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Fall day trip to Crested Butte

The way from Basalt to CB via Hwy 133 to Kebler Pass is so stunning in the fall. It is about 2 hours drive from Basalt if one doesn’t stop for photos….. this time it took me about almost 3 … Continue reading

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Lost Man

Lost Man is becoming an annual tradition 🙂 The lower trailhead is about 25 minutes from Aspen on the way to Independence Pass. It is not a closed loop and the two trailheads are about 3 miles apart so it … Continue reading

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Carter Lake revisited!

Finally I got to go back to Carter Lake starting from the hard-to-find trailhead as I promised I would in my previous Carter Lake post: https://bronwynanglin.com/2012/09/25/carter-lake/ This time we went with a group of friends which was lucky as we … Continue reading

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Mountain Rescue Aspen in New HQ

If you need rescuing around here these are the guys and girls who will be doing it! An all-volunteer force, they will put their own lives at risk to get you out of pretty much anywhere. MRA just got a … Continue reading

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Jas Aspen Snowmass

I really wanted to see Earth Wind and Fire – my daughter really wanted to see One Republic! Luckily they were both playing on the Saturday so I volunteered to work Thursday and Friday to get two tix for Saturday … Continue reading

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Another new Crossfit

Now Basalt is getting its very own new Crossfit! Crossfit Omphalos is now at Southside. I have many friends who are Crossfit addicts but have yet to try it myself. Nolan and Kay Parker are super nice so maybe I … Continue reading

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Starwood at Aspen

Well, Starwood at Basalt! The well known local band formed in the early 70’s regrouped with many of their famous members including Bobby Mason, Bryan Savage, Hayden Gregg and so many others to play a well-attended concert in Basalt at … Continue reading

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Powers Art Center – the Valley’s other Art Museum!

For everyone who doesn’t like the new Aspen Art Museum whether it is because of the “exhibitions”, the building itself, the loss of all those parking spaces or any of a long list of reasons take time out to visit … Continue reading

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American Lake

Is it really three years since I hiked to American Lake? That’s crazy!!! I think last time I posted I said it is 11 miles out of Aspen but actually I think it is only about 8 miles up Castle … Continue reading

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6 Family and Kids Activities in Aspen, Colorado

I just came across this great post on a blog called Triple Threat Mommy and am posting the link here http://triplethreatmommy.com/6-family-and-kids-activities-in-aspen-colorado/ It has some really awesome suggestions that I totally agree with as both a mother and a long-term local … Continue reading

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