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THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION
by ANDREW TRAVERS
CLASSICAL MUSIC AVERY FISHER Career Grant winner and Aspen Music Festival and School alumnus Conrad Tao will kick off the festival’s Winter Music Series on Thursday, Feb. 9. The pianist has gone on to a world-renowned career since his six summers studying in Aspen. Tao, now 22, flourished during his time here in a program that promoted creative freedom. “That whole idea of trying to do anything possible to expand my musicianship — that was encouraged,” he told The Aspen Times. “The whole philosophy that governs this place is one that encourages people to do as much as they can. Opportunities are everywhere to do anything you want to do as a musician. I felt people understood me, that I wanted to do as much as I could. I didn’t feel weird at all.” Tao will perform Jason Eckardt’s “Echoes’ White Veil,” Julia Wolfe’s “Compassion” and piano sonatas by Beethoven and Liszt. He is scheduled to go on at 6:30 p.m. at Harris Concert Hall. Tickets are $55. The three-part winter series continues with teenage superstar violinist Simone Porter on March 2 and Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie on March 10. Tickets and more information at www. aspenmusicfestival.com.
Pianist Conrad Tao will play Harris Concert Hall on Feb. 9.
CURRENTEVENTS POPULAR MUSIC
Chris Robinson Brotherhood will perform at Belly Up on Sunday.
POPULAR MUSIC
Dawes will perform at Belly Up on Saturday, Feb. 11.
THE INNOVATIVE FOLK ROCK outfit Dawes is coming to Belly Up Aspen for a hotly anticipated show on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Los Angeles based band is touring in support of its new album, “We’re All Gonna Die,” which pushes the envelope of the classic Americana style and incorporates hooky synthesizer sounds. Saturday’s concert is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $36 to $50, available at the Belly Up box office and www.bellyupaspen.com. Pick up the Feb. 10 Weekend section of The Aspen Times for more on Dawes and an interview with lead singer Taylor Goldsmith.
SOULFUL JAM BAND STALWARTS and local favorites the Chris Robinson Brotherhood return to Belly Up Aspen on Sunday, Feb. 12. Robinson, Neal Casal and their adventuresome bandmates are touring in support of their new album, “Anyway You Love, We Know How You Feel.” The show is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $38 to $50, available at the Belly Up box office and www.bellyupaspen.com.
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1942 ASPEN
“SKI CLUB PREPARING FOR SRMSA SKI MEET,” announced The Aspen Times on Feb. 5, 1942. “The Aspen Ski Club is completing plans for the Southern Rocky Mountain Ski Association championship cross country and jumping events to be held here Feb. 28 and Mar. 1. This will be the first time major events of this nature have been held here. In addition to the cross country meet Feb. 28, the club is planning various street events which will add much to the day’s attractions. There will also be special events on Roch run Mar. 1, probably a giant rope race to be held in addition to the jumping event.” The photo above shows Gordon Wren cross-country skiing down Main Street in the 1942 Southern Rocky Mountain Ski Association cross-country race in Aspen. Wren was the winner of the race. The old Aspen Times building can be seen on the right. This photo and more can be found in the Aspen Historical Society archives at aspenhistory.org.
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by STEPHEN REGENOLD
RIDE ON: ‘CONTINUUM’ IS NEW BREED OF WINTER BIKE IF YOU SQUINT the Continuum looks like a normal bike. But focus and you’ll notice it has no chain, no gears, and its tires have hundreds of tiny spikes. Biking in the cold months takes commitment to two wheels. But rolling on ice, snow, or salt-encrusted pavement is more doable than ever with new gear developed for the discipline. I rode the Continuum from Priority Bicycles this month for an upgraded winter-biking experience. After years pedaling fat bikes, single-speeds, and cyclocross models on snow, the Continuum brought something different and new. It costs $899 as a base, and the price inflates to $1,034 with the company’s winter package that includes studded tires and lights. As noted, this bike has no gears and no bike chain. Instead, it relies on a transmission and belt drive. The belt drive, made by Gates, requires no lube and minimal cleaning. It’s a nice feature on a winter bike, which will need to put up with road spray and gunk. When riding, the belt drive has no stretch or play; it feels like a chain. The lack of gears is weirder. You don’t shift to increase or decrease resistance for speed; you twist a handlebarmounted grip. That interface manipulates something called a Continuously Variable Transmission, made by NuVinci. It works by trading “gears for spheres,” as the brand puts it. The NuVinci system is contained in a wheel hub and uses rotating spheres set “between the input and output component of a transmission.” Tilting the spheres inside the hub (by manipulating the handlebar grip) changes contact diameters and varies the speed ratio as you pedal. Unlike exposed gears and derailleurs, the NuVinci setup is more protected from snow or other elements. It can perform for more than 12,000 miles without maintenance, the brand cites. While riding, the NuVinci system is easy to use. It seamlessly increases and decreases resistance. The brand notes it’s comparable to an 8- to 21-gear bicycle drivetrain. Back to the bike as a whole, the Continuum’s design overall is stable on snow and icy roads. The flat handlebars and frame geometry give a confident, semiupright position. I once hit a puddle of slush, bracing for skidding and road spray. But the bike was solid, its fenders blocking the spray, studded tires gripping icy ground. Klondike Snow Tires by Kenda give traction. They have 120 tiny studs per tire, biting into slippery surfaces as you ride. Fenders come stock and it’s equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. The frame is aluminum, which is better than steel for winter as it’s not susceptible to rust. The bike has a kickstand and is marketed to city riders, commuters and people who want a no-fuss bike they can buy online. Priority sells primarily direct from its online store, not at bike shops. In the end, this bike lives up to its promise of offering a new winter-riding solution. For many commuters the Continuum will be a perfect ride for winter as well as year-round use. Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at www.gearjunkie.com.
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UNESCO CONSIDERS A SIP OF PROSECCO THIS PAST JULY, I took a drive in Northern Italy on my way to visit the southwestern flank of the prosecco wine region. For two hours, I drove through the flatlands and neighborhoods of the province of Treviso, west of Venice, on my way to a mythical place called Valdobbiadene. The most prominent feature of the majority the drive was the KELLY J. roundabouts. Hundreds HAYES of them. At each, the disembodied voice on my GPS would instruct: “Take the second left at the roundabout” or “Take the fourth right at the roundabout. ” Had I not taken my GPS I would still be going ’round and ’round in circles. But eventually, the road straightened on a street called Via Europa and I found myself surrounded by the greenest, most verdant hillside vineyards I had ever seen. Here, in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains, were thick, lush vineyards that seemed as much like a Bali jungle as a wine region. Every inch of the jutting peaks was covered in resplendent, full vines. I had just one day to spend in this wine utopia. But I was so impressed that I have resolved to go back and learn as much as I can about a place that had barely been on my radar, much less my GPS, until that day. So I had to smile this week when I received a story over the transom that the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Region has been submitted by the Italian National Commission for UNESCO for consideration as a World Heritage Site. This is a significant step in a process that could eventually result in the region being named by UNESCO as one of just 1,000 places globally designated as a World Heritage Site.
‘CO-KNEE-LEE-ANO VALDOUGH-BEE-AH-DEN-AY’ Let’s start with a couple of things you should know about ConeglianoValdobbiadene. First, it is very hard to say. Though pronounced phonetically as spelled, it ties the tongue of even the most determined Italia-phile. So difficult is the pronunciation that if you look the
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name up on the Internet (good luck spelling it) you’ll find YouTube video pronunciations. Second, it is the home of the regional glera grape that is the backbone of one of the world’s most popular wines, prosecco. Conegliano-Valdobbiadene is a DOCG wine region, which means that it is one of just 74 places in all of Italy that are classified as having “controlled (controllata) production methods and guaranteed (garantita) wine quality” in their specific wines. These are the best of the best when it comes to places to grow grapes. But perhaps most importantly, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene has a centuries-long history of making wine in a very difficult place. For more than two centuries, vintners have crafted the hillsides with these dense vineyards that can only be planted, maintained and harvested by hand. It is the traditions and the cultural aspects, combined with the unique natural beauty, that makes it a place worthy of consideration as a World Heritage Site.
UNENSCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES In 1972, the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (UNESCO) in Stockholm, Sweden, adopted the “Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage.” The goal was to identify and locate individual regions, places and buildings that help define our cultural history on this planet. In 2008, the Convention described these places as “irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration … our touchstones, our points of reference, our identity.” Cool, right? As of this writing, there are 1,052 sites that have received the designation, ranging from the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the works of the Swiss French architect Le Corbusier to the Palmyra site in Syria that has been endangered and bombed by ISIS forces. Italy has the most with 51, including the “Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: LangheRoero and Monferrato.” There are 23 in America, with the Taos Pueblo, the Statue of Liberty and Yosemite National Park among them.
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The glera grapes hang heavy at harvest before they become the sparkling prosecco that Valdobbiadene is so famous for.
A dozen or so wine-related regions are on the list, as well. These include Burgundy and Champagne, which both were added to the list in 2015 and are recognized because of their significance as historically important wine regions.
and take a walk in the hill-covered vineyards. It would be a slam dunk. Kelly J. Hayes lives in the soon-to-be-designated appellation of Old Snowmass. He can be reached at malibukj@aol.com.
AN ENDORSEMENT As a citizen of the world, and one who understands the value of wine as an agricultural commodity and an elixir that brings people together across governmental borders, I wholeheartedly advocate for the inclusion of wine regions with rich cultural and geographic properties to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Ultimately, I would suggest that the most effective way for the UNESCO Convention to make a decision on the ConeglianoValdobbiadene application would be to simply go right at the roundabout
UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2015 CREDE, VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG This is perhaps the longest name ever to appear in an UTI (Under the Influence). Next week’s column will examine prosecco, its grapes and production, but in the meantime a bottle of Crede from the Bisol family vineyards will make you smile. Pretty bubbles and fragrant hints of apples and pears will make you feel the summer sun. Even in January.
G E T T Y I M A G E S ; FA C I N G PA G E , B OT TO M : C O U RT E S Y P H OTO
by KELLY J. HAYES
OTHER UNESCO WINE WORLD HERITAGE SITES Alto Douro, Portugal Burgundy, France Champagne, France Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces, Switzerland Loire Valley, France Pantelleria, Italy Pico Island, Azores Piedmont, Italy Saint-Emilion, France Tokaji Wine Region, Hungary Middle Rhine Valley, Germany The Wachau, Austria
ABOVE: The sun-soaked vines of the Valdobbiadene region of Italy are tended to by hand because of the steep slopes. RIGHT: The author and his wife high above the steep hillside vineyards in Valdobbiadene.
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2016 Business of the Year Thank you to Everyone who has contributed to our success over the last 14 years!
The greatest gift is when we are able to help others through our “Gift Back Program” which has contributed over $75,000 to local community organizations since 2003. 5Point Film Andy Zanca Youth Radio Carbondale Clay Center Carbondale Community School Carbondale Girls Basketball Carbondale High School Project Graduation Carbondale Homeless Assistance Carbondale Middle School Carbondale Rodeo Carbondale Rotary CCAH
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To Support The Gunilla Israel Asher Scholarship Fund The Aspen Times established the Gunilla Israel Asher Scholarship to provide college scholarships to Aspen High School students. The scholarship will be funded, in part, by the sale of 100 giclees of an original painting by Gunilla’s sister, renowned artist Linda Israel. “G a Bear” embodies all that was Gunilla: beauty, tenacity, strength, power and mystery.
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FOOD MATTERS
by AMANDA RAE
GAME NIGHT
ONE COUNTRY, UNITED BY FOOD WE BROKE ANY TENSION in the room by bonding over the food: Broiled mushrooms stuffed with sundried tomatoes; cream cheeseloaded jalapeño boats wrapped in crispy, salty bacon; Buffalo chicken dip with browned edges of caramelized cheese; and sevenlayer Mexican dip with sautéed ground turkey beneath a refreshing blanket AMANDA RAE of shredded iceberg lettuce. And chips — endless tortilla chips from a neutral-colored bowl — to scoop it all up. Even if you didn’t care about which team won the big game, at least there was a lot of food to consume between commercials. Despite our differences as Super Bowl LI spectators — as a native Patriot, I couldn’t help but suspect that most of the Falcons “fans” in the room were driven by disdain, but that’s the plight of one of the NFL’s most polarizing teams in recent history — we were united by snacks. And, possibly, by our shared dismay for the state of affairs in our nation’s capital. This reminder came early on, with that bizarre, hypnotic, Avocados from Mexico commercial during the first quarter. “Everyone loves guacamole… avocado toast…come and get it, hipsters!” cooed comedian Jon Lovitz, as a cutout of his face swirled into a trippy cartoon background. It might have made more sense if we were able to rewatch it immediately, but it got us giggling like schoolgirls anyway. Silly commercial confusion evaporated soon enough, setting the stage for more serious talk: If President Trump succeeds in building a wall along the Mexico border, what might happen to the price of onions? Bloomberg
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reports indicate that his proposed 20 percent tax on food imported from Mexico (a $21 billion industry) will send the price of staple produce — tomatoes, chile peppers, onions, and avocados, among others — to unaffordable extremes. Surely the restaurant industry would take a hit: 70 percent of vegetables imported to the US hails from Mexico. Is American party food doomed for the next four years? New England and Atlanta fans shared a shudder about that. Just as Native American tribes constructed a hearth at the center of every teepee, the coffee table in the middle of the living room was where we congregated. Facing the TV, it held the food that soaked up the booze; it steadied our drinks that washed down that food, too. Gathered ‘round, we shared chips and dips during America’s greatest sporting holiday, a celebration that unites our country regardless of vastly different political affiliations. Ever since our ancestors found fire, cooking has drawn families in shared pursuit of sustenance. Breaking bread together has long been symbolic of peaceful times. Eating is what unites a clan, both in happiness and conflict. No talking politics at the dinner table! Besides, what pairs better than food and popular entertainment to buffer a heated sports showdown? Along with our edible array, Lady Gaga’s dramatic leap into the Houston stadium to kickoff her solo halftime show squashed any squabbles that may have been simmering. All eyes were on Gaga’s acrobatic, breathless performance, featuring just one futuristic costume change but sealed with a badass mic drop; later they were on our host, as he emerged from the kitchen
with bowls of long-anticipated, slow-simmered beef stew. (As expected, other commercials by food brands explored universal themes: Skittles paired young romance with comic relief; Anheuser-Busch dropped a notso-subtle reminder of our shared immigrant heritage.) The party confirmed what I learned in a recent communication-skills training workshop. One of the more interesting aspects of the class — comprised of about 20 students representing the spectrum of four main personality types, according to the DiSC profile assessment — was how we interacted on breaks. All of us, we discovered, are driven by different needs — toward perfection, a need for control, a desire to be loved, or a higher purpose. No matter our ingrained communication style or personal quirks, though, we
all met in the middle over lunch. What to talk about when shared views seem absent? Try the taco bar, for starters. After a frantic end to the fourth-quarter, the communal table of demolished Super Bowl snacks served as a satisfying reminder that our casual gathering of friends and colleagues was more about celebration than confrontation. Some lost money and at least one person fell asleep, but no fights erupted. And all of us returned home with full bellies. That the Patriots could rally from a 25-point deficit to ultimately win the game in overtime — a Super Bowl first — represented sweet victory for half of us in the room. For the rest, well, at least they enjoyed plenty of guacamole. amandaraewashere@gmail.com
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GUNNER’S LIBATIONS
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MAKE IT VALENTINO 1 oz. Raspberry/peach-flavored Liqueur 3 oz. Rosé sparkling wine ½ oz. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ oz. Strawberry Syrup Method: In mixing glass add all ingredients, add ice and stir gently strain into a champagne flute Garnish: Half of a strawberry Mixologist: Armando Rosario, directory of mixology at Southern Glazer’s from Orlando, Florida
A TOAST TO VALENTINE’S DAY To help you get in the mood for fun, regardless of your relationship status, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) — the largest North American wine and spirits distribution company — asked some of its talented mixologists and sommeliers to share their favorite Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes and creative wine and chocolate pairings. As jaded journalists, we’re partial to the Kiss and Tell, but you can find the Valentino (pictured here, with recipe) and list of other Valentine’s Day-inspired libations at http://www.businesswire.com/ news/home/20170207005951/en/ LIBATIONS WAS CREATED BY BELOVED ASPEN TIMES PUBLISHER GUNILLA ASHER, WHO DIED JUNE 2, 2014, AFTER A BRAVE BATTLE WITH CANCER. CHEERS — TO GUNNER!
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FROM ASPEN, WITH LOVE
ASPEN UNTUCKED
by BARBARA PLATTS
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME AN ASPEN DOG RETURNS HOME AFTER A LONG TIME AWAY
DEAR DIARY, Hello. Hey. Hi. It’s me again. Cassius. After what was surely a full year stuffed in the back of a truck, being transported from new home to new home, it seems that my parents have finally gotten something right: We are back in Aspen. It happened BARBARA PLATTS quickly, and I wasn’t expecting it. I was just in the backseat of the vehicle minding my own business, while also plotting the best way steal my parents’ beef jerky, when we turned a corner. It was probably the millionth turn we had made that day, but suddenly my mother and father were very excited. They rolled the windows down and looked at me excitedly. I stuck my head out and sniffed. My tail went straight up and began to wag wildly. I knew right away where we were. That fresh, thin alpine air was unmistakable. We had returned to Aspen. I’ve considered myself an Aspen pup for about 16 dog years. However, it wasn’t always this way. My three brothers, one sister and myself came from humble
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beginnings. We were born in a place called Chinle, Arizona. I’m not sure what that place was or why we were there, but we were constantly referred to as “res pups.” I can recall the day we were taken from Chinle and driven far, far away. We were all placed in a big kennel in the back of a car. My brothers wouldn’t stop picking on me that day. They were always bigger and thought they were in charge. Anyway, we arrived at a boarding facility in a place that all of the humans referred to as Aspen. I remember sniffing that fresh air for the first time and knowing that things were looking up. Soon after arriving in town, I found a new pack to call my own. I was adopted by a mother and a father who thought every move I made was the cutest thing they had ever seen. Life was good. We went on long walks and tall hikes. Sometimes we even frolicked in lakes or paddle boarded on rivers, even going over some rapids (my dad insists this is fun; I’m not quite sold). There were plenty of other dogs to meet and butts to smell. Plus, I was given a nice, fluffy bed and my own furnished kennel. The meals weren’t bad either. They usually came with a side of bone marrow or some meaty table scraps. I had moved
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up in the world. I knew it, and I planned to take full advantage. But then, right when I was starting to settle into my surroundings, they were taken from me. My parents shoved me and my fluffy bed into the back of a car. Sure, I had unlimited amounts of treats and all my toys, but still, it was horrible; scarring, really. My mother and father drove away from Aspen and off on some strange adventure. They seemed excited so I tried to ignore my instincts and go along with it. We went from new place to new place, spending what felt like days in the car to get to each destination. Everywhere we went I looked at them hopefully, asking “Is this our new home?” and “Where are the mountains?” and “What happened to my bone marrow?” They never seem to understand when I inquire about important things. We went all over the place, but no matter where we landed, nothing ever pleased them for long. Once I had thoroughly sniffed out our new dwellings and left my mark on each tree on the block, we would pick up and leave. The three of us jumped around constantly, as if it was for fun or something. I guess it was OK at
times. They took me to a huge lake that had these gigantic waves, and the water tasted salty. Each stop had dozens of new plants to smell and interesting pups to meet. Sure, it was bearable. But it was no Aspen. I was beginning to think my parents’ shenanigans would continue forever, that my new home existed in the back seat of their Chevy with little to no bone marrow to speak of. I had nearly surrendered to my new fate when, just then, my parents rolled down that window, and the Aspen air filled the car. We were home. All was well in the world again. On this long journey, I learned a few things. First off, dogs that can fit in their owners’ handbags are not to be trusted. Secondly, constant travel can cause painful constipation. Thirdly, ducks with long necks fight back. Approach them with caution. And, no matter how good the adventure is, coming back home to Aspen is always the best part. Gotta go. Those deer won’t chase themselves.
If it’s not obvious from this column, Cassius is beyond thrilled to be home. To reach his mother, email bplatts.000@gmail.com.
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ENJOYING THE GOOD LIFE ... EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE A ROOM KEY BY JEANNE MCGOVERN
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HERE ARE MANY THINGS that make Aspen, well, Aspen. Among them is our world-class resort’s first-class hotels. Of course not every visitor — not to mention locals looking for a taste of the good life — will stay at one of these properties. But fear not, there are other ways to soak in the Aspen ambience of the town’s top hotels than by laying your head on their pillows. Here are our suggestions:
THE HOTEL JEROME
Rightly dubbed Aspen’s crown jewel, the historic Hotel Jerome is a mustvisit for a taste of the town’s Victorian glory. For a local flare, hit the J-Bar (Tuesday nights are Trivia Night, and always offer a good glimpse into the regulars’ scene). Or, for a more luxe experience, cozy up by the fire in The Living Room. “The flights in The Living Room are super popular,” says Hotel Jerome marketing manager Susie Lee. “We choose a different liquor each month — scotch, tequila, etc. They are accompanied by small bites.” Also not-to-be-missed are the Hotel Jerome history tours. Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays for a small fee, this is the best way to experience Aspen’s most iconic hotel.
THE LIMELIGHT HOTEL
A locals’ favorite, and for good reason, the Limelight has figured out how to seamlessly blend all the Aspen angles — its lounge, with full bar, solid menu and cozy seating vignettes spread across an open floor plan welcomes visitors and locals alike. Seriously, you can’t go wrong with one of the longest and best après-ski happy hour in town (3-7 p.m., with killer prices on wine and beer) that also features specialty cocktails, handtossed pizzas, beer flights, Whiskey Wednesday (featuring whiskey flights from local distillers) and live music Thursday through Monday. But the Limelight isn’t resting on those laurels. Rather, the Aspen Skiing Co.-owned hotel is upping the ante for hotel guests and nonguests over the years with offerings like specialty beer dinners featuring a three-course menu paired with cold ones from breweries such as Aspen Brewing Co., Roaring Fork, New Belgium and Great Divide. Drink up and drink in this truly Aspen scene.
THE LITTLE NELL
Situated smack dab at the bottom of the Silver Queen Gondola, the Nell has long been a staple of the Aspen après-ski scene — and some serious people-watching.
A locals’ favorite, and for good reason, the Limelight has figured out how to seamlessly blend all the Aspen angles — its lounge, with full bar, solid menu and cozy seating vignettes spread across an open floor plan welcome visitors and locals alike. A S P E N T I M E S . C O M / W E E K LY
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Stop by the Chair 9 Lounge for daily drink specials and live music. Named Chair 9 because Aspen Mountain has eight chairlifts, this popular spot serves as the ninth hole, so to speak. The bar opens just as the lifts are closing, featuring DJs daily from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., and football on big game days. Find your place at the bar, one of several high-top tables or on a chaise-lounge. Better yet, upgrade to VIP seating, a.k.a. “private chairs,” offering bottle service and room for up to eight guests. For a more upscale experience, check out the bar at element 47. With a tasteful wine list assembled by the hotel’s master sommelier, Carlton McCoy, as well as a full Colorado beverage menu, featuring the finest beers and spirits from the Centennial State, it’s the luxe life at its best. And, new this winter, stretch your après-ski into the evening hours with the Nell’s Brazilian Jazz Sessions. Held in The Living Room on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30 to 10 p.m., you
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Named Chair 9 because Aspen Mountain has eight charlifts, this popular spot serves as the ninth hole, so to speak. Find your place at the bar, one of several high-top tables or on a chaise-lounge. Or, better yet, upgrade to VIP seating, a.k.a. “private chairs,” offering bottle service for up to eight guests. can enjoy the element 47 bar menu complemented by lively Brazilian jazz music from the Josefina Mendez Trio. In other words, the peoplewatching at the Nell just got a whole lot better.
SKY HOTEL
The place to go for après-ski, the Sky Hotel and its 39 Degrees Lounge is always hopping. And with plans still in the works to close the hotel for an 18-month redevelopment project, you might want to get there before the party quiets down.
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As always, you can count on the Sky for such lively, open-to-the public happenings as après-ski from 2-7 p.m., pool and hot tub open for non-guests (so long as you’re “actively consuming”), DJs spinning tunes on certain weekend days and “pop up” events featuring classic and craft cocktails as well as specialty happenings like Thug Yoga on the poolside deck.
ST. REGIS RESORT ASPEN
As Aspen’s largest luxury hotel, a stroll through the St. Regis can be an experience in and of itself. But to
really experience it like a hotel guest, we suggest sitting by the large lobby fireplace with a signature cocktail in hand. This winter, the St. Regis will be once again be serving up the Astor Warmer, made with Pisco, lemon, spiced cider and agave. Essentially a cider with kick, this warm libation is sure to get you in the right frame of mind. Or, if you’re more inclined to stick with tradition, order up a Downhill Snapper Bloody Mary; the St. Regis brand is renowned for its customized line of bloody marys, with each property in its portfolio mixing up its own concoction; a recent taste test proves Aspen is once again No. 1. Of course not everything about Aspen — and its hotels — has to do with cocktailing (though clearly there is a trend at work here). Thus, we would be remiss to not mention the St. Regis Remède Spa. The only true full-service spa in town, every Remède treatment (and the menu is extensive) comes with access to all the spa amenities, including the Relaxation Lounge, Confluence Waterfall Room and Oxygen Lounge.
DOWNHILL SNAPPER 1 oz. tomato juice 1 oz. V8 juice 6 lemons, juiced 6 limes, juiced ½ oz. bloody mary seasoning 1 ½ oz. Tabasco sauce 5 dill sprigs 5 basil leaves 2 Tbs. cracked black pepper 1 ½ oz. Woody Creek Vodka 2 olives 1 pickle slice, for garnish 1 lime wedge, for garnish Combine tomato and V8 juices, lemon and lime juices as well as the bloody mary seasoning to create the custom bloody mary mix. Let the mixture marinate for 24 hours.
From beer dinners to Champagne tastings, you don’t need a room key to enjoy the luxury lifestyle many Aspen hotels offers. In fact, properties like the Limelight Hotel (above) and the Sky Hotel’s 39 Degrees Lounge are founded on the idea of making guests and non-guests feel right at home.
So, in a nutshell, an afternoon at the St. Regis could be the ideal “non-guest” guest experience, with a few hours spent soaking in the spa followed by a one-of-a-kind cocktail by the fireplace.
suggest an apres cocktail at the slopeside Westin terrace bar, followed by dinner at the Viceroy’s famed Eight K restaurant. Or make a day of it with skiing, dining and spa packages, which can be customized for locals and visitors.
Muddle dill and basil in a cocktail shaker and add Tabasco sauce and fresh cracked pepper. Add Woody Creek Vodka. Shake. Pour over ice into glass and garnish with olives, pickle slice and lime wedge.
HIDDEN GEMS
While Aspen’s bigger and flashier hotels might draw the glam crowd, there are a few smaller lodges that we think offer an Aspen experience worth checking out. For example, The Gant’s Pepperjack’s Cafe serves up a perfectly affordable selection of food and drink in a location just steps from the heated outdoor hot tubs, or stop by the Aspen Alps Health Spa for private fitness training and a full-service spa menu. Also not to be overlooked are the offerings in neighboring Snowmass Village. As the town’s anchor hotels — the Westin on the Snowmass Mall and the Viceroy below Base Village — locals and visitors can enjoy all the amenities of Aspen’s finest properties. We
Also not to be overlooked are the offerings in neighboring Snowmass Village. At the Westin on the Snowmass Mall and the Viceroy below Base Village, locals and visitors can enjoy all the amenities of Aspen’s finest properties. A S P E N T I M E S . C O M / W E E K LY
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MOUNTAINMAYHEM
The SOCIAL SIDE of TOWN
MIDWINTER SCENES
MAY SELBY
MIDWINTER IN ASPEN once was one of the quieter times of the year - not so in this day and age. With wine tastings, birthday celebrations, theme parties and more taking place around the clock and the calendar, the pace never seems to slack anytime of year here. Back in January of 1951, though, locals conjured up a festival to boost the vitality of ski season, introducing Wintersköl as a “toast to winter.” It’s since become an annual tradition with snow sculpture competition, a canine fashion show, fireworks, a fat cycle challenge bike race and much more. Another longtime tradition, now in its 42nd year, is the Aspen Business Luncheon, held monthly and organized by Todd Shaver, (who’s quick to note he should not
Calvin Gloor, Sam Scher and Marek Sladdin at a Winterskol Story Hour.
A group of guests visits with Aspen sommelier Chris Dunaway in a secret cellar.
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be dated along with it, having taking over the program in recent years). The January 25 luncheon, held at Mountain Chalet, catered by Jour de Fete and sponsored by Pat Marquis with Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty and The Bull Market Report, featured guest of honor was Mac Smith. As Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol Director with a decades-long history on staff at the mountain, Smith shared tales from over the years with the initial surveying of Highland Bowl and the Deep Temerity Lift back in the 1970s and realized nearly 30 years later, a dream for Smith and Highlands mountain manager Ron Chauner. He spoke of the days in the 80s when Highlands’ then-owner Whip Jones would travel around the country, inviting groups from colleges and clubs to visit
Local author Jill Sheeley at a Winterskol Story Hour where she read from her books about Fraser and Kip’s adventures. In keeping with the theme, Jill brought a photo of herself from a Winterksol Parade years ago.
the ski area - his efforts were successful as they came in droves. To entertain them, Whip “whipped up” a variety of spectacles including such legendary performances by ski patrol such as the toboggan launch with Smith soaring over the deck at Cloud Nine towing a sled. Smith surmised he did “80 times a year for eleven years.” He relayed the origins of the Powder Posse, a pre-season phenomenon at Highlands that combines volunteerism with powder skiing in the name of public safety and what it meant to make the invite list. To join for the next Business Luncheon, which is open to one and all, visit www. aspenbusinessluncheon.com. Contact May with insights, invites or info: allthewaymaymay@hotmail.com
Ward and Allison Entrekin of Atlanta are all smiles on their first ever lap in Highland Bowl.
Any given Sunday at Cloud Nine on Aspen Highlands.
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Happy 6-0 to the fabulous Louie Velasquez of the Caribou Club, who celebrates his big birthday on Feb. 9, shown here in Oliver’s wine room at the club.
Tiago Arruda, Pete Hayda, Mark Elias, Ian Douglas and Paul Burnet go wild at a Superbowl party.
Childhood friends Cindy Bond and Megan Shean dolled up for a white party.
Casey Leach with her daughter Juniper poses for a photo with Kip, the star of local author Jill Sheeley’s latest children’s book.
Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol Director Mac Smith shares tales from over the years at the Aspen Business Luncheon in January at Mountain Chalet.
Aspen Art Museum’s public relations manager Michael Colgan leads a group of journalists through a current exhibit by Adam McEwen, “I Think I’m in Love.”
Ski racer Etta Meyer suits up for a run down the NASTAR course on Aspen Mountain.
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YOGA ROOMS, WALKING TRACKS AND EVEN VEGAN FOOD TURNING UP AT AIRPORTS WORK OUT while waiting for your flight? That’s an option now at Baltimore Washington International Airport, where the only gym at a U.S. airport past security opened this week with plans to open 20 more at airports by 2020. It’s the latest example of how fitness and health trends have started showing up at airports. Yoga rooms and walking tracks have opened at airports around North America over the past few years, and healthier food options are also easier to find in airports now. You can even get a kombucha to wash down a salad made with locally sourced produce. The ROAM Fitness gym at BWI includes an attendant who monitors guests’ flights and will alert them if there’s a delay. There’s even free luggage storage, options for renting workout clothes and shoes, and showers. Fees range from $40 a day to $175 a month. The concept was initially envisioned for international travelers and others with long layovers, but research revealed that many other travelers wanted to squeeze in a workout before or after landing. “A lot of people coming from the West Coast taking red-eye flights are going straight to their business meeting but they land at 6:30 in the morning. They can’t check into their hotel yet ... so it just gives them the opportunity to clean up before they head to that meeting,” said ROAM Fitness CEO Cynthia Sandall. Roughly 4,000 travelers a month use GoodLife Fitness gym at Toronto airport, a 33 percent increase from when it opened in 2014, the company said. But the concept may not work everywhere. The airport at Las Vegas had a gym that closed. Christopher Berger, who chairs the American College of Sports Medicine task force on healthy air travel, says the gyms’ success may depend on the destination. He thinks they may be best suited for hubs with long layovers. “You take someplace like (Chicago) O’Hare, Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle ... I think you’ve got a real chance of selling it,” he said.
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San Francisco airport’s yoga room has been so successful that a second one opened in 2014. Airport officials say it’s used daily. After a few downward dogs, yogis can also order a green juice or curry bowl at The Plant Cafe where everything is made with local and organic ingredients. There’s also Napa Farms Market, Joe & the Juice and new vending machines offering organic, gluten-free and sugar-free snacks. Other amenities in the pipeline as major airports look to become destinations in their own right include movie theaters, more fine dining and better shopping, says Lorraine Sileo, a senior vice president with the travel market research firm Phocuswright. But fitness and wellness offerings may be especially appealing to travelers getting on or off cramped planes.
At Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, there’s a yoga studio with free mats, a walking path and two 55-foot staircases for an extra cardio challenge. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has a 1.4-mile walking path. Philadelphia’s airport had a temporary program where passengers could cycle on stationary bikes while waiting for their flights. Baltimore Washington International also offers bike rentals and a 12.5-mile trail just outside the airport. While airports still sell plenty of greasy fast food, many airport eateries also now feature local, organic ingredients and vegan and gluten-free options. Icebox Cafe at Miami International Airport, which uses locally sourced food, reported above-average sales of $3.1 million last fiscal year. Other examples of vendors bringing healthier fare to airports include Nature’s Table in Atlanta and
Orlando, Elephants Delicatessen at Portland International Airport in Oregon, and French Meadow Bakery in four airports including Minneapolis and Salt Lake City. Ann Gentry, founder of the popular vegan eatery Real Food Daily, has an airport location in addition to two others in the Los Angeles area. “I knew it was going to be a hit because in our (two other restaurants) people were coming in getting bags of food for the plane, so we were very accustomed to packing up food for the plane,” she said. But not everyone who patronizes Real Food Daily at the airport location realizes it’s vegan. Some order a spicy lentil burger and bring it back complaining they didn’t know it wouldn’t have meat. On the flip side, some travelers say they enjoyed her airport grub so much they sought out the restaurant while in town.
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CAMERAS TRANSFORM INTO GUNS IN JASON SIEGEL’S BLK MKT ART INSTALLATION WINDOW SHOPPING on Cooper Avenue, you may do a double take at a display of what looks like military weaponry inside the pop-up BLK MKT boutique. Take a closer look and you’ll find the inventive and inspired assemblage sculptures of Jason Siegel. Titled “Shoot Portraits Not People,” the installation includes four works of camera parts assembled into the shape of guns. The photographer’s tools have been recast into a sniper rifle, an assault rifle, a tactical firearm and a 50-caliber machine gun. These Frankenstein-ian creations are made up entirely of welded-together cameras, lenses, light meters, tripods and the like — the machine gun is loaded with ammunition rounds made of film canisters.
At first glance, they’re alarmingly gun-like — realistic enough, in fact, that Aspen police officers recently visited BLK MKT in response to a report of the shop illegally selling guns. “They came in and had a big laugh,” Siegel told me on a recent afternoon at BLK MKT. “I think that’s great. That’s exactly what we’re going for.” The installation — reminiscent of the memorable “Guns in the Hands of Artists” group show from 2015 at the Aspen Institute — aims for common ground on guns. As pointed as the title “Shoot Portraits Not People” may be, Siegel hopes the work can reach people on all sides of the national gun control debate. “It’s meant to be provocative,” he says, “whether you’re a gun enthusiast or you’re anti-firearm. A lot of people are walking into the store because they
see it in the window. A lot of people are also not walking into the store because they see it in the window.” The installation has other militaristic touches — there are jungle plants and an army green Royal Enfield motorcycle. There are gasmasks with camera lenses as breathing holes, grenades fashioned from flashbulbs, ammo cans full of film and dog tags engraved with sculpture titles and prices. Siegel is a Denver-based photographer whose portfolio includes fashion, concerts and world travel. Until this body of work, he’d never worked in sculpture. “It’s been really nice to work with my hands and develop this idea and create it without just pressing buttons,” he explains. “I’m used to sitting behind my camera pressing buttons and then sitting behind my computer pressing buttons.”
The project began more than a year ago, when Siegel laid a bunch of his camera equipment on the ground in the shape of a rifle, snapped a photo of it, and posted it on Instagram. “Everybody loved it,” he says. “I thought, ‘Damn, this is really tight.’ I’ve got to figure out a way to put these together.’ But I was so overwhelmed by the idea that I put it off.” He finally got to work on it when BLK MKT founders Sam Steen and Mike Delaney told him they were reviving the pop-up in Aspen this winter in the former Boogie’s Diner building, and invited him to show some of his work there. He’d befriended the pair through their Denver warehouse parties. When he told Steen and Delaney about his camera-gun idea, they put Siegel in touch with Carbondale native
Artist Jason Siegel and his exhibition, “Shoot Portraits Not People,” at BLK MKT on Cooper Avenue.
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Keith D’Angelo. A metalsmith and fire sculptor now based in Denver, D’Angelo helped make Siegel’s vision a reality by fusing together the camera parts (a video on Siegel’s website offers a glimpse of the heavy industrial process). “I literally brought this box of camera equipment to Keith and said, ‘Hey man, how can we put this together?’” Siegel ended up collecting some 150 pounds of old camera gear for the sculptures. He has already sold three of the four guns in the show, but is planning to make 10 more of them for another exhibition (he’s still on the hunt for camera parts; contact Siegel if you’ve got gear to give). The artist came to Aspen to open his show in early January. The stay was only supposed to last a few days, but he’s stuck around to talk
to people about his work and to be a part of the lively scene that’s exploded around BLK MKT and the Bird’s Nest Gallery above it. Both fill the former Boogie’s building downtown, and have become a hotspot over the last month for art openings, parties and happenings like regular “Nudes and Brews” drawing classes (Bassnectar, the DJ, tweeted an endorsement after visiting during X Games weekend: “if u in aspen & u a freak check out the BLK MKT”). Siegel’s show is scheduled to stay up until Feb. 24, when the pop-up BLK MKT and the Bird’s Nest are expected to close and make way for a redevelopment of the Boogie’s Building.
“IT’S MEANT TO BE PROACTIVE, WHETHER YOU’RE A GUN ENTHUSIAST OR YOU’RE ANTI-FIREARM. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE WALKING INTO THE STORE BECAUSE THEY SEE IT IN THE WINDOW. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALSO NOT WALKING INTO THE STORE BECAUSE THEY SEE IT IN THE WINDOW.” JASON SIEGEL, PHOTOGRAPHER
atravers@aspentimes.com
Siegel has assembled cameras and camera parts into the shapes of firearms.
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SATURDAY, FEB. 11 SMOKIN’ JOE AND ZOE — 3 p.m., The Nest at Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, 130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village. DAMIAN SMITH AND DENNIS JUNG — 4 p.m., Red Onion, 420 E. Cooper Ave., Aspen. LIVE MUSIC: MILE MARKERS — 4 p.m., Limelight Hotel, 355 S. Monarch St., Aspen. BRAZILIAN JAZZ SESSIONS — 7:30 p.m., The Little Nell, 675 E. Durant St., Aspen. Brazilian Jazz music from the Josefina Mendez Jazz Trio. LIBRARY CINEMA: “ADAM’S RIB” — 7:30 p.m., Pitkin County Library, 120 N. Mill St., Aspen. Domestic and professional tensions mount when a husband and wife work as opposing lawyers in a case involving a woman who shot her husband. SMOKIN’ JOE AND ZOE — 9 p.m., St. Regis, 315 E. Dean St., Aspen. Rockin’ musical duo. SEE Broadway and “Glee” star Matthew Morrison will headline the Wheeler Opera House on Valentine’s Day.
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HERBERT BAYER ART EXHIBIT TOUR — 11 a.m., Aspen Meadows Resort, Doerr-Hosier Building, 845 Meadows Road, Aspen. Join Lissa Ballinger, art curator, for a tour of the exhibit “The Legacy of Herbert Bayer: Recent Gifts and Loans to the Aspen Institute.” Free. 970-948-4512
SNOWMASS BUD LIGHT STREET RAIL FRIDAYS — 2 p.m., Snowmass Mountain, Snowmass Village. Every Friday, athletes showcase their creativity and skills in an urban-inspired rail garden located on Fanny Hill in Snowmass. Athlete cash prizes, spectator giveaways and the Little Rail competition make this an event not to be missed. Fridays, Interested in competing? Visit www. aspensnowmass.com for more info.
CHRIS BANK — 3 p.m., The Nest at Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, 130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village. R&B melodies by the valley’s groove master. LIVE MUSIC: MICHAEL JUDE AND JOHN MICHEL OF THE JOHN OATES BAND — 4 p.m., Limelight Hotel, 355 S. Monarch St., Aspen. WINTER MUSIC RECITAL SERIES: PIANIST CONRAD TAO — 6:30 p.m., Harris Concert Hall at Aspen Music Festival and School, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. Conrad Tao, rising star pianist and Aspen Music Festival and School alumnus, kicks off the Winter Music Recital Series with a performance in the beautiful and intimate Harris Concert Hall. 970-925-3254 BRAZILIAN JAZZ SESSIONS — 7:30 p.m., The Little Nell, 675 E. Durant St., Aspen. Brazilian Jazz music from the Josefina Mendez Jazz Trio.
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LARRY AND PATTY HERD — 3 p.m., The Nest at Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, 130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village. Their sound is defined by Patty’s bluesy, sultry voice and Larry’s jazz/blues-inspired guitar style. Their song list includes jazz standards to rock, blues and country. DAMIAN SMITH AND TERRY BANNON — 4 p.m., The New Belgium Ranger Station, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. DANA UNDERWOOD — 4 p.m., The Limelight Hotel, 355 S. Monarch St., Aspen. LIBRARY CINEMA: “CITY LIGHTS” — 7:30 p.m., Pitkin County Library, 120 N. Mill St., Aspen. With the aid of a wealthy, erratic tippler, a dewy-eyed tramp who has fallen in love with a sightless flower girl accumulates money to be able to help her medically.
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SUNDAY, FEB. 12 DWIGHT F. FERREN — 3 p.m., Venga Venga, Fanny Hill Slopeside, Snowmass Village. Acoustic instrumentals, then electric rock and blues. CHRIS BANK AND MARK JOHNSON — 3 p.m., The Nest at Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, 130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village. LIVE MUSIC: LP HERD — 4 p.m., Limelight Hotel, 355 S. Monarch St., Aspen. LIBRARY CINEMA: “HAROLD AND MAUDE” — 7:30 p.m., Pitkin County Library, 120 N. Mill St., Aspen. Young, rich and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral. LIVE MUSIC WITH JOSH ROGAN — 9 p.m., Justice Snow’s, 328 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Josh Rogan’s music is rock ‘n’ roll soul with a near constant message: you’ve got to dream to make it happen, and it ain’t nothing if you don’t believe. For more info go to www.joshroganmusic.com. 970-429-8192
MONDAY, FEB. 13 SMOKIN’ JOE AND ZOE — 3 p.m., Venga Venga, Fanny Hill Slopeside, Snowmass Village. Rockin’ musical duo.
LIVE MUSIC: MICHAEL JUDE AND JOHN MICHEL OF THE JOHN OATES BAND — 4 p.m., The Limelight Hotel, 355 S. Monarch St., Aspen. NonFiction Book Club: “Strangers in Their Own Land” — 5:30 p.m., Pitkin County Library, 120 N. Mill St., Aspen. The NonFiction Book Club meets to discuss a new, challenging and interesting book each month. We are always welcoming new members. If you would like to join the club call the library at 970-4291900 or email Jeffrey Bradley at jeffrey.bradley@pitkincounty.com.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14 SMOKIN’ JOE KELLY — 3:30 p.m., Shlomo’s Deli & Grill, 501 E. Dean St. Unit C-1, Aspen. Solo acoustic guitar/vocal versatile/soulful. TUESDAY TRIVIA WITH CORY — 5:30 p.m., The New Belgium Ranger Station, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Get a team together and test your knowledge and exercise your brain. TIME TRAVEL TUESDAYS: ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY — 5:30 p.m., Pitkin County Library, 120 N. Mill St., Aspen. Time Travel Tuesdays features Andy Stone, author of “Aspen Drift.” Admission $10 (free for Lixiviator members). ASPEN WEEKLY WRITERS’ GROUP — 7 p.m., The Red Brick, 110 E. Hallam St., Aspen. Group edit your work to be published, performed or displayed. Free.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 BACKCOUNTRY SKIING: HISTORY ON TAP — 5:30 p.m., Highlands Ale House, 133 Prospector Road, Aspen. Five decades of backcountry skiing explored by Neal Beidelman, Art Burrows, Dick Jackson, Chris Davenport and Jordan White. $10 includes a beer. Presented by Aspen Historical Society. SMOKIN’ JOE AND ZOE — 6 p.m., Sage Bar, Snowmass Village, 0239 Snowmass Club Circle, Snowmass Village. ARGENTINE TANGO DANCE CLASSES — 6:30 p.m., The Red Brick, 110 E. Hallam St., Aspen. Instruction by Heather Morrow. Contact 970-9483963 with questions. CLYDE AND THE MILLTAILERS — 9 p.m., Justice Snow’s, 328 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Clyde and the Milltailers is a Colorado-based folk and roots influenced duo that is influenced by early American music. More at http://milltailers.bandcamp.com/releases. 970-429-8192
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20th, 2017, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project generally consists of construction to expand the District's existing wastewater treatment facility to a new treatment capacity of 2.46 MGD. Construction includes repurposing existing facilities into equalization, anaerobic, and anoxic basins, construction of new aeration basins, secondary clarifiers, disc filters, UV disinfection, odor control facilities, and associated piping and buildings.
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All payments made for Drawings, SpecifiPlaza City Offices) DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL cation, and other Contract Documents are nonreNotice is hereby given to the general public of the fundable. Public Hearing: February 27, 2017, 5:00 PM approval of a site-specific development plan, and Meeting Location: City Hall, Council Chambers the creation of a vested property right pursuant to Copies of the Drawings and Project Specifications 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611 Project Location:4 2 7 , 4 5 5 & 4 8 0 R i o G r a n d e the Land Use Code of the City of Aspen and Title are also on file and may be examined at Engi24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes, pertain- neer's address during normal working hours after Place Legal Description: Lots 1, 2 & 4, Rio Grande ing to the following described properties: Aspen February 12, 2017. Subdivision according to the Plat thereof recorded Hills Subdivision, Units A-1 through A-8, commonOctober 18, 1993 Reception No. 362199 and as ly known as 331 - 338 Midland Avenue, City of As- All technical questions should be directed in writamended by Rio Grande Subdivision and Pitkin p e n , P i t k i n C o u n t y , C o l o r a d o , P a r c e l I D # s ing to Chad Paulson through email (chadp@sgmCounty Center Lot Line Adjustment recorded July 273707405801, 273707405001, 273707405008, inc.com) or phone 970-945-1004. 5 , 2 0 0 2 a t R e c e p t i o n N o . 4 6 9 5 0 4 . P I D # s 273707405002, 273707405007, 273707405003, 2 7 3 7 - 0 7 3 - 0 6 - 8 5 1 , 2 7 3 7 - 0 7 3 - 0 6 - 8 5 2 , 2 7 3 7 0 7 4 0 5 0 0 6 , 2 7 3 7 0 7 4 0 5 0 0 4 a n d This project is being funded in its entirety by Owner. This work is not subject to Disadvantaged 273707405005. 2737-073-06-854 Business Enterprises (DBE), Davis-Bacon wage or Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide Buy-American Act requirements. Growth Management, Affordable Housing, CertifiLot 1, combine one of the new lots with Lots 2 & 4, and construct a new City office building located cates of Affordable Housing Credit, and DimenSnowmass Water and Sanitation District sional Variance approvals were granted through north of and on top of the existing parking garage. The proposal also includes renovation of the exist- Planning & Zoning Commission Resolution #5, Se- Kit Hamby District Manager ries of 2017, approved on January 31, 2017. The ing Rio Grande building interior and Galena Plaza. changes are depicted in the land use application on Land Use Review:Major Public Project Review Published in the Glenwood Springs Post Indepenfile with the City of Aspen. For further information Decision Making Body: City Council Applicant: City of Aspen, 130 S. Galena Street, contact Sara Nadolny at the City of Aspen Com- dent February 6 and 20, 2017 and Aspent Times Weekly February 9 and 16, 2017 (12639227) munity Development Dept., 130 S. Galena St., AsAspen, CO 81611 More Information: For further information related pen, Colorado. (970) 429-27939. to the project, contact Justin Barker at the City of NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION Aspen Community Development Department, 130 City of Aspen PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. S. Galena St., Aspen, CO, (970) 429.2797, Published in The Aspen Times on February 9, 2017. (12641598) justin.barker@cityofaspen.com. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Published in the Aspen Times on February 9, 2016 Estate of Michael P. Knapp, Sr. a/k/a Michael P. RE: Appeal, Interpretation of Title (12641419) Knapp, Deceased Case Number 17PR30000 Public Hearing: February 27, 2017, 5:00 PM Meeting Location: City Hall, Council Chambers All persons having claims against the above130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611 named estate are required to present them to the Description: City Council shall hear and dePersonal Representative or to cide an appeal of an interpretation of the Aspen Land Use Code issued by the Director of CommuDistrict Court of Pitkin County, Colorado or nity Development on December 13, 2016, and noon or before May 29, 2017 ( d a t e ) * , o r t h e ticed in the Aspen Times on December 29, 2016. claims may be forever barred. The interpretation relates to Section 26.104.100; DISTRICT COURT, PITKIN COUNTY, Definitions, specifically, the definition of "Hotel, Heather E. Werkema STATE OF COLORADO (a.k.a. Lodge)". 3516 Goodwood Dr., SE C I V I L A C T I O N N O . 2 0 1 5 C V 0 3 0 0 9 5 , Land Use Reviews Req: Appeal, Interpretation Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Division/Courtroom 5 of Title Decision Making Body: City Council Published in the Aspen Times Weekly January NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE 16-475 Applicant: 312 East Hyman Avenue, LLC; Mark 26, 2017 and February 2 and 9, 2017. OF REAL PROPERTY Hunt, Manager (12616933) 2001 N. Halstead St. Suite 304; Chicago, IL 60614 FIFTH AVENUE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, More Information: For further information relatPlaintiff, PUBLIC NOTICE ed to the project, contact Ben Anderson at the City v. RE: AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ASPEN of Aspen Community Development Department, PATRICK IMESON; VICTORIA BARRENA; U.S. 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO, (970) 429.2765, LAND USE CODE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE Ben.Anderson@cityofaspen.com. FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION MORT- Published in the Aspen Times on February 9, 2017 will be held on Monday February 27, 2017, at a GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- (12641400) meeting to begin at 5:00 p.m. before the Aspen RIES 2006-J; UNITED FOOD SERV INC; DIANA City Council, Council Chambers, City Hall, 130 S. KLOCK; BRUCE KLOCK; and TOM OKEN AS Galena St., Aspen, to determine if an amendment SECTION 00100 PITKIN COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, et al. to the text of the Land Use Code should be purADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Defendant(s). sued. The potential amendment would amend the language regarding double basements in Section Regarding: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 302, BUILD- Sealed BIDS for construction of the Snowmass 26.575, Miscellaneous Supplemental Regulations. ING C, FIFTH AVENUE (A CONDOMINIUM), AC- Water and Sanitation District, 2.46 MGD WWTF For further information, contact Justin Barker at the C O R D I N G T O T H E C O N D O M I N I U M M A P Nutrient Improvements, will be received at the of- City of Aspen Community Development DepartTHEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3 AT fices of the Snowmass Water and Sanitation Dis- ment, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO, (970) PAGE 122, AND AS FURTHER DEFINED AND trict at 0177 Clubhouse Drive, Snowmass Village, 429-2797, Justin.barker@cityofaspen.com. DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARA- Colorado 81615, until 2:00pm, Monday, March TION FOR FIFTH AVENUE (A CONDOMINIUM) 20th, 2017, at which time they will be publicly s/ Steven Skadron, Mayor RECORDED DECEMBER 1, 1965 IN BOOK 217 opened and read aloud. Aspen City Council AT PAGE 172 AS RECEPTION NO. 122634 AND FIRST SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED The project generally consists of construction to Published in the Aspen Times on February 9, 2017 FEBRUARY 7, 1967 IN BOOK 225 AT PAGE 379 expand the District's existing wastewater treatment (12641385) AS RECEPTION NO. 126585 AND SECOND facility to a new treatment capacity of 2.46 MGD. SUPPLEMENT THERETO, RECORDED DECEM- Construction includes repurposing existing faciliPUBLIC NOTICE BER 1, 1967 IN BOOK 230 AT PAGE 518 AS RE- ties into equalization, anaerobic, and anoxic basins, construction of new aeration basins, secondCEPTION NO. 129229.; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL ary clarifiers, disc filters, UV disinfection, odor PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF Also known as:800 S. Mill Street #302, Aspen, CO control facilities, and associated piping and buildINTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY ings. 81611 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Pitkin County, Colorado at 10 O'clock A.M., on the 22nd day of March, 2017, on the Courthouse Steps at 506 East Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611, phone number 970-920-5300. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $82,719.01. First Publication: January 26 2017 Last Publication: February 23 2017 Published In: The Aspen Times Weekly Published in the Aspen Times Weekly January 26, 2017 and February 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2017. (12557056)
All bids must be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids will only be accepted from qualified general contractors that have demonstrated experience in construction projects of this type. A Bid Bond, in the amount of 5% will be required and must accompany the bid. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon contract award. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00am, Friday, February 24th, 2017, starting at District offices with a facility tour to follow. Copies of Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from the Engineer after February 12, 2017. Electronic documents may be obtained by emailing Chad Paulson, P.E. at SGM (chadp@sgm-inc.com) and cc. Joan Preisner with SGM at (joanp@sgm-inc.com ). The email subject line shall read: Request for Electronic Bid Documents - Snowmass Water and Sanitation District 2.46 MGD WWTF Nutrient Improvements. The email shall contain the following information: Name, Company, and Phone Number. FTP site login information will be sent via email to the requested once adequate information has been provided. Hard copies are available at cost for each set of Contract Documents. Payment is to be made to Engineer, whose mailing address is: 118 West 6th Street, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. All payments made for Drawings, Specification, and other Contract Documents are nonrefundable. Copies of the Drawings and Project Specifications
•Unless otherwise notified all regular and special meetings will be held in the Pitkin County Library William R. Dunway Community Meeting Room, 102 North Mill Street, Aspen, CO 81611. •All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business allows. Check agenda at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx or call 920-5200 for meeting times for special meetings. •Copies of the full text of any resolution(s) and ordinance(s) referred to are available during regular business hours (8:00 - 5:00 in the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners office, 123 Emma Road Suite #106, Basalt, CO 8162 or at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON FEBRUARY 22, 2017: Ordinance Restricting Alcohol and Marijuana at the 2017 X Games, Request for an Additional Optional Premises License Submitted by TLazy 7 Hospitalities Inc. Request for a Modification to an Optional Premises for the Sundeck License (Champagne Cart) Submitted by Aspen Skiing Company (Sundeck Restaurant) Transfer of Ownership License for the Inn at Aspen Submitted by Home Team BBQ for the Inn at Aspen Transfer of Ownership License for Snowmass
cense Submitted by TLazy 7 Hospitalities Inc. Request for a Modification to an Optional Premises for the Sundeck License (Champagne Cart) Submitted by Aspen Skiing Company (Sundeck Restaurant) Transfer of Ownership License for the Inn at Aspen Submitted by Home Team BBQ for the Inn at Aspen Transfer of Ownership License for Snowmass Ranch Liquors Submitted by Iris Esther Arrola for Snowmass Liquors Resolution Approving Meadowood Drive Intergovernmental Agreement Resolution, Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Pitkin County and Colorado Department Of Transportation For The Redstone Coke Ovens Phase II Landscaping Project Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement between Pitkin County and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association for Guest Services Booth Space at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on February 9, 2017 (12640821) Jeanette Jones, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: •Unless otherwise notified all regular and special meetings will be held in the Pitkin County Library William R. Dunway Community Meeting Room, 102 North Mill Street, Aspen, CO 81611. •All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business allows. Check agenda at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx or call 920-5200 for meeting times for special meetings. •Copies of the full text of any resolution(s) and ordinance(s) referred to are available during regular business hours (8:00 - 5:00 in the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners office, 123 Emma Road Suite #106, Basalt, CO 8162 or at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: RE:Wendy C Hendrickson Family Endowment Trust Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review (Case P006-17) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been submitted by Wendy C Hendrickson Family Endowment Trust (130 Primrose Path, Aspen, CO 81611) requesting approval for an Activity Envelope and Site Plan for demolition of an existing single family residence and construction of a new single family residence. The property is located at 130 Primrose Path and is legally described as Lot 7, Block 1, Filing 1, Meadowood Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2735-141-01-016. The application is available for public inspection in the Pitkin County Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611. Comments or objections are due by March 9, 2016. For further information, contact Mike Kraemer at (970) 920-5482. RE:34 Placer Inc. Activity Envelope, Site Plan Review, and Minor Plat Amendment (Case P001-17) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been submitted by 34 Placer Inc. (145 East Prospect Avenue, Suite #205, Danville, CA 94526) requesting approval of a Minor Plat Amendment and Activity Envelop/Site Plan Review to construct a single-family residence of up to 10,056 square feet of floor area with roof mounted solar panels on an undeveloped lot. The property is located at 34 Placer Lane and is legally described as Lot 2, George Family LLC Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2737-072-11-002. The application is available for public inspection in the Pitkin County Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611. Comments or objections are due by March 9, 2017. For further information, contact Tami Kochen at (970) 920-5359.
mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Pitkin records. Original Grantor(s) ANDREW MOSZYNSKI Original Beneficiary(ies) JAN SODERBERG Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JAN SODERBERG Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2009 County of Recording Pitkin Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 18, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 557209 Original Principal Amount $900,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $2,146,568.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: (i) failure to pay the outstanding balance on the loan when due on September 30, 2013, and (ii) all amounts due have been accelerated pursuant to paragraph 24 of the Deed of Trust, as Grantor transferred the Property described below ("the Property") to a third party on October 31, 2016 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 101, Mountain Valley Subdivision, Third Filing Also known by street and number as: 681 MOUNTAIN LAUREL DRIVE, ASPEN, CO 81611. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/05/2017, at Pitkin County Courthouse, at the south front door, 506 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/9/2017 Last Publication 3/9/2017 Name of PublicationThe Aspen Times Weekly IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 12/07/2016 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado By: Sydney Tofany, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOSLYN V. WOOD #32836 Wood Nichols, LLC 201 Main St., Ste 305, Carbondale, CO 81623 (970) 963-3800 Attorney File # The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2017 and March 9, 2017 (12630040)
RE:Craig Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review (Case P005-17) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been submitted by Michael Craig (PO Box 1837, Carbondale, CO 81623) requesting to establish an Activity Envelope and obtain Site Plan Review approval to construct a single family residence. The property is located at 2024 Woody Creek Road and is legally described as a parcel of land situated in Lots 9 and 10, Section 14, also in Lot 15 of Section 15, all in Township 9 South, Range 85 West of the 6th P.M. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2643-143-00-002. The application is available for public inspection in the Pitkin County Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611. Comments or objections are due by March 9, 2017. For further information, contact Tami Kochen at (970) 920-5359. NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATIONS BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that on January 18, 2017, the Pitkin County Community Development Director granted approval for the BDDC Trust Site Plan Review with Scenic Review (Case P021-16; Deter. #002-2017). The property is located at 28 Little Cloud Trail and is legally described as Lot 4, Little Cloud Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2735-124-57-004. This site-specific development plan grants a vested property right pursuant to Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes. S/Cindy Houben Community Development Director
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 16-017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 7, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Pitkin records. Original Grantor(s) ANDREW MOSZYNSKI Original Beneficiary(ies) JAN SODERBERG A S P E N T I M E S . C O M / W E E K LY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JAN SODERBERG Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2009 County of Recording Pitkin
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Willoughby Way Magnificence! Contemporary 5 bedroom, 6.5 bath, 9,613 sq ft home with direct views of Aspen Mountain. Soaring ceilings, chef’s kitchen, office, wine room, media room, hot tub, 3 car garage and more! $36,500,000 Gary Feldman – 970.948.3737; Lex Tarumianz – 970.618.5648; Craig Morris – 970.379.9795
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Extreme privacy with excellent views. Four parcels totalling 245 acres allowing up to 4 homes for a family compound. Adjacent to National Forest Land. $21,000,000 Ed Zasacky – 970.379.2811 Lydia McIntyre – 970.309.5256
With 9± irrigated acres and a 10,803 sq ft home, this property is exquisite. European finishes, exercise room, office/study and 3-car garage. Pastures for horses, water rights, pond and minutes to skiing. $17,800,000 Maureen Stapleton – 970.948.9331
Sunny corner lot with great Ajax views. Open space living with 4 bedrooms, 4,234 sq ft. Combine with adjacent lot for $19,950,000. Completion summer 2017. $14,950,000 AspenCorner.com Andrew Ernemann – 970.379.8125 Craig Morris – 970.379.9795
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Sweeping views of Independence Pass, Aspen Mountain, and Maroon Bells. This 5-bedroom home is built in a timeless mountain style. Flat topography and stream running through. Close to downtown. $8,950,000 Matt Holstein – 970.948.6868
Awesome views from this new 6 bedroom, 6 bath, 4,500 sq ft home. Spring 2017 completion. Terrific floor plan, top-of-the-line finishes, A/C, elevator, Aspen Golf Course and Nordic ski location. $6,750,000 Sally Shiekman-Miller, CRS – 970.948.7530
6 bedrooms, spacious and beautifully renovated in 2015. Elegant main level master suite, breathtaking views, quiet cul-de-sac, expansive patios, hot tub, 2-car garage, mountain contemporary. Walk to central core. $6,950,000 $5,985,000 Patricia Marquis – 970.925.4200