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ESSENTIAL Aspen ESSENTIALS FOR THE

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2013/14

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER ASPEN, JANUARY 2014

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R. ARTHUR PIUBENI PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER Arthur@EssentialAspen.com

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elcome to the fourth publication of Essential Aspen; the 2013 winter issue. It is due to two years of incredible support that our magazine has quickly become a local’s resource for what is truly essential to Aspen and our valley. With each publication we are enriched by our community, the vision, and how it comes to life in our mountain town and valley. This issue is no exception. Our mission is to tell the story of the local; their identity and vision. This, in turn, shapes us, keeps us fresh and determines how we grow. For winter we have taken a look at the humanitarian and philanthropic spirit that is at Aspen’s core. Naturally, nothing is quite as exhilarating for the guest as getting the first tracks in fresh powder or seeing wildlife in its natural habitat but to experience the philanthropy that is so bountiful in this big-hearted community is a must. We have taken time to look at some of the non-profits that make our town so remarkable for residents and guests alike. So cozy up by the fire with a warm cup of cocoa and enjoy these local stories. With Gratitude,

Arthur Piubeni President and Publisher

GENA HAWKINS

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he Limelight Lounge is the perfect place to kick up your boots after a day on the slopes. The space brings together a mixture of long-time locals, tourists, families and ski bums thanks to its huge fireplace, comfy couches, live music five nights a week and a selection of board games. The Limelight Hotel has a long history with Aspen. Originally the “the Ski and Spur Bar,” the property served outlaws and skiers alike in the spirit of the Wild West. New ownership took over in the 1950s, renaming the bar “the Limelite.” The Limelite quickly gained popularity as a lively nightclub and dinner theatre. Folk singer Glen Yarborough loved performing at the Limelite so much that he bought the bar. Glen graced the Limelite stage regularly as part of the Limeliters trio, amid a steady stream of star entertainers including Judy Collins and the Smothers Brothers.

APRÈS

he Limelight was completely rebuilt in 2008 but has stayed in touch with its past through live music and a spirit of community. The Lounge serves Italian fare (try the new Shortrib Florentine Pizza with spinach, hollandaise, roasted tomatoes, feta, mozzarella and a fresh farm egg). Happy hour is from 3-7 p.m. with $10 pizzas, $6.50 house wine and $4 beer. Don't miss the Temerity Mule. Served in the traditional copper cup, it has muddled raspberries, jalepenos, and lime. Russian Standard Vodka is then added and stirred with ginger beer. 355 S Monarch St inside The Limelight Hotel For more ESSENTIAL APRÈS see page 70

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COS BAR

by Gena Hawkins

IF NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION, THEN THE COS BAR IS A FANTASTIC SOLUTION. LILY GARFIELD, NOW A CONSUMMATE BUSINESSWOMAN, MOVED TO ASPEN IN 1974. WITH THE EXTREME CONDITIONS OF THE HIGH ALPINE CLIMATE LILY AND HER FRIENDS HAD NOWHERE TO GET WONDERFUL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS TO PROTECT THEIR SKIN.

“Anytime anyone was running to the city where there was a department store we would ask if they could pick up this or that for us. I realized we needed to have high quality skin care products here and the nearest department store was over two hundred miles away,” Lily said.

y 1976 Lily had approached her contacts in New York where she had been an account executive for a national brand in the cosmetic industry with her concept. Since there was no one else doing this in the area the idea was approved and the Cos Bar was launched. “It was the worst winter ever to open a business,” she recalls. “There was no snow!” 1976 predates snowmaking equipment but there was the ability to seed clouds. But there were no clouds either so visitors’ coming to Aspen was at an all time low.

ICON “My staff is thoroughly trained in all lines, not just one like at the Department store. We can sample you in three lines so that you can select what is right for you.”

omehow, the Cos Bar survived that winter in their first location that was just 200 square feet. As business grew, they moved to a 400 square foot space, then doubled again, until they moved to their current location; 309 South Galena Street, in 1995. In 1986 Lily opened her second location in Vail, Colorado only to continue to expand to what are currently thirteen locations, in nine states. Lily can be proud to have pioneered the independent cosmetic shop, now internationally recognized.

er brand caught the attention of Target and after reviewing over 17,000 applicants Lily and the Cos Bar were among the five chosen to be a part of a six week program called, ‘Shops at Target.’ She curated forty-four products under the Cos Bar name, which flew off the shelves.

s much as the Cos Bar is a part of Lily’s business success, on a personal level she will tell you that she is the proud survivor of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a type of cancer. Her son, Oliver, the younger of her two, had just entered the business that allowed her to step out and focus on getting better. It was her health and family before anything else. During this experience MD Anderson Cancer Center recognized her quality and talents and elected her to their board, an accomplishment that gives her much pride.

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o interview someone with this type of cosmetic knowledge I found myself unable to resist the question,

“So what is it that you insist on?” “Oh, La Prairie, Cle de Peau Beaute, Tom Ford, Amore Pacific, La Mer….. I have a favorite in every line. But cosmetics are like a black dress. Do you have one for the day, one for evening? It is always changing. You need more than one. I do not have one routine. I am in different climates and am doing different activities. I change my products accordingly,” Lily said. “But my absolutes? A Clarisonic and sunscreen. All sunscreens are not created equal.”

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o what is next for the Cos Bar, a company that in 2012 received the prestigious RETAILER OF THE YEAR in Women’s Wear Daily? Accessories, bath and bodylines. “I am de-

veloping twelve essential brushes that are key to applying product. This can make all the difference. I leave the research and development of cosmetics to the big companies,” Lily said.

nd as a woman owned business of thirty-six years and counting, what has she learned? Garfield states that it is the staff that can make or break you. In this industry, it is still bricks and mortar that people want. hey want the tactile experience and service that comes from a well-educated staff. Then, if you run out of your favorite products, the Cos Bar ships.

s our interview came to a close, we chatted about fragrances, products and all things girlie. Lily insisted on putting some samples in a bag for me that she felt I should try. I felt like I had just won a special prize and could not wait to try them. Now if that is not a testament to what the Cos Bar is built upon, I don’t know what is.

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EAT

ating, drinking, merriment. It is all a part of the joy of living in Aspen. This mountain town is proud to be on the culinary world map. Foodies enjoy fresh, locally-grown ingredients combined with the chef’s artistry. Restaurants and eateries abound so bring your appetite.

spen’s iconic J-Bar (short for “Jerome Bar”) remains the town’s social hot spot, with its lively yet casual atmosphere. Ski bums, socialites, cowboys and luminaries - from members of the Tenth Mountain Division to the late Hunter S.Thompson gather at this authentic bar for a hint of the Old West.

it down, relax, and enjoy a beer, vintage-inspired cocktails and light dining fare. And, don’t pass on what is consistently rated, Aspen’s best burger.

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FORTY YEARS OF

TRADITION

he Butcher Block’s owner and master butcher Jack Frey is in it for the long game. When he first arrived in Aspen, armed with butchering skills he learned working in the commissary of the U.S. Air Force Base in Plattsburgh, N.Y., and as a butcher in Minnesota, his talents with a knife did not go unnoticed. He was able to trade almost a year of rent for butchering deer a hotel local hotel owner brought back from a high-country hunting trip. Still, work was scarce and paychecks were few and far between. When asked how he made it through the slim times, he stated, “I ate a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.”

ast-forward to today. With the help of long-time associate and current manager Jim Strickbine, The Butcher’s Block has evolved into the go-to place in town for everyone from skiers in for a quick lunch to private chefs shopping for stylish Red Mountain soirees.

ure you can find a delicious PB&J on The Butcher’s Block menu (a harkening back to Frey’s ski bum days). But you’ll also find the best cuts of beef, veal, pork and poultry, a wide variety of caviar, cheese and other culinary accoutrements, and, for more adventurous palates, kangaroo and ostrich tenderloin. For an episode of The Food Network’s “Extreme Foods,” hosted by local snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler, The Butcher’s Block provided giant geoduck clams and Rocky Mountain Oysters.

s he’s seen competitors come and go, Frey never felt the need to lower his prices or his standards. It’s always been about great products and ingredients, and a passion for serving the community by providing sustenance for everything from impromptu parties to traditional holiday gatherings. From the start, Frey has gleaned the secret recipe for surviving the ebb and flow of the resort town culture and economy. Contemplate over a bowl of hearty beef stew at The Butcher’s Block’s lunch counter long enough, and you may just figure it out too.

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SYZYGY Evolves Again

LINDA HAYES

ASK LONGTIME LOCAL RESTAURATEUR WALT HARRIS ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF HIS ICONIC SYZYGY RESTAURANT AND HIS REPLY RECALLS A TIME IN ASPEN’S HISTORY WHEN FINE-DINING RESTAURANTS RULED AND BUSINESS WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE RHYTHM OF THE TOWN.

“In the old days, in 1987 when we opened, town seemed a little simpler,” he says. “There were restaurants like Abetone and Charlemagne, and business was a little more predictable. The Sunday before Christmas, things would get crazy and stay that way until after New Years. Ski season would kick in and then you’d just hang on for dear life. At the end of March, you’d be exhausted, but you’d feel good because everybody had done well. You’d worked hard and persevered, and you’d be like ‘wow, that was great.’ You’d earned that off-season. Then you’d take a little break and come back excited for next season.”

rom the day it opened, Syzygy (the name refers to an alignment of three celestial bodies, although Harris relates it to the trio of elements he considers the most important to a restaurant: food, service and ambiance) took on a rhythm of its own. Its upstairs location on Hyman Avenue first lured folks in for creative, New American cuisine within an intimate Art Deco setting complete with a signature water wall and top-of-town views.

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he addition of ‘soft rock’ by musicians including Little Blue and Chris Cox, then full-blown rock ‘n roll, and, later, serious Jazz, drew music-lovers and a wall-to-wall late-night crowd.

ICON “It’s a vibrant location that fits with the seeand-be-seen culture that seems to be happening more in town these days,” Harris notes. “With so many (dining) establishments here now, it helps make us one of the places to be.”

“Riverside had such a great vibe,” he says. “It had great food and was local and friendly. We thought to try to create something like that in town, with a more casual bar and a younger crowd, that could be another Motherlode, or Little Annie’s, for the next twenty years.”

n the mid-90s, the combination of chef Martin Oswald, whose elk tenderloin earned him the title of Best Wild Game Chef in Aspen by the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and Master Sommelier Jay Fletcher, played a significant role in earning it national acclaim.

n 2008, the decision to relocate Syzygy to a brand new building on Hopkins Avenue’s high-profile Restaurant Row opened new opportunities for the restaurant, as well as its clientele.

hile the original idea for the new, Charles Cunniffe-designed building was to locate Syzygy on the street level and create a nightclub and private event space down below, Harris was inspired by the workings of another of his ventures, Riverside Grill in Basalt, to rethink his plan.

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nd so Ute City bistro was born, with a vibrant, window-side bar and lounge-style tables spilling out onto the sidewalk, with Syzygy taking up residence down below.

“It’s a concept that let Syzygy be more a exclusive, fine-dining destination,” Harris says.

he elegant ambiance and décor by local designer Sophie Harvey sets the mood for chef Nick Melbourne’s enticing Colorado rack of lamb with foraged mushroom ragu, potato-wrapped halibut and honey-lacquered Muscovy duck breast. A significant, international wine list by sommelier Gerald Theron rounds the offerings out.

ow, at the start of its fifth year in its new location, Syzygy begins yet another evolution, this time into an after-hours nightclub. According to Harris, a partnership with Bootsy Bellows, a popular Los Angeles-based club by owners John Terziann and David Arquette, with the intention of transforming Syzygy’s swank bar into Aspen’s newest hotspot. 34

ICON “Syzygy was built with a late-night component,” Harris explains. “There’s a gap in that kind of experience in this part of town, something between the Caribou Club and Escobar, that’s more upscale with a younger, more modern interpretation.” Though it will have the same sig-

nature Bootsy Bellows stage, diamond paneled walls, puppet shows, and old school Rat Pack vibe, Bootsy Bellows Aspen will feel like more of a speakeasy lounge complete with a gourmet menu by renowned chef Nick Melbourne, wine connoisseur Gerald Theron, and carefully crafted cocktails.

ollowing modifications to the flooring, lighting and sound system, the new nightclub scene, Bootsy Bellows Aspen opens its doors on December 20th. Plans include a mix of DJ-oriented and live music, with potential for importing some out-of-town talent. To pair with it, late-night dining options may include special menus offered upstairs at Ute City.

“We’re going to play it by ear for a while,” Harris notes. “Depending on people’s desires, there could be everything from caviar to mac-and-cheese to early morning egg dishes. There’s a wide world of food out there to play with that’s fun to delve into. We’re excited about the possibilities.”

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BODY

ere in this little mountain town, we put a big emphasis on health and well-being. We practice yoga, work out, snowshoe, ski and spa (sometimes all in one day). You could say we take our cue from Aspen’s founders, who encouraged the Aspen idea of enriching body, mind and spirit. it starts with knowing where to go -and making the first move.

t O2 aspen, our aspirations are simple. Create a space where both skin and spirit are nurtured, revitalized and renewed. Using state-of-the-art products and equipment, combined with educated and experienced expertise, O2 spa provides a deep sense of relaxation and comfort while at the same time treating your skin from the most educated chemical perspective possible.

Aspen is a mind body studio, spa and boutique. treat yourself to a relaxing facial or massage in our spa after an exhilarating yoga or pilates workout. with brands from Lu- of lulemon to Nicole Miller, our “sporty chic” attire will yet take you from the yoga studio to lunch downtown. the You’ll leave feeling fabulous from the inside out.

he O2 Aspen boutique offers a stunning shopping experience to satisfy the busy active lifestyle! We provide a selection chic active wear with a technical, sporty, fashionable look that will take you from yoga or Pilates studio to lunch downtown.

35 Ask about O2 Aspen’s personal shopping... in home or in store consultations that will help you revamp your closet.

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GEMS

s a town that formed around silver mining and has kept exquisite beauty at the forefront, it is the next natural step to think of Aspen when you think of jewelry. Adornment, as rich and wonderful as the surroundings, Aspen has some of the finest jewelry shopping available anywhere. What could be better than to find the piece that best suits you or the one you love?

ometimes expressing one’s love, friendship, devotion or even simple gratitude can come in the form of a gift, and no gift is more intimate than jewelry, And certainly, adding accessories to your own personal fashion adds depth to your own distinguishing style. As George Eliot exclaimed, “These gems have life in them: their colors speak, say what words fail of.” Simply put, jewelry carries through when other things may not.

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Jewel is a destination you do not want to miss! Aspen’s Chic Boutique celebrates 11 years of showcasing unique collections of Fine Jewelry. B’Jewel offers sophisticated, fashion forward, one of a kind treasures as special as you!

mong the universal jewelry collections, you will find designers such as Alexis Bittar, Cynthia Ann Jewels, Doron Paloma, Nanis, Margo Morrison, Marika Desert Gold, Meini, Micheletto, Janie Jacobs Creative Collection, Martin Bernstein, House of Yanna.

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MEZZALUNA

By Gena Hawkins

MEZZALUNA: MAKING FRIENDS AND NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS “MEZZALUNA,” MEANING HALF MOON IN ITALIAN, IS A LONG STANDING FAVORITE FOR DINING IN ASPEN. IN A TOWN THAT IS FAMILIAR WITH RESTAURANTS COMING AND GOING, THIS IS NO SMALL ACCOMPLISHMENT. BEGINNING IN 1987, MEZZALUNA, SET ITS MISSION TO BE WELCOMING, CONSISTENTLY OFFERING THE FINEST IN ITALIAN FOOD, WITH GREAT SERVICE. IT HAS BEEN 26 YEARS AND THEY ARE STILL GOING STRONG. THE TEAM AT MEZZALUNA IS LIKE A BIG FAMILY THEMSELVES AND THEY STRIVE TO TREAT YOU LIKE ONE OF THEIR OWN. THAT IS WHY THIS IS ASPEN’S FAVORITE FAMILY RESTAURANTS. 42

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unior is the face of Mezzaluna. He warmly greets patrons at the door nightly. He recalls,

n 1987, the original owner, Charif Souki, founded Mezzaluna. Then in 1993, the restaurant was purchased by Joe Cosniac and Deryk Cave. That is when Junior, now synonymous with Mezzaluna, began managing, and eventually partnering with the restaurant.

“Once when I was in Paris, someone who had dined with us shouted my name across a plaza, ‘Junior, Junior. Love Mezzaluna!’” Junior adds, “It’s because I stood at that door,” pointing to the entrance, “for 20 years making friends and nurturing relationships.” Don’t let the qualifier of “family” restaurant be off putting. It could easily be interchanged with ‘lively’ and ‘affordable.’ And as one reviewer put it, “It serves serious Italian.” There are items for everyone on the menu.

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ezzaluna brings unique value to this small ski town through its food and community involvement. For example, Junior has coached Aspen High School’s soccer team since 1990, bringing the talented players to state finals consistently throughout his tenure. “It’s all about the kids because, you know, they are responsible for our future as much as we are,” says longtime manager, Junior. Many past players have grown and returned to join the family at Mezzaluna as employees. This brings everything full circle. Though the restaurant is quiet about it, Mezzaluna frequently makes charitable contributions to local charities in and around Aspen.

he large marble horseshoe bar is central and is a great place to stop for Happy Hour beginning at 3pm. Even though the bar can become quite busy, Greg, a bartender at Mezzaluna for 23 years has it under control. It is a great place to meet and make friends.

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hef Kyle Raymond recommends, the Pepper Seared Tenderloin, Calamari, Penne with Rock Shrimp, or Chicken Parmesan. All Northern Italian in style. Pizza is also served from the only wood-fired oven in Aspen and is as warm and delicious as it sounds. Thin crust and fresh ingredients make a pizza that is perfect for two to share. Hearty soups, also Northern in style, remain a favorite. The tomato soup is wonderful in this cold climate.

ew to Mezzaluna are some upgrades,

soundproof

tiles and ceiling insulations to

make the party-like restaurant a bit quieter.

Walk-ins are welcome, though res-

ervations are suggested.

Just one block

from Aspen Mountain at 624 E. Cooper Ave. This restaurant is not to be missed.

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DWELL

here is no one style of home that will be found in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley.

The

vernacular is as diverse as the people whom it attracts.

Dwell-

ing, has long given way to a form of expression for personality rather than simply

offering

shelter.

few

elements

remain consistent throughout however; mindful design is essential, comfort and ease never go out of style and no detail is too small. What a wonderful approach to life and home.

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THE ASPEN TRAVELER IS AMONG THE MOST SEXY AND STYLISH THAT THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER. Maybe this is why you will find such a variety of world-class shopping in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It is essential. Boutiques nestle next to international design house fashion. Evening wear and active wear both are players. Bring your favorite articles and shop for your next fabulous piece. Aspen loves decadence and flair. In fact, it is a must.

Boogie’s Diner and clothing store has been a legend in Aspen since 1986., located one block away from the Gondola. The floor level of Boogie’s sells cool clothing and footwear for men and women, and the upstairs holds a diner with gourmet food and a great family environment. Also upstairs is our brand new bar, located on the patio of the Diner. Across the street is Lil’ Boogies, a kids store with stylish clothing for infants up to teenagers. Boogie’s is one of the last standing family businesses historic to Aspen and has owned and run by the family for the past 25 years. Boogie’s has recently been remodeled to have a clean new look, still a 50’s themed diner but with a modern twist. Boogies children Sage, Skye, and Bo are now running their own corners of the business and continuing their family legacy. Come stop in for some fresh jeans and a milkshake!

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SHOPPING FOR HIGH-STYLE SHOES AND BOOTS IS DE RIGUEUR AT PATTY PATTERSON’S BLOOMINGBIRDS.

hirty-four years ago, when Patty Patterson first had the idea of opening a shoe store in downtown Aspen, not everyone thought it was a good fit. “A lot of people thought I was crazy, because at the time the streets were still dirt and people were wearing hiking boots and carrying backpacks,” she recalls. “It was impossible to buy a pair of shoes here. Coming from New York, I thought ‘we need shoes.’ It was the perfect thing.”

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etermined, Patterson opened her store, called Bloomingbirds in reference to a line by Robert Redford to Jane Fonda (“Up the escalator at Bloomingtons, or Bloomingbirds, or whatever you call it …) in The Electric Horseman, in a small upstairs space in the Ute City Banque building on Galena Street. Mustering everything she’d learned from her studies in fashion design at Tobé-Coburn in New York, as well as time spent working as a ‘sales girl’ at Gucci in Rome and ski shops in Aspen, she filled the shelves with stylish shoes and boots from companies that were en vogue at the time -- Joan & David, Stuart Weitzman, Anne Klein, Manolo Blahnik and Technica, to name a few. “I went for the less-hiking-boot look,” she laughs, adding that it was important to her from the start to keep more affordable lines in the mix.

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hen Pitkin County Dry Goods moved out of their space downstairs and into their current Cooper Avenue location, Bloomingbirds split the storefront with Optical Shop of Aspen and moved in. “Our landlords were fantastic,” Patterson recalls. “Their support of our business was helping it to grow.”

he fact that many of Patterson’s customers have been shopping at Bloomingbird’s for years speaks as much to the styles on the shelves as to the friendly, helpful approach of the staff, including store manager Judy Wender and salesperson Ellen Walbert, who have worked there for fifteen ver the next few decades, Bloomingbirds and twenty-five years, respectively. “We never push became the go-to place for everyone from someone to buy,” says Patterson. “and we’re very locals, who make up about 65% of the honest. We never say shoes look good if they don’t.” store’s business, looking for special-occasion shoes (or simply to treat their feet to something besides the functional foot-ware that day-to-day conditions require) to well-heeled second-home owners and celebrities shopping for some only-in-Aspen finds.

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ll of that, as well, of course, as Patterson’s keen love of fashionable, high-quality foot-ware, which she scouts out on buying trips to top shows and showrooms in New York and Las Vegas (this past year, she was a guest of the Italian Trade Commission in Milan ‘because I buy so many Italian shoes’), is what ensured that customers continued to seek the store out when it relocated to a prime space in the highly visible Kandykom Building on Hopkins Avenue last December.

“It was a move that needed to be made and the location is fantastic,” she says. “The space is much brighter and three times as big as before. We used to have to run upstairs to get boots every time a customer wanted a different size. Now all our stock is eye-level and we have our office in the back. People come in and talk with us, and it’s very comfortable.”

his winter, shoppers drawn in by Bloomingbirds’ irresistible window displays will find a tremendous variety of shoes and boots -- 1,500 pairs from thirty-five brands, including Manolo, Jimmy Choo, Cole Haan, Stuart Weitzman, Edmundo Castillo, Carlos Falchi, Schwartz and Benjamin, NoSoX, Technica and Uggs -- with prices ranging from $99 to $1,500.

oots sport everything from crepe bottoms to cleats, and run the gamut from highheeled leather dress boots to ‘fantastic-looking’ Sorrels. Trends include a new range of colors, such as green, orange, burgundy, navy and red. “We used to be a store of black and brown in the winter,” Patterson laughs. “Now color has been brought back, so it’s more fun.”

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lso in-store are accessories like handbags, including from Aspen designer Susan Carrolan, hosiery, gloves, scarves, hats and raincoats. The only distributor of Wolford in Colorado, Bloomingbirds carries their top-of-the-line hosiery and tops. The store hosts regular trunk shows as well, to showcase new lines from favorite companies and designers.

ith what you might call her mantra, Patterson sums up the passion that still drives her to this day. “I love shoes,” she says. “Good shoes can change the entire look of an outfit, like if you pair a slightly dressy outfit with a more casual shoe. It doesn’t matter what the fashions are. Everybody can buy them, and it can be really fun.”

atterson’s tip to stiletto fans: “High heels are amazing. They’re like spikes in the ice,” she laughs. “But the best thing to do is wear snow boots to wherever you’re going and change them for your heels when you get there.”

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spen has long upheld the cultural vision enhance the mind, the body and the sion. World-class talent, collectors and offer. Museums, galleries and performances all

VISION that to have a fabulous community you must spirit. Art has been essential to this viartists themselves seek what the area has to unite to keep us invigorated. Enjoy the vision.

ISMO gallery is in the heart of breathtaking Aspen. Aspen has long been known as a playground of the rich and famous; but even if you are neither, PISMO is pleased to be able to offer residents and visitors alike the highest quality glass art available in all price ranges. The gallery also features a nice selection of fine art paintings, and offers a wide selectionof world-class art and an experienced, helpful staff to assist everyone from the casual admirer to the experienced collector.

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hose three simple words sum up the relationship between Tom Bowers and Lee Keating, the high-power, husbandand-wife team who own and manage Aspen’s high-style Performance Ski. Since opening in 1987, the business and family has prospered under that concept.

his season, the shop is boasting a new high-profile location on the corner of South Hunter Street and East Durant Avenue, the former home of long-time ski shop Pomeroy Sports. When owner Tom Anderson retired and Pomeroy moved out, Charif Souki, the owner of the building was looking for a “local ski shop” to take the corner space. Though Keating was initially not interested, Sharif and his sons were persistent. “They wouldn’t take no for an answer,” Keating recalls. But Souki won her over, and the result speaks for itself.

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he new location, actually built out with help from two of Performance Ski’s original owners, Jan Stenstadvold and Bill Repplinger, features sustainable development and “green” materials, including local beetle kill wood for walls that resemble a mountain-chic cabin. The rest of the new store was built out by Aspen Mountain ski instructors. “It feels per-

fect in here,” says Keating. “It’s nice to finally be able to spread out and really show what we have.”

hat they have is some of the top skiwear lines in the world. One that particularly stands out is Authier, a private, Italian-made skiwear label that Keating has relaunched in collaboration with Authier creative director Gustavo Sangiorgi. “Authier is fashion that lasts,” Keating explains. “These clothing

lines are designed so that a 50-year old mom can come in and buy an Authier jacket and have her 20-year old daughter borrow it from the closet.”

hese days, the family business is growing fast. Daughter and model, Dairinn, is key to Authier’s designs and sizes, and son, Jack, manages the store’s collection of eyewear for the Aspen slopes. There are now Performance Ski shops in Snowmass and Vail, and J. Crew in Aspen carries the clothing as well.

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hat said, Performance Ski has come a long way from its humble beginnings, opening as a tech shop for winter sports 25 years ago. For one thing, Keating was not always in the picture. Tom and his friends, Bill Repplinger and Jan Stenstadvold, were Performance Ski’s original owners and founders. It wasn’t until Keating saw Bowers catching massive air over Ajax’s lift 3 (he had been on the U.S. Ski Team for seven years, and even won the North American Downhill Title) that, love-struck, she moved from her New York City home to Aspen ... permanently.

n the ‘80s, Repplinger and Stenstadvold moved on from managing the shop. Repplinger started a new career as a CPA and is now an Officer at General Service Foundation. Stenstadvold eventually launched his own paragliding business.

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ven before Keating and Bowers were married, Keating, who came from a career in high finance, helped the boys manage the shop. “She took over,” Bowers says. Over time, she helped turn the small tech shop into one of Aspen’s finest establishments, for skiwear or otherwise. Partnered with Bowers, the shop’s go-to ski pro for, the future looks brighter still.

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spen has long been known for giving back. Our philanthropic efforts are widespread and reach deep into the local community, lending a hand to many worthwhile efforts and entities. essential Aspen is happy to do our share by supporting a different collection of non-profits in each issue. We hope you will add your support by attending some of their wonderful local events.

COMMUNITY ASPEN CENTER

ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES

100 PUPPY SMITH STREET, ASPEN

ASPENNATURE.ORG

970-925-5756

ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

110 EAST HALLAM STREET, SUITE #12, ASPEN

ASPENCOMMUNITYFOUNDATION.ORG

970-925-9300

ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

620 WEST BLEEKER STREET, ASPEN

ASPENHISTORYSOCIETY.COM

970-925-3721

ASPEN VALLEY SKI CLUB

630 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD, ASPEN

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CHALLENGE ASPEN

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CALENDAR Events/Programs Winterskol Activities ASPEN HISTORY 101 Thursday, Jan. 9 / 5:30 p.m. Wheeler Opera House 320 E. Hyman Ave.

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ING OUR REMARKABLE HISTORY. The Aspen Historical Society actively preserves and passionately presents our local history in an inspired and provocative manner that will continue to anchor our community and its evolving character. We enhance the lives of those with whom we work and live. We offer a compelling reason to live in and to visit Aspen/Snowmass.

TOURS

We Operate Four Sites WHEELER/STALLARD MUSEUM Exhibit: Seasons of the Nuche: Transitions of the Ute People 620 W. Bleeker St.

MAD HATTER’S BALL Thursday, Jan. 9 / 8 p.m. Wheeler Opera House 320 E. Hyman Ave.

HOLDEN/MAROLT MINING & RANCHING MUSEUM MAROLT OPEN SPACE

TIME TRAVEL TUESDAYS 5:30 p.m. / $8 Limelight Hotel 355 S. Monarch Street

ASHCROFT GHOST TOWN 11 MILES UP CASTLE CREEK RD.

PHOTOGRAPHY Turning Negatives Into Positives, January 21 SKI INSTRUCTION It’s All Downhill, January 28 (Location: Bumps at Buttermilk) GUIDED ADVENTURE Leading the Way, February 4 (LOCATION: WHEELER/STALLARD MUSEUM) FITNESS PRO Different Strokes for Different Folks , February 11 FOOD AND WINE Setting the Table, February 18 FLY FISHING What’s My Line, February 25 EQUESTRIAN Happy Trails, March 4 Cycling Working on the Chain Gang, March 11

INDEPENDENCE GHOST TOWN 16 MILES EAST OF ASPEN ON HWY 82

HOTEL JEROME HISTORY TOUR Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

SKI HISTORY TOURS ASPEN HIGHLANDS Mondays, 11am & 1pm SNOWMASS Tuesdays, 11am & 1pm ASPEN MOUNTAIN Fridays, 11am & 1pm

BY APPOINTMENT

HISTORY COACH, WEST END WALKING TOUR & CUSTOMIZED TOURS

COMMUNITY SHINING STARS FOUNDATION PO Box 1308 Aspen, CO 81612 PHONE 970.925.STAR office@ShiningStarFoundation.org www.ShiningStarsFoundation.org

EACH DAY, 36 CHILDREN ARE DIAGNOSED

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WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN GIVE THEM HOPE. The Shining Stars Foundation is an Aspen-based nonprofit that meets needs not addressed by medical treatments: mainly the devastating emotional, social, and psychological toll that cancer takes on a child. We believe that winning against cancer is about so much more than medical treatments. It is about quality of life and truly living. This is why we exist.

Our services are centered around exciting recreational and outdoor activities. This includes adaptive skiing, snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, outdoor education, adventure sports, music, cultural and community events, animal based therapy, and more. Services are delivered through overnight, weeklong programs and single day events. Our mission is to transorm the lives of children ages 6-18 living with pediatric cancer and other life threatening illnesses, along with their entire family, including parents, siblings, grandparents, etc. A special focus is placed on children living wiht a physical or mental disability as a result of their treatment and/or disease. All programs are provided at no cost to the family.

We meet needs not addressed by medical treatments, mainly the devastating emotional, social, and psychological toll that cancer takes on a family. The Foundation has served over 1,500 children to date, tripling clients served in the last five years. The proven result of our programs: attitudes transform, spirits come alive, hope is ignited, & lives forever change.

You can make a difference in the lives of these children. Please donate today... ShiningStarsFoundation.org

ESSENTIAL ASPEN VALLEY SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB 300 AVSC Drive Aspen, CO 81611 PHONE 970.205.5103 www.TeamAVSC.org

Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club’s mission is to provide youth in the greater Roaring Fork Valley the opportunity to develop as athletes and as people through winter sports. Our mission can be summed up in three words: Opportunity, Excellence and Values. AVSC uses skiing and snowboarding as a means to achieve character development in youth, providing challenging healthy outdoor activities. Participants spend an average of nearly 4 years with the Club developing strong relationships with their peers, instructors, and coaches. While only a small percentage of our athletes go on to compete at the highest levels; all of our participants are enriched with values to help them in all walks of life. We teach them a love of skiing and snowboarding, sports they can enjoy with family and friends for their entire lives.

ACSC COMPETITION CALENDAR 2014 EVENTS/PROGRAMS DECEMBER 30, 2013 AJAX CUP RACE AND APRES PARTY (Hosted by Antonio Banderas)

JANUARY 3–5, 2014 ALPINE: Surefoot FIS Series (2xGS and 2xSG)

Aspen Highlands (Golden Horn – Thunderbowl)

January 4-5, 2014 Snowboard: USASA Series - Slalom #1 and Slalom #2 (4th), Giant Slalom #3 and Slalom #3 (5th) Snowmass

JANUARY 25, 2014 SNOWBOARD: USASA - National Rail Jam at X Games Buttermilk JAN 31- FEB 2, 2014 FREESKIING: Rocky Mountain Freestyle Freeski Divisional Championships (J4 and up) Snowmass FEBRUARY 8-9, 2014 ALPINE: RMD Age Class Open Aspen Highlands (Lower Thunderbowl) FEBRUARY 8-9, 2014 SNOWBOARD/FREESKIING: USASA Series - Slopestyle #2 (8th), Snowmass Halfpipe #2 (9th), Buttermilk

JANUARY 10–12, 2014 ALPINE: Wilder Dwight Memorial - RMD U16 SG Qualifier

FEBRUARY 15TH 2014 NORDIC BONFIRE DINNER

JANUARY 17-19, 2014 FREESTYLE: Rocky Mountain Freestyle Moguls (J3 and up) Aspen Highlands

FEBRUARY 10-13, 2014 ADAPTIVE: IPC U.S. Adaptive Speed National Championships & NorAm Racers Edge on Tiehack

Aspen Highlands (Golden Horn – Thunderbowl)

JANUARY 18-19, 2014 ASPEN NORDIC FESTIVAL – Owl Creek Chase JANUARY 18-19, 2014 SNOWBOARD/FREESKIING: USASA Series - Slopestyle #1 (18th) Halfpipe #1 and Rail Jam #1 (19th) Snowmass

FEBRUARY 22-23, 2014 SNOWBOARD/FREESKIING: USASA Series Aspen Highlands MARCH 1, 2014 SNOWBOARD: USASA Series - Banked Slalom Aspen Highlands

COMMUNITY ACES

A SPEN C ENTER FOR E NVIRONMENTAL S TUDIES 100 Puppy Smith Street Aspen, CO 8161 PHONE 970.925.5756. www.aspennature.org

SNOWSHOE & SKI TOURS ASPEN MOUNTAIN - daily from the top of the Aspen Mountain gondola at 10 AM and 1 PM. Tickets are $63 for adults, $56 for youth and seniors, and $43 for children. Purchase tickets at any lift ticket office. ASHCROFT SNOWSHOE - tours include the historic ghost town of Ashcroft, a gourmet lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse, snowshoe rental, and trail pass. Daily at 10:30 AM. Meet at the Ashcroft Ski Touring Center. Tickets $110 per person. For Reservations call 970.925.5756.

ACES IS NON-PROFIT, FOUNDED IN 1968, WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL LITERACY FOR EVERYONE FROM SCHOOL CHILDREN TO LEADERS AND DECISION-MAKERS. Over the last 45 years ACES has become a national leader in environmental science education, cutting-edge forest health initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and ecological restoration. Join our mission to improve the world through environmental science education by participating in one of our fun, educational programs or hikes today.

ELK CAMP MEADOWS NIGHTTIME SNOWSHOE TOUR - Fridays, December 21st – March 29th. Friday evenings through March at 6:30 & 7:30PM - Nighttime exploration into the snowy forests of Snowmass Ski Area. Learn about mountain ecology under a starry winter sky. Tours leave from the top of the gondola, and are FREE with purchase of gondola ticket. Rock Bottom Ranch Farm Tour - Monday – Friday, 11 AM. Participants will be able to explore the ranch, perform “ranch chores” like collecting eggs, herding sheep and more. Larger groups please call to make a reservation at 970-927-6760. Suggested donation: $10 per family

SNOWMASS SNOWSHOE - daily from the top of the Elk Camp Gondola at 10 AM and 1 PM. Tickets are $63 for adults, $56 for youth and seniors, and $43 for children. Purchase tickets at any lift ticket office. SNOWMASS SKI TOUR - Daily from the Waipiti Wildlife Center at the top of the Elk Camp Lift at 11am and 1pm. Free. *beginning with the opening of the Elk Camp lift HIKES & PROGRAMS Hire an ACES naturalist guide and explore the mountains, forests, and wildlife on your own schedule. Basic fees are $50/hr per guide. Please call Jim Kravitz at 925-5756 x103 for more information and to reserve your guide. Calendar: January 7, Birding With ACES January 8, Potbelly Perspectives (Wednesday nights through March 12) January 9, Naturalist Nights Begin (Thursday evenings through March 13) January 14, RBR’s Kitchen, Artisan Bread January 15, Full Owl Moon Walk January 28, Winter Stargazing February 4 , Birding With ACES February 11, RBR’s Kitchen, Healthy Winter Greens March 3, Winter Stargazing March 4, Birding With ACES March 11, RBR’s Kitchen, Homemade Pasta April 1, Birding With ACES April 18, Daily Snowshoe Tours End

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CHALLENGE ASPEN P.O. Box 6639 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 PHONE/TTY: 970.923.0578 www.ChallengeAspen.org

Challenge Aspen is a recognized leader in adaptive recreation, offering year-round programs and private group opportunities catered to our participants.

FOR THE PAST 17 YEARS CHALLENGE ASPEN HAS PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. INCLUDING THE FAMILY STRENGTHENS OUR PROGRAMS AND ELEVATES THE SUCCESSES OF OUR PARTICIPANTS. For the past 17 years Challenge Aspen has provided year-round recreational, educational and cultural activities for children and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Including the family strengthens our programs and elevates the successes of our participants.

C.A.M.O. (Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities) runs year-round camps designed to raise awareness, honor and empower injured service members and their families. These high-quality recreational, wellness and educational experiences create and sustain life-long health and wellness within their new normal lives. Recognizing the growing number of participants on the autism spectrum, Challenge Aspenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest division, Challenge Autism, offers winter and summer programming to meet the needs of this increase in demand.

CHALLENGE ASPEN SINCE 1995

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 17TH ANNUAL MONO-SKI CAMP Jan 12 - 17 17TH ANNUAL VISUALLY IMPAIRED SKI AND SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL Feb 9 - 14 ADULT TBI (TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY) CAMP March 3 - 8 C.A.M.O. ESTES PARK NORDIC SKI AND SNOWSHOE ADVENTURE February 3-7 ISRAELI VET PROGRAM February 25 - March 3 C.A.M.O. SPRING PROGRAM March 10 - 14 C.A.M.O. WILDERNESS HUT TRIP April 5 - 11 CHALLENGE AUTISM CHAMP CAMP #1 March 17 - 21 CHALLENGE AUTISM CHAMP CAMP #2 March 24 - 28 FUNDRAISING EVENTS CHRIS BOVE MEMORIAL UPHILL Snowmass February 22 11TH ANNUAL VINCE GILL AND AMY GRANT GALA AND GOLF CLASSIC July 29 and 29 77

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ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION XXX E. Whatever Aspen, CO 8161111 PHONE 970.429-XXXXXX infor@ www.

Since its establishment in 1980, Aspen Community Foundation (ACF) has matured from its roots as the recipient of funds from transferable ski passes from Aspen Skiing Company to a self-sustained organization, responding to needs throughout our valley and remaining dedicated to improving our community’s quality of life.

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Through collaborations, partnerships and grantmaking, ACF addresses the diverse and changing needs of our region by providing leadership, support and guidance. Based in Aspen with a satellite office in Carbondale, ACF roots itself in communities through the greater Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys: Aspen, Snowmass Village, Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle, Battlement Mesa and Parachute.

In the spring of 2012, Aspen Community Foundation launched the Cradle to Career Initiative, a collective impact initiative that brings non-profits, business, education, philanthropy and government together to effectively support the success of our children from Aspen to Parachute. Gus the Bus is a signature project of the continuum of services comprising the Cradle to Career Initiative. In partnership with the Garfield School District, Gus the Bus and The Sunshine Bus are mobile preschools on wheels. These preschools on wheels bring free, literacy-based, developmentally appropriate preschool education directly to seven neighborhoods in Rifle, New Castle and Silt. In recent achievement assessments, Gus’s children show substantial increases in cognitive, social-emotional, language and literacy skills. The Sunshine Bus joined Gus in the fall of 2013, increasing the number of children served to 120.

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RED BRICK 110 E. Hallam Street, Suite 118, Aspen, CO 8161 PHONE 970.429-2777 infor@AspenArt.org www.AspenArt.org

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Once a 1940’s school, The Red Brick was transformed into a community resource that now houses nine non-profit offices along with fourteen resident artists’ studios, a state-of-the-art conference room, and a dance studio that serves as a rehearsal space for community performers.

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First Thursday openings are a highlight of the year-round programming and give local and visiting art-lovers an opportunity to meet and greet with the exhibitors and to take home a piece of Aspen created by a local artist.

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The Red Brick also boasts dynamic year-round programming for children and adults. With offerings for all ages and abilities, you are sure to find an educational opportunity or experience perfect for you.

This winter, we are excited to inaugurate Art in Action, a program geared towards the mentorship of High School students interested in a career in the arts. Our free resident artist workshops will continue throughout the year, giving adults an opportunity to learn and develop various styles and mediums. Spring for Art, a program giving elementary age children an artistic outlet for Wednesday afternoons during school’s early release, will also return this spring, so stay tuned for details. Dedicated to serving local arts and providing educational opportunities and experiences for all of the Aspen Community, The Red Brick is your go-to place for Aspen Art. Visit us online at aspenart.org for updates on our programs and events, and be sure to visit the Red Brick regularly to view our resident artists and exhibits. 79

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Snowmass Kitchen sets the table for an unforgettable slope-side dining experience. Sophisticated cuisine with mass appeal that changes with the seasons, and always presents an eclectic blend of cultures, flavors and high quality ingredients. Locally produced, in-season and healthful. Ski-in/ski-out for breakfast, lunch, or treat yourself to an unforgettable evening. Private dining rooms available.

The Bar at Wildwood is a cool new beer hall, in collaboration with Colorado's New Belgium Brewery. The Bar features an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings creating a hip and casual atmosphere. Lounge seating, cozy corners and fireside joiner tables make it the perfect place to hang for lunch, après or late-night. Pouring 10 taps of New Belgium's finest, paired with fun entrèes, appetizers and specialty pizzas.

For reservations and information call, (970) 923-8301

The Ranger Station is a new slope-side bar and eatery in the lower level of the Westin Snowmass Resort, offering a wide selection of New Belgium's Colorado craft beers and seasonal varietals in a casual environment. The perfect ski-in/ski-out location for lunch, après and dinner.

Vue, The Westin Lobby Lounge, is the ideal slopeside locale for après ski and casual evening dining. Vue features an exceptional array of handcrafted cocktails, local microbrews, new world wines, sharable gourmet appetizers and imaginative entrèes. Enjoy sweeping views of Snowmass Mountain and the Roaring Fork Valley from indoor and outdoor seating, or relax in the lounge next to the valley's largest fireplace. Open daily from lunch to late night.

Ski-in/Ski-out Starbucks Coffee...it doesn't get any better than that. The perfect place to start your day with all your Starbucks favorites. Located next to the Ranger Station in the lower level of The Westin Snowmass. Opening in January 2013.

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o sleep in Aspen, or Snowmas, there are many distinct choices as deciding what you will partake in each day. Boutiques, unique, or internationally acclaimed, are among the choices for the accommodations that are available when you book a trip to the Rocky Mountains. Each option has a luxury all its own. Whether you select a slope side home or a landmark hotel in the historic core you will not be disappointed. Gracious and hospitable Aspen and Snowmass want you well rested so you can enjoy the mountain spirit.

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or couples, families and friends, Viceroy Snowmass luxury mountain resort offers ski-in/skiout luxury resort lodging, in the winter and a gateway to on-and off-mountain adventure and culture during warmer months, complemented by imaginative dining and lounging, a Ute Indian-inspired wellness spa, and a year-round pool terrace and café—an ideal setting for a Snowmass mountain vacation during any season.

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