Service 5:30 to 11 970.925.6020 / 205 S. Mill St. jimmysaspen.com
An American Restaurant & Bar Steaks, Game, Fresh Seafood
Featuring the fnest in American cuisine served in an energetic atmosphere with top-notch hospitality.
Oyster Bar & Coastal Cuisine
Lunch 11:30-3 Happy Hour 3 to 5:30 Dinner 5:30 to 10 Raw Bar until 10:30 970.710.2182 / 307 S. Mill St. jimmysbodega.com
INVITED
Stacey Schmela, Elizabeth Slossberg, and Mary Scanlan
Janice and Patrick Seurynck
Kenny and Robin Smith, with sons Gavin and Nico
MERIDIAN 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Kimberly Paige and Ericka Bagwell Andrew Lessman with Carrie and Mark Sisson
Meridian anniversary celebration
TO CELEBRATE THE 10th anniversary of
Meridian Jewelers, owners Robin and Kenny Smith invited customers, friends, and neighbors to an upscale BBQ outside their East Cooper Avenue location. ASC Catering served mini tacos and margaritas, sliders and beer, and chicken and waffles. EKS Events filled the flower vases with apple green gumballs, a wink to the store’s ever-present jar of green gumballs on the jewelry case.
Jeff Posey and Elizabeth Slossberg
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Missie and Ryan Mausner with Ashley, Hannah, and Stella
Beth Mobilian, Robin Smith, and Diana Lane
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Judd Clarence and Chris Martin
SUMMER WORDS READINGS & CONVERSATIONS
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Let Your Imagination Take Flight!
Brace Yourself.
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JUNE 24 Ð AUGUST 15 Book by Joe Masteroff Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb
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A Play by Rick Elice Based on the novel by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson Music by Wayne Barker
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Georgia Brown Home, child of Big Daddy’s Antiques, is a retailer of one-of-a-kind antiques as well as custom furniture and reproductions. We serve interior designers, set decorators, landscape architects, photographers and enthusiastic art & design lovers. An intimate, loft-style studio, the showroom consists of 3 merchandised floors full of antique and vintage decor, textiles, and more!
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CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS “GARRUS” ROSÉ Located just north of St-Tropez in the heart of Provence, Château D’Esclans produces some of the most talked about and trendy rosés consistently outscoring other producers in all major wine reviews. Hand crafted by Sacha Lichine and Patrick Léon (former winemaker for Château Mouton-Rothschild, Opus One, and Viña Almaviva), the single vineyard “Garrus” rosé is the most exclusive rosé in the world. Visit esclans.com
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MECOX FARM Water Mill. A magnifcent 3 acre estate, anchored by a fully furnished, James Michael Howard designed, 12,000 SF+/-, 7 bedroom residence, overlooks Water Mill’s bucolic farm felds and the broad waters of Mecox Bay. The journey begins as you enter the grand foyer with inlaid limestone patterned foors. Sun-drenched by day, the two story, 21’ x 30’ Long Room, will at night, be the focal point for all your entertaining with custom limestone freplace below lime washed ceiling beams. Quiet refection can be found in the 21’ x 19’ library with hand cut vellum walls and stone freplace. The 21’ X 18’ dining room with freplace is serviced by a nearby glassed walled wine room. The expansive kitchen with adjacent breakfast room includes custom wood and stainless steel cabinets, a large island and professional appliances. Nearby, an 18’ X 22’ informal living room has coffered ceiling and a niche for a 120” TV. A frst foor guest master suite including freplace and large sitting room is joined by two elegant guest suites. Upstairs, a barrel vaulted vestibule opens to the master wing offering large sleeping chamber with paneled walls and separate sitting room boasting lacquered walls, a limestone freplace and bar area. Notable his and her dressing and bathing areas fnd mutuality in a common showering room. The master and three additional guest suites have access to a second foor recreation room as well as expansive balcony overlooking the bay. A short staircase leads to a roof terrace with heroic views all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. A covered, 77’ veranda looks out to the glimmering, infnity edged pool with spa serviced by a cabana with outdoor freplace and professionally landscaped grounds including orchards, meadows and estate plantings. An enchanting and substantial piece of real estate with architecture, furnishings and property that are heart stopping...a place you will want to draw your last breath, all tied up in a beautiful package which is all too easy to open. Co-Exclusive. $24.95M WEB# 40700
SEASIDE IN QUOGUE Quogue. A new benchmark of oceanfront excellence has emerged on the beach along Quogue’s coveted Dune Road as a superb traditional on 3.25 acres, offering tennis and a dock on the bay, has come to market for the very frst time. Custom built in 2010 for exacting owners, the sprawling 13,000 SF+/-, 9 bedroom seaside residence has been professionally decorated by Robert Markham and has been designed for seamless entertaining. The grand 2 story paneled entry leads to the stunning formal living room as well as the professional, fully equipped, eat-in kitchen with adjacent family room. A unique glass-front, temperature controlled wine room is accessed from the formal dining room, offering a beautiful aesthetic during meals. A sumptuous wood-paneled offce with freplace and wet bar provides a quiet space to get some work done in between tennis matches, played on the full-sized, all-weather north / south tennis court. There are 4 freplaces to warm the house and 2 more freplaces outside to temper those chilly evenings. The grand master wing with his & her bathrooms and closets includes a dressing room, sitting room and expansive private balcony with freplace. Five additional bedroom suites plus a gym with full bathroom completes the 2nd foor. The state-of-the-art home is Crestron controlled with an elevator connecting both levels. Wonderful covered and uncovered patios overlook the heated gunite pool and spa. An outdoor summer kitchen with brick oven and ample patio space provide the perfect venue for al fresco dining along with a cabana with its own freplace. A private walkway leads to the pristine ocean beach, past a sea of verdant lawn, over reinforced dunes, while a gated entry and extensive landscaping by Edmund D. Hollander Design ensures privacy. Surf the ocean in the morning when the waves beckon, kite board in the afternoon when the southwest thermals prevail or just relax at your own private beach with nearby lifeguard facilities. A dedicated dock across the street can accommodate up to 5 boats. Sunrises and sunsets along with an endless summer of beach and boating can be yours each and every day when you buy this incredible seaside estate. Exclusive. $24.95M WEB# 34397
Gary R. DePersia | Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker | m: 516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com Real estate agents affliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding fnancing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualifed architect or engineer. 51 Main Street, East Hampton NY 11937 | 631.324.3900
A SINGULAR OCEANFRONT RESIDENCE ALONG THE DUNES Water Mill. A new signifcant modern residence has come to market on 1.5 acres above the dunes of Water Mill along 180+ ft of bulk headed ocean front. A masterful collaboration between Steven Harris Architects, Taconic Builders, Rees Robert Interior Designs and Edmund D Hollander Landscape Design for exacting owners has resulted in the recent completion of a 3,500 SF+/-+, 4 bedroom, modern stone edifce with unobstructed vistas looking out across both the Atlantic Ocean and Mecox Bay. Walls of glass, some of which recede hydraulically into the foors bringing the outside in, afford views of both the sunrise to the south over the ocean as well as the sunset to the north over the bay. The beautifully realized kitchen anchors an open foor plan that includes living room with freplace, media room and dining area all looking out to a vast liquid backdrop. The master wing to the east features sleeping chamber with freplace, sumptuous master bath and ample built in closets. Two bedrooms with baths ensuite plus a separate guest wing on the west, that closes off to the rest of the house, are wonderfully spaced to afford privacy. Radiant heat warms all the foors while superb fnishes are evident throughout. State of the art systems include geothermal HVAC system, automatic shades, Lutron lighting and a Savant automation system which can be set up to monitor and control the house from anywhere. A garage below can accommodate two vehicles. Outside the 50’ infnity edge pool is serviced by a unique 600 SF pool house with freplace, cabana kitchen and a grotto below offering underwater views into the pool. Call for your own private preview today in order to be in for Summer 2015. Co-Exclusive. Price Upon Request WEB# 41537
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Gary R. DePersia Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker m: 516.380.0538 gdp@corcoran.com
Aspen InspIred...
You Can Go Home AGAin for award-winning radio/tv host and aspen émigré jonathan bastian, the memories of childhood will always call him home to the roaring fork valley.
Just recently, I had a recurring dream of being in the North Star Nature Preserve, wading into a shallow creek. It was mid-summer, with snowmelt gushing down from Independence Pass, the aspen trees rippling out in the breeze. When I awoke, my stomach ached with homesickness. The Elk Mountains, the Roaring Fork River, the alpine ecosystem: This is the landscape of my childhood memories. And like most memories from those early, porous years, they stick around. They grow more vivid. I find I am lured back to Aspen with every passing year. Maybe it’s a trick of memory. Or maybe the primacy of home becomes more apparent as we age. I’m not sure. What I do know, however, is that Aspen always welcomes home its sons, its daughters, and even its newly minted residents. But most importantly, it won’t hold a grudge if you decide to leave again. I’ve returned many times, to rejuvenate, to reload, to reinvent—only to depart soon after to a new destination. So has my father. So have my friends. And each time, we’ve been greeted home by a community that gets it. They too know the intense urge of adventure and discovery. Maybe that’s exactly why they decided to live in the mountains to begin with. I’m sure there will come a time when I’ll happily relent, exhale, and return to Aspen for good. In the meantime, I’m grateful to have a hometown that understands it could be a while, because there’s always more to see. AP
IllustratIon by DanIel o’leary
There is Aspen as destination, Aspen as vacation, and even Aspen as an idea—but Aspen as a home? Wherever I travel and explain where I’m from, this is the question I am asked. My answer, at this point well-rehearsed, is a swift rebuttal that Aspen is not just some flashy mélange of tourists and ski guides and hoteliers. Rather, it is home to real people—business owners, artists, athletes, parents, children—who have decided this is the place they want to be, all year long. In fact, I was one of the children raised in the Aspen Valley, a product of Colorado winter rituals: parents snapping skis to our feet as soon as we could walk, ski instructors telling us to wiggle our toes in our boots on especially cold days. I was an angst-ridden teenager bombing down Ruthie’s Run with my pack of acne-pocked ski friends. I was a 20-something working my first job in journalism, making my way up Smuggler Mountain on a bike after work. But Aspenites have wandering souls. We bore easily. So many, like me, have journeyed off to other places, both far and near. It could be for weeks, months, or even years. I’ve taken my own sabbaticals in South America, Europe, and New York. Even as I write this from my current locale, in Louisville, a sleepyeyed city on the edge of the South, flanked by thoroughbred farms and bourbon distilleries, I think of my real home. I even dream of it.
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