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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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Telluride again!!!!

Wow – having never been here in summer before this is the second time – see post before last! Just over two weeks later and still lots of waterfalls! There is a really cool hike from right in town called … 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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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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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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Light Hill

A new hike for me. About 10 minutes from my place there is open space and trails on Light Hill. I don’t know why I never went there before except there are soooooo many good hikes around here! The views … Continue reading

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Skiing Memorial Day weekend!

Aspen Mountain (aka Ajax) is open for the weekend!!! Still so much snow. Today a paraglider floated gently above the skiers. Yesterday I saw a gorilla(?) in the tree at the top of Lift Three – how long has that … 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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