Tag Archives: Basalt

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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Thomas Lakes

This is one of my favourite local hikes. The trailhead is about 20 minutes from Basalt. From the Emma turnoff head to West Sopris Creek road and follow it until it becomes unpaved, keep going until you are almost at … Continue reading

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Telluride!

I have never been to Telluride in the summer although I LOVE to ski there in winter! It takes about 4 hours to get to Telluride from Basalt, 4.5 if leaving from Aspen. Going over McClure Pass to Delta is … Continue reading

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More great reasons to live here!

Dandelion Days and beer by the river…..  Last weekend Carbondale had the annual Dandelion Days festival. I love a town that celebrates dandelions! Dandelion beer, wine and even dandelion salad was available. Great free music and great eco-friendly vendors including … Continue reading

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Why do I live here in the Roaring Fork Valley?

Sure it is expensive compared to many places….. today driving up to go skiing I took this photo at the entrance to my subdivision looking upvalley. I have lived in the same house near Basalt for 14 years and am … Continue reading

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A photo taken while showing property!

I just had to post this! While showing property recently we were just stunned by the beauty of our surroundings and both I and the Buyer jumped out of my car to take pictures!!!! For Market information please click on … Continue reading

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Seven Castles hike

I have wanted to do this hike for a long time but wasn’t exactly sure of how to get to the trail! Seven Castles lies about 5 miles up the Frying Pan river from Basalt (which is about 18 miles … Continue reading

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Capitol Lake

A beautiful day beckoned me to Capitol Lake. This trailhead is a 40 minute drive from where I live near Basalt. Maybe an hour from Aspen. I was a bit surprised to find the last three miles or so in … Continue reading

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