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Summer FEATURES

HERE FOR THE ADVENTURE OF YOUR LIFE.

SUMMER 2021 I S S U E

WE INVITED 41 LOCAL FRIENDS TO BE OUR HOSTS

TRAIL MAP

FRYING PAN WILDERNESS AREA Whether you're looking for a crazy hike, a 4WD excursion, a backcountry escape to a 10th Mountain Hut, or a getaway to a newly-revitalized retreat, follow STEVE SZORADI's advice about how (and why) to get out there.

Raise your paddle if you're occasionally challenged by your own reflection. GWEN GARCELON's healing wisdom about body image can help us embrace our bodies, ourselves, and maybe even our old bikinis.

Got 'Horse Sense?" BETH SHOEMAKER explores how and why Equine Therapy works, both within the context of her motherhood journey, and within our local horse-based healing programs.

BATHING SUIT SEASON, BRING IT ON

SUMMER BERG RYAN HONEY ORIANA REBECCA BIER-MOEBIUS ALY SANGUILY MICHELLE & JASON SMITH CARLIE UMBARGER

UNSPOKEN WISDOM

PHOTO: Beaver Lake in Marble is just one of almost 100 local places named in six itineraries created for our Stayction special section. (Credit: Kathryn Camp)

MOUNTAINPARENT HERE FOR THE ADVENTURE OF YOUR LIFE.

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DEPARTMENTS 9

IN SEASON

THE ART SCENE We asked AMY KIMBERLY of Carbondale Arts how to raise a local artist. Her answer: show up for the arts in our community.

HOMELIFE

EDIBLE FLOWERS A rose is a rose is a rose, and it can also make a festive summer party menu.

HELPING HANDS

THE ROARING FORK KAYAKING CLUB Here's an entry point for an often hard-to-access sport. NATE WHITE.

GOOD SPORTS FLY FISHING

CHRISTINA MEDVED of Roaring Fork Conservancy shares how the organization gets our kids "hooked."

RODEO 58-59 COWBOYS & ANGELS ARE BACK THIS SUMMER

OUT & ABOUT

WE'RE HERE FOR YOU ALL THE TIME.

"Society Pages" from around the Valley, with a special focus on ways our world has started to open up again.

BETWEEN EACH SEASONAL EDITION, JOIN OUR ONLINE CONVERSATION.

MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER

WHAT’S HAPPENING

ACTIVITY PLANNER

Save the date for a new season of safe socializing for all ages, plus the latest Summer Camps update.

SERVICE DIRECTORY FEATURE ARTICLES

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ART PHOTOGRAPHY

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There's nothing quite like the evening lights, dust in the air, and skill of the riders at the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo. I look forward to these summer nights all year and make a point of sneaking away from my family in the stands to capture my favorite events: barrel racing and bull riding. The second photo in this series appears on page 57.

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founders of LILYBART, an Aspen greeting card and paper-art line created to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis.

COVER STORY

“SCHOFIELD PASS” Our family moved to the Aspen Valley the greatest accidental epic of all.

green beauty, relaxed vibe, and warm Lauren Suhrbier

"DO YOU REALLY WANT TO GO BACK TO NORMAL?" Chelsea Brehm asked our yoga class as she

In early June, we have always traveled back East to Shelter Island because

year, however, the pandemic changed our summer migration pattern. We hunkered down here and it was

My eldest son, Kip took up mountain biking with the passion he brings to all of his activities, and soon he planned

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Marble to Crested Butte. I went ahead by car as the "support team," and I created this bike as part of a custom birthday card for one of the men on the trip. For me, it evokes my son's love of high-tech gear, and our shared love of escaping to remote places. … Elana Royer

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to systemic change efforts.

creativity and smart

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Christina joined the Roaring

BETH HAHN SHOEMAKER STEVE SZORADI the Valley home for over

of Community Outreach. approach to climate impacts.

and support the local food system as a centerpiece of resiliency in the region. As a

daily dose of playing outside.

to insure arts and creativity are part of conversations concerning development

local artist.

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Nate is a kayak instructor and

in 2008 after moving from the previous seven years

educator for over 25 years and has taught stream ecology to thousands of students and adults across

Community Resiliency. In 2012 she founded the Roaring

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Wilderness Area.

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IN S E A SO N

Pop into the Launchpad in downtown Carbondale on any afternoon by around 4:00 PM, and you will see young folk swinging from silks, learning some form of dance, or fencing with grace and guidance. Carrie Vickers, an aerial artist and teacher, says ,”These kids amaze me. They have no fear.” This is stated as a seven-year-old hangs in the air by one leg. Shown here is a youth aerial performance at the 2019 Mountain Fair in Sopris Park .

HOW TO RAISE a Local Artist “EVERY CHILD IS AN ARTIST. THE PROBLEM IS HOW TO REMAIN AN ARTIST ONCE WE GROW UP.” PABLO PICCASO

A M Y K I M B E R LY Carbondale Arts

WHILE PICASSO IS ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE CREATOR OF THIS QUOTE, any parent could have said the same thing. As we watch our kids develop, some of open books and we, as adults, get to help write that book. It is crucial that we foster the creativity within that naturally exists, instead of dampening it. It is not easy to maneuver through this world. Whether you are a young person hearing of school shootings or an immigrant trying to make it in a strange place express is key to health. Art and music have been a “go to” for many during this last year of pandemic, and throughout the years of human existence. Take in Van Gough’s Starry Night and feel the vastness of the sky or listen to a song that an important outlet for expression – speaking the unspeakable in paint, words or music can create hope. We have heard over and over that the arts enhance critical thinking, language, math, reading and social skills. A 2005 report by the Rand Corporation about the visual arts argues that “the intrinsic pleasures and stimulation of the art experience do more than sweeten an individual’s life –according to the report, they “can connect people more deeply to the world and open them to new ways of seeing, creating the foundation to forge social bonds and community cohesion. And strong arts programming in schools helps close a gap that has left many a child behind.” It’s pretty easy to dive into art in this valley. There are diverse choices to keep kids and adults plugged in and connected to creativity. This is soul feeding stuff that strengthens us as a community in so many ways. From Aspen to Glenwood Springs and up to Redstone and Marble, creatives are sharing their talents to ensure that all youth have an opportunity to express, make, paint, draw and laugh. Here are some ideas for feeding the artist in all of us this summer.

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1. ASPEN ART MUSEUM 637 E. Hyman Avenue, Aspen (970) 925-8050

5. RED BRICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 110 E Hallam Street #118 (970) 429-2777

9. BASALT PRINTING & ART SUPPLY 23252 Two Rivers Rd, Basalt (970) 927-4705

AAM’s Teen Council hosts free monthly social events designed by teens, for teens. Movies. Online mixers (for now) and discussions around cultural and civic exchange. The idea is to give teens the means to design and execute programs using the museum’s space. All visiting and local teens are welcome.

New this summer, a weeklong workshop for middle and high school students on the art and technical craft

After learning how to stretch a canvas or mix watercolor hues though classes offered by local arts organizations, continue the creativity at home with artist-quality materials. Shop local and familyowned for paints, brushes, charcoals, pastels, sculpting supplies, even batiking wax.

2. STREET MARKETS Aspen Saturday Market Basalt Sunday Market Carbondale Farmers’ Market Glenwood Springs Downtown Market

6. ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL AMFS Meadows Campus, near the Benedict Music Tent

Show up at free summertime street markets where you can connect with our community’s growers and artisan makers of everything from healing salves and preserves to jewelry, soap, candles, pottery and clothing. ( Learn more, page 62.)

AMFS’s parent-tot Sing, Play, Move class combines classical and folk music, instrumental play, nursery rhymes, games, movement and simple composition. Join a socially-distanced group OR (new this year) gather 3-5 other families to create your own private class.

3. ASPEN EMPORIUM & FLYING CIRCUS 315 E Main St, Aspen (970) 544-2499

7. ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET 0245 Sage Way, Aspen Red Brick Building, Basalt Third Street Center, Carbondale Midland Center, Glenwood Springs (970) 925-7175

Look for the funky little white and blue Victorian on Main Street with the vivid yard art, hand painted signs, stone lounge chairs and porch baubles. – friendly, fun, and spot-on sense for curating local art at approachable prices.

4. THEATRE ASPEN Hurst Theatre: 470 Rio Grande Place (970) 925-9313

instruction from the Colorado Film School + highproduction value equipment + archival footage from the Aspen Historical Society = a unique opportunity

Theatre Aspen’s K-12 programming = weeklong full-day instruction in acting, dancing, and singing that builds toward stage productions for all-age audiences. Willy Wonka, staring students in grades 3-6; A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Peter and the Starcatcher (grades 7-12)

ASFB offers summer session ballet, jazz and modern dance classes for grades K-12. Sign up now for Ballet Folklorico, a free after-school program celebrating traditional Latin American dance.

8. ANDERSON RANCH 5263 Owl Creek Rd, Snowmass Village (970) 923-3181 New this summer, kids can try Native American Beading or explore the Art of Mexico. Weeklong morning programming for ages 4-5; all-day classes for ages 6-17. A different theme every week.

10. THE ART BASE 99 Midland Spur, Basalt (970) 927-4123 With the purchase and remodel of a multistory brick storefront on Midland Avenue, this midvalley arts organization will have a bright and airy dedicated kids classroom. Grand opening in June. Look for parent-child, youth and teen classes + to-go ARTboxes.

11. THE ARTS CAMPUS AT WILLITS – TACAW 360 Market Street, Willits (970) 510-5365 The net-zero Contemporary Center opens this June with a series of outdoor evening performances (see page 45). The facility features an amphitheatre, indoor concert and event spaces, a teaching kitchen, dedicated rehearsal rooms for local musicians, and a café workspace + classrooms for kids programming.

12. POWERS ART CENTER 13110 HWY 82, Carbondale (970) 963-4445 John Powers was a longtime local philanthropist who brought avant-garde artists to Aspen from 19651970 as artists-in-residence. During this time, Powers collected many notable pop art pieces including a significant number Jasper Johns’ works on paper. These are now housed in a building that is a work of art in itself. Free and reopening post-COVID on June 1.

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13. CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER 135 Main Street, Carbondale (970) 963-2529

16. JAMES SURLS SCULPTURE Highway 133 roundabout at Main Street, Carbondale

19. MARBLE SYMPOSIUM 474 West Park Street, Marble (720) 365-5536

“Our youth programs are now in full swing, and we love seeing kiddos explore their ideas through clay,” says Savanna LaBauve of CCC. Weekday summer camps, weekend classes, workshops, date nights and Family Clay Play in an outdoor studio space.

One of the most preeminent living artists in the U.S. has resided and worked near Carbondale for more than 20 years. James Surls’ “Sewing the Future” stands at almost 20’ tall as a bronze and stainless centerpiece of the Town’s robust public arts collection.

Three eight-day intensive workshops in July and August for all ages and abilities. Taught by internationally renowned sculptors using rare remnants from the National Historic Marble Mill site. Learn the ancient art of stone carving, or drive up and watch artists at work.

14. THE LAUNCHPAD 76 S. Fourth Street, Carbondale (970) 963-1680

17. THIRD STREET CENTER 520 S. Third Street, Carbondale

20. COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE Campuses in Aspen, Carbondale, Spring Valley and Glenwood Springs

The heart of the Carbondale Creative District is a multiuse performance studio and R2 Gallery overseen by: Dance Initiative (415) 200-7008 Local and nationally recognized dancers of all genres for performances, classes, events, in-school instruction, plus after-school and summer classes. Carbondale Arts (970) 963-1680 For 50 years, the homebase of the Carbondale arts scene. Host of Mountain Fair and “Green is the New Black” Fashion Show, which spark economic opportunities for creatives, plus a lot of fun for all. Find CA’s youth programming in Rosybelle, a mobile

15. RIO GRANDE ARTWAY Rio Grande Trail Intersection of Hwy 133 The Youth Art Park is the latest addition to a one mile interactive art installation along the Rio Grande Trail. Outdoor classroom meets guerilla art. Paint a rock and leave it in the ARTway. You never know what you’ll . While you’re there, check out the DeRail sculpture at the park’s entrance, created by blacksmith Olivia Pevec using railroad artifacts with a nod to our bicycling culture.

A transformed former 1960s-era middle school building revamped for sustainability to offer

Voices (719) 480-3024 “A stage, a page, a canvas, a microphone” for women, youth and Latino voices. Look for The Artery, a traveling stage that will present diverse performances around the Valley this summer. Stage of Life (SOL) Theater (970) 274-0894 Dedicated to creating an emotionally-safe place for kids to explore acting. Summer programming includes singing and dancing workshops.

18. REDSTONE ART FOUNDATION 303 Redstone Boulevard, Redstone (970) 963-7322 This arts organization awarded $52,000 in scholarships this year to local high school seniors pursuing higher education in the arts. It will an art show on Labor Day weekend. Artists may apply online for inclusion in this juried exhibit. map illustration: Kathryn Camp

Our regional community college offers an extensive array of continuing ed classes designed to “improve your resume, health, mind and soul.” From sewing to painting, herbalism to photography, there is something for everyone. As well as children’s art and dance classes at the GWS campus. 21. ART ON 8TH 209 8th Street, Glenwood Springs (970) 230-9841 Valley Developmental Services’ Valley Weavers, a vocational textile project producing one-of-a-kind table runners and gifts, along with unique items from other local artists.

22. GLENWOOD SPRINGS ARTS COUNCIL (970) 355-9689 Although this community arts council is without a permanent home at the moment, this group keeps youth arts education alive with scholarships 5-18. Applicants can request funds to support participation in classes offered by any local arts organization.

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LOCALLY GROWN EDIBLE FLOWERS: anise hyssop, calendula, chamomile, chives, columbine, dandelions, lavender, nasturtiums, marigolds, pansies, roses, squash blossoms.

CLAY CLASSES @ C A R B O N DA L E C L AY C E N T E R FAMILY CLAY PLAY In these 2 hour long classes you and your child(ren) will work side by side creating with clay and decorating with underglazes. An instructor will give a demonstration at the beginning and help throughout the making process. Parents will make alongside their child(ren) and help them bring their creation to life! 2hr class: pricing varies dependent on number of participants ADULT INTRO WORKSHOPS Whether you’ve been trying to

get your hands on clay for years, want to test the waters before committing to a several-week class, or just crave an afternoon/evening out of the house, these 3-hour adult workshops are perfect for learning the basics and opening your eyes to the possibilities of clay. You will walk out with a better awareness of the processes and craftsmanship that goes into ceramics, as well as a piece of your own to use, admire, or inspire the growth of a new hobby. 3 Hours | $65 | 7 – 8 people | Ages 16+

SHOP IN-PERSON & ONLINE Our current Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10am -5pm. Plus, check out our new online shop! We have numerous local and national artists; as well as, our current exhibition all online. 135 Main St. C’dale, CO | 970-963-2529 | www.carbondaleclay.org 12

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HOME IS MORE THAN JUST AN ADDRESS.

Calling the mid-valley home for more than two decades and with a family of her own, Corey knows that taking a client-focused approach is essential so you can concentrate on what matters most. The casual approach, accessibility to the entire Roaring Fork mid-valley are just some of top reasons so many families call this place home.

CALL TODAY TO EXPLORE THE ROARING FORK VALLEY.

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Public Gardens

Farms + Ranches with Visitor Experiences

Carbondale Food Forest

DeRail Park

Hattie’s Kitchen Garden

Latino Folk Art Garden

Cedar Ridge Ranch

Pioneer Garden

Sustainable Settings

The Betty Jane Schuss Memorial Gardens

Thompson House Museum

True Nature Healing Arts Peace Garden

Youth Art Park

Avalanche Ranch Cabins & Hot Springs

Welcome to our table! Carbondale’s history has long been rooted in the production of quality, local food. Beginning with the Ute Indians who hunted the fertile lands, later in the 1880s, settlers began to harvest the land, supplying regional mining communities with beef, potatoes and grains. At that time, the Roaring Fork Valley-from Aspen to Glenwood Springs-produced more potatoes than the entire state of Idaho. We are also proud to call the dandelion our town’s official flower and recognize its vital role in our ecosystem, as well as its gourmet and medicinal benefits. Today, Carbondale’s unique ranching and farming legacy continues to thrive. This “gastro-renaissance” is driven by young farmers and ranchers who are carving out boutique and micro-farming projects, while developing relationships with custom-grow chefs, brewers and distillers resulting in unique flavors from the local terroir, while minimizing the distance food travels from farm to fork. This map provides you with the opportunity to connect with our heritage through flavors on your plate and in your glass. Learn our story through garden experiences across town; visit local farms and ranches where you can take a class or workshop, or simply savor the experience at one of our food and beverage establishments whose craftspeople take pride in the revered ingredients produced in our inspired mountain town. We are happy to have you. Now pull up a chair! Sincerely, The Community of Carbondale

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Allegria

Bonfire Coffee

Fat Belly Burgers

Field2Fork Kitchen/Plosky’s Deli

Granetta

Honey Butter

Mana Foods

Phat Thai

Silo

The Beat

True Nature Healing Arts Cafe

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Batch Provisions

Carbondale Beer Works

Marble Distilling Co.

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13 Moons Ranch

Smiling Goat Ranch

Erin’s Acres

Spring Creeks Ranch

Modern West Floral Co

Strang Ranch

Nieslanik Beef Farms

Sunfire Ranch

Potter Farms

Wild Mountain Seeds / Seed Peace

Rocking TT Bar

Visit the Carbondale Chamber or The Launchpad to pick up a printed copy of the Roaring Fork + Farm Map, featuring descriptions of every business. For more information: carbondale.com | chamber@carbondale.com (970) 963-1890 The Carbondale Chamber is located at The Third Street Center 520 S 3rd Street # 3; Carbondale, CO 81623

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AYC is here for our kids, families and community! Times may be different but we are here for the kids. Last summer we successfully ran programs for 12 weeks and we are doing it again this summer!

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Since 1991, Aspen Youth Center has provided a safe and supportive place where all youth in grades 4-12 connect, learn and grown, for free.

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We were here before Covid, we are here now, and we will be here long into the future.

The way forward is together! Programs include: Top Chef • Art Spot • STEAM and Tech • Agility • Make a Difference Mondays • Community Crusaders • Free play and sports • Outdoor Explore

• Aspen Youth Center is open Monday through Friday, year-round, 9am to 5pm during the summer months.

www.aspenyouthcenter.org 970.544.4130

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Here’s an intro to basecamp options in the Frying Pan Wilderness Area

Frying Pan Road sounds like the title and setting of a foodie movie. It’s what Midland Avenue becomes as soon as Basalt’s main thoroughfare turns uphill and begins winding alongside the gold metal Frying Pan River. Simply “the Pan” if you live within sight of it, this river is so narrow and steep in parts that you won’t see rafts or even the most intrepid kayaker on it. Instead, you’ll see cabins, an original homestead and the remnants of old whistle stop towns. As well as blue heron. You’ll occasionally come across a bear in broad daylight lumbering down the road, and if you slow down and look up the craggy red cliffs to your left at around mile marker 3, you may see Bighorn sheep. In fact, the herd here is one of the largest managed wild herds in Colorado.

Frying Pan Road gets way more interesting, and way less

hauled to Ruedi Reservoir, and you’ll likely pass a few strings of road bikers climbing the narrow canyon, an early season training ground.

Slow down. Or pull over and look around. There is a lot to see. Here are a few favorite ways to explore the backcountry in this storied, remote, yet accessible wilderness area.

utter crawl through the towns of Thomasville and Meredith, as their posted signs about baby foxes crossing the road are actually not a joke. Further along, the Norrie Colony blocks were loaded on trains and then shipped East. More evidence of early American Western railroad history shows up as the road changes from pavement to dirt. The winding switchbacks ultimately connect the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan drainages to Leadville and the Arkansas River. In this remote area, the same water diversion infrastructure

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MOLLIE B. CAMPGROUND Located at the Ruedi Marina, the Mollie B. with a public grey and black water dump location and vault toilets. Popular with boaters who use the marina boat ramp to access Ruedi Reservoir.

DEERHAMMER CAMPGROUND One loop with eleven sites located on the Frying Pan

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management, here is a wilderness glamping destination with cabin rentals and rooms in an Private parties, or yoga retreats. Book your stay a nationally followed a touring jam band at Beyul

HARRY GATES HUT* sleeping areas, including two private rooms upstairs.

ELK WALLOW CAMPGROUND Seven primitive campsites adjacent to the North

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restrictions in place at press time. At this point Pitkin County limits usage of the campsites near the reservoir. Amenities include multiple vault toilet facilities, potable water, bear lockers at most sites, and a .8 mile hiking loop with views of the Continental Divide.

MARGY’S HUT* Named for Margy McNamara, the wife of former secretary of defense and member Margy’s Hut is located just below timberline, with beautiful views of the Elk Range.

BETTY BEAR HUT* sleeping areas. It is located on the western slope of the Continental Divide near

*A NOTE ABOUT SUMMER 2021 USE OF 10TH MOUNTAIN HUTS

occupancy bookings only. The Harry Gates, Margy’s and Betty Bear Huts are all terrain challenges inherent in planning wintertime hut trips.

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As a big-picture thinker, Ingrid Wussow is an expert on land use and construction. While you’re just enjoying the view, she’s busy envisioning a property’s potential. You can count on her to tell you straight up what’s in your best interest – today and years down the road. As a fifth-generation native of the Roaring Fork Valley, Ingrid loves it when her clients put down roots here too.

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Rock Climbing Area. In the summer and fall the huts, trails and crags in this area are used for hiking, camping and climbing. You have two options for summer access to this area:

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Here is an interesting short excursion that can be included as an exploration hike from the Betty Bear Hut or could be done as part of a day trip out looking Tunnel can be found below the Continental Divide and can be accessed on the old railroad grade that had been routed by Ivanhoe Lake. It’s a worthwhile landmark and poking around on either side of the Divide can be great to gain the railroad and engineering.

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Pass and continues to the town of Leadville. The route beyond the pass requires waiting for help in an area without cell reception.

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place where I embrace and celebrate my body. And I feel a deep kinship with so many other women who struggle

I KNOW I’M NOT ALONE.

I DON’T REMEMBER EXACTLY HOW IT STARTED.

grows instead is a deep love and appreciation for all that I am. And that I am still here at all.

to me, anything resembling a family would go with him.

A male beloved reminded me that this is a universally human thing – to struggle with our self-image. So true. It’s part of how we

As a parent, this journey to self-love has been absolutely invaluable. The self-compassion and awareness I’ve gained, from decades of B.S.-stripping practice, are among my most precious allies. They how cliché it sounds, “you can’t really love someone else until you love yourself.” It is the biggest deal around. Self-love is the source of authentic self-expression, courage, and connection.

SO HERE WE GO…

Sometime shortly after my father’s cancer diagnosis I began a dangerous and downward spiral of self-sabotage. I was 15, and my

On the outside, I put up a brave and impressive illusion of resilience and excellence. I was earning A’s, ski racing with the boys (since there was no girls team), singing in a production of Godspell, and I wouldn’t gain weight – which kept it all under the radar. my bulimia came with me. I began to realize that the image of excellence I was chasing, and the security I thought it offered, was a trap. It led me right to a particularly “dark night of the soul” in my sophomore year, which was the gift I needed. Illustration: K A T H R Y N C A M P

THE TURNING POINT

I think it’s like this for almost everyone. We have these frightening psycho-social-spiritual encounters that bring us up close to our shadows. In these excruciating moments, we take a good look at what we’ve kept hidden. What follows is the priceless opportunity to create a new relationship with ourselves and make a leap forward in our development as a human being. I joined an eating disorder support group (I think mostly out of exhaustion with trying to hide it.) I changed my major from Political Science to Studio Art. I began DJing on the college radio station. I traded the pressures of Division One ski racing for a volunteer ski patrol position at the local ski area. I loved hanging out with the old salty guys who were also doing it purely for the love of skiing. been jumping through for so long. It was time to start living my life for me, and for joy. It would take decades more to really shed the habits of self-sabotage. I grew up in a family with a lot of critique and criticism, which became my own inner dialogue. Deprogramming that remains a work in progress. It all shifted when I started to become my true self. Instead of just trying to excel or do what I thought was expected of me, I started making decisions out of a sense of what felt true to me. I didn’t grow up thinking that my truth should naturally be what guided my decisions. What seemed more important was what others expected and valued, or what generally seemed to mean “success” – whether or not it was a true expression of me.

I recently shared a video with an old friend. It’s from last summer. I’m my old tattered bikini, and there’s my belly (which never really recovered from having my babies when I was 41 and 42 years old). I don’t think I look anything close to hot. But it’s a fun moment, and whenever I push myself to This friend, who was actually a boyfriend more than 30 years ago, immediately texted me back after watching my video and wrote, “You’re the sexiest woman I ever dated.” What?!?! I’d actually had to put be able to share the video. And I don’t think I was any smaller when we dated – maybe larger. Maybe it wasn’t about the body. Maybe it really was about joy, and living whole-heartedly, and unapologetically. Maybe I’m starting to let this in.

APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY been experimenting with something called “Appreciative Inquiry.” It’s an approach that focuses on possibility and positive potential. It inspires creativity and engages my full capacity in any moment. It’s for sure one of the reasons I’ve been able to survive, and often even thrive, as a single parent. Here’s how I practice Appreciative Inquiry. No matter what happens – especially when hard things happen and I notice myself focusing on what’s wrong, what’s hard, what sucks – I make a shift.

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I choose to look for what is working or what I love. I ask: “What is showing up out of this challenge as a gift for my highest evolutionary potential?” For body image, whenever I get down on myself for however many pounds I think I should lose, or how I think I should look in a bikini, I make the shift. I remember that after all I have been through – the hours of hard labor birthing my son at home, and all the times I have slammed myself into the ground (and other things) really hard – my body is still here doing all the things that bring me joy.

PARENTING WITH MY WHOLE SELF

When I think of my early years of single parenting, what stands out is the deepening of my relationship with spirit. When I woke up in the middle of the night to nurse and couldn’t get back to sleep, that’s when I meditated (partly because there was no other time, and partly because I needed it more than sleep). There were times when after a long day I’d be standing up in my tiny kitchen, between my two toddlers strapped into their high chairs, trying to feed all of us amidst the inevitable melt-down. I’d run into prayers for help. When I returned they would say, “Mama, who were response, even to those messy prayers, was a deep conviction that I was walking my path with grace. I was becoming more fully myself with each courageous decision to live my truth. And every decision to care for myself was about honoring that truth, and loving it - and me.

“There I am in my old tattered bikini. I don’t think I look anything close to hot. But it’s a fun moment, and whenever I push myself to see if I awesome and totally alive.” “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” That’s the heart of my message to my now teenage kids. Their healthy sense of self will come from what I am modeling, how I speak, the choices I make, what I do every day to nurture my mind, body and spirit. There’s not a thing I can say that’s as powerful as being who I am. practice and aligning my life to what I most deeply value have become ways I express love to myself. They are the ways I show my kids how to be whole and resilient and strong. I think that’s the most important thing I can give them – a sense of knowing themselves, loving themselves, and allowing themselves to be seen and loved for all of who they are. When I am giving that to myself, I feel pretty darn sexy. Now if I could just get myself to shop for a new bikini…

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DISCOVERY

Early in the winter of 1993 with twelve inches of new snow blanketing the ski slopes, I found myself on a chairlift with a ski pro named Woodchuck. He was there to teach up the mountain, he casually asked, “So Beth, how do you initiate your turn?” I was skiing since I was three and never consciously understood how I made a turn. or teach it to anyone else. I began to play with how subtle shifts in balance, pressure, and engagement within my body yielded dramatic shifts in my overall pleasure and skiing ability. Said in a slightly different way, by breaking down the way I made my

FAST FORWARD 20 YEARS

I found myself in an arena with a horse – charged with the seemingly simple task of leading a beautiful black mare, on a lead rope, at a comfortable distance, and getting her to stop when I asked. The result: she crowded me, seemed to think she was in charge, and she stopped at least two steps after I wanted her to. “Hmm...,” said my Equus coach, “Is there a similar pattern showing up in your life?” I looked at her in disbelief; this was exactly where I struggled with my own kids. By bringing awareness to the unconscious patterns in my parenting, I again realized, if body, my intentions, and my awareness make me a more skillful parent? Working with that beautiful mare, I began to uncover a pattern in my life and the opportunity to practice setting clear boundaries in kind ways. My girls were 10 and 12 years old at the time. I had oriented my life around empowering them to follow their interests and develop their independent voices. But through my approach, I unintentionally disempowered myself. I often lacked personal space, had little clarity around my own needs and desires, and asked for things 2 or 3 or 6 times before I got a response. The mare helped me see that if I was clear with what I wanted, and respectfully,

to be clear in my own mind and in my communication until she understood. and preferences. I knew that bringing this skill home would be a gift to our family. The horse helped me see a pattern and learn how to show up more effectively. 33

A CURIOUS CALLING

I did not grow up with horses, nor do I ride, but living in Carbondale, I felt instinctively drawn to wanting my little girls to be with these big, beautiful creatures. As my girls’ love grew, I became more and more curious about the amazing ways horses could support people in learning and healing. Around the same time, my girls were introduced to the Horse Boy Method for autistic children through Susan Gibbs and Sheryl Barto. I rapidly began to see that horses were not only excellent at helping capable of transforming people in both unexpected and imperceptible ways. Horses meet people where they are, without judgment, and in their non-verbal way help people be more honest and connected with themselves. I have witnessed powerful transformations when, with the right guidance, people experience themselves in new ways through riding, playing, or simply being with horses.

LEARNING FROM NATURE

Horses have evolved over millions of years. Their instinctual, intuitive, and collective awareness as prey animals is essential to the survival of the herd and is deeply rooted even in the most domesticated breeds. Historically, people have controlled horses through domination, but if we can learn healthier ways of being with ourselves and others, horses’ survival strategies can teach us to be less predatory and controlling and more collaborative, clear, and respectful. Programs designed by healing professionals and traditional horse people focus on building a variety of skills that are transferable to other areas of our lives. Participants leave with unique memories of how it feels to be with a horse, their horse.

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WITH HORSES IS ”BEING ABOUT PLAYING IN THE STEPPING INTO OUR BIGNESS

A horse’s big presence requires us to step into our bigness to be with them in a healthy, safe way. If we don’t provide leadership, the horse will. Some horses can be bold and bossy. On the ground, they may not respect a person’s space or may want to lead instead of being led. I’ve witnessed timid people learn to fearlessly stand up for what they want. Other horses have gentle personalities and offer a steady foundation, while beginner riders practice skills and gain coordination. I’ve also seen horses comfort or protect grieving clients. Many horses seem to know when they can push the limits and when it’s safe and necessary to be gentle. Horseback riding is a unique form of physical, psychological and occupational therapy for people with a wide range of disabilities. Horses become natural extensions of a rider’s body as their gait closely replicates ours. They are an incredible resource for people developing body awareness, strength, coordination, alignment, agility and balance. Machines and exercises work too, but when people, especially kids, sense, feel, and adapt to a horse beneath them, their body learns quickly. It’s both exciting and physically challenging. Additionally, the height and strength of a horse allows a rider to meet the world in a direct and empowered way. Windwalkers blends the For kids and adults with ADHD, the urgent focus required to manage a big horse helps them build habits and neural pathways to channel their attention rarely realize how much they are learning. This is the basis of recreational therapy which can be used across all ages and abilities. Ascendigo uses outdoor adventures like horseback riding to build independence and expand life experiences for children and adults with autism. Through experiences and play, people use their bodies more fully, feel empowered, and are engaged in ways that translate back into their lives.

LIMINAL SPACE. THE SPACE BETWEEN WHAT IS AND WHAT COULD BE.” AIMEE DALE-LUCIUS LPCC and EGALA Instructor T H E R E L AT I O N S H I P S TA B L E

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THE THRILL OF RIDING INCREASES THE ADRENALINE AND ENDORPHINS MOVING THROUGH THE BODY. THIS HELPS US PUSH PAST OUR OWN INHIBITIONS AS INDIVIDUALS AND HELPS US GROW” SYDNEY HOROWITZ Ranch Manager ASCENDIGO

PEOPLE WITH FIGHT OR FLIGHT TENDANCIES ” NATURALLY CONNECT WITH HORSES AND THEIR SENSITIVE NATURE. THEY SEE THEMSELVES IN THE HORSE, AND CAN LEARN A LOT FROM THAT REFLECTION.” K AY L E E M A R T I G Recreational Therapist S M I L I N G G OAT R A N C H

THEIR HEALING HEARTS

Horses’ hearts are enormous. Secretariat’s heart was 22 pounds – that’s 5 pounds heavier than our adorably overweight cat, Tulip. While most horses’ hearts weigh around 8 pounds, they have a powerful effect. Being next to a relaxed and collected horse feels akin to being in the presence of a gifted spiritual leader; there is a visceral sense of calm that impacts everyone present. On a physiological associated with breast feeding and sex. Horses synthesize and release oxytocin in their hearts when they are calm, which in turn further relaxes their nervous system process information more effectively. This is particularly healing for people with autism and anyone struggling with anxiety or PTSD and is the foundation of the Horse Boy Method practiced at Smiling Goat Ranch. Neuroscience has proven that our brains learn best when we feel safe. In fact, there or freeze. Once the mind is calm, it opens, allowing learning and rational processing to occur. To build resiliency, it’s essential that our minds know how to stay calm under a variety of circumstances. For some neurodiverse people or those suffering from PTSD, their mind struggles to quiet down. Laying along the bare back of a specially trained, gentle giant allows them to relax in ways many have never imagined possible. Alternatively, the hip-rocking motion of riding also encourages the release of oxytocin. This gives the team of practitioners at Smiling Goat Ranch an active way to teach new concepts through conversations and games and helps participants build a more expansive network of neural pathways.

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When horses are free to move at will, we have an opportunity to watch how our presence effects them. In equine-assisted coaching or psychotherapy, people work with horses on the ground in a round pen, arena, or pasture. These practices are integral to many local recovery programs, and are powerful for individuals, families, and corporate teams. Sometimes the experience is task oriented, like moving a horse through an obstacle course, and sometimes the experience lessons and reveal subconscious patterns we may never see otherwise. Working with horses allows our intentions and habits to be revealed, and then we can test new strategies without the judgments, distractions, words or agendas of others. When clients make certain internal shifts, it’s amazing to see how the dynamic shifts with the horses.

HORSE SEES BEYOND THE MASKS WE WEAR. ”THE IT SUPPORTS US IN SEEING THE WAYS IN WHICH WE KEEP A VISIONARY PROJECT THAT RAISES THE BAR FOR AUTISM SERVICES

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OURSELVES SMALL. THESE SENTIENT AND GENEROUS CREATURES SHOW US THE WAY TO AUTHENTICITY, COHERENCE AND THE TRUTH OF OUR POTENTIAL WITHOUT SPEAKING A WORD.” S H E R I G AY N O R LCSW and Eponaquest Instructor

Coaches and licensed therapists differ in their training and who they serve. As an Equus trained coach, I create experiences for individuals, parents, and leaders to explore personal challenges and important relationships at home and at work. Licensed therapists, like Aimee Dale-Lucius and Sheri Gaynor, use experiences with horses to improve the health and well-being of their clients while also being able to address clinical mental health issues. Horses allow them to work skillfully on areas of mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. At the end of the day, horses remind us who we are beneath the layers of identities and multiple hats we wear. When we slow down, take a deep breath, and notice their horsey smell, their soft coat, their breath, we can be present. The experience can be deeply healing and meditative. Gaynor, in partnership with other professionals, often uses guided imagery, art, and horses to reconnect individuals to themselves and their inner wisdom. It’s one of the unique experiences healing professionals have created in the valley to help people remember they are not alone and the best answers lie within themselves. What I’ve witnessed personally and professionally in both humans and horses has stretched the way I understand connection, intelligence, and instinct. The individual stories of healing are too many to capture here, but the smiles and the tears, the joy and the stillness people experience with horses become unforgettable memories they can draw upon again and again. Being with horses allows people to see their gifts and challenges honestly, and allows them to play with creating a more authentic physical, mental and emotional relationship with themselves and others.

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Whether you have had a busy week at work or are just coming into Aspen for the weekend, let me alleviate the dilemma of whether to spend quality time with the kids or hang out with friends who you hardly get see. Why not do both while enjoying the amazing outdoors that we all live here for? Here are some activities to keep the kids entertained (built-in-babysitter) so you can relax and have fun, too.

8:00AM

Pour a cup of coffee and text a few friends to see who is up for some fun. In summertime, water is almost always on our agenda. Here are a few of our favorite places to make a splash. Paddleboard the STILLWATER WETLAND AREA at the NORTHSTAR PRESERVE Up Highway 82, right outside of town. Parking is extremely limited. Use the Wildwood Lane launch site to drop off SUPs and gear. Leave at least one adult in charge of kids while the other takes the shuttle car to one of three designated parking areas off of Highway 82. Walk back along the gravel and boardwalk East of Aspen Trail. From start much time you stop and play take 2-3 hours. Tip: If you don’t have an SUP or the time for a longer adventure, you can bike the East of Aspen Trail to the South Gate entrance and play at the public access beach. (Or info at MountainParent.com) Also, please note: dogs are not allowed at Northstar. Picnic at HERRON PARK. (a.k.a. the “River Park’’) A popular spot in the summer where the kids are bound to run into other kids. The shallow water is perfect to cool off in the midday sun. Make sure to pack water shoes and dry clothes. When the kids were smaller, we would hit up the “Kids Play” Beach at the JOHN DENVER SANCTUARY, perfect for young toddlers. (Pack: kids' swimsuits, toys and hats because there is a lot of direct sun.)

10:30AM

If water isn’t the main attraction for the day, here’s another thought. Take the GONDOLA TO THE TOP OF AJAX and do the Nature Trail hike, which is easy for kids. The Sundeck is open for food and beverages when you get done. Or...

1:00PM

Head to the LAWN AT THE MUSIC TENT with your picnic basket in tow. Keep in mind that (due to social-distancing measures this year), the lawn area where guests typically spread out picnic blankets will not be free, as it has been traditionally. Reservations for pods of up to four people are required. Inside the tent, a vaccinated-only section will be monitored by a HIPAAcompliant phone app that patrons will download to qualify for special seating.

1:30PM

6:00PM

LANI WHITE TRAIL is an offshoot of the lower portion of the HUNTER CREEK TRAIL. It’s an easy walk or bike-ride from town. Look for a spot where you can build a fort or pitch a hammock to relax by the water. Nothing is more relaxing for babe or for Mom or Dad.

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12:00PM

Get a to-go lunch from one of the restaurants on the mall near “Tooth Park” (WAGNER PARK PLAYGROUND) so the kids can play and you can have downtime with friends on the big open field. Try... SU CASA for Mexican food. ASPEN PIE for pizza.

The RED FOX FROZEN YOGURT STAND and Aspen’s famous DANCING FOUNTAIN are a skip away if you need to cool off in the summer heat. VICTORIA + CO ESPRESSO & WINE BAR is nearby by for adults needing some afternoon coffee to keep up with the kids.

4:30PM

The PITKIN COUNTY LIBRARY reopened in May for walkthrough service after being closed for 15 months due to COVID. If our community can remain in the “Blue,” we can look for parent-child storytime, summertime reading for children of all ages, and other planned events to come this summer. Until then, however, the doors are open for you to browse for a limited window of time, make a selection and be on your way. You and your child might choose a favorite title for naptime today.

If you are still in the “naptime” years, I’m sure we can all relate to that feeling that this muchneeded respite can sometimes feel as if it cuts the day in half? If so, here’s a way to turn this daily ritual into an adventure while also planting the hiking spirit in your kids at young age.

Tip: Be Sure to sit in the very back so the kids can play without disrupting the audience inside. Ride bikes if you can – parking is limited. If you have time to kill before the music starts, ride around the peaceful paths at the adjacent Meadows Resort.

After music is over, ride your bike to AJAX TAVERN to enjoy the late sunset/evenings. Sip your wine from your patio table while watching while the kids get that last bit of energy out running around the base of Ajax and playing in the sand pit.

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8:00AM

Grab your girl and start off with a cup of joe. Parking is free at Lot 6 off Carriage Way. FUEL CAFÉ offers organic espresso, smoothies, breakfast and lunch with outdoor seating. Or, If you are an avid Starbucks fan, head down the mall to Starbucks Snowmass and say hello to Emmerson and crew. Don't as hydration is key.

9:00AM

Next up, get ready to zen out with KING YOGA at the RINK in the heart of Base Village. Aaron King is known for his outdoor jam sessions. Bring your mat, water bottle and friend to vibe out. Parking is free in the Base Village parking garage.

11:30AM

4:30PM

Now it’s time for the switch-off with the kids so the guys can ride lift-served award-winning trails. Most recently, in 2020: the Gold Metal from the International Mountain Bike Association, which celebrates the world’s best trail destinations for all skill levels. My husband’s favorite Snowmass Mountain ride is FRENCH PRESS.

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Dads and kids ride the gondola to Elk Camp (ASPEN SNOWMASS allows free gondi rides in the summer).

UNTIL4:00PM

After your beautiful practice, get ready to for a hike up the mountain. The VISTA TRAIL starts just past the second station of the Elk Camp Gondola, on your left. This hiking trail received a new layout in 2020, winding up through aspen groves and wild flower meadows towards the top of the gondola at ELK CAMP.

There are plenty of things to do in the LOST FOREST at Elk Camp. This wooded wonderland offers activities such as a rock climbing tower, an alpine coaster and my kiddo’s favorite – hiking the RABBIT RUN LOOP. This is a short hike with little elevation gain. Good thing your husband is amazing, since he packed water bottles, sunscreen, snacks and bug spray, which you will need when you complete the trail loop on the back side of the Elk Camp pond. If your kiddos are really into casting, bring

Tip: Dads in need of bike, helmet or pad rentals can start their day at FOUR MOUNTAIN SPORTS in Base Village.

last year! The restaurant at Elk Camp offers a variety of choices for lunch or snacks.

10:00AM

Head back to the Rink after downloading the gondola. Kids can play in the splash pad or with yard games, while the Mamas pop into my new favorite, JUS. I am a creature of habit and always get the Chilly Willy smoothie or the Sweet Greens juice. My kids love coconut peanut butter balls or granola for a treat.

6:00PM

You deserve a delicious meal after a jam-packed day. First, line up a sitter with ASPEN BABYSITTING SERVICE, which offers childcare in your home or hotel provided by vetted, fully-trained sitters. Next, make a reservation. An old-time favorite is IL POGGIO. Ask for the corner table next to the window off the bar. You can never go wrong with the house red and burrata salad. Opening in August, KENICHI will bring it’s must-have Aspen sushi to Snowmass.

7:00PM

Snowmass is stellar at offering programming for the whole family. So an alternative to the "double-date for the grownups" is an evening everyone can enjoy. Pick up take-out pizza from TASTERS, and bring it to the RINK. Yes, this is your third trip to the heart of Base Village today. This time head there for Saturday night MOVIE UNDER THE STARS. This series of family favorites is screened in partnership with ASPEN FILM. Take heed: The evenings in Snowmass can cool down a quite a bit, so bring layers, blankets and low camp chairs. Need a night cap to warm up under the stars? Try LIFT VODKA, a local brand which marries 100% Aspen water with corn distillate in small batches to produce a premium, crisp, fresh vodka. I have also learned that keeping it clean with Casamigos and Topo Chico with some lime goes down really well. My one-stop shop is SUNDANCE LIQUOR AND GIFTS in the Snowmass Center.

SUNDAY

10:00AM

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anunexpecteddatenight I have to confess that my wife, Amy, and I have been pretty terrible over the years about date nights (even before we had three kids). Having built a life in the theater business together, we’ve been fortunate to get invitations to lots of openings, galas, and other fun shindigs over the years. However, there is always a bit of work going on at these events so we don’t really count them as date nights. Amy and I view this as a chance to articulate a week of awesome Midvalley dates that we should actually do. And by committing them to the written word, we may actually end up enjoying some of them.

MONDAY

6:00PM

What about sending the stresses of the workday downriver? Head to one of the public-access spots along the FRYING PAN RIVER. BLT TAQUERIA for a BLT Salad and their Shrimp Po’Boy. Next door at JIMBO’S LIQUORS, Gonzo will help you choose a bottle of vino to match your mood and the menu. Both are located off of Midland Avenue in Basalt Center.

TUESDAY

BEFORE5:00PM

If you’re blessed enough to get a weekday hall pass for for a one-hour Float Therapy session at FAHRENHEIT SPA, go for it. A full-body soak in warm water and epsom salt with your tunes plugged into a private sound system – yes, please. Afterward, we’ll swing by Holly Ann to buy Amy something fun before our dinner reservations at Ocean.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

5:00-8:00PM

Keep WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE in mind for your mid-week planning. This ongoing series kicks off June 23 and runs through August. It features buskers (street performers) ranging from musicians, poets, comedians, magicians, circus shows, theater artists, kid performers, and whatever curious acts TACAW can pull off the streets of Colorado. Performers will be scattered throughout downtown Basalt and Willits town center. So walk around, follow the music. You never know where it will take you or what you might find.

7:00PM

When the day starts to cool down, start with a couple of laps at CROWN MOUNTAIN PARK. Walk the one-mile loop around the complex of ball fields and other rec amenities. Take a detour along any of several nature paths that go down to the river. Or, check out the nationallyrenowned bike park that features the kinds of jumps and banks we dreamed of as kids. Just be aware before you drop in that there will likely be an eight-year-old who can out-pace you.

If the music takes you to Basalt, be sure to stop by HEIRLOOMS for an ice cream

You cannot go wrong at THAI HOUSE CO. & SUSHI. Look for multi-course, themed pop-up chef events. And be sure to try the Shiitake Sea Bass.

then later, try MOD’S THAI HOUSE for a crispy Duck Spring Roll, Mieng Tuna or Laarb Tofu.

Sometimes you’ve just gotta make it a big night and go for Karaoke and a few frames at BOWLSKI’S in El Jebel.

Or, if you end up in Willits, it’s EL KORITA for dinner. Family owned, authentic Mexican food with all the classics. Well-known for Augachil Ceviche and generous margaritas. We like the Skinny Marg made with all fresh-squeezed juices.

FRIDAY

6:00PM

SATURDAY

8:00PM

Visit the tasting room at WOODY CREEK DISTILLERS, which is only open from 3:00 – 7:00 PM. The beautiful tasting room on Sunset Drive is a destination in itself. Rye, Bourbon, Vodka and Gin poured however you like it. If you’re up for something unusual, try the Bacon Old Fashioned.

Plan a sunset hike up a short, but fairly steep and rocky NANCY’S PATH for great western views of the midvalley area. This 1.6 mile out-andback is popular with trail runners. Get there by taking Emma Road to the bend at Happy Days Ranch. Turn left onto a private, dirt drive. Just behind a red-roofed barn,

Then we'll head to Midland Avenue in Basalt and walk around downtown to see what's happening. There is always a Western artist on exhibit at the ANN KOROLOGOS GALLERY.

area and the trailhead. Bring headlamps if you plan to watch the sunset.

THE ART BASE's new facility will be hub of activity, often with events and visiting artists on Fridays. We'll meander until time for dinner at FREE RANGE. Seasonal favorite: Pork Belly and Watermelon. Gluten-free, crispy pork belly with limecompressed watermelon, mint, cilantro, sweet tamari and pop rocks. (Yep, those candies that sizzle in your mouth. Trust me, it works.)

Now, head to Willits to THE CONTEMPORARY for live music on the lawn. Starting July 3, TACAW will present live music, dance, and theater in an outdoor performance space every Saturday at 7:00 PM. Performers will include some of Denver's best acts as well as touring artists from around the country. Bring a blanket or chair and sip on hand-crafted cocktails from TACAW's backyard bar.

SUNDAY

9:30AM

Technically speaking, this isn’t a date for Amy because she’s working. Her Barre class at TAC FITNESS on Sunday mornings starts a brunch date at the WEINERSTUBE for the Willits White Omelette.

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What about planning a day with your kids that's all about supporting small, family-owned businesses? Whether you are a visitor or a local, this can be a magical way to get out and try new things. Here are some places that are near (only a bike ride away) and dear to our family.

10:00AM

Start your day with a bike rental at ALOHA MOUNTAIN CYCLERY in La Fontana Plaza. Aloha offers handpicked brands that are suitable for all levels and owned by two great locals, Darren Broome and Nic Degross who truly live and breathe their craft of bike mechanics and showing off the latest and greatest. Snag an aloha bike jersey or hat and look like a local.

10:15 AM

A few steps away, grab a coffee or smoothie or breakfast burrito and trail snacks at DOS GRINGOS. Family-owned and in business for 20 years and counting, DOS is a staple of the community, offering healthy food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a friendly place to meet or even work remotely.

10:30AM

Once you’re fueled up, hop on the RIO GRANDE TRAIL directly behind DOS, where you’ll notice a pump track parallel to the pavement, perfect for littles to practice single-track riding. This section of the 34-mile Valleywide paved path is designated as ARTWAY PARK, which showcases interactive sculptures and the LATINX FOLK ART GARDEN. Art installations are curated by the Carbondale Creative District. zeroscape garden behind the CARBONDALE REC CENTER where you can stop at the outdoor rock wall, a free amenity. Our seven-year-old loves to challenge herself exploring the various routes.

11:00AM

I suggest allowing plenty of time to stop at TRUE NATURE HEALING ARTS. When you enter the Peace Garden, you feel the sacredness of the space. The landscape, herbs The larger-than-life deity statues are imported from across the globe. Feel your heart rate slow down in the zen sand garden. Walk barefoot on the all of your vital organs and move energy through every chakra. When you’re not on a biking mission, come back for the café, boutique, spa or a yoga class.

11:30AM

Now, you’re on your way to your Rock Bottom Ranch destination. ENJOY THE CRUISE. The Rio Grande Trail crosses Main Street where ride towards the Catherine Store bridge. Younger riders may need a break. After the bridge, you’ll see a short path down to the river. Eat a snack and cool off. We love here and often see our friends rafting by. If it’s hot you can even take a dip.

1:00PM

Once you get to ROCK BOTTOM RANCH, you can do a self-guided tour and, depending on the time of the year, you might get lucky and spot some baby goats or pigs. There are wetland and farm trails, and a playground for the littles. Have a picnic in the grass by the pond or inside the open-air barn. Our daughter loved being in the “Little Ranchers” program and then in summer camps when she got older. RBR serves as the midvalley hub for ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, offering agricultural education, wildlands preservation, sustainable agriculture. The farm grows produce and hosts fabulous, intimate, and thoughtful farm-totable dinners in the summer.

4:30PM

After you’ve enjoyed the beauty that is RBR, cruise back to town and stop at CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER. Check out their current exhibit or their unique pottery in the Airstream trailer shop. CCC hosts some of the offers a residency program with a rotating gallery. CCC keeps our town fun and lively and my shelves chock full of some of the prettiest cups, bowls and vases you’ve ever seen. A great place to grab a gift!

5:00PM

Take a short detour from Main Street. Pedal one block up Second Street to KDNK. This is our local public-access radio station, an anchor in in front of the famous totem pole outside of the studio.

5:15PM

Make a point to stop at CARBONDALE ARTS and the LAUNCHPAD's R2 GALLERY. Showcasing local artists, this is my favorite place to shop for unique gifts or gift myself. pottery, candles, puzzles, art, chocolate and more.

6:00PM

Way to go! You’ve made it to BATCH. You biked 12 miles plus a few loops around town and you deserve a frosty adult beverage at what our staff and locals are calling “Batch 3.0.” My husband Chase and I recently reopened to close for the winter due to COVID. During the closure, we Beer Company. This bittersweet moment allowed us to start a whole new concept for Batch – the same vibe with a whole new full bar menu – with cocktails on draft, plus Batched, a killer beer menu from our favorite breweries, and Colorado wines from truly rad makers. Our seven-year old helped name a lineup of fancy and fun mocktails for kids (and adults). “Princess Poppy”, (a hibiscus lemonade) or “The Weasley” (Thyme-Ginger Ale) the “Cutie Dog,” (House Blood Orange Soda) named after our dog, Townes. Chase has always dreamed of running either a pizza or BBQ place. (We are native Austin, Texans) After exploring the old world traditional ways of crafting Neapolitan pizzas, we knew this was the perfect culinary addition. We make a secret 3-day-rise crust following the old-world Neapolitan tradition. We give it a “Carbondale riff,” using local seasonal ingredients, and also offer a delicious vegan option.

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I grew up gallivanting in the Crystal River Valley. Avalanche Ranch was my childhood kingdom long before it became the literal hotspot it is today. Our hot spring of choice back then was the Penny, way before it became a pin on Google maps. I have seen the valley evolve, from the “quiet” days of coal mining when few knew of this beautiful place, to the visitors and new residents of today. Back then, and still today, I enter this sacred Ute homeland with reverence. My wish is to share the song of the river with you, the whispers of the wind. Let me take you there.

6:30AM

10:00AM

1:00PM

4:00PM

Sunrise soak at PENNY HOT SPRINGS.

At the REDSTONE GENERAL STORE, say hello to Rochelle Norwood and her mother Gina Tassinari. Home-cooked meals – it’s what’s cookin’ so you’ll most

Leave Redstone behind.

Land at BEAVER LAKE. Respectfully park, pull out

Be prepared to share the river with bighorn sheep, a herd of Bring your bathing suit, towel, water and your change of clothes. It’s important when you visit to be respectful and leave not a trace. If you see something amiss, like a cigarette butt or a can laying near the river, pick it up. We don’t want it to Soak and linger. Make new friends. Try going from hot to cold. Notice what this does. Do you have the Shivers? Perhaps you feel warm. Either way, it’s exhilarating. Your body is awake and fully transformed. If you are thirteen years and younger I have a challenge for you. How many cold plunges can you do? Are you able to jump in the number of years you have been alive? If you succeed and have witnesses, please come to the Redstone General Store, and a surprise will be waiting for you. End on Cold. Take your time. Remember no rush. Let the sun warm you as you get dressed. Could you be a steward of the Penny Hot Springs? Remember – Leave not a trace!

9:30AM

Drive slowly, no rush, roll down your windows, take in your surroundings. Put down your phone, let the media go. Beauty abounds. Nature. She is all around. Quiet and serene.

contented. Perhaps you’ll enjoy a fresh housemade organic donut or tear off a piece of Shepherd’s Bread Sourdough Semolina. Order breakfast, and while it’s cooking, shop for picnic items and snacks. Organic lotions, potions, lip balms and hats. Did you forget your layers? Not to worry, a General Store hoodie is calling your name. Mermaids in the Mountains, How can this be? Come visit and you will see.

10:30AM

HAYES CREEK FALLS. Always a sight that delights. Refreshes and cleanses Cool misty waters. Sit for awhile. Enjoy the dewy air. Close your eyes. Listen and feel. as it falls.

2:00PM

Head to the top of MCCLURE PASS. Take in the Crystal Valley below, its vast and majestic view from the base of Chair Mountain. Maybe you want to picnic, Or just stretch your legs. Perhaps you and your family play in the forest.

Kids can bring bikes, scooters or skateboards to make the PROPAGANDA PIE’s Deep Crusted ‘Burnt End’ pie is a culinary surprise with delicious, crispy edges. Vegetarian or Meat, it is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Visit the COKE OVENS used to burn the impurities off the coal mined in Coal Basin, creating a hotter, more efficiently burning coal. Built in 1899, at the time boasting 249 ovens, this was Colorado's largest coking operation. I highly recommend setting aside another day for touring the REDSTONE CASTLE. They do a great job delving into the Valley’s historical ups and downs, focusing in particular the coal tycoon who took an interest in developing Redstone as an experiment in “welfare an early adoption of indoor town is a result of the visions of Osgood and his second wife, Alma, known affectionately here as "Lady Bountiful."

3:00PM

When your heart says “Let’s go,” head back down the mountain. Follow the signs to Marble. Going up river, take your time. Drive slowly, notice the Breathe in the mountain air. Listen for birds. Watch for a moose, is that a Beaver over there? Keep an eye out for the Marble Symposium sign. Park and walk down the road. Prepare to be befuddled when you visit the artists in residence. It’s cool by the river. Sculpting is noisy and loud. characters abound. One can’t help but to marvel in Marble. It’s the treasure found inside these mountains. Tip: visit Monique at the Marble Gallery. An artist herself, she can tell you stories about the sculptures out front.

your paddle board. You are now close to the top of our watershed. Be mindful of our neighbors downriver. Walk gently, pick up trash. Remember – Leave not a trace! You are in a good place to ponder, while your board enveloped by mountains. Blessings abound Mother Earth What a beauty! Restore and replenish Give your thanks. With Grace do we travel? Lightly do we tread? Always, respectful of our Watershed.

7:00PM

SLOW GROOVIN’ What a relief. Good Ol’ Barbecue Cookin’ that will menu is packed with their "favorite tastes from hot spots across the country." Such as UnRoutine Poutine. It’s never a miss, a Moebius family favorite. Mountains and music, a beer if you please ... Save room for their “Out-of-the-Oven” cookies. Or order to bake at home.

Do you have more time? Perhaps a round of FRISBEE GOLF before you go? Is that a Yes? Then let your meal settle. Park below

interwoven in the trees. With river views and narrow aspen-dense fairways, you’ll be bedazzled by beauty. Keep an eye on your if you land in the rough. Take your time on the drive. Enjoy the night’s sky. When you arrive home, Sleep Deeply. Awaken the next morning Restored and refreshed.

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athrill-seekinggrandmother On any given Saturday morning in the summer, Jason’s mother Susan Smith, a.k.a. Grandma Sue, makes the three hour drive from her home in Denver to spend the weekend with our family.

5:00PM

Everyone feels refreshed and it is time to head to GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK. Tip: On certain Saturdays, (August 21, 28; Sept. 11, 18) Glenwood Caverns will bring live music to the park for Saturday Sunset Concerts.

SATURDAY

9:00AM

We all meet up at SWEET COLORADOUGH to pick out doughnuts and coffee for takeout and then we go back to our home to enjoy breakfast together on our backyard porch in a south Glenwood neighborhood.

10:00AM

The whole family loads up mountain bikes onto our car and heads to TWO RIVERS PARK. Grandma Sue will watch the kids while they play at the skate park and playground, and when they get hot, they will bike across a bridge over the Colorado River, a little way up the Rio Grande Trail, to play at their favorite river beach at the Fork and Colorado Rivers.

1:00PM on Grandstaff, we meet Grandma Sue and the kids at the river beach to cool off and dip our feet in with the kids.

1:30PM We bike back to the car, load up our bikes and head into downtown Glenwood for lunch at our favorite lunch spot, THE GRIND, a locally-owned farm-to-table burger joint. Jason loves the burger called Richie’s Lunch. It’s a half-pound, double-patty with local, grassfed beef, lettuce, caramelized onions, bacon, gremolata mayo, and smoked provolone. For something lighter, but still highly satisfying, try the Blackened Chicken Salad. Of course, we all love their fries.

While Grandma Sue is watching the kids, we will get some alone time and go for a mountain bike ride on the nearby and epic GRANDSTAFF TRAIL. overlook at the top of the Grandstaff trail, look for a large cross to your left with lights on it about 200 meters past the trail entrance. There is a slightly overgrown dirt trail that leads to the cross which leads to the overlook ... without this landmark someone might miss it.

3:00-5:00PM

Everyone heads back to the house for some much-needed downtime. Mikaela takes a nap, the parents take showers, and Kilian cools-off indoors with a movie.

And, on evenings without concerts, the Adventure Park gives free gondola rides after 4:00 PM to anyone who brings a donation of at least one canned food item for the LIFT-UP food pantry. At the Caverns' LOOKOUT GRILLE, the adults grab a beer and the kids get a dessert.

8:30PM

We head to CASEY BREWING, our favorite, because their beers are crafted with 99% Colorado ingredients. Troy and Emily Casey ferment and age their beers in vintage oak barrels with a mixed culture of saccharomyces, brettanomyces and lactic acid bacteria. "Time is one of the most important elements to us," Emily explains,"as the barrel aging process creates create any other way." This makes the beers so tasty and unique, such as the Casey Family Preserves, made with local apricots or blackberries. We grab a drink and hang out for a while with a few friends.

Grandma Sue treats the kids to their favorite rides. Jason and Kilian decide to do the Alpine Coaster and the Haunted Mine Drop together, enough to ride.) Michelle and Mikaela do the Mine Wheel (kids’ ferris wheel) together.

8:00PM

After the evening at the adventure park, the kids are starting to fade, Grandma Sue sees how much fun Mom and Dad are having, so she offers to bring the kids home and put them to bed.

SUNDAY

9:30AM

Before Grandma Sue heads out, we take a family hike up to the Doc Holiday Grave in Linwood Cemetery. This short .7 mile hike gives more great views of town. Kilian loves learning about the history of Glenwood, and while we are hiking, this short trek to a historic landmark inspires him to pretend he is a "gunslinger" from the 1800s like Doc Holiday. Fun fact: Did you know that Glenwood was originally called saloons, and brothels with an increasing amount of cabins and lodging establishments. It was populated with gamblers, gunslingers, and prostitutes," the signage tells us. Feeling energetic? Continue on to another incredible overlook of the Valley and Mount Sopris. The trail climbs approximately 1500 feet to the top and is considered strenuous.

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Mother of two children under the age of seven, Summer wears many hats. For starters, she is the President of Engel & Völkers Aspen, Snowmass, Basalt and Carbondale, where she manages the day-to-day business and contractual work of over 60 real estate brokers and staff. She’s a real estate attorney with a mile-long C.V. and after expanding her own real estate portfolio, she’s an investor, and de facto general contractor. Despite all the responsibility she has at work, Summer strives for a life/work balance and maximizing time away from the office to be outside with the kids and also see friends.

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Matricarch of Batch and mother of a seven-year-old daughter. Aly earned a degree in art from Fort Lewis College in Durango. “I like to focus on my innate ability to make a room pop,” she writes. “I think people feel this when they walk into Batch. I’m always changing things, taking things out adding new things, rotating art, I love love vintage that tells a story.”

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Parents of two children, ages seven and two. Michelle and Jason's jobs in digital media allow them to work remotely and live a lifestyle that revolves around mountain adventures. Jason is the Operations Director for Boulder based Inkwell Media. Michelle is an award at the popular 5 Point Film Festival in Carbondale, and at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.

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Known to friends, clients, and colleagues as “Snowmass Carlie,” Carlie is a Colorado realtor specializing in Snowmass Village. This is her favorite place in the valley due to its true mountain living and laid back vibes. “I love where I live, love what I do, and sell what I love,”she writes. “The greatest role I get to play is a mom of the two most wonderful children in the world; to live through their eyes, and truly appreciate where we live.” Which makes Carlie the perfect host when college friends, extended family, and also of course her clients wish to explore her beloved town.

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LIFE RETURNED.

NOT ONLY DID THE GRASSES AND TREES SPRING FORTH WITH NEW GROWTH, IT SEEMED WE ALL CAME OUT OF COVID HIBERNATION READY TO BLOSSOM.

VOICES “Galéria de Voces” featured the work of 39 emerging bilingual and new immigrant students at BASALT MIDDLE SCHOOL. Teaching artist Arturo Williams worked with the students for four weeks to support them in expressing stories of big change and transformation, their Hero’s Journeys. The students created artistic journals and the Voices project recorded the children as they described their work. Shown here, the (photo: Beth White)

FIRST FRIDAY celebration since March 2020 certainly brought out the Town. Native pride performer Larry Yazzie gathered a crowd to see the indigenous Eagle Dance, which (photo: Sarah Overbeck)

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1. “May the Fourth Be With You,” Chewbacca told his fellow patients on 5/4 at ALL KIDS DENTAL in Glenwood Springs.

2. In mid-May, Emma returned to the Day Surgery Center at VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL in more than 14 months because therapy dogs stayed on furlough throughout the pandemic. A longtime specialist in needed to say hello to her good friend Barb Kollar R.N. 3. When the BUDDY PROGRAM matched E with his Big Buddy, he learned that his new friend and mentor would be former college baseball player and coach park to toss a ball and break in E’s new mitt.

4. Part of joining a herd share at Sustainable Settings is getting a weekly reason to drive up Highway 133 to visit the cows, ducks, sheep, pigs, dogs and human friends living on the biodynamic farm. 5. ASPEN ART MUSEUM hosted a-teens-for-teens reception on Saturday, April 24, featuring presentations by the museum’s 2021 Teen Artists and Teen Curators. 6. Valleywide, the Class of 2021’s senior year turned around there at the end – when infection level-yellow turned blue into blueish green, opening up Spring sport seasons, and, hallelujah, PROM. These young ladies from ROARING FORK HIGH SCHOOL and their dates posed for their Mamarazzi before heading to MEZZALUNA Willits, and eventually to the dance.

6. This is not a levitating canoe. It is simply what happens when the sun angle casts a shadow through crystal clear water of the pond at ASPEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL. It may seem like recess, but it’s really a physics lesson.

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Finally Okayed for a class field trip after a fully-open in-person school year, Ms. Patti Connolly’s WALDORF SCHOOL ON THE ROARING FORK second graders couldn’t wait to for a day in Carbondale. They biked 3.4 miles to town mostly on the Rio Grande Trail. Then they joined Ms. Linda Criswell at the Community Bread Oven where they made their own pizzas.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL’S Annual Invitational Track Meet returned on Saturday, May 15, bringing teams and more than 200 spectators from throughout the Western Slope to the Valley for the event. (photo: Kathryn Camp)

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JUNE 10,17, 24 +

SNOWMASS FREE CONCERT SERIES

FANNY HILL 6:30 PM Every Thursday evening until August 26. Plus one bonus 4th of July Sunday Concert. Locals and visitors alike gather on Fanny Hill to enjoy live bands. Acts this year include: Hazel Miller, Musketeer Gripweed, and the Bono Brothers. Bummer to all the parents who usually spend the evening in line at the bouncy house: the Family Fun Zone will not be operating this year. Bring a blanket, snacks, drinks and hop on RFTA with your family this summer. No masks will be required at this outside venue, but please keep in mind that masks are required on all RFTA buses, shuttles and facilities. (Photo: Jeremy Swanson)

July

August

JULY 10, 17, 24, 31 +

AUGUST 8

ASPEN MOUNTAIN 1:00 PM Aspen Music Festival & School students play spirited chamber music with the stunning Elk Mountain Range as a backdrop. Perfect for the whole family — bring a picnic or purchase lunch at the Sundeck restaurant. Ride the gondola, or take a (some may say strenuous) hike to the top. Remember to bring layers, as it is often chilly at higher elevations, even on the hottest summer day. (Photo: Tamara Susa)

DOWNTOWN ASPEN 2:00 - 4:00 PM Ever since the mining era in Aspen, ice cream socials have been a popular summer gathering. So in this spirit, the Aspen Historical Society and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association invite you to a free community event. Live music followed by

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Aspen,” a 45-minute crash course featuring singing, dancing, and character presentations. And most importantly, you'll enjoy free ice cream with loads of toppings and, for a small fee, grown-up boozy milkshakes.

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SNOWMASS RODEO

7:00 – 8:30 PM EVERY WEDNESDAY JUNE 23 - AUGUST 18 Arrive early to visit a petting zoo and roping arena. Older kids can test their metal on a mechanical bull. Enjoy a "Cowboy Dinner," catered by Conundrum Catering Co. Don't leave without checking out the vendors for western clothing, jewelry and home decor.

CARBONDALE WILD WEST RODEO

7:00 – 9:00 PM EVERY THURSDAY JUNE 3 – AUGUST 19 GUS DARIEN ARENA, CATHERINE STORE ROAD Keep the Roaring Fork Valley's ranching heritage alive by making the Rodeo part of your summer. Watch local kids progress from the Calf Scramble to Barrel Racing to Breakaway and Roping competitions. Bring a picnic or enjoy catering by Slow Groovin' BBQ. *Arrive by 5:30 PM at either Rodeo to sign up for the kids' Calf Scramble and Mutton Bustin' competitions.

GARFIELD COUNTY FAIR

JULY 27 – AUGUST 1 RIFLE; COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Rodeo, live music, great food, and 4H tent. Kids love the Demolition Derby and Monster Truck Event.

JUNE 3 +

PUSH BIKE & BMX RACE SERIES

5:30 PM CROWN MOUNTAIN PARK, EL JEBEL EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER Strider Bike Racing is back for your little tikes, while a competitive race series gives BMXers a chance to prep for regional races on the circuit. Practice begins at 5:30 PM. Racing begins promptly at 6:00 PM for both racing levels.

JUNE 12

ART IN THE OUTDOORS

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM ASPEN ART MUSEUM Summer begs us to be outside all the time, so why not take your creativity outdoors? This program, led by museum educators and special guests, aims to spark inspiration and wonder through activities in and around Aspen. Participants can pre-order and pick up lunch at the museum's So Café.

JUNE 14 +

ACRA DINNER & A MOVIE

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM AJAX TAVERN, ASPEN EVERY MONDAY THROUGH AUGUST Gather on Ajax Tavern's mountainside patio for a movie lineup that includes Guardians of the Galaxy, Ratatouille, E.T.. The Extra Terrestrial, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and ten family classics.

JUNE 15

ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL BERGMAN HOEDOWN

4:00 PM HOLDEN MAROLT RANCHING MUSEUM, ASPEN Guests can enjoy Hickory House barbecue and a beer garden, along with antique machine demonstrations, farm animals, bingo, museum tours, and music from the Buffalo Joe Bluegrass Band. Advanced registration required; tickets include dinner.

JUNE 18-20

SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

TRUE NATURE HEALING ARTS MULTIPLE EVENTS Begin TNHA's three-day celebration of Solstice on Friday night, by joining the True Nature Summer Music Series in the Peace Garden. On Saturday at 2:00 PM, head to a free children's puppet show. On Sunday, check out an Artist Maker's Market. Meanwhile, make time for your inner celebration of the sun's annual zenith by scheduling a spot in one of the center's classes or spa facilities.

JUNE 19

CARBONDALE ARTS GOLDEN PUTTER TOURNAMENT

10:00 AM RIVER VALLEY RANCH Join a community-building golf tournament with alternative scoring options, arts-themed holes, prizes arts education programming.

JUNE 20

SUNDAY COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS

10:30 AM ASPEN ART MUSEUM Create artwork inspired by the natural environment of the Roaring Fork Valley. Every-other Sunday through the end of summer.

JUNE 23, JULY 7, AUGUST 4 ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER FAMILY STEM NIGHTS

6:30 - 8:00 PM VALLEYWIDE LOCATIONS Join the Aspen Science Center for an evening of hands on STEM investigations, demonstrations and activities. All ages are welcome. June 23: Third Street Center, Carbondale July 7: Aspen Science Center, Glenwood Springs August 4: The Center for Physics, Aspen

JUNE 26

DISABILITIES FILMFEST

8:00 PM ASPEN ART MUSEUM Films can be a great launchpad for discussion, advocacy and change around challenging issues. This event is in-person and presented in partnership with Western Colorado University’s Communication Arts/ Film and Education Departments.

JUNE 27-30

JUNIOR BIKE WEEK FESTIVAL

CRESTED BUTTE We are pretty sure you are already headed to CB this summer, so why not schedule it to coincide with Junior Bike Week? It is "the one and only bike festival that is just for kids." Everything from bike movies to bike racing and even ice cream will be included.

JULY 1, 8, 12, 14, 19, 20 FAMILY FILOHA MEADOWS MORNING EXPLORATIONS

9:30 AM FILOHA MEADOWS OPEN SPACE, REDSTONE Join Roaring Fork Conservancy and Pitkin County Open Space & Trails for a new daytime adventure at Filoha Meadows. With a different access into Filoha Meadows from previous years, this includes a longer walk and a special opportunity for families to explore a rarely seen area.

JULY 17-18

DIRTY HOG DASH KIDS MUD RUN

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM VIX PARK, NEW CASTLE The Dirty Hog Dash is open to all kids from ages 4-14 who are ready to conquer obstacles, get dirty, have fun, and looking for a challenging run/walk. Kids will race in a multitude of obstacles and get dirty. Waves begin at 9:00 AM and continue every 30 minutes.

AUGUST 7 RIVERFEST

12:00 – 3:00 PM TWO RIVERS PARK, GLENWOOD SPRINGS Come celebrate and give back to the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers this summer. Lunch and beer will be provided for clean-up volunteers. Check out informational booths, vendors, music and activities.

JULY 17-18

AUGUST 9-13

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PAEPKE PARK, ASPEN Bring the family to simply peruse, or purchase creations by national and local artists, ranging from life-size sculptures, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, one-of-a-kind jewelry, and mixed media.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Think lovely, wonderful thoughts and a bit of pixie dust

ASPEN ART FESTIVAL SPRING CONCERT

THEATRE ASPEN'S NEVER NEVERLAND

ticking-time crocodile, and more. Collaborate with your classmates to design a Neverland backdrop and create your own original adaptation using the characters from the classic Peter Pan tales.

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STREET MARKETS FESTIVALS

JUNE 20 – SEPTEMBER 26 BASALT SUNDAY MARKET

JUNE 16 – SEPTEMBER 29 JUNE 12 – OCTOBER 9

ASPEN SATURDAY MARKET

8:30 AM – 2:00 PM DOWNTOWN ASPEN The market offers Colorado-grown fruits, vegetables, bread, meats, jams, as well as a food court for lunch or a snack. It makes a U-shape from the corner of Galena and Hopkins Avenues to Hunter Street & then back again to the intersection of Hyman Avenue and Galena. galore. Homemade pasta, jewelry from Taylor & Tessier, pottery, chocolates, Viola Dolls and other gift items that

JUNE 15 – SEPTEMBER 21

GLENWOOD'S DOWNTOWN MARKET & MUSIC SERIES ON TUESDAYS

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM SEVENTH STREET, UNDER THE BRIDGE Enjoy to the new location of the market. Find crisp produce, unique gifts, fresh baked bread and fresh The market operates rain or shine.

CARBONDALE FARMER'S MARKET EVERY WEDNESDAY

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM FOURTH STREET PLAZA & CORNER OF MAIN EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER A small and eclectic blend of local farmers, producers and artisans provide the community with fresh produce from the Western Slope, delicious food, and locally crafted artisan goods. Vendors participate in Evergreen Zero Waste practices, using only compostable dinnerware. Twice a month live music

JUNE 18 – 20

A BERRY SPECIAL WEEKEND

GLENWOOD SPRINGS ASPEN ART MUSEUM The annual Strawberry Days Festival has been postponed until 2022. So the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association is bringing a variety of micro events in the spirit of Glenwood's oldest annual event. In a Reverse Parade, businesses and community members will decorate windows or yards to cover the town with strawberries. Prizes. Pies by the Rotary will support local scholarships. Plus, Ice cream, a beer tent and live music.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM DOWNTOWN BASALT Discover more than 30 vendors selling produce, prepared food, merchandise and arts. Rotating demonstrations range from cooking, to creative dance, to planting. Plus engaging kid's activities and live music.

JULY 23 – 25

CARBONDALE MOUNTAIN FAIR

ALL DAY & EVENING DOWNTOWN CARBONDALE & BEYOND This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Carbondale Mountain Fair. The fair will spread out beyond its comfortable home of Sopris Park to allow for COVID friendly interactions. Raucus music and art vendors will liven the scene as in past years. Compete in the pie,

SEPTEMBER 3 – 5

JAS LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE

SNOWMASS VILLAGE The festival will be back with three days of shows. Stars such as Stevie Nicks and the Kings of Leon will perform. Before and between the main stage shows, there will be smaller bands playing on our side stages located throughout the venue.

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