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FULL FRONTAL Trophy home: The Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (then the Aspen Ski Club) hosted skiing’s 1941 National Alpine Championships on Aspen Mountain (its clubhouse is seen in the foreground), attracting a record number of skiers to town. In keeping with the club’s long history of hosting national and international competitions, the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Finals returns to Aspen this spring.

ALL TERRAIN THE ASPEN VALLEY S I AND SNOWBOARD CLUB STAYS ITS 80-YEAR COURSE OF EXCELLENCE.

Just a few years after the first-ever Winter Olympics, held in Chamonix, France, in 1924, a group of dedicated Alpine skiers sought to bring the magic of ski racing to the States—more specifically, to Aspen. By 1937, they had formed the Roaring Fork Winter Sports Club, and organizer André Roch soon cut the first ski run into Aspen Mountain. Both still exist today, but while Roch

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Run hasn’t changed much, the club— renamed the Aspen Ski Club in 1938 and the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club in 1993—has evolved substantially in its 80 years.

Originally dedicated to promoting competitive skiing—and hosting premier events like the National Alpine Championships in 1941 and the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1950—the club has

expanded into teaching and nurturing the local love of sport.

In June, former Colby College ski coach Mark Godomsky became AVSC’s new executive director. A ski racer from Farmington, Maine, now with three racing sons, Godomsky was attracted to the club’s competitionmeets-community ethos.

“Being from a small town with a small ski resort, I’m familiar with providing opportunities for kids to

get into the mountains,” he says. “I grew up where the school bus dropped you off at the mountain and your parents picked you up afterward.”

AVSC operates in the same spirit. Last season, 2,300 young skiers and snowboarders took part in the organization’s numerous winter programs, some of which have produced worldclass athletes. Olympians Dick Durrance, Andy Mill, and Gretchen

Bleiler are alumni, as are U.S. Ski Team members Wiley Maple and Torin Yater-Wallace. Ski stars will be on hand for AVSC’s annual Audi Ajax Cup, on December 30. In March, the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals return to Aspen Mountain (see “The Best of the Best,” page 65), where competitors will careen down Spring Pitch, Aztec, Strawpile, and Roch Run, where it all started. teamavsc.org

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40 // LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

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Skiing’s renegade darling boy, Bode Miller, brings innovation and savvy to uber-luxe skiwear brand Aztech Mountain.

65 // THE BEST OF THE BEST …descend Aspen Mountain at the FIS Ski World Cup Finals.

68 // SECRET RECIPE With a proprietary blend of hustle and bustle, Craig and Samantha Cordts-Pearce steer town’s ever-competitive restaurant scene.

72 // TO THE MAX Galerie Maximillian celebrates 20 years with a blowout show of ultra-fine prints.

74 // ON THE MOVE The Wheeler Opera House rolls out a season of big names—and even bigger ambitions.

78 // ON THE ROCKS This winter, town’s cocktail menus take a lighter turn.

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80 // MILE HIGH AND RISING With top-shelf dining and culture, a reinvigorated Denver has travelminded Aspenites thinking local.

82 // THE GUIDE Art, food, music, and more: Aspen sizzles in winter.

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STYLE 89 // BODE-FIED The most successful, storied skier in history teams up with Aspen skiwear brand Aztech Mountain.

92 // TWO OF A KIND Texas transplants Chris and Kate Roberts turn their experiences into a pair of Aspen boutiques.

94 // SITTING PRETTY After 40 years, Cos Bar, Aspen’s homegrown beauty authority, is fresher than ever.

96 // SHINE ON For holiday adornments, Aspen’s top jewelers agree: Go all out!

98 // READY, JET SET, GO! Bid adieu to standard travel with this uber-fab luggage collab.

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With his boutique, Aspen Hatter, Chris Roberts celebrates town’s western heritage—and his own Texas roots.

100 // ART NOUV-EAU These perfume bottles are meant to be on display.

102 // SKIN-TIGHT Aspen sex appeal starts with Jitrois’s leather and suede.

104 // SAVING FACE A groundbreaking new treatment makes the dreaded double chin a thing of the past.

Sporty styling and multifunctionality make chronographs the first choice for Aspen’s gentleman jocks.

108 // HOLLY KNOWS BEST 02 Aspen tastemaker Holly Davis sets town’s tone for chic—on and off the mountain.

110 // THE GUIDE From beloved homegrown boutiques to international fashion powerhouses: Welcome to your season of shopping.

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This March, town’s west side welcomes some of the world’s greatest skiers when the FIS Ski World Cup Finals comes to the Lift 1A base area.

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CONTENTS FEATURES 118 // IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Polo great and man-about-“town” Nacho Figueras reveals why Aspen has become home sweet mountain home.

122 // FORCES OF NATURE The giddy days of ski bunnies in neon hues are giving way to a modern skiwear mood.

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Skiwear turns coldmountain chic.

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132 // WEST WORLD Supple suedes, luscious leathers, weathered jewelry: Winter’s accessories tip a hat to the West.

SPACE 139 // THE LODGE LIFE An 82-acre marvel hits the market in the Castle Creek Valley.

142 // OUT OF AFRICA A magnificent ranch brings the African Highlands to the valley.

144 // A TALE OF TWO CITIES Two top realtors break town down into east and west.

146 // ESTATE OF AFFAIRS Three real estate authorities take town’s temperature.

150 // BEDTIME STORY Ultra-luxe bed maker Hästens releases a model fit for royalty.

152 // WHITE WEDDING

156 // NEW YORK WEST Developer Michael Rudin takes his cues from home.

158 // CLEANING HOUSE Aspen vies for the title of the country’s most sustainable city.

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Surrounded on three sides by National Forest and BLM Land, 530-acre Inyanga Ranch is tucked away below the Flat Tops Wilderness Area.

Emerging ski director and photographer Jesse James Hoffman keeps focus on his Roaring Fork Valley home.

160 // THE GUIDE The insider knowledge for staying in town’s mountain-mod hotels—or buying your own ski-in hideaway...

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SPORT 165 // LIGHTS, CAMERA, SKI!

Typical of Aspen’s institutions, the recently completed Bucksbaum Campus integrates—into town, the mountains, the Aspen sensibility.

Jesse James Hoffman points his lens homeward.

168 // RIDE THE SKY Aspen’s above-mountain activities take flight.

170 // GET IN GEAR! Upgrade your ski equipment with these three high-tech must-haves.

172 // THE GUIDE Run, ride, bike, climb! Aspen is always on the move.

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clockwise from left: I ran into former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis at a luncheon; with His Excellency Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Iceland’s former president; enjoying a Bhutanese lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse with His Excellency Yeshey Dorji, Bhutan’s minister of agriculture and forests.

IF YOU STOP TO NOTICE IT, the Aspen summer is long, beautiful, rich—and gifts the occasional surprise.

A crackerjack Aspen Music Festival and School performance by the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra featured violinist Pinchas Zukerman doing a rare thing— pausing Berg’s Violin Concerto to let pass a cacophony of thunderous rain walloping down on the Benedict Music Tent. Once the rain waned, the crystal-clear tones of Zukerman’s violin rose to a finale, outperforming even Mother Nature.

Aspen has always attracted a who’s who of visitors. We all rub elbows: princesses and rock climbers, tycoons and barmaids. This summer, His Excellency Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson of Iceland accepted an award from AREDAY founders Chip Comins and Sally Ranney. Mayor Steve Skadron spoke of his pride in Aspen’s success in the Georgetown University Energy Challenge (see “Green Thumb,” page 158). The $5 million prize is awarded in December. Fingers crossed—Aspen is currently in third place among 50 US communities.

Aspen Peak has the privilege of hosting leaders in the arts, sports, design, politics... My easiest assignment was asking international polo star Nacho Figueras to be this issue’s cover star (see “It’s a Wonderful Life,” page 118). He loves the valley that much. Look for his wife, Delfina, ski racing in support of AVSC. I cycled up Castle Creek Valley with a girl posse to the Pine Creek Cookhouse. We ran into Karinjo DeVore, founding board member of the Aspen International Mountain Foundation, and Pine Creek’s John and Juliet Wilcox. Their chefs prepared a true Bhutanese lunch honoring

His Excellency Yeshey Dorji, Bhutan’s minister of agriculture and forests.

As the most spectacular fall colors in memory give way to winter, we look forward to record snow and Aspen Peak’s holiday trifecta: the World Snow Polo Championship, December 15–18, where the globe’s top players will flash their skills in Rio Grande park; the Ajax Cup, where wannabe ski racers go head-to-head against AVSC coaches, alumni, and pros, followed by a joyous celebration for AVSC’s 80th birthday (see “All Terrain,” page 22); and New Year’s Eve, which we’ll be celebrating in style with Aspen Film’s Casino Royale blowout at the St. Regis.

Back in 1950, Aspen hosted the first-ever World Cup of ski racing. This March, town welcomes the 2017 FIS World Cup Finals (see “The Best of the Best,” page 65)—the first time the finals will be held outside Europe in 20 years.

I’ll be out there with you all, enjoying all that Aspen whirls together in the name of sports, art, culture—and snow.

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…WITHOUT WHOM THIS ISSUE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE

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A Miami native, NYCbased photographer Rodolfo Martinez earned his bachelor’s in photojournalism from the University of Miami and his journalism master’s from Syracuse University. He’s worked with celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio, Debbie Harry, and Eddie Redmayne, and his work has appeared in Paper, OOB, and W magazines.

He photographed the “Forces of Nature” fashion feature (page 122).

Aspen-based writer Linda Hayes covers culinary travel, architecture and design, and the luxury lifestyle. Her articles have appeared in Luxe Interiors + Design, Ski, Elle Decor, Food & Wine, and other publications. When she’s not on the road, Hayes makes her home in a modern, architectdesigned straw-bale house with elk and deer for neighbors. She moderated a roundtable discussion with some of Aspen’s top real estate brokers (page 146).

What was a favorite moment during the Aspen shoot?

A hailstorm took us by surprise while shooting on the chairlifts. I was one chair ahead of the models (who were dressed for photos—not for a hail storm) when the clouds rolled in. Hail the size of ice cubes starting hitting us across our heads. But, we had a good laugh about it—in the end.

Any plans for a ski vacation this winter?

I can’t go more than four feet on skis without falling, so… no.

Which area of Aspen do you live in?

Old Snowmass. United by a ribbon of a dirt road, our community of neighbors is tight. We know whose car (and whose dog) is whose...

Good karma rules.

What are your favorite things to do in winter?

Give me a mountain view, a crackling fire, and a cocktail, and I’m happy.

Do you have a favorite dish at Matsuhisa you always return to?

Omakase—all the way!

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Now a partner in two PR firms, Contact High Communications and Bruno RedStar, Boulderbased writer Douglas Brown has covered politics, business, technology, and more for myriad newspapers and magazines, and was a feature writer covering food at the Denver Post for 10 years. He took a tour around booming Denver for this issue’s “Mile High and Rising” (page 80).

Amiee White Beazley is an award-winning travel journalist whose work has been featured in the Washington Post, Robb Report, Wine Enthusiast, and Coastal Living. Her weekly “Escape Artist” column has taken Beazley from the lakes of Italy to the vineyards of Bordeaux, the biking routes of Croatia to the Scottish Highlands.

For this issue, she took a look inside the home of Michael and Sabrina Rudin (page 156).

Where do you hang your hat in Denver?

I love the food and vibe at Work & Class, the drinks and ambiance at Terminal Bar in Union Station (I call Terminal Bar my Denver office), City Park, and Tattered Cover Book Store in LoDo. Which are your favorite CO spirits and beers?

I go ape for Leopold Bros.

Aperitivo, a bitter aperitif similar to Campari, minus the red dyes and artificial ingredients. I also dig the ciders crafted by Stem Ciders in Denver. Beer? I do love Avery Brewing’s selection of sour beers.

What kind of interior design are you seeing around town?

A lot of eclectic looks inspired by travel. It’s not about fluid design but rather a story of passions, adventures, and lives well-lived, told through art, rugs, and other artifacts from around the world.

What’s your favorite view in town?

On a weekday morning, after hiking up Tiehack with my husband and dog, the reward is Pyramid Peak dressed in the early morning sun. You can’t beat it.

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INVITED Signed, sealed, delivered! JAS Labor Day Experience headliner Stevie Wonder brought Motown to town.

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WITH STAR-STUDDED ACTS AND SCORES OF SPECTACLE, THE JAS LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE TOOK TOWN’S LIVE MUSIC LOVERS TO NEW HEIGHTS. The Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience returned to Snowmass Town Park with one of the biggest line-ups to date.

Sold-out crowds enjoyed music

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INVITED Marianne Elmasri and Michael Goldberg

Charles and Angela Cunniffe

Andy Grammer

from headliners Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Duran Duran, Train, Thievery Corporation, Corinne Bailey Rae, Black Pistol Fire, Andy Grammer, and more. Attracting audiences from across the country, JAS’s annual event also featured the Denver Broncos Experience, which saw the NFL champions host addresses, autograph sessions, and meet-and-greets with prominent alumni, including former quarterback Jake Plummer and wide receiver Brandon Stokley.

Pat Monahan of Train Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran

Judi and Alan Altman

Corinne Bailey Rae

Robert Pew and Susan Taylor

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INVITED Kicking off this year’s Classic were myriad tastings and cooking demos.

Victoria and Donald Ziraldo

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Chefs and guests mingled at the opening reception at the St. Regis.

Gloria Dittus and Stephanie Garcia

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Matt Rogers, Rachel Bunch, and Joe Wagner

Jose Gomes and Sandy Moser with Fasie and Tammi Malherbe

Dana and Rob Keddie

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The 34th annual Food & Wine Classic kicked off at the St. Regis Aspen with a star-studded, blowout reception pairing fine wines with dishes from contestants on the most recent season of Top Chef, including winner Jeremy Ford. Also on offer for opening day were special tastings, cooking demonstrations, and other fancy fêtes at venues across town.

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Tom Lewis, Teri Carrier, and Louie Velasquez

Gaylene Salomons and Rickey Lamitre

Auctioneer John Sarpa

Matt Malone, Warren Kruger, Jay Friedstien, and Tom Pevny

Damian Guillot and Laura Calabrese

Kiki Raj, Kerstin Bendl, and Robin Smith

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Aspen Peak hosted the Wine, Women, and Shoes benefit at Gondola Plaza at the base of Aspen Mountain. Benefitting the Shining Stars Foundation, which produces year-round social and outdoor recreational programs for children (and their families) facing pediatric cancer or other life threatening illnesses, the event featured fine wine tastings; delectable bites; only-in-Aspen vendors selling accessories, shoes, jewelry, hats, handbags, and clothing; silent and live auctions; a cutthroat “Best in Shoe” contest; and a men’s lounge.

Krista Klees and Corey Crockettil

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WINE, WOMEN, AND SHOES BENEFIT

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INVITED

Anne Chapman, Albert Sanford, and Michelle Bryan

Jill Hackney and Tommy Dillon

Lynda and Stewart Resnick

Holly Peterson and Danielle Rocha Shawn and Keri Benton

ART ASPEN OPENING NIGHT 2016

Daren Tansey and Viviana Junc

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Ratha and Robert Casterline Fred Bollaci and Steve English

Liz Pulaski, Stacy McNair, Brenda Bartley, Susanne Maida, and Jackie Perin

Kyomi Baird

Debra Williams, Gary McDaniel, and Allison Adams

Melissa Montes

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The opening night preview of the seventh annual Art Aspen fine arts fair at the Aspen Ice Garden, hosted by Aspen Peak, featured more than 1,000 contemporary works by nearly 200 respected artists from 30 prominent galleries across the country.

The event gave VIP attendees a sneak peak at the variety of work as they enjoyed Chandon Brut Classic sparkling wine and delectable hors d’oeuvres. Artists, gallerists, and art aficionados wrapped up the night reflecting and conversing in the Curator Lounge sponsored by the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach.

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INVITED

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Dick Carter and Sharon Wells

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Serena Chase and Glenn Smith

The Art Base held its Off Base Ball and “10 x 10 Name Unseen” silent auction as part of its annual gala and 20th anniversary celebration. In addition to dinner, drinks, live music, and dancing, the evening was punctuated by a silent auction dealing in 10-inch-by-10-inch artworks intentionally not signed by the artists that created them in order to encourage buyers to purchase based on the work and not the name (the creators’ identities were revealed following the auction). The event supported The Art Base’s mission to foster community and creative expression in the visual arts.

Jim Gilcrest and Lynn Nichols

Genna Moe and Kendra Lauren Gros

Scott Munro and Janie Rich Don Erdman

Amy Maron and John Bozza

Alyssa Erdman and Nicole Gogolak

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Brent GardnerSmith and Anne Chapman

Sally Cole and Janie Bennett

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INVITED

John Fisher, Andrew Wickes, Adriane Simon, and Luke McComb

Aspen Peak hosted one of the most talked-about events of the Food & Wine Classic at Aspen Kitchen. Event partners included culinary competition organizers Grand Cochon, who provided a whole roasted pig; Breckenridge Distillery, whose bartenders poured signature cocktails all evening; and Denver-based Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen, who served up delectable hors d’oeuvres and caviar in the spacious restaurant and outdoor patio. DJ Down Under kept the dance floor moving all night.

Matt Shifrin, Matt O’Neill, and Bryan Nolt

DJ Down Under

Steve Psaledakis and Shelly Glasser

Hank Carter, Brady McNeill, and Brad Unglert

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ASPEN PEAK FOOD & WINE CLASSIC EVENT

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson and Mayor Steve Skadron Rocio Perez, Sally Ranney, and Luka Powanga Elizabeth Giles, Allison McGourty, and Michael Cain

Taj Mahal, Kinga Johns, Ryan Brown, Karl Obergh, and Jessica Thomas

Chip Commins, Sally Ranney, and Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

Greg Reitman, Maggie Fox, Randy Hayes, and Leila Conners

VIP RECEPTION WITH THE PRESIDENT OF ICELAND In partnership with the American Renewable Energy Institute and the Westin Snowmass Resort, Aspen Peak hosted a VIP reception in honor of His Excellency Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, then the president of Iceland. Grímsson spoke at annual green energy expo American Renewable Energy Day about Iceland’s energy grid, which is comprised of 100 percent renewable sources. Other speakers included former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, business magnate T. Boone Pickens, and marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle.

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SCENE EVERYBODY ’S TALKING ABOUT...

THE BEST OF THE BEST …DESCEND ASPEN MOUNTAIN AT THIS SPRING’S FIS WORLD CUP FINALS.

BY PAUL E. ANNA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXIS BOICHARD/AGENCE ZOOM/GETTY IMAGES

It’s on. From March 15 through 19, the world’s fastest skiers will take to the slopes of Aspen Mountain as they come to compete in the 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals. This is the first time the Finals, the ultimate event of each World Cup

season, have been staged in Aspen, and the first time they have been held in America in 20 years.

Not only do the Finals mark the return of the men’s World Cup races after a 15-year hiatus, they also herald a new age for ski racing in Aspen: For America’s most famed ski town, it doesn’t get any better than hosting the world’s best. As the competitors get ready to ride town’s historic Lift 1A to the top of the mountain to test their mettle, Aspen Peak takes a look at the numbers...

Tuck, up, and away!

Junior Champion Marco Odermatt of Switzerland races the Giant Slalom in the 2016 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals in St. Moritz. The Finals come to Aspen in 2017 for the first time ever.

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750

VOLUNTEERS THAT WILL

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COORDINATE THE RACES

DROP, IN FEET, FROM

OVER ALL FIVE DAYS.

THE START OF THE AMERICA’S DOWNHILL AT THE TOP OF RUTHIE’S RUN TO THE FINISH LINE JUST ABOVE THE BASE OF LIFT 1A, 1.72 MILES DOWN THE MOUNTAIN.

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75 MPH

THE YEAR ITALY’S ZENO COLÒ WON DOWNHILL AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ASPEN, THE COMPETITION THAT PUT TOWN ON THE INTERNATIONAL SKIING MAP.

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THE NUMBER OF DAYS ASPEN WILL BE THE FOCUS OF THE SKIING WORLD AS IT HOSTS THE TOP-25-RANKED MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH OF THE WORLD CUP SEASON’S FINAL RACES IN THE DOWNHILL, SUPER-G, GIANT SLALOM, AND SLALOM CATEGORIES.

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39 Age of six-time Olympic medalist and two-time overall World Cup champion Bode Miller (ABOVE), who hopes to return this season for one more chance at a gold-medal finish.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHANIEL WILDER (LIFT); ALEXIS BOICHARD/AGENCE ZOOM/GETTY IMAGES (MILLER).

OPPOSITE PAGE: JEREMY SWANSON (SKIER); © U.S. SKI TEAM (GATES); ALEXIS BOICHARD/AGENCE ZOOM/ GETTY IMAGES (VONN); GUIDO MIETH (CHAMPAGNE FLUTES)

The speed racers reach on Aztec, the steepest part of the America’s Downhill course that winds from the top of Ruthie’s Run to the base of Lift 1A.

100 MILLION GLOBAL TELEVISION VIEWERS EXPECTED TO TUNE IN TO WORLD CUP COVERAGE.

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SEASONS CONTESTED IN THE FIS SKI WORLD CUP SINCE ITS FOUNDING BY WOODY CREEK’S BOB BEATTIE, FRENCH SKI TEAM DIRECTOR HONORÉ BONNET, AND JOURNALIST SERGE LANG.

4,000 SPECTATORS

EXPECTED TO CROWD THE LIFT 1A BASE AREA FOR EACH

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World Cup wins (and 126 podium finishes) for Olympic gold medalist and four-time overall World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn (BELOW) coming into the 2017 season. She has never won in Aspen...

55 Approximate number of gates each skier, including Vail’s Mikaela Shiffrin, winner of two medals at last season’s Aspen finals, must negotiate in the slalom race.

FINALS EVENT.

$25,000 PRICE OF THE LITTLE NELL’S TEN STAR PACKAGE, WHICH INCLUDES A FOUR-NIGHT STAY IN A LUXURY SUITE, A SNOWCAT POWDER TOUR OF ASPEN MOUNTAIN, DINNER AT ELEMENT 47, AND ACCESS TO THE NELL’S MOBILE CHAMPAGNE AND CAVIAR BAR STATIONED IN PERFECT VIEW OF THE RACE COURSE.

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WITH A PROPRIETARY BLEND OF HUSTLE AND BUSTLE, CRAIG AND SAMANTHA CORDTS-PEARCE STEER TOWN’S EVER-COMPETITIVE RESTAURANT SCENE.

BY CHRISTINE BENEDETTI

Town tall: While CP’s restaurant concepts are first informed by their spaces, it’s the fresh, sumptuous fare—such as a braised rabbit poutine with cheese curds, house-cut fries, and dijon mustard gravy, at The Monarch—that helps the group’s properties stand out in a crowded downtown dining scene.

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In a literal sense, Craig and Samantha Cordts-Pearce have just about cornered the restaurant market in Aspen: At least one of their establishments can be found on just about every block downtown.

Since entering the scene with the Mediterranean Wild Fig in 2003, the couple has added two high-end steakhouses,

Steakhouse No. 316 and The Monarch, and CP Burger, a diner-style joint with a classic feel. That quartet makes CP Restaurant Group the largest single-owner group in Aspen (and largest overall behind Aspen Skiing Company).

Here, Samantha Cordts-Pearce talks about self-focus, honoring space, and the power of hustle.

How do you find inspiration for four dining spots while giving each one its own identity?

The actual space speaks to the cuisine and concept that we’ll do. Like when we were reconceptualizing Brexi into The Monarch, we wanted to give it a new kick, what with that side of town being rejuvenated. We tried to think what would be a good concept other than a French restaurant. If you look at the space, it wouldn’t

“WE DON’T REALLY PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT OTHER PEOPLE DO. I FEEL LIKE WE HELP TO KEEP THE BAR HIGH IN TOWN, WHETHER WE INFLUENCE OTHERS OR NOT.” —samantha cordts-pearce

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make a very good Chinese restaurant; it wouldn’t make a good rib house. We realized, though, that it would make a beautiful, high-end steakhouse.

You have the largest share of restaurants in town with a single owner. Do you see your influence on others in Aspen?

We don’t really pay attention to what other people do. We just do what we do. I feel like we help to keep the bar high in town, whether we influence other people or not.

Describe Aspen’s dining scene in three words.

Competitive, somewhat predictable, and well-seasoned.

What’s the most exciting thing on your menus this winter?

We have a lot of menus! The Monarch is offering a whole Dover sole. We have amazing caviar service and a tableside Caesar. Wild Fig has the best fresh pasta program in town, with house-made pastas. And CP Burger is CP Burger.

You and Craig both started as servers and bartenders.

There’s a handful of people who have worked their way up in this town—it’s a hard town to make it in. To be able to move here as kids and then make it and raise kids and be successful, it’s a harder feat than a lot of people think when trying. It’s great to have been able to do that, and hang without having the bankroll behind us. The Wild Fig, 315 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-5160; Steakhouse No. 316, 316 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-920-1893; The Monarch, 411 S. Monarch St., 970-925-2838; CP Burger, 433 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-3056; cprestaurants.com

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The vintage décor at Steakhouse No. 316; mussels with chili at Steakhouse No. 316; the Summit Burger at CP Burger; Samantha and Craig Cordts-Pearce; The Monarch’s tableside caviar service; The Monarch complements its prime steaks with exquisitely prepared classic cocktails.

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SCENE ART Blast from the past: Wall Rocket, 2013, a lithograph by Ed Ruscha, will be among the art offerings in Galerie Maximillian’s “Then and Now: Modern, Postwar, and Contemporary Prints” exhibition.

TO THE MAX GALERIE MAXIMILLIAN CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH A PANORAMIC SHOW OF THE PAST AND PRESENT.

BY MURAT OZTASKIN

“Some of the great art collectors in the world are right here, in Aspen,” says Albert Sanford, president and owner of Galerie Maximillian. “What I do is find a treasure, and then find a good home for it.”

He’s had ample opportunity in the two decades since opening up his fine prints

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gallery, which specializes in “museum-quality works on paper.” But Galerie Max, as it’s known, is more than a niche—it’s an investment: “We own 95 percent of what we sell,” says Sanford, 56, of the gallery’s atypical practice of buying its inventory as opposed to working off of consignment.

Now, the gallery—which Sanford opened with his wife, Dorothy Wildman, after moving to Aspen from Chicago in the spring of ’97—will honor its time in town with something of a retrospective. “Then and Now: Modern, Postwar, and Contemporary Prints” will encompass more than

50 pieces of the gallery’s 20th and 21st century works on paper. The modern component will place focus on Joan Miró and include pieces that have never before been on the market.

Prints from the likes of Cy Twombly, Donald Judd, and Ed Ruscha fill out the postwar period. The final

movement will feature the work of Anish Kapoor, Christopher Le Brun, and other British contemporary artists, a group “where we sort of hang our hat,” says Sanford. There, yes—and here. Then—and now.

December 20–April 1, 2017, 602 E. Cooper Ave., 970925-6100; galeriemax.com

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THE WHEELER OPERA HOUSE ROLLS OUT A SEASON OF BIG NAMES—AND EVEN BIGGER AMBITIONS. BY CHRISTINE BENEDETTI

When tickets to the Beach Boys at the Wheeler Opera House went on sale this summer, they sold so quickly that organizers hurried to add a second afternoon performance for the same day, December 28. The Grammy Award-winning legends are just one of several well-known acts slated to take the historic stage this winter, reflecting the leadership of Gena Buhler, who took the helm of executive director in 2015.

“I think it is a testament to the desire from the Aspen community to see bigger name acts on the Wheeler stage,” says Buhler.

“Bigger names bring a level of trust and prestige to a venue, and with such an amazing, historic lineage of acts that have performed here, we are really excited to up the ante a bit on what the community will see moving forward.” One of the goals of this programming, she adds, is to “bring new and different audiences to the Wheeler, which in the long run helps to build audiences.”

Among the artists helping to advance that mission this season are The Blind Boys of Alabama (December 17), comedian Kevin Smith (December 18), and the Ten Tenors (December 25).

“For the first time in a long time, we’ll have robust holiday-time programming, and I’m pleased with the diversity,” she says. “I’m hoping that we’ll be able to find a place in everyone’s holiday traditions.”

Since taking over one year ago, Buhler has been influential in

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A night at the opera!

The Wheeler Opera House has extended its programming under one-year Executive Director Gena Buhler to include regular concerts, such as this Queen tribute from last spring’s season.

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expanding Wheeler’s programming to include everything from more family-friendly shows to an “On the Rise” band series.

Major headliners litter the calendar. Last year, Wheeler Wins, a membership rewards program for loyal concertgoers, rolled out, and this winter promises to see a new website.

But one of the opera house’s most high-profile programs is the production of its own four-day comedy festival—a move to fill the void created when the HBO Comedy Festival pulled out of Aspen nearly a decade ago. Cue Whitney Cummings, Margaret Cho, Adam Devine, and Kevin Nealon to dole out the giggles from February 22 through February 25.

And if it seems like this all means more competition for Belly Up, Aspen’s 450-person nightclub and music venue, it’s quite the opposite. Belly Up staff has been contracted to run the Wheeler’s concession and bar area, and the two have even partnered to lure those betterknown bands to town. It all translates into a win for the Wheeler—and its fans. 320 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920-5770; wheeleroperahouse.com

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Headliners: Director Gena Buhler (TOP RIGHT) has the Wheeler Opera House’s winter performance calendar booked with topshelf acts, including (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) a cappella all-stars The Doo Wop Project, comedian Adam Devine, The Beach Boys, and Crystal Bowersox.

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ON THE ROCKS THIS WINTER, TOWN’S COCKTAIL MENUS TAKE A LIGHTER TURN.

A midwinter night’s dream: Xavier’s White Cosmopolitan, at Element 47, combats wintertime chill with the light, floral flavors—and looks, what with purple flowers from The Little Nell garden pressed into its ice sphere—of summer.

BY TIM LATTERNER

In Aspen bars, winter means whiskey, sure, as well as hot cocktails and spiked ciders.

But this season, town’s best bars are also touting lighter, more refreshing drinks mixed over ice—and with “sunnier” spirits.

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Still, a classic is a classic: Nothing beats the cold quite like warming whiskey. In town, Justice Snow’s (328 E. Hyman Ave., 970-4298192; justicesnows.com) offers the ultimate delivery: Justice at the Alamo, featuring Breckenridge bourbon, rye, Scotch, peach bitters, amaro, and Punt e Mes. According to bartender Danny Selig, “The warming blend of smoke, spice, citrus, and peach is what makes this cocktail perfect for winter.”

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Come winter, Element 47 (675 E. Durant Ave., 970-9206330; thelittlenell.com) mixes up a surprising cold-weather warmer. Xavier’s White Cosmopolitan, made with vodka, St-Germain, and white cranberry and lime juices, offers a blast of light florals and fruit. “What makes Xavier’s White Cosmopolitan a great winter cocktail is how easy it is to drink,” says bar manager Ricardo Leyvas, “with the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, capped by floral aromas [of] summer wildflowers.”

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With a warm, south-of-theborder vibe, Casa Tua (403 S. Galena St., 970920-7277; casatualifestyle .com) is a go-to for tequila cocktails. The Scogliera blends tequila, Aperol, Cointreau, and lime juice into a refreshing reminder of beach days past. “It’s a cocktail on the lighter side,” says manager Christine Rueggeberg—a delicious counterpart to the “heavy, sugar-based cocktails often expected for the season.”

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MILE HIGH AND RISING WITH TOP-SHELF DINING AND CULTURE, A REINVIGORATED DENVER HAS TRAVEL-MINDED ASPENITES THINKING LOCAL.

Denver modern: The exquisite Museum of Contemporary Art anchors downtown’s increasing cultural offerings. below left: Terminal Bar is the toast of Union Station’s updated roster of high-end food and drink options.

Those who study the migratory patterns of 20-somethings find them flocking to Denver. A booming job market, access to the mountains, and, yes, the legal status of cannabis have turned the city into one of the hottest locations in the country for setting down roots.

But Denver is also attracting visitors. Tourism numbers have steadily increased for the past ten-plus years—and for good reason. Longestablished neighborhoods like LoDo have been freshly rejuvenated, and areas that five years ago were melancholy industrial zones now seem

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Restaurants, bars, boutiques, and more have sprouted amidst the tech start-ups, breweries, and other businesses moving to the Mile High.

One must-stop spot: Denver Central Market (2669 Larimer St.; denvercentralmarket.com), a new food hall in the fizzy RiNo neighborhood (see “melancholy industrial zones,” above). The 12,000-square-foot marketplace supports 13 vendors, like Culture, a fabulous meat and cheese shop from Denver restaurateur Justin Brunson, and SK Provisions, which

DENVER’S NEIGHBORHOODS ARE FRESHLY REJUVENATED, AND PREVIOUSLY MELANCHOLY INDUSTRIAL ZONES NOW SEEM INCANDESCENT WITH ENERGY.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARC PISCOTTY (TERMINAL BAR); KELLY SHROADS (MCA).

OPPOSITE PAGE: ENRIQUE PARRILLA (BLACK EYE COFFEE); D’ARCY LECK (HOTEL TEATRO); COREY ANTHONY PHOTOGRAPHY (AVELINA)

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slow-roasts meats in a pair of antique rotisserie ovens.

Fish market? Check. Italian joint? Yep. Chocolatier, bakery, butcher, bar, coffee shop? Yes to all, and more!

Make plans to hit nearby LoDo, too, where longtime local chef John Broening and his wife, acclaimed pastry chef Yasmin LozadaHissom, have opened Avelina (1550 17th St., 720-904-6711; avelina denver.com). The gorgeous space, enveloped in warm earth tones and textures, offers a smart menu divided into small and large plates.

Broening’s beloved duck liver mousse joins new items such as a roasted chicken for two with chorizo, flageolet beans, and spicy greens.

Lozada-Hissom’s sweeter contributions include a coconut panna cotta and a citrus olive oil cake.

Downtown, enjoy coffee, lunch, or drinks on the roof of the excellent Museum of Contemporary Art (1485 Delgany St., 303-298-7554; mcadenver.org). But first tour the museum’s three new exhibitions, each on view through late January 2017: a solo show by sculptor and installation artist Nathan Carter; the first major survey of work by Boulder artist Kim Dickey; and a group show, “Bodacioussss,” with pieces from 20 digitally influenced artists.

Capitol Hill—at once charming (historic housing stock) and gritty (Colfax Avenue)—ups the charm factor with Black Eye Coffee (800 Sherman St., 303-955-1205; drink blackeye.com), an Art

Deco-inspired spectacle of interior design. Want something stronger? Swing

by Terminal Bar in Union Station (Union Station Food Court, 720-460-3701; terminalbardenver.com), the city’s recently overhauled transit hub (with light rail to Denver International), which now offers a swell cast of restaurants, from fine dining to deli. Terminal Bar stands as its throbbing heart, serving drinks inside and to tables throughout the open-air station.

For lodging, several outstanding new hotels dot the city, but the leader remains the historic favorite Hotel Teatro (1100 14th St., 303-228-1100; hotelteatro.com), in the theater district. The swank spot, with its excellent restaurant, The Nickel (720-889-2128; thenickel denver.com), is a paragon of class and service, repeatedly winning “best of” awards for its excellence. From the looks of it, the rest of the city is following suit.

from top left: The Art Deco-industrial Black Eye Coffee brings charm—and a top-shelf roasting and coffee program—to emerging Capitol Hill; the oldie-but-goodie Hotel Teatro, in the theater district, provides ballast to the newer hotels popping up around town; a warm artichoke salad with roasted shiitakes, micro fennel, and porcini dressing, at Avelina.

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WIND RIVER GALLERY The gallery opened in 1990 and has been showcasing Western American oils and bronzes by some of today’s most recognized artists. Our focus includes landscapes and wildlife indicative of the beauty of our valley and surrounding areas. As a family run business, we have enjoyed developing longstanding relationships with a client base that spans the world. Consequently, pieces have gone not just to the wonderful mountain homes here, but to collections across the globe. We delight in having our regular friends stop by, but are always thrilled to introduce new people to our collection. We are located in the Ute City Building at 505 E. Hyman, Aspen, CO 81611.

970-925-3919 windrivergallery.com

The Art Base fosters creative expression in the visual arts for all ages and abilities, providing a base of operations for local and regional artists through education, regular exhibitions, and events that support and stimulate the artistic vitality of the entire Roaring Fork Valley. 99 Midland Ave., Basalt, 970-927-4123; theartbase.org

ASPEN ART MUSEUM The AAM is a non-collecting institution presenting the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art, as well as innovative and timely exhibitions, educational services, and public programming.

The museum is free thanks to the (very) generous patronage of Amy and John Phelan. 637 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-8050; aspenartmuseum.org

BALDWIN GALLERY Since 1994, Baldwin has been presenting new work by established artists of international renown, with a focus on American art. 209 S. Galena St., 970-920-9797; baldwingallery.com

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN GALLERY

Ave., Ste. 17A, Basalt, 970948-4075; taniadibbs.com

Self-taught artist Christopher Martin is best known for his signature technique of painting in reverse, using acrylic paint on a sheet of clear acrylic. 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-7649; christophermartin.com

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GALERIE MAXIMILLIAN Since 1997, Galerie Max has presented historic masterworks on paper alongside contemporary European work (with a predilection for Young British Artists). 602 E. Cooper Ave.; 970-925-6100; galeriemax.com

RED BRICK ARTS CENTER For 40 years, Red Brick has been supporting local art by providing affordable art programs for children and adults as well as hosting exhibitions from local and regional artists. 110 E. Hallam St., Ste. 118; 970-429-2777; aspenart.org

TANIA DIBBS BIG SKY STUDIO Tania Dibbs is a full-time studio artist working in oils, encaustics, and sculpture with a contemporary, conceptual focus. 227 Midland

Established in 1990, Wind River Gallery specializes in works of modern and contemporary American artists depicting the West in all its splendor, including landscapes in oils and gouache and bronze sculptures of frontiersmen and women, cowboys, and native peoples. 505 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-3919; windrivergallery.com

DINING ACQUOLINA One of town’s top pizzerias and trattorias boasts an impressive Italian-centric bar, with plenty of amari and aperitivi to stir up an appetite.

415 E. Main St., 970-925-8222; aquolinaaspen.com

AJAX TAVERN Nestled within putting distance of the gondola, Ajax Tavern is synonymous with après-ski. But don’t overlook the hearty fare: the famous double cheeseburger and truffle fries, plus a seasonally rotating menu of salads, pastas, and more.

685 E. Durant Ave., 970920-6334; thelittlenell.com

WORLD TOUR From veteran chef C. Barclay Dodge comes “new world cuisine” inspired by his 30 years of global travel—plus a cocktail menu to match. Balancing sweet and savory in almost every dish and drink, Bosq touts creative items like oxtail dumplings with tomato marmalade and roasted salmon with green mole. A bar menu features salty small plates, such as house-made chips and shrimp toasts. Enjoy the view from your perch on the Wagner Park pedestrian mall—but linger for the food.

312 S. Mill St., 970-710-7299; bosqaspen.com

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BB’S KITCHEN Mountain-inspired cuisine made with the freshest ingredients is well worth the climb upstairs. 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-429-8284; bbskitchen.com

CACHE CACHE Cache Cache’s refined fare—modern American cuisine with classical French at its roots—has been an Aspen staple for three decades. 205 S. Mill St., Ste. 106, 970-925-3835; cachecache.com

CAMPO DE FIORI Campo serves up some of Aspen’s best Italian fare in an elegant atmosphere. The bar becomes a bit of a scene after dark... 205 S. Mill St., 970-920-7717; campo defiori.net

CARIBOU CLUB One of only two private clubs in Aspen, Caribou Club boasts a raw bar, varied wine list, and Colorado-inspired cuisine that never fail to disappoint. 411 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-2929; caribouclub.com

CHEFS CLUB BY FOOD & WINE Located inside the St. Regis, the craft cocktails and rotating collection of Best New Chefs make Chefs Club a can’t-miss for any foodie.

315 E. Dean St., 970-4299581; chefsclub.com

CRÊPERIE DU VILLAGE The Crêperie serves rustic yet refined French alpine cuisine in one of town’s most romantic settings. 400 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-1566; lacreperieduvillage.com

EIGHT K Discerning Creole-Colorado dining in a modern architectural marvel at the

Viceroy Snowmass makes Eight K a standout. 130 Wood Road, Snowmass, 970-923-8008; viceroyhotels andresorts.com/snowmass

ELEMENT 47 Inside The Little Nell, discover five-star dining along with one of the country’s most celebrated wine programs. 647 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-4600; element47aspen.com

ELLINA This rustic, northern Italian restaurant is a local favorite—and so are the aperitivi and vini from its bar.

430 E. Hyman Ave., 970925-2976; ellinaaspen.com

GREY LADY The attention to detail—from the specialty cocktails and lobster roll to the mountainmaritime décor—creates an experience that has enchanted locals and visitors alike. 305 S. Mill St., 970-9251797; greyladyaspen.com

HOOCH The top-shelf liquors, wine, craft beers, cheese boards, and Asian-inspired small plates have already made this new speakeasy-style lounge a hit. 301 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-710-7275; hoochaspen.com

J-BAR Belly up to the bar at one of town’s oldest watering holes, at the Hotel Jerome, and delight in some of town’s best cocktails—while feasting on the exquisite bar food. 330 E. Main St., 970429-7674; hoteljerome. aubergeresorts.com

JIMMY’S This “American restaurant and bar” serves up great steaks, even better tequila, and one of the liveliest nighttime bar scenes in town. 205

S. Mill St., Ste. 2, 970925-6020; jimmysaspen.com

JIMMY’S BODEGA Same Jimmy we love, with a different location and lighter concept: seafood, raw bar, wine. 307 S. Mill St., 970-7102182; jimmysbodega.com

JUSTICE SNOW’S JSnow might be known for its intricate cocktails, but this hip, center-of-town eatery gives just as much love to its fresh, Colorado cuisine. 328 E. Hyman Ave., 970-4298192; justicesnows.com

KENICHI OF ASPEN This long-time sushi hideout is also home to one of the country’s longest sake lists.

533 E. Hopkins Ave., Ste. 2, 970-920-2212; kenichiaspen.com

MATSUHISA Expect exceptional and innovative Japanese cuisine, both upstairs in the lounge or downstairs in the more formal main dining room.

303 E. Main St., 970-5446628; matsuhisaaspen.com

MEZZALUNA Mezzaluna imbues its classic Italian menu—panzanella salad, wood-fired pizzas, myriad pastas—with a few surprise, eclectic dishes, such as trout almondine and barbecue chicken. 624 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-5882; mezzalunaaspen.com

MI CHOLA Mexican cuisine returned to Main Street earlier this year with this La Cantina redux from former employees Darren Chapple and Adam Malmgren. 411. E. Main St., 970-710-7076

RED BRICK ART CENTER The Red Brick features monthly local art exhibits along with Resident Artist studios, providing one of the few locations in Aspen where local art can be viewed and seen in action. We also offer dynamic art experiences for youth and adults, including paint + wine, pottery painting, after-school youth classes, and pre-k creative time. Come experience the countless ways you can engage in our colorful community!

Red Brick Center for the Arts 110 East Hallam Street, Suite 118 Aspen, CO 81611 970-429-2777 info@aspenart.org www.aspenart.org

PEACH’S CORNER CAFÉ Serving coffee, tea, pastries, and smoothies, as well as

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breakfast and lunch, this café has one of the best peoplewatching patios in town. 121 S. Galena St., 970-544-9866; peachscornercafe.com

PIÑONS Long-lived (celebrating 28 years!), upscale, and so, so bespoke—Piñons is an Aspen institution with a Latin bent. 105 S. Mill St., 970-920-2021; pinons.net

RICARD BRASSERIE & LIQUOR BAR

TANIA DIBBS Tania Dibbs is known for visionary, often monumental landscapes haunted with a spirit presence, and evocative, nearly Gothic hues and moods. Ms Dibbs’ canvases have a more piquant, even psychedelic flavor than those of her immediate visual cousin, the great Russell Chatham. Currently her sculptures round a corner into abstraction writ in audacious

Find Parisian street-side ambience within view of the gondola at this classic brasserie. 110 Carriage Way, Snowmass, 855-303-4465; ricardsnowmass.com

RUSTIQUE BISTRO This bistro’s simple, authentic French country cuisine (think poulet rôti and pot-au-feu) is celebrated from coast to coast. 216 S. Monarch St., 970-920-2555; rustiquebistro.com

SO CAFÉ Located atop the Aspen Art Museum, SO Café features an innovative, rotating weekly menu of local ingredients prepared by AAM culinary partners Julia and Allen Domingos. 637 E.

Hyman Ave., 970-925-8050; aspenartmuseum.org/visit/ aam-cafe

STEAKHOUSE NO. 316 NYC-style steak house fare paired with healthy seafood dishes and superb salads means there’s something for everyone. 316 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-920-1893; steakhouse316.com

VENGA VENGA This Mexican cantina and tequila bar with a heated outdoor patio is located right off of Fanny Hill in Snowmass. 105 Daly Lane, Snowmass, 970-923-7777; richardsandoval.com/ vengavenga

WHITE HOUSE TAVERN White House serves elevated sandwiches, burgers, salads, and craft cocktails in an intimate, 19th-century miner’s cottage. 302 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-1007; aspenwhitehouse.com

THE WILD FIG The Wild Fig is a charming Mediterranean brasserie boasting flavors from France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. 315 E. Hyman Ave., 970-9255160; thewildfig.com

WILLOW CREEK BISTRO Located inside the RitzCarlton at Aspen Highlands, this upscale eatery offers contemporary American cuisine made with local ingredients. 76 Prospector Road, 970-429-2327

WOODY CREEK TAVERN Come hungry to the eclectic bar and restaurant where Hunter S. Thompson hung his hat. 2858 Upper River Road, Woody Creek, 970-923-4585; woodycreektavern.com

LIVE MUSIC BELLY UP ASPEN This locals’ favorite venue hosts national, regional, local, and superstar acts.

450 S. Galena St., 970-5449800; bellyupaspen.com

JAS CAFÉ The JAS Café features live jazz curated by Jazz Aspen Snowmass in an underground whitetablecloth club at The Nell and on the rooftop deck of the Aspen Art Museum.

970-920-4996; jazzaspen snowmass.org/jazzcafe

and arresting concepts that to a dead stop.

Her working studio and gallery is located at 227 Midland Avenue #17A in Basalt and is open for drop-in visits or appointments.

COLORADO SPIRIT From its home downvalley, on Carbondale’s Main Street, two-year-old Marble Distilling Co. is churning out its award-winning, small-batch Marble Vodka, Gingercello (true to its name, a limoncellolike liqueur made from ginger), and Moonlight

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EXpresso (a vanilla-tinged coffee liqueur). For the full experience, stop by the namesake tasting roomturned-bar. Should you overdo it, book one of the five boutique rooms at the on-site Distillery Inn and stay the night. 150 Main St., Carbondale, 970-9637008; marbledistilling.com

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BODE-FIED THE MOST SUCCESSFUL, STORIED SKIER IN HISTORY TEAMS UP WITH ASPEN SKIWEAR BRAND AZTECH MOUNTAIN.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUNO STAUB (PORTRAIT); JESSE JAMES HOFFMAN (SKIERS)

BY GREG FITZSIMMONS

Bode Miller’s introduction to Aztech Mountain, the Aspen-based luxury ski and lifestyle sportswear brand for men, was battle-tested. On a August, 2015, photo shoot in Portillo, Chile, the weather turned nasty; winds were whipping, snow was blowing, and the temperature was frigid. “I kept gravitating back to this jacket from Aztech Mountain, a brand I had never heard of,” says Miller, 39. “It had a better fit and better cut than everything else. It was warmer and more useful than the rest of the wardrobe. By the end of the day, I had a good idea of the jacket’s performance and attributes. It was the best ski jacket I’d ever put on.”

Fast-forward one month to an uptown soirée in New York, in the Fifth Avenue penthouse of real estate developer Robert Siegel, a principal investor in handcrafted ski company Bomber. Miller, in attendance, spotted the cofounder and owner of Aztech Mountain across the room and approached him to praise his upstart company. Born-and-bred Aspenite Heifara Rutgers was stunned—Miller, the six-time Olympic medalist, winner of 33 World Cup races, and two-time World Cup champion, was his childhood idol.

That night, Miller and Rutgers, along with Rutgers’s partner, Aztech cofounder David Roth, forged a friendship that would soon turn into something bigger. Miller, so impressed

by Aztech’s wares, joined the ranks at the burgeoning Aspen-based brand last September as an equity partner and chief innovation officer.

While the brand launched in New

“What drives me is to provide a better experience for the user. Aztech Mountain believes the same thing,” says Bode Miller, pictured above with business partners (FROM LEFT) David Roth and Heifara Rutgers.

LEFT: An Aspen Mountain skier takes a turn in Aztech’s Nuke Suit jacket ($1,850).

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Based out of New York, Aspen-born ski apparel retailer Aztech Mountain is bringing ultra-premium—and ultraeffective—outerwear to the mountains.

BOTTOM, FROM LEFT: Team Aztech Triange jacket ($1,300), Independence shell ($625), and Performance ski pant ($725).

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“I KEPT GRAVITATING BACK TO THIS JACKET FROM AZTECH MOUNTAIN. IT WAS THE BEST SKI JACKET I’D EVER PUT ON.” —BODE MILLER

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York, in 2013, Aztech Mountain’s Aspen DNA informs its spirit. Its jackets, pants, shirts, and base layers are now stocked at retailers like Performance Ski at the base of Aspen Mountain, Barneys New York, Harrods in London, and Mr Porter online, while the menswear brand’s creative use of fabrics (specifically mixing high-end natural fabrics like wool with high-tech synthetics, such as ultra-strong nylon), seamless stitching, and world-class technical performance have long been lauded by its devoted following.

Indeed, nine months before Miller came on board, Aztech won the 2016 ISPO BRANDNEW entrepreneurial award for style, a coveted piece of hardware given out at the biggest ski industry tradeshow in the world.

In his new role, Miller is focusing his creativity and incessant tinkering on adapting Aztech’s products for both mountain and city—continuing to outperform the competition on Ajax but equally turning heads on the streets in New York. “I want to be able to wear a technically advanced ski jacket on the hill that looks great at the restaurant or bar the night after skiing,” says Miller.

“That has been my life for the last 20 years. That’s what I do.”

“A lot of what drives me is to provide a better experience for the user. That’s a big part of my motivation,” he adds. “Aztech Mountain is a company that believes the same thing. We’re at an interesting time where, if you are creative and you have the experience, you can do some amazing things.” Performance Ski, 614 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-8657; aztechmountain.com

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TEXAS TRANSPLANTS CHRIS AND KATE ROBERTS TURN THEIR LIFE EXPERIENCES INTO A PAIR OF ASPEN BOUTIQUES. BY TIM LATTERNER

Western union: Husband-andwife boutique owners Kate and Chris Roberts, shown here on Aspen’s Marolt Ranch, harmonize their disparate shops, Katebaby & Kids and Aspen Hatter (FAR RIGHT, FROM TOP), with a commitment to town.

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At first sight, it would appear that the similarities between Chris and Kate Roberts’s Aspen boutiques are few. The reality of being a small-business owner in town, though, means that this husband and wife run their shops with the same values. “We both thought it important to have roots in this town,” says Chris of his store, Aspen Hatter (465 N. Mill St., 970-300-8355; aspenhatter.com), and his

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wife’s boutique, Katebaby & Kids (205 S. Mill St., 970-925-2400; katebaby. com). “That’s what drives us.”

Of course, a successful small business requires more than just local roots.

A custom hat shop, Aspen Hatter was born when Chris, an Austin native who has lived on Texas ranches and in the cowboy country of Jackson, Wyoming, moved to Aspen in 2013 and began getting compliments on the

brimmed hats he had made for himself. Creating for the public now, Chris, 36, constructs hats for all of town—from the roughneck rancher to the fashionforward woman.

Katebaby was similarly born from its owner’s experience. “For me, having two young kids, I try and [stock] things I’d want to see them in,” says Kate, 33, also a Texas native, who adds that her buying strategy is to

fill the store with “what I actually like”—that is, colorful onesies, dresses, shoes, and décor items, such as dressers and tables, from brands like TOMS, Billabong, and Milly Minis.

“I think we’re fortunate that we found passions for specified retail offering something new,” says Kate.

“We both are frequented by visitors and locals. We appeal to anyone, not just one specific shopper.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM PAUSSA (KATE AND CHRIS ROBERTS, ASPEN HATTER); DAN BAYER (KATEBABY)

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Raising the bar (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): In its 40 years, Aspen’s Cos Bar has grown from small-town beauty boutique to national franchise; La Prairie Essence-in-Lotion ($240); Tom Ford Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette in Warm ($155); Orlane Crème Royale Sublime Mask ($250).

SITTING PRETTY AFTER 40 YEARS, ASPEN’S HOMEGROWN BEAUTY AUTHORITY IS FRESHER THAN EVER.

BY CHRISTINA CLEMENTE

“Until 1976, there was no place in the United States you [could] buy cosmetics outside of a department store or drugstore,” says Lily Garfield. That’s when a light bulb went off in her head. “I said to myself, I know how to do this.”

After spending several years working for Love Cosmetics at Bloomingdale’s in

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Manhattan, Garfield moved to Aspen and, with less than $5,000, opened town’s beloved Cos Bar. Today, the luxe retail cosmetics chain boasts 14 stores across the country, including one in New York’s new Brookfield Place, and more growth is forthcoming. “There are a lot of untapped markets

we’re looking at,” says Garfield, who plans on opening 35 more locations in the next five years, including in LA’s tony Brentwood nabe.

But the self-described skincare maven says her best sellers in Aspen are still the classics: “Sunscreen or moisturizer—whatever it takes to protect and hydrate

your skin at 8,000 feet above sea level.” After a day on the slopes, Garfield suggests applying a mask, like FlashPatch Eye Gels from Patchology or Orlane’s new Crème Royale Sublime Mask, to rehydrate the skin.

She also recommends Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion, the latest from La Prairie, followed by Clé de Peau’s

new Radiant Multi Repair Oil. And for “something that highlights” on New Year’s Eve, try Tom Ford’s Winter Soleil Eye and Cheek Palettes for the perfect contrast between highlighter and blush. “And the packaging is just gorgeous,” Garfield adds. Naturally!

309 S. Galena St., 970-9256249; cosbar.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL DIODATO/GETTY IMAGES (COSMETICS); ROBERT MILLMAN (COS BAR); COURTESY OF LA PRAIRIE (LOTION); COURTESY OF TOM FORD (PALETTE); COURTESY OF ORLANE (CRÈME)

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STYLE JEWELS & GEMS

SHINE ON FOR HOLIDAY SEASON ADORNMENTS, TOWN’S TOP JEWELERS AGREE: GO ALL OUT!

There’s more to Aspen’s winter jewelry game than the presumed turtlenecks and turquoise baubles.

From the slopes to the soirées, the trend to rock this season is simple, according to Ignacio Munoz, manager of Van Cleef & Arpels (Les Bijoux, 400 E. Hyman Ave., 888-984-4822; vancleefarpels.com): “Sparkles! Whether on your neck, wrist, or ears.”

That goes for stackable bracelets, chokers, and rings—such as the Ovale and Émeraude pieces

from Lisa Des Camps (lisadescamps.com), the part-time Aspenite who will be displaying her Southwestern wares at trunk shows in town all winter long. “And for party wear, don’t forget about boulder opals,” she adds of the multicolored gemstones found at the heart of many of her pendant necklaces.

“I love seeing a strong, confident woman bucking the norm and rocking a piece that no one would ever expect,” agrees Meridian

“I LOVE SEEING A STRONG, CONFIDENT WOMAN BUCKING THE NORM AND ROCKING A PIECE THAT NO ONE WOULD EVER EXPECT.” —ROBIN SMITH

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TOP LEFT: 18k white gold and diamond Palmyre necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels (price on request).

ABOVE: 18k yellow gold, natural cognaccolored diamond and natural-colored diamond Émeraude ring, Lisa Des Camps ($8,400). BELOW: Three-stone spider web bondage ring, Loree Rodkin (price upon request), from Meridian Jewelers.

Jewelers (525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; meridianjewelers.com) owner Robin Smith, who suggests building looks around eye-catching statement pieces, such as the extended and multitiered Loree Rodkin bondage ring. The same principle extends to ear-wear, with Jacquie Aiche ear bands and jackets and Pamela Love crawlers from Covet (306 S. Mill St., 970920-0000; covetaspen .com) defying the notion that earrings are rings worn through the lobe.

But traditional doesn’t have to mean boring, says Munoz, pointing to the 20-motif long necklace from Van Cleef’s Vintage Alhambra collection.

And for that extra-plunging neckline, he suggests, look to the diamondrowed necklaces from the Palmyre collection.

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Stack Jacquie Aiche necklaces (leather chokers, diamond motifs, horn pendants) from Covet (ABOVE) for an adaptable, boho-chic look.

RIGHT: Ice Pick ear jacket, Jacquie Aiche ($2,500), from Covet.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD GUNION/GETTY IMAGES (MOUNTAINS); COURTESY OF VAN CLEEF & ARPELS (NECKLACE); LISA DES CAMPS (ÉMERAUDE RING); LOREE RODKIN (BONDAGE RING); BY NAJ JAMAI FOR JACQUIE AICHE (EAR JACKET AND MODEL)

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READY, JET SET, GO! BID ADIEU TO STANDARD TRAVEL WITH RIMOWA AND MONCLER’S UBER-FAB LUGGAGE COLLAB.

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Globetrotters, rejoice: Marrying German engineering with French chic, Rimowa and Moncler’s latest luggage collab (HERE AND TOP LEFT, from $1,700) proves worthy of Moncler swear-bys like Brigitte Bardot (ABOVE) and Jackie O. (LEFT).

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MONCLER

If Rimowa is synonymous with invincible hard-case luggage, and Moncler with impossibly chic puffer coats, then any collaboration between the two is destined for must-have status.

The German-based luggage company and the French sport apparel label’s first collaboration came about in 2012, and the two are teaming up once again to introduce the Multiwheel Topas Stealth collection, combining Moncler’s sleek high-fashion style with Rimowa’s high-tech innovation. The collection boasts a lightweight gray aluminum exterior (with Rimowa’s signature grooves, of course) in three different sizes, each with a quilted camouflage fabric developed by Moncler specifically for the collection.

Even better, the silenced Multiwheel gliding system, in addition to optimal functionality and maneuverability, makes for quiet traveling across any terminal or tarmac. And with accessories like footwear bags and wash bags—perfect for all of those personal possessions and TSA-approved liquids—it’s the ultimate set of luggage to get you from Aspen to the Costa Smeralda and back again. And we’re off! Moncler, 432 E. Hyman Ave., 970-5445558; moncler.com

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ART NOUV-EAU THESE GALLERY-WORTHY PERFUME BOTTLES ARE MEANT TO BE ON DISPLAY.

BY CHRISTINA CLEMENTE

Attention! The newest highfashion fragrance releases come in bottles as exquisite as the perfumes within.

When Christian Louboutin enlisted architect Thomas Heatherwick to design the containers for his three new scents, including Tornade Blonde, the results were stunning undulated glass bottles,

each with a central aperture. “It was no longer a single volume, but became a ring of perfume,” says Heatherwick. “Christian wanted to a create a flow of fragrance within the bottle.”

Other designers have played with the toppers to create artistry as well as functionality. Influenced by the brand’s Intarsio jewelry

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collection, Bulgari’s Le Gemme Orientali collection features a cabochonshaped stopper with a gold design reminiscent of Mediterranean architecture, while the opulent structural cap of Sisley’s Soir d’Orient, designed by contemporary artist Bronisław Krzysztof, resembles a crown.

For the Black Orchid Lalique Edition, Tom Ford called on the famed crystal house to create a finely fluted, Art Deco black crystal bottle. (A limited edition, only 1,200 pieces were created, each engraved by Lalique with a unique edition number.)

More surreal is Cartier’s new scent for men, L’Envol

de Cartier, which sits in a removable—and refillable— capsule within a detachable glass dome. Seen from a distance, it’s as if the elixir is levitating. Says Cartier perfumer Mathilde Laurent, “We developed 2,000 drawings over more than two years [in order] to achieve the perfect masterpiece.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF CRAWFORD. BULGARI, 401 N. RODEO DR., BEVERLY HILLS, 310-858-9216; BULGARI.COM. SISLEY, BLOOMINGDALE’S, BEVERLY CENTER, LA, 310-360-2700; BLOOMINGDALES.COM. CARTIER, 370 N. RODEO DR., BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4272; CARTIER.COM. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, 650 N. ROBERTSON BLVD., WEST HOLLYWOOD, 310-247-9300; CHRISTIANLOUBOUTIN.COM. TOM FORD, NEIMAN MARCUS, 9700 WILSHIRE BLVD., BEVERLY HILLS, 310-550-5900; NEIMANMARCUS.COM

Parfum perfect (FROM FAR LEFT): Le Gemme Selima, Bulgari (100ml for $332). bulgari.com. Soir d’Orient, Sisley (100ml for $278). Cos Bar, 309 S. Galena St., 970-9256249; cosbar.com. L’Envol de Cartier, Cartier (100ml for $132).

Nordstrom, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 720-746-2424; nordstrom.com. Tornade Blonde, Christian Louboutin ($275). christianlouboutin.com.

Black Orchid Lalique Edition, Tom Ford ($990). Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-329-2600; neimanmarcus.com

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STYLE SPOTLIGHT Cling and conform: The clothes come to feel like a “second layer,” says GM Mauricio Hoyos of Jitrois’s stretch leather wear, including (FROM LEFT) the embroidered suede Nicki dress ($3,770) and lambskin Queen dress with silk and sequins ($6,500), both from the current Autumn/Winter collection.

ASPEN SEX APPEAL STARTS WITH JITROIS’S TAILORED LEATHER AND SUEDE.

BY CHRISTINE BENEDETTI

With the tagline “the original stretch leather,” Jitrois puts comfort in clothes not usually known for it. Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Heidi Klum—both frequent visitors to Aspen—have been spotted in the brand’s leather-based designs, and now the rest of town is

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catching on to the sleek, stylish aesthetic, making Jitrois Aspen’s de rigueur off-the-slopes wear.

Designer Jean Claude Jitrois has taken the idea that a leather jacket can be both protective and flamboyant and applied it to an entire collection, resulting in pieces that

reflect his fascination with fashion and psychology.

They’re also undeniably sexy. “We accentuate a woman’s silhouette in all the right places,” says Mauricio Hoyos, general manager of Jitrois Aspen, about the skin-tight, made-for-any-event black leather pants and strappy

leather corset-style tops.

But the shop, one of just two in the States (the flagship is in New York, with a Miami outpost settling in this winter), also lightens the palette for the mountain-town fashionista.

While every piece in the collection can be custommade, some, like the

Agatha and Kourou minidresses, come in an off-white designed specifically for the brand’s Aspen clientele. That means skiers off the slopes can slip into something infinitely more stylish than jeans and flannel, but just as comfortable. 424 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-2272; jitrois.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY RANKIN (NICKI DRESS); TRISH WARD (QUEEN DRESS)

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SAVING FACE A GROUNDBREAKING NEW TREATMENT MAKES THE DREADED DOUBLE CHIN A THING OF THE PAST.

A recent survey by the American Society for Dermatological Surgery revealed that nearly 67 percent of us are as bothered by double chins as we are by lines and wrinkles around the eyes. But while there are several options for smoothing out the crinkles, a quick fix for a shimmying chin has always proved elusive—until now.

Beauty-minded pharma company Kythera Biopharmaceuticals has debuted Kybella, the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment for that under-the-chin wobble—or, in medical terms, submental fat. Utilizing precise injections of deoxycholic acid to destroy fat cells, Kybella, which enjoyed phenomenal success during clinical trials, has emerged as something of a miracle fix—for the appropriate patients, of course. “It’s a great product in the right circumstance, but the patient selection has to be correct,” says Dr. Stephen C. Adler, a Miami-based facial plastic surgeon.

“It’s best in younger patients between 30 and 45 [who have] some fullness under the chin but otherwise good skin texture and tension.”

“Kybella’s role is strategic and limited only to fat under the chin,” adds Adler. “It’s not the same as a neck lift, because it does not pull or tighten the muscles. It also takes two or three sessions, and there is a recovery time of a few weeks in between.” Whatever it takes to unearth your true face…

Treatment programs can range from $1,300 to $7,200; mykybella.com

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STYLE WATCH

CHRONO CRAZE SPORTY STYLING AND MULTIFUNCTIONALITY MAKE CHRONOGRAPHS THE FIRST CHOICE FOR ASPEN’S GENTLEMAN JOCKS.

BY ALDOUS TUCK

While basic chronographs combine a traditional watch with a stopwatch, more complicated pieces offer myriad advanced functions, along with timing precise to a tenth of a second. Often designed for specific sports, the best chronographs boast both advanced technologies and sporty DNA—a perfect combination for the athletic lifestyles of the Roaring Fork Valley. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to aspenpeak-magazine.com/ watches-and-jewelry clockwise from top right: Since 2002, Richard Mille has released a new timepiece to honor each biennial edition of the Le Mans Classic auto race. This year’s RM 11-02 ($180,000) brings technical mastery and esprit de corps styling to the wrist. Featuring an automatic titanium caliber, an annual calendar, and a UTC display, this 24-hour flyback chronograph sports the colors of Le Mans and is limited to 150 pieces. 315 E. Dean St., 970-300-3318; richardmille.com Audemars Piguet has paired the power of its caliber 2385 movement with the three-counter chronograph design that

Gerald Genta made famous in the early ’70s to create the Royal Oak Chronograph Yellow Gold ($56,600).

Rendered in 18k yellow gold, the 41mm case houses a “Grande Tapisserie” dial in either a new paler blue or the traditional silvery white.

Les Bijoux, 406 E. Hyman Ave., 888-984-4822; audemarspiguet.com First introduced in 1963, Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona ($12,400) has been reimagined in 904L steel with a proprietary monobloc Cerachrom bezel in black ceramic. A blend of high technology and sleek aesthetics, this latest edition pays tribute to the brand’s

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long association with world-class auto racing.

Meridian Jewelers, 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; rolex.com Aviation has played an integral role in IWC Schaffhausen’s history, and the new Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Chronograph ($11,900) launches the brand into the future. The first mechanical watch to allow a new time zone to be set with a single rotation, this cool chronograph is the consummate copilot, with a self-winding movement and glass that’s secure against drops in air pressure.

Meridian Jewelers, 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; iwc.com

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Snow bunny: Gal-about-town Holly Davis (LEFT) warms up with L’Hostaria’s (BELOW RIGHT) hearty Italian fare—and with Inverni cashmere hats from her boutique, O2 Aspen (BOTTOM RIGHT), while skiing or hiking Independence Pass (INSET BELOW).

Ultracor’s leggings— again in camo—when hiking trails, like her personal favoritess, Buttermilk Mountain and Independence Pass.

But off-mountain is where Davis usually winds down. When taking a much-needed break, she can be found at L’Hostaria, enjoying a

filet at Steakhouse No. 316, or ordering her favorite dish, penne with rock shrimp, from Mezzaluna. And her ultimate escape? “I enjoy just being at home, curled up with a blanket and a glass of wine.” Cheers to that! 605 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3161; o2aspenboutique.com

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HOLLY KNOWS BEST

If there’s one thing Holly Davis, owner of luxe boutique O2 Aspen, knows well, it’s mountain style. Since 2010, she has been dressing Aspen’s finest from head to toe in her shop’s coveted wares from designers like Elizabeth & James and Philanthropy.

“This winter, it’s about layering your favorite pieces,” says Davis. Her go-to look? A Herno vest under a Le Marque leather jacket. But a must-have for any client is a Ramy Brook

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cold-shoulder silk blouse.

“It’s the perfect piece for winter and spring,” she says—and well worth the actual cold shoulders.

When it’s time to hit the slopes with her daughter, Olivia, Davis opts for an Inverni cashmere hat from O2 and Autherie ski pants. To top off the look, she suggests sticking with the on-mountain trend of the season: “a camo jacket from Sam.” For activewear, “O2 Aspen Studio & Spa is the place to go,” she says, recommending

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELE CARDAMONE PHOTOGRAPHY (DAVIS; STORE; HATS); JIM PAUSSA (L’HOSTARIA); MARINA POUSHKINA/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM (INDEPENDENCE PASS)

O2 ASPEN TASTEMAKER HOLLY DAVIS SETS TOWN’S TONE FOR CHIC—ON AND OFF THE MOUNTAIN. BY LISA FERRANDINO

Apres-Ski, on Ajax Tavern’s sundrenched, mountainside patio, and let the people watching begin.

Lounge in the Living Room, and unwind with wine, specials daily. Or, belly up to the bar at element 47.

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BANDANA ASPEN

THE ASPEN HATTER Chris Roberts opened his flagship hat shop here in Aspen in 2016, and it is quickly catching on. Chris’s flair for intuitively creating personal designs, for both men and women, is a rare find in a generation where hats are becoming “hip” and found virtually everywhere on everyone. Every hat is custom made and for each client. Adding innovation and style to rare and passed down century-old hat making techniques, Chris is is more than a hat maker, he’s an artist. Whether you’re open to experimenting with your style or look or know what you desire out of a hat, the Aspen Hatter is your guy.

465 North Mill Street Aspen, CO, 81611 970.300.8570 | AspenHatter.com

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Bandana started as a fashion-forward boutique for European kids’ designs, but the women’s wares are just as chic. 107 S. Mill St., 970-429-0880; bandanaaspen.com

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI A dash of mountain styling and striking Italian couture makes Brunello Cucinelli, which is headquartered in a 14th-century hilltop castle in Umbria, Aspen-beloved. 508 E. Cooper Ave., 970-5440600; brunellocucinelli.com

DOLCE & GABBANA

LOUIS VUITTON

With their ever-on-the-edge ready-to-wear pieces and accessories, the revered design duo behind this legendary Milanese house never disappoints. 204 S. Galena St., 970-925-2367; dolcegabbana.com

Beautiful leather (elegant accessories, iconic luggage) and quality clothing are the standouts from this Parisian haute couture vanguard. 205 S. Mill St., 970-544-8200; louisvuitton.com

FENDI Fendi is the legendary Italian frontrunner for luxury apparel, bedding, and bags.

208 S. Mill St., 970-9203100; fendi.com

GUCCI This Aspen staple offers the finest Italian-crafted leather goods, accessories, and apparel. 203 S. Galena St., 970-920-9150; gucci.com

CHRISTIAN DIOR

INTERMIX

This celeb-loved Parisian fashion house specializes in timelessly elegant women’s couture and accessories. 201 S. Galena St., 970-544-5222; dior.com

Intermix embodies Aspen’s “chill-luxe” vibe and boasts apparel from an enormous collection of young, on-trend designers (think Cushnie et Ochs, Elizabeth and James, and A.L.C.). 428 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2288; intermixonline.com

DENNIS BASSO High-end furs and skins with elegant flair are Dennis Basso’s mainstay, but its island-inspired, breezy-chic ready-to-wear line is also turning heads. 631 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-4499; dennisbasso.com

JITROIS Jitrois sells striking high fashion in a chic boutique on the Cooper Avenue walking mall. 424 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-2272; jitrois.com

LULULEMON ATHLETICS Lululemon is the go-to for high-end technical athletic apparel for yoga, running, dancing—and most other sweaty pursuits. 204 S. Galena St., 970-925-2033; lululemon.com

MAISON ULLENS Luxurious knits and cashmere, in both subdued and bold color palettes, distinguish this shop from the herd. 445 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-429-4170; maisonullens.com

MARK RICHARDS Known for its fine furs and outerwear sourced from all over Europe and North America, Mark Richards keeps Aspen bundled in any season. 427 E. Cooper Ave., 970-544-6780; markrichardsaspen.com

MAX Offering slimming, classic pieces, Max specializes in

HIGH JEWELRY While luxe jeweler Lugano Diamonds calls Newport Beach, California, home, an Aspen presence brings its precious wares to the mountains this winter. Aspen shoppers can head, by appointment, to Lugano’s office/showroom to scope out precious stones, precision-cut diamonds, and custom-designed necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings in an intimate alpine setting. The jeweler’s high-country presence will grow when it opens its grand salon at the Residences at The Little Nell (501 E. Dean St.) in summer 2017. Call 970-710-0794 for appointments at 520 E. Hyman Ave., Ste. 2A, or email dana@ luganodiamonds.com.

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BOUTIQUES, WOMENÕS

the essentials to any professional woman’s wardrobe (plus elegant eveningwear from designer labels such as Stella McCartney and Peter Pilotto). 609 E. Cooper Ave., 970-544-3445; maxclothing.com

MONCLER The silhouettes of the lined, down sportswear from this 55-year-old French-ItalianAlpine manufacturer are ubiquitous about town. 432 E. Hyman Ave., 970-5445558; moncler.com

NINA MCLEMORE For smart, confident women on the go: a line of sharp, essential pieces designed by a woman with fashion and business expertise. 611 E. Cooper Ave., 970-429-8454; ninamclemore.com

NUAGES Looking for crowdstopping pieces from high-end designers like Roland Mouret and Giambattista Valli? This intimate boutique has all the labels and none of the fuss. 601 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-6569; nuages aspen.wordpress.com

O2 BOUTIQUE O2 Aspen boutique mixes a classic look with contemporary trends to satisfy the woman who is global, active, stylish, timeless, and chic. 605 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3161; o2aspenboutique.com

RALPH LAUREN This all-American designer of sartorial staples offers upscale clothing, home, and bedding collections for every generation. 501 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-5147; ralphlauren.com

SOUCHI Souchi offers exquisite

hand-loomed cashmere knits in palettes ranging form muted earth tones to bright ice-cream colors.

205 S. Mill St., 231A, 970-925-2580; souchi.com

SQN SPORT Sun Valley, Idaho–based SQN Sport sells luxurious women’s activewear made in the US. 406 S. Galena St., 970-925-1712; sqnsport.com

STEFAN KAELIN SKI & GOLF Stefan Kaelin stocks fine European fashion and golfwear—although, it’s never too early to stock up on luxury Sportalm and Emmegi skiwear, too! 416 E. Cooper Ave., 970-9257844; stefankaelin.com

SUSIE’S LTD. CONSIGNMENTS Susie’s sells new and gently used clothing, as well as furniture, housewares, rugs, and jewelry. 600 E. Main St., No. 8, 970-920-2376

THEORY Sleek, understated, ultramodern dresses, jackets, and knitwear are the focus of this tailored apparel brand. 204 S. Galena St., 970-544-0079; theory.com

VALENTINO The Italian fashion powerhouse brings couture clothing and accessories to sport-minded clientele. 304 S. Galena St., 970-9252989; valentino.com

BOUTIQUES, MENÕS

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA This high-end retailer specializes in chic, classically silhouetted shirts, sweaters, and suits, in addition to accessories, shoes, and fragrances. 465 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-544-9946; zegna.com

GORSUCH Timeless elegance is Gorsuch’s creed, and the store offers an excellent selection of luxury beach and skiwear—plus everything in between. 611 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-9388; gorsuch.com

JAMES PERSE For minimalist, upscale, casual fashion and accessories with a West Coast spirit, look no further than Los Angeles–based James Perse. 312 S. Hunter St., 970-920-9494; jamesperse.com

KEMO SABE Kemo Sabe is Aspen’s go-to retailer for the finest cowboy boots and hats. 434 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-7878; kemosabe.com

LANDS’ END Environmentally conscious retailer Lands’ End focuses on casual clothing, luggage, and furnishings. 800-9634816; landsend.com

LORO PIANA For six generations, Loro Piana has been supplying the finest cashmere and wool to its sophisticated clienete. 316 S. Galena St., 970-544-0502; loropiana.com

AETHER

MARIO DI LEONE

Aether, one of the latest entries to Aspen’s fashion scene, offers a form-meetsfunction line inspired by motorcycle culture. 414 E. Cooper Ave., 970-4294773; aetherapparel.com

This is town’s premier destination for the perfectly cut suit—as well as a whole host of luxury designers under one roof. 301 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-2740; mariodileone.com

CUTTING-EDGE REAL ESTATE Did you know that greater than 50% of home searches are now done on a mobile device? Brittanie Rockhill has seen the changes first hand in the industry and knows how to adapt to ensure your most valuable asset won’t be left behind. A 10-year real estate vet, she has risen through the ranks to one of the top five highest performing brokers in the community. From implementing new marketing technology, to finding unlisted properties that you never knew existed, Brittanie will maximize your renting, buying or selling experience.

With an unrivaled work ethic, her greatest joy comes from connecting people to this special place.

Brittanie Rockhill www.BrittanieRockhill.com 970.366.0891 brittanie@compass.com English y Español

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ACE IN THE WHOLE To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Aspen Film’s

Academy

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annual

holiday film festival showcasing the most celebrated Oscar contenders—the nonprofit is doing it up with a black-tie bang: a Casino Royale-themed New Year’s Eve bash at the Hotel Jerome. While the festivities will include dinner, drinks, dancing, gambling, and, naturally, a toast under Aspen’s midnight fireworks, town’s tuxedos and ball gowns, velvet and lace, will be the

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330 E. Main St., 970-925-6882, aspenfilm.org

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AUDEMARS PIGUET

Marmot is a must-stop for its wide selection of performance-driven, technical outdoor clothing and equipment. 210 S. Galena St., 970-925-7719; marmot.com

This boutique offers ultraluxe Swiss watches from one of the world’s oldest manufacturers of high-end watches (founded 1875). 400 E. Hyman Ave., 970-2361255; audemarspiguet.com

PITKIN COUNTY DRY GOODS

BLOOMINGBIRDS

PCDG is a hip boutique that sources the world’s most current trends—not to mention classic, evergreen designs—from high-fashion’s tastemaker labels. 520 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-1681; pitkincountydrygoods.com

RAG & BONE This New York City brand focuses on fashion-forward denim, casualwear, footwear, and accessories with a downtown edge. 433 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2816; rag-bone.com

ACCESSORIES ASPEN JEWELERS The offerings of this one-stop jewelry shop range from custom-designed pieces inspired by the Roaring Fork Valley to everclassic gold link bracelets and pearl necklaces. 409 S. Hunter St., 970-925-2025; aspenjewelers.net

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This Hopkins Avenue shop meets all of town’s footwear needs—plus carries handbags and accessories for women. 461 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-2241

BUCCELLATI This Milanese brand has dealt in the finest jewelry, watches, engagement rings, and silverware since its inception in 1919. 441 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-5448303; buccellati.com

Constantin). 525 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3833; meridianjewelers.com

PANERAI Panerai specializes in watches with a natural blend of Italian design (read: Italian flair) and precise, Swiss technology and engineering, plus other high-end accessories such as belts.

400 E. Hyman Ave., 970-544-1868; panerai.com

PIERRE FAMILLE Pierre Famille sells only the finest estate, antique, and period jewelry. 600 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-9161; pierrefamille.com

RICHARD MILLE

Fine art and fine jewelry (beautifully) collide in this Aspen staple. 419 E. Hyman Ave., Ste. 7, 970-429-1111; elliottyeary.com

This Swiss brand is responsible for striking, 21st-century designs herhalded as the “dawn of a new era in watchmaking” using innovations in movement design and novel, high-tech materials. 315 E. Dean St., 970-300-3318; richardmille.com

MERIDIAN JEWELERS

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Offering a curated collection of brands, Meridian Jewelers is town’s go-to for high-end jewelry (Alessandro Barellini, Irene Neuwirth, Kwiat) and watches (Cartier, Harry Winston, Vacheron

Located in a newly renovated boutique on one of Aspen’s busiest corners, Van Cleef is a creator of bejeweled fairytales. 400 E. Hyman Ave., 970-544-1852; vancleefarpels.com

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Heir Vintage is a mobile vintage boutique based in Aspen, co-curated by Mia Sadowsky and Kelsey McCartney, specializing in high-end vintage scores, ewelry, art, and other treasures. From their retooled school bus, Heir Vintage will pop up at your event, ready to make you over for a costume, a chic outfit or fun festival frock. In an industry rife with play-itsafers and conformity hounds, Heir Vintage proprietors play treasure huntresses, bringing vibe and culture to breathe personality into mundane shopping. Historic but never cliché—always unique, always changing. Preview at Emporium & Flying Circus, 315 E Main Street, Aspen.

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HOLIDAY HIT LIST Despite the chill and snow things are heating up at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, the hottest place in town for sizzling style that will fulfill all the wishes on your holiday list.

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COACH, 303-393-1772

2. Lacoste gives sporty sophistication to this versatile Nikita timepiece for her. The 38mm rose gold plated IP case and sunray dial bring a certain star quality that is perfectly offset by the bold blue silicone strap. The useful and unique design of this watch can take you from the tennis court to dinner on the town without missing a beat. $195.

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STUART WEITZMAN, 303-355-2828

5. The luxury of 3-ply cashmere brings a sense of extraordinary elegance to this traditional V-neck sweater by iconic American clothier, Brooks Brothers. This classic design is spun in Scotland in a variety of colors and bring the highest in Highlands quality to this always correct garment for him (or for her to borrow). $468.

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6. Diminutive and divine, this cheerful Peace Embellished Half-Moon Small Satchel is a new take on a time-honored Tory Burch design.

The bag strikes a perfect balance of structure and easy slouch, while the symbols of peace and love embellish it with a thoughtful whimsy. A variety of pockets are useful and great looking. $550.

TORY BURCH, 303-388-1383

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“My family goes to Aspen because we love it, and snow polo is the perfect excuse to go,” says international polo star (and international hunk...)

Nacho Figueras, seen here competing with Team Black Watch for the 2014 World Snow Polo Championship at the Aspen Valley Polo Club, where he’ll return in December for the 2016 tournament.

IT’S A

WONDERFUL LIFE As the crowds pour in for the Aspen Snow Polo Championship, December 15–18, polo great and man-about-“town” nacho figueras reveals why Aspen has become home sweet mountain home.

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f the name Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras doesn’t immediately sound familiar to you, take a glimpse at his smoldering, chiseled face and you will recognize him as one of the world’s most photographed models—the sultry brand ambassador for Ralph Lauren’s men’s fragrances. He’s that dude, seducing you from magazine covers, buses, and billboards all over the world—only this scorching visage is more than just a pretty face.

Ranked as one of the world’s top polo players, he races his beloved horses at heart-attack speeds through polo fields from Buenos Aires to the Hamptons, from Los Angeles to Dubai, and this December, to Aspen.

Committed to bringing the “sport of kings” to the masses through his global events and tournaments, he attracts celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Madonna, Chloë Sevigny, and even his good pal Prince Harry to cheer him on. But all for a good cause. Figueras’s philanthropic work, pairing horses and inner cities and special-needs kids, is not only democratizing the sport; it’s raising the bar for therapeutic equine programs the world over.

For fun, he advances his own brand by authoring steamy romance novels featuring—wait for it—a sexy polo player. But don’t believe everything you read. In real life, Figueras, 39, has been married for 18 years to Delfina Blaquier, the love of his life and the mother of their four children.

When he’s not competing on the field, Figueras runs a serious horsebreeding operation in an ultramodern stable near his farm in Buenos Aires. As a co-owner of Black Watch, a polo team in America, he aspires to bring horses and the sport of polo into the entrepreneurial mainstream of entertainment, creating fashion, television series, movies, and even theme

parks. Can this multitalented athlete have it all? Probably so. With his movie star looks, influential friends, and business savvy, Nacho Figueras is well on his way to achieving his Hollywood (and, yes, Aspen) field of dreams.

TICKET TO RIDE Why did you become a polo player?

I love polo, first and foremost. I started playing at 9, became a professional at 16, and as I grew, I got to love the horses even more than the sport. The horses really became a big part of my life and my family’s life. We are now breeding horses and have a big operation. My eldest son is 16, and very soon he too will become a professional polo player. So just when I thought I couldn’t love the sport any more, playing the game with my 6-foot-3-inch son brings it to a whole other level.

What has been the most challenging time for you as a polo player?

I broke my hip in 2013 in England, which was the worst accident I ever had.

It was hard, tough, for many different reasons. At the same time, it also gave me a lot of perspective. For 20 years I had been playing, playing, playing, nonstop. And then I stayed home and fell into this highway of emotions. So the accident helped me take a break and miss the game—miss a lot of things.

When you came back, were you afraid?

You can’t be afraid. Polo requires all of your senses, and you need to be very awake. If you’re afraid, you can’t really ride, or play at a high level.

So, thank God, fear did not affect me.

You call Prince Harry your friend? Tell us about your relationship.

Prince Harry and I are very close. We talk all the time. He’s a great

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“I have a dream to do equestrian theme parks.

I believe horses have a magical impact on people.”—nacho figueras

guy. Very much like his mom. I started playing polo with him about 10 years ago, and I could tell right away this guy was real. He was there because he cared about the charitable purpose of the polo match, which was HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. He is very committed to his philanthropic work, and to making the world a better place.

You need to fix him up with a great lady.

We’re working on that. [Laughs] He does deserve the best woman in the world. And he will find her very soon because he’s a good soul.

It’s gonna happen.

You model for Ralph Lauren, and you call him a mentor. Why? I admire Ralph Lauren tremendously. I think that he is someone, in spite of his successful life, who is very grounded. A couple of times a year, we go into his office; we sit and talk and discuss life. He is a wonderful man who has experience and wisdom.

What’s next after polo?

I see polo as a brand that has not been cracked as a medium for entertainment: books, television series, movies. You are the first person I am telling this, but I have a dream to do equestrian theme parks. I believe horses have a magical impact on people. Years ago the world revolved around horses—chariots, wars, races… And I think the world is always looking for the new in old ideas. I have five or six more years to play polo, and then I want to travel, put on exhibitions, and grow polo into something more entrepreneurial.

Delfina: Luckily, I love sports, just like my husband. So it’s great to share that. I’m not just hard-core—I am a maniac! Sometimes I get a little too carried away. But it doesn’t matter how hard you try.

Children always need more of your time. So you have to get creative in your marriage.

Nacho: I don’t go anywhere for more than a week without bringing my wife and children. We like to take the kids out of their comfort zone, and they have made friends everywhere they go. They have their own global community. And sometimes I travel with my wife alone, or tack on a couple of days to a business trip and it’s like being on a honeymoon.

ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE Nacho, why snow polo in Aspen?

We go to Aspen because we love it, and snow polo is the perfect excuse to go.

Not only is the polo a lot of fun, but the Aspen polo building [the Aspen Valley Polo Club] is an amazing structure.

What is a great day in Aspen?

We have breakfast and then we go skiing.

My kids and my wife are hard-core skiers.

So we start at 9, and we are always the family that skis the last run of the day. Sometimes we go to Buttermilk with our 3-year-old, and then we go to the Highlands for the black runs. We go to Aspen Mountain, too. My wife is a very good skier. Better than me.

Is that painful for you to say?

At the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup in Florida It’s okay. She’s better than me at most things. last spring, Figueras and And Aspen in the summer? his wife, Delfina Blaquier, hung out with Prince We go biking, waterskiing, kayaking.

WE ARE FAMILY Harry, a good friend and The kids go camping. Last year my son Just when you think Nacho Figueras’s life “great guy—very much went with a program that spends the could not be more charmed, in floats his wife like his mom.” night on the mountain in a tent. They of 18 years, Delfina (nicknamed Delfi), make a fire. He had the best time. who is not only ethereally beautiful, but What do you do in town? grounded and accomplished in her own right.

“We are always the family that We like to shop—every store is there. I An esteemed photographer (and former like going to Ralph Lauren, because model), she is the doting mother to their four skis the last run of the day… My they know me and I get a discount. children, traveling with her husband all over wife is a very good skier. Better [Laughs] And we go to all the ski stores the world to support his professional life and because the kids like to get a new helmet ensuring their family’s togetherness. than me.”—NACHO FIGUERAS or new pair of gloves. Aspen has a lot of good people. We have a lot of friends How did you and Delfina meet? here, and we have a great time.

Nacho: I was very lucky to meet my wife, Delfi, in Buenos Aires at a Any friends you care to mention? polo match. I was only 20 years old and she was 18. We never I don’t like to mention names. That’s why we stay friends! [Laughs] planned for that. It was love at first sight, and it just happened I met What’s the best part of Aspen? the right person. We married, then had four kids at a very young age.

I think that Aspen is respectful of its community. When we were How do you keep your marriage going despite your hectic trying to get permits for polo, [we] realized that things are wellschedule? thought-out. It cares about its parks. It cares about its community.

Delfina: It’s refreshing to unplug from your duty of mother and Last year Delfi raced in an event that helps put all kids through ski become a girlfriend again. You have to have some time alone, even to programs. It’s a tight, generous community, and one day, when our go to the market together. At night, sometimes we sneak out to the children are [living on their own], we would like to spend five or six stables to visit the horses with a couple of glasses of wine. It’s such a months a year in Aspen. Aspen is a wonderful life! For expanded peaceful place. It’s refreshing and relaxing. coverage, please visit aspenpeak-magazine.com Have you purposely made your family a priority?

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The giddy days of ski bunnies in neon hues are giving way to a modern mood on the slopes. The athleisure avalanche clears a path for slimmed-down silhouettes and stretch fabrics in a quietly powerful palette of earth tones, metallics, and polar blacks and whites. Call it the new cold-mountain chic. photography by rodolfo martinez

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on her: Top, Dior ($1,300). 201 S. Galena St., 970-544-5222; dior.com.

Cashmere leggings, Magaschoni ($298). Gorsuch, 611 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-9388; gorsuch.com. Sneakers, Stella McCartney ($590). Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-329-2600; neimanmarcus .com. on him: Henley, Dolce & Gabbana ($375). 204 S. Galena St., 970-925-2367; dolcegabbana.com.

Cashmere jogger, Brunello Cucinelli ($2,545). 508 E. Cooper Ave., 970-5440600; brunellocucinelli.com. Sneakers, Dior Homme ($700). diorhomme.com opposite page: Sweater, Tommy Hilfiger ($329). Macy’s, 15 S. Steele St., Denver, 303-390-2200; tommyhilfiger .com. Pants, Burberry ($450). 501 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920-3119; burberry .com. Lance Vachetta hiking boots, Michael Kors ($498). Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-329-2600; michaelkors.com

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Jacket ($9,650) and jumpsuit ($2,100), Chanel. Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 800-550-0005; chanel.com.

Helmet, EA7 (price on request). armani.com. Gloves, Moncler Grenoble ($535). 432 E. Hyman Ave., 970-544-5558; moncler.com. Egide boots, Moncler ($575). see above oppposite page: Waffle crew sweater, Vince ($355). Pitkin County Dry Goods, 520 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-1681; vince.com. Henley, Dolce & Gabbana ($375). 204 S. Galena St., 970-925-2367; dolce gabbana.com. Pants, Belstaff (price on request). belstaff.com

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on her: Ming sweater ($950) and scarf (price on request), Altuzarra. Max, 264 Detroit St., Denver, 303-321-4949; maxclothing.com. Elaine pants, Bogner ($500). Gorsuch, 611 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-9388; gorsuch.com. Socks, Club Monaco ($17). 307 S. Galena St., 970-925-2352; clubmonaco .com. Peana combat boots, Max Mara ($745). Nordstrom, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 720-746-2424; maxmara.com. on him: Logan jacket, Toni Sailer ($2,249).

Miller Sports, 408 S. Hunter St., 970-920-1500; millersports aspen.com. Turtleneck, Vince ($325). Pitkin County Dry Goods, 520 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-1681; vince.com.

Trousers, Emporio Armani ($595). Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-329-2600; armani.com

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Jacket ($679) and shirt ($399), Mountain Force. Performance Ski, 614 E. Durant Ave., 970925-8657; mountainforce.com.

White LS Raglan henley, Rag & Bone ($150). 433 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2816; rag-bone.com. Ski pants, Michael Kors ($295). Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-329-2600; michaelkors .com. Sunglasses, Ray-Ban ($140). Sunglass Hut, 555 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-4619; sunglasshut.com. Gloves ($450) and Armand Scarpa boots ($795), Moncler. 432 E. Hyman Ave., 970-544-5558; moncler.com. Cashmere socks, Club Monaco ($90). 307 S. Galena St., 970-925 2352; clubmonaco.com opposite page, on her: Fiumana chevron coat, Max Mara ($2,850). Nordstrom, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 720-746-2424; maxmara.com. Candis long sweater, BCBG Max Azria ($448). Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-355-5504; bcbg.com. Sunglasses, Giorgio Armani ($380). Sunglass Hut, 555 E. Durant Ave., 970-9204619; sunglasshut.com.

Booties, Dolce & Gabbana ($1,245). 204 S. Galena St., 970925-2367; dolcegabbana.com. on him: Coat, Valentino ($6,495). 304 S. Galena St., 970-925-2982; valentino.com.

Turtleneck, Tommy Hilfiger ($329). Macy’s, 15 S. Steele St., Denver, 303-390-2200; tommyhilfiger.com. Fit 2 jean, Rag & Bone ($175). 433 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2816; rag-bone.com. Lance Vachetta hiking boots, Michael Kors ($498). Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-329-2600; michaelkors.com

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on him: Coat ($2,360), pants ($915), and gloves ($450), Moncler Grenoble. 432 E. Hyman Ave., 970-544-5558; moncler.com. Sweater ($640) and Armand Scarpa boots ($795), Moncler. see above.

Masek sunglasses, Oliver Peoples ($365). Silver Threads, 308 S. Galena St., 970-429-4670; oliverpeoples .com. Cashmere socks, Club Monaco ($90). 307 S. Galena St., 970-925-2352; club monaco.com. on her: Ski sweater, Tory Sport ($250).

Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-3881383; torysport.com.

Leggings, EA7 ($145).

Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 303-3292600; armani.com. Gloves, Moncler Grenoble ($450). see above. Socks, Club Monaco ($17). see above.

Goggles, Chanel (price on request). chanel.com

Bodysuit, Theory ($160). 204 S. Galena St., 970-544-0079; theory.com. Rye pants, Altuzarra ($2,195). Max, 264 Detroit St., Denver, 303-3214949; maxclothing.com Hair and manicure by Elizabeth McGuire at Bizzy Lizzy’s One Stop Shop Makeup by Helen Robertson at Celestine using Givenchy Beauty Models: Alex Kate Knight at MUSENYC and Zach Pricer at New York Models Locations provided by Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen Snowmass (aspensnowmass .com), and Bowden Properties (bobbowden.com) Home seen throughout: 455 Sunnyside Lane ($36 million).

Bob Bowden, Bowden Properties, 625 E. Main St., Ste. 102A, 970-544-2000; sunnysideridge.com

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Supple suedes, luscious leathers, weathered jewelry...

Winter’s wondrous accessories tip a hit to the wilderness.

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ON THE FRINGE Noe bonded bag, Louis Vuitton (price upon request). 205 S. Mill St., 970-544-8200; louisvuitton .com. Tassel detail army boots, Burberry ($1,295). 501 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920-3779; burberry.com. Upcycled necklaces, Urban Zen ($185 each). 625 E. Hyman Ave., 970-710-2961; urbanzen.com.

Native bag, Valentino Garavani ($3,095). 304 S. Galena St., 970-925-2982; valentino.com.

Fringe tie pump, Aquazzura ($850). Intermix, 428 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2288; intermixonline.com

MIDNIGHT COWGIRL Jodhpur suede boot, Theory ($595). 204 S. Galena St., 970-544-0079; theory.com.

MM Twist bag, Louis Vuitton ($4,400). 205 S. Mill St., 970544-8200; louisvuitton.com.

Jean clutch, Edie Parker ($895). Intermix, 428 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2288; intermixonline.com. Western chain necklace, Ralph Lauren Collection ($2,200). 501 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-5147; ralphlauren.com. Wide-brim fedora, Rag & Bone ($225).

433 E. Hyman Ave., 970-9252816; rag-bone.com

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TRAILBLAZER Dior Glorious low boots, Dior ($1,750). 201 S. Galena St., 970-544-5222; dior.com.

Distressed ranch hat ($1,950) and teardrop studded earrings ($895), Ralph Lauren Collection. 501 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-5147; ralphlauren.com. Global bangle, Urban Zen ($105). 625 E. Hyman Ave., 970-710-2961; urbanzen .com. Handle bag, Valentino Garavani ($2,595). 304 S. Galena St., 970-925-2982; valentino.com

INTO THE WILD Ankle boots, Gucci ($1,890). 203 S. Galena St., 970-920-9150; gucci.com. Hava top-handle bag, Proenza Schouler ($1,650).

Max, 609 E. Cooper Ave., 970544-3445; maxclothing.com.

Zenadia pump, Paul Andrew ($675). Intermix, 428 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2288; intermix online.com. Embellished envelope clutch, Zimmermann ($450). Intermix, see above.

Multifaceted necklace, Urban Zen ($595). 625 E. Hyman Ave., 970-710-2961; urbanzen.com

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SENSATIONAL SKI IN/SKI OUT, ASPEN | This Ski in/Ski out single family home has it all! Whether it be the thrills of Tiehacks’ local paradise, or the entertaining space of your dreams, you will not be disappointed. Situated in the prestigious Maroon Creek Club, with unobstructed views of Highlands and Aspen, this pristine property will fulfill anybody’s Aspen fantasy. Fabulous master suites, complimented by elegant mountain decor make this a must see! $10,450,000

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THE LODGE LIFE AN 82-ACRE MARVEL HITS THE MARKET IN THE CASTLE CREEK VALLEY.

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BY CHRISTINE BENEDETTI

A homestead-turned-dude ranch-turned-coal baron’s dream house, Elk Mountain Lodge embodies 110 years of Wild West history. And now the vast 82-acre, 12-building property, located at 125 Rooney Circle in the pristine Castle Creek Valley, is ready for its next chapter: Its owner, billionaire energy magnate William Koch, has placed it on the market for $80 million. The 14,987-squarefoot, eight-bedroom main lodge served as a venue for weddings and other events from the mid-’80s until 2007, when Koch purchased the property. But after extensively renovating the buildings—his additions include a 2,200-square-foot temperature-controlled wine cellar and a media room that also functions as a hyperbaric chamber—he is ready to sell off his ties to the Aspen area, and Douglas Elliman brokers Joshua Saslove, Raifie Bass, and Wendy Wogan (970-925-8810; elliman .com) are helping him do it.

“Once you get there, you don’t need to

Hall of the mountain king: The refined-rustic aesthetic of the fortress-like Elk Mountain Lodge, as exemplified in its towering Great Room, is the quintessence of western mountain-style architecture and décor in the Roaring Fork Valley.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The original artworks hanging in the lodge include modern and contemporary pieces in addition to the wealth of western landscapes (AT FAR RIGHT); the commercial-grade kitchen; some of the property’s best amenities, like its two serene trout ponds, are found outside its numerous buildings.

leave—you don’t want to leave,” says Saslove. The mammoth property’s amenities include two hot tubs (one said to be the largest in Colorado), a fitness center, and a commercial-grade kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven. The main lodge boasts luxurious details like leather-wrapped staircase railings and zebrawood floors. Nearby

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recreational opportunities include hiking, biking, hunting, and cross-country skiing, and the historic ghost town of Ashcroft and the quintessential high-alpine eatery Pine Creek Cookhouse are neighbors. Offering private quarters, the seven cabins surrounding the main lodge are equally comfortable and part of the $80 million package.

Three of the property’s other houses, while included in the listing, may also be bought separately.

One of them, the Crystal Lake House, sits on 21 acres surrounded by ponds stocked with fish. It features a full-size basketball court, an entertainment hall, and two kitchens, making it perfect for large parties. The house’s two wings are connected by a heated

interior bridge. The Ashcroft House and the American Lake House are the two “smaller” structures, but like the others, they are exemplars of rustic Western mountain style.

Whether its next owner employs it as a family compound or rents it out for corporate retreats, one thing is certain: Elk Mountain Lodge’s history is far from over.

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“ONCE YOU GET TO ELK MOUNTAIN LODGE, YOU DON’T NEED TO LEAVE— YOU DON’T WANT TO LEAVE.” —JOSHUA SASLOVE

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OUT OF AFRICA THE MAGNIFICENT INYANGA RANCH TRANSPORTS RESIDENTS FROM THE FLAT TOPS TO THE AFRICAN HIGHLANDS.

The Rocky Mountains may seem an unlikely place to channel the highlands of what’s now Zimbabwe, but that’s exactly where Stuart Ross saw potential to honor his Rhodesian roots. When he and his wife, Val, found a dilapidated, 530-acre parcel in Garfield County—surrounded by federally

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protected land on three sides—they “saw a diamond in the rough,” according to listing broker Kelli GardnerMarshall of Palladium Properties. Stuart grew up as a farmer in Africa and used that background, along with his Colorado State University degree in agronomy, to transform the property into a

series of wetlands, ponds, pastures, and open spaces around a contemporary home designed by Jack Snow of RKD Architects.

That was 2012, and now that the Rosses have restored the land, Inyanga Ranch is on the market for $23 million. “I’ve never seen a property so unique and

pristine,” says GardnerMarshall. Abundant groundwater feeds the nine ponds and irrigates the land, creating a verdant and pristine oasis near the Flat Tops Wilderness between Glenwood Springs and Rifle.

It’s also a haven for wildlife, with bears, wild turkeys, and 75 resident elk regularly

spotted about the land.

The Rosses are ready to part with their prized property, says GardnerMarshall. After four years, they’re moving onto another international project, and it’s guaranteed they’ll take a little piece of home with them. palladiumaspen.com; rkdarch.com

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Scott Davidson, Partner and Broker Associate, Aspen Associates Realty Group.

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Pyramid Peak. “It’s such a stunning mountain. You really get the best views of it from the West Side.”

Access to the mountains. “The [drive] to Maroon Bells has to be one of the most beautiful in the state.”

“Locals year-round. The West Side is made up of the original neighborhood of the West End. It is a wonderful mix of historic Victorian homes and modern homes by some very famous architects.”

Hickory House (730 W. Main St., 970-925-2313; hickoryhouseribs.com).

“This longtime local barbecue joint has one of the best breakfasts in town—not to mention some really amazing barbecue!”

“There are some beautiful homes that have a rustic contemporary feel to them, with more contemporary features.”

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East Side Lisa Turchiarelli, Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker Mason Morse.

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Independence Pass. “That’s the main big mountain range looking to the east. You can see everything.”

Extended sunlight. (Aspen’s West End is shadowed by—wait for it—Shadow Mountain.) “I think one of the great attributes is more sun and hours of natural light.

That means longer on the slopes and longer outside!”

Second home owners. “As you get further east, you’ve got bigger properties with bigger homes.

They’ve all got lots of sun and great views.”

Ajax Tavern, at The Little Nell (685 E. Durant Ave., 970920-6334; thelittlenell.com).

“It’s great in the summer when you can look up at the mountains, and in the winter as a gathering place at the end of a ski day.”

Vertical integration. “On the close East Side, there are smaller plots of land, so people make use of the space and are a little more vertical.”

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SMALL-TOWN STATUS DOESN’T PRECLUDE ASPEN HAVING DIFFERENT NEIGHBORHOODS WITH DIFFERENT FEELS. BREAKING TOWN DOWN INTO WEST VERSUS EAST, TWO OF ASPEN’S TOP REALTORS CELEBRATE THE DIFFERENCES.

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ESTATE OF AFFAIRS TIME TO INVEST OR SELL, SELL, SELL? THREE REAL ESTATE AUTHORITIES TAKE TOWN’S PULSE.

BY LINDA B. HAYES

Venerable Matsuhisa (303 E. Main St., 970544-6628; matsuhisa restaurants.com) played host to a roundtable discussion between three of town’s top brokers.

Between bites of beautifully prepared sashimi, they discussed the ins and outs of the Aspen real estate market, from the effects of the building moratorium to bright spots for 2017.

What, in your opinion, is the current state of the Aspen market?

Doug Leibinger: It’s pretty healthy. My sense is that all of a sudden there was a lack of good inventory, and everybody went into a pause. People who had $10, $15, $20 million said, “Maybe I’ll wait for a while to see how things shake out.” All that

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money is still on the sideline and will come back on the market.

Will Burggraf: People say, “Oh, we’re off.” But it’s comparing it to one of the most robust years ever [2015]. We’re seeing steady and slightly increased average prices-by-squarefoot in the core, the West End. Townhomes and penthouses are selling at all-time highs.

Where do you have adequate inventory?

Carol Dopkin: Older homes in the $10 millionplus range have five years of inventory. Everything else has one to three years.

Volumes are down in $20 to $30 million sales.

DL: Between [Aspen] and Carbondale, 1,000 properties are on the market.

Where downvalley had been held at bay, it’s [now] in resurgence.

PARTICIPANTS Will Burggraf Broker, Frias Properties of Aspen. 730 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-2000; friasproperties.com Carol Dopkin Broker, Engel & Völkers Aspen. 415 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-8400; caroldopkin.com Doug Leibinger Vice President and Broker, Compass. 117 S. Monarch St., 970-9256063; compass.com

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Market value: “The price-per-square-foot holding [firm] shows how solid our market base is,” says Carol Dopkin. Here, one of Dopkin’s properties, 1200 Kessler Drive ($18 million). below: Dopkin (right) met with Will Burggraf and Doug Leibinger at Matsuhisa Aspen for a discussion on Roaring Fork Valley real estate. bottom: 1581 Wood Road ($8 million), in Snowmass, represented by Leibinger.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 2567 Snowmass Creek Road ($4.4 million), represented by Carol Dopkin; Dopkin looks on as Doug Leibinger expounds on the West End building moratorium; “Anytime there’s limited supply, you’re going to see increasing prices,” says Will Burggraf of the ever-expensive West End; the Matsuhisa lunch centered around sashimi.

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There are some new properties on the market. What are they and who’s buying them?

DL: There are 11 properties over $9 million under contract right now, nine in the core or West End. All new products—townhomes, new build. All fresh, new mountain contemporary style.

CD: Five of those were bought by developers to finish off…

WB: There are a lot of group investors buying properties, but we’re [also] seeing people taking the reins. It’s hard to jump through all the hoops to get approval to do construction. People are willing to pay a premium not to do that.

What effect has the building moratorium in the West End had on the market?

The community?

WB: Anytime there’s limited supply, the demand doesn’t fluctuate that much, so you’re going to see increasing prices.

DL: Moderation in the

building cycle rather than on-and-off-again would help the community.

How do you feel about the state of downvalley communities at the moment?

DL: Snowmass Base Village finally sorting itself out will really help that market go back into an upswing.

CD: I’m finding the Basalt area in particular is good for investment properties because the rental market is strong.

Are you optimistic about where the Aspen real estate market is heading for 2017?

CD: I’m the eternal optimist. I think because the price-persquare-foot has held, it shows how solid our base is.

DL: There are some key markets people flock to, and one of them is Aspen. This is one of the most desirable places in the country, [even] globally. Why wouldn’t we be okay long-term?

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BEDTIME STORY WITH ITS LATEST LAUNCH, ULTRA-LUXE BED BRAND HÄSTENS HAS CLIENTS SLEEPING LIKE SWEDISH ROYALTY.

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Ten years ago, Jack Ryde, the late fourth-generation owner of Swedish bed manufacturer Hästens, set out to create the greatest bed in the world. That sweet dream came true with the company’s blue-checked masterpiece: Vividus.

“When we launched Vividus, we never intended for it to be a bed that stops evolving,” says Jan Ryde, Jack’s son and Hästens’ current owner and executive chairman. This fall, the company re-launches its flagship bed, whose construction requires 320 hours of work from four certified craftsmen focused on every detail, from the northern Swedish redwood frame to the hand-sewn layers of

horsehair, cotton, and wool in the customized bodycontouring mattress. The piece is quite literally fit for a king—Hästens was appointed Purveyor to H.M. the King of Sweden in 1952 and has served as official supplier to the Swedish Royal Court ever since—and carries a stately $140,000 price tag.

For many, though, getting the world’s greatest sleep every night is worth the price. “My first night in the new Vividus was like rediscovering sleep, which was profound even for me—someone who has grown up with Hästens in my DNA,” says Ryde. “It’s the finest bed we’ve ever made.” hastens.com

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Fit for a king: Hästens’s signature bed and limited-edition models are crafted of traditional hand-sewn layers of horsehair, cotton, and wool (BOTTOM). INSET BELOW: Fifth-generation owner Jan Ryde.

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WHITE WEDDING PICTURE-PERFECT ASPEN AMPS UP WINTER WEDDINGS WITH FIVE-STAR AMENITIES AND MEMORABLE HEIGHTS.

Love among the aspens: A bride walks down Meadows Road on the way to Aspen Meadows Resort, a favorite location for winter weddings in town.

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Aspen weddings hold a lot of love. First, there’s the couple bonding in marriage; second, the adoration they have for this high-altitude haven. The goal, with guests, is to celebrate both.

“The bride and groom are excited, and they want to share Aspen with their friends and family,” says Melina Glavas, senior events manager for the five-star hotel The Little Nell (675 E. Durant Ave., 970-9204600; thelittlenell.com). When couples choose the Roaring Fork Valley for their destination wedding, they often add local touches and only-in-Aspen experiences to show off town. For weddings at the Nell, that could mean rides up Aspen Mountain’s Silver Queen Gondola (just steps from the hotel); caviar-andChampagne parties at the Nell’s on-mountain pop-up bar, Oasis; or private wine tastings or cocktail classes with the property’s master sommeliers.

Whether couples opt for a simple, more traditional affair or something more elaborate, there are now high-tech ways to ensure the event goes smoothly, according to Elizabeth Slossberg, owner of the event-planning company EKS Events (100 Obermeyer Pl., Stes. 106 & 107, 970-429-4187; eksevents.com). “We’re developing apps for all of our weddings,” she says. “It’s moving away from websites and more towards interactive [platforms].” That way guests can get real-time updates— and carry the event schedule right in their pockets.

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Although photos are the standard way to preserve wedding memories, both Slossberg and Glavas say many couples now prefer to give their guests souvenirs—but not just any old tchotchkes. They’re branding everything with the wedding’s signature or hashtag, then sending guests home with items they can use: water bottles, tote bags, even spirits, like a branded bottle of whiskey from the valley’s Woody Creek Distillers. (The hangovers, sadly, come unbranded.)

Of course, one of the most memorable parts of a wedding in Aspen is the setting itself, and some couples are taking full advantage of the scenery by holding their ceremonies atop 11,212-foot Aspen Mountain. Both the Nell and EKS Events orchestrate weddings on the summit, transporting guests by gondola to an unforgettable event amidst the breathtaking views of the Elk Mountains.

Closer to sea level, the sprawling Aspen Meadows Resort (845 Meadows Road, 970-925-4240; aspenmeadows.com) opens for weddings starting in the fall, and organizers say the emphasis here is definitely on the scenery, with the Aspen Highlands and beyond providing an unbeatable backdrop for ceremonies. But the property is also home to exquisite Herbert Bayer-designed buildings and guest rooms, giving couples the flexibility to shift between the great outdoors and the Bauhaus-inspired interiors.

It practically guarantees a plethora of social media-worthy moments— before and after the focus shifts to the event’s true purpose: marriage!

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clockwise from top left: EKS Events created custom skis for a couple’s first run as husband and wife; Meadows Road; a decorated venue at Aspen Meadows; a couple returns from their nuptials at the Sundeck (bottom left) atop Aspen Mountain; a Little Nell ceremony staged on Aspen Mountain.

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FOR HIS DEVELOPMENTS AROUND TOWN, REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR MICHAEL RUDIN TAKES HIS CUES FROM HIS ASPEN HOME. BY AMIEE WHITE BEAZLEY

Michael and Sabrina Rudin know how Aspen can pull at the heartstrings. Like many, they began visiting town as children with their parents.

After college, each moved to Aspen, in 2008, to spend just one winter.

They finally met, after that ski season, when Michael was making his name in real

estate development—the family business back in Manhattan, his hometown— with his firm, Rudin West Development. It was four years later, atop his first commercial project, a new mixed-use construction at the corner of Spring and Hopkins, that he and Sabrina would start the rest of their

lives together.

Having leased the first two floors, Michael planned to sell the three-bedroom, 2,000-square-foot penthouse—that is, before he proposed to Sabrina on the rooftop on a bright spring day, in 2012, against the beautiful views of Aspen Mountain. “Once you

propose on a rooftop,” says Sabrina, “you can’t just give up that rooftop.”

The Spring Building, as the development became known, turned into home.

(It also turned into business—Sabrina, a budding vegetarian restaurateur, partnered with chef Blanca Salas to open the beloved

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Mountain metropolitan (clockwise from above): The dichotomy between modern design and rugged materials helps establish Michael and Sabrina Rudin’s city-country aesthetic; neutral walls allow a budding art collection to shine; says Sabrina, “I put my foot down” with the open kitchen design, which features light oak cabinets and marble counters.

Spring Café on the ground floor.) While Michael worked with David Johnston Architects on the building and with Connect One Design on the rooftop garden, Sabrina—with Michael’s uncle, Alex Papachristidis, a celebrated Manhattan interior designer— researched paints, flooring, and eco-friendly furniture for the penthouse.

Mixing contemporary and traditional designs with inspiration from both the big city and mountains, the Rudins and Papachristidis swathed the home in rich fabrics, like Cowtan & Tout velvet and Schumacher Darya ikat, and midcentury antiques from New York’s Duane Modern. The walls

remained neutral, painted white or covered in grass papers, to allow the Rudins’ emerging art collection, including photographs by Peter Lik and Scott Rudin (no relation), to shine.

This New York-meets-Aspen aesthetic can also be found at Michael’s latest mixed-use project—Hotel Jerome Residences at The Mill (the millaspen.com), located behind the hotel and comprising two floors of commercial space paired with two more of four spectacular penthouses (from $6 million). The overall design, a collaboration between Aspen’s own David Johnston Architects, New York architect Alan Orenbuch, and Papachristidis, introduces a distinctly urban feel

into Aspen’s residential market.

Outside, half of the building’s fa ade is a nod to town’s architectural history, with sandstone touches and brickwork, while the other half reflects a more contemporary style, with floor-to-ceiling windows. Inside, the apartments emanate a bright, neutral air with white oak flooring and Calacatta Gold marble—a look inspired by the real-life example of Michael and Sabrina’s citymeets-mountain-town abode.

“The penthouse is our first home together,” says Michael.

“It’s a very special spot. It represents a lot in our lives.”

Judging by The Mill, it may also represent some of Aspen’s residential future.

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from top: With the walls of the living room left bare, the color shines from below, in the lush, rich blues and purples of the carpeting and furniture; vintage Midcentury Modern buffets, bookshelves, and console tables from New York City’s Duane Modern establish the home’s East Coast pedigree.

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AS ASPEN VIES FOR THE TITLE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST SUSTAINABLE CITY, HERE’S A BY-THE-NUMBERS LOOK AT WHAT MAKES TOWN SO GREEN.

BY CHRISTINE BENEDETTI

Aspen has long been a leader in the environmental world, but this year town got the chance to measure up against other green crusaders in an effort to win the Georgetown University Energy Prize. While the victor will be announced in December (Aspen is currently in third place), the numbers show that town is already winning when it comes to energy savings.

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Communities nationwide that are competing in the Georgetown University Energy Prize to develop a cleaner, more efficient energy future.

THE KILOWATT HOURS (KWH) OF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICITY ASPEN SAVED BY INCREASING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN HOMES IN 2015.

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THERMS OF RESIDENTIAL

IN ASPEN HOMES IN 2015.

THE SAVINGS IN ONE YEAR IN ASPEN BETWEEN ELECTRICITY

NATURAL GAS WERE SAVED BY INCREASING ENERGY EFFICIENCY

$801,057

PASSENGER VEHICLES DRIVEN FOR ONE YEAR.

AND NATURAL GAS EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS.

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HOMES’ ENERGY USE FOR ONE YEAR.

THE NUMBER OF ENERGY-SAVING LED

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LIGHTBULBS THE CITY’S ASPEN ENERGY CHALLENGE IS PROVIDING AT NO CHARGE TO ASPEN RESIDENTS.

THAT’S THE PRIZE MONEY ON THE LINE— AWARDED TO ONE COMMUNITY IN 2017.

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AND IMPLEMENTING CREATIVE EFFICIENCY

ENERGY ASSESSMENTS

STRATEGIES IN A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT

THE ASPEN ENERGY

BETWEEN ASPEN ENERGY CHALLENGE STAFF

CHALLENGE IS PROVIDING

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ANNABELLE INN Located in the heart of downtown Aspen, the renovated, rustic-chic Annabelle Inn is within walking distance of town’s top shops and restaurants.

232 W. Main St., 970-9253822; annabelleinn.com

JODY GURALNICK DISHES Jody Guralnick is a painter who also makes one-ofa-kind ceramics, hand patterned, painted, glazed, and fired in her studio in Aspen, Colorado.

Dish Studio is a couture business: every piece is unique, front and back, so that every stack of dishes, each place at the table, has its own poetry. “I am inspired by everything I see- from our mountain forests to the delicacy of a flowering lichen.”

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THE GANT This upscale, rustic condoresort at the base of Aspen Mountain boasts one- to four-bedroom condos as well as a recently renovated conference center, on-site café, and multiple pools and hot tubs. 610 S. West End St., 970-925-5000; gantaspen.com

lodging experience in the middle of town. 134 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-7632; hearthstonehouse.com

HOTEL DURANT Conveniently located three blocks from downtown Aspen, the Hotel Durant is a family-owned and -operated lodge with 19 distinctive rooms that exude a cozy, European feel. 122 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-8500; durantaspen.com

HOTEL JEROME The opulent Hotel Jerome first opened in the late 1800s, and features a unique blend of contemporary luxury and historic heritage design—not to mention superb amenities and a now-famous standard of service. 330 E. Main St., 855331-7213; hoteljerome.com

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THE INNSBRUCK This recently remodeled residence-hotel offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and intimate mountain elegance in 17 tastefully finished guest homes with first-class services and amenities. 233 W. Main St., 970-925-2980; theinnsbruckaspen.com

LIMELIGHT HOTEL This Aspen Skiing Company– owned hotel in the heart of downtown features some of the largest guest rooms in town. 355 S. Monarch St., 970-925-3025; limelighthotel.com

THE LITTLE NELL Located at the base of Aspen Mountain, this chic, five-star, ski-in/ski-out resort is the ultimate in mountaintown luxury. Amenities include an adventure concierge and free seasonal bike loaners. 675 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-4600; thelittlenell.com

MOLLY GIBSON This stylish Main Street boutique hotel is minutes from both the base of Aspen

BUILDING BLOCKS Consistently named one of Outside magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work,” hometown developer Charles Cunniffe Architects has been changing the Aspen landscape for 35-plus years—by not really changing it.

Whether it’s redeveloping public buildings, like those of the Aspen Police Department, City Hall, or entire blocks downtown, or constructing LEED-certified, 15,000-square-foot homes, CCA leads the regional industry in design that’s savvy, sophisticated, sustainable, and—most importantly—seamlessly integrated into what’s already there. 610 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-5590; cunniffe.com

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From the signature butler services and free luxury car rides to the central location and Gilded Age styling, the St. Regis remains a luxury mainstay in town. 315 E. Dean St., 970-920-3300; stregisaspen.com

THE SKY HOTEL The Sky Hotel offers a stylish spin on the classic ski lodge, with cutting-edge design permeating the lobby and guest rooms. 709 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-6760; theskyhotel.com

VICEROY SNOWMASS The Viceroy is the ideal base of operations for sophisticated mountain adventure in Snowmass, with luxe dining and lounging options as well as a Ute Indian– inspired spa. 130 Wood Road, Snowmass, 970-9238000; viceroyhotelsand resorts.com/snowmass

THE WESTIN SNOWMASS RESORT With ski-in/ski-out access, the Westin Snowmass offers the brand’s signature lodging amenities, excellent facilities, and on-site dining.

100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass, 970-923-8200; westin snowmass.com

GIFTS AND HOME DÉCOR AMEN WARDY Exclusive in Aspen, Amen Wardy is conveniently located across from the Silver Queen Gondola. The boutique sells hand-picked designer pieces and—if you’re at a loss for what to buy—publishes its own magazine offering seasonal

True to its name, this store sells anything and everything, from toys, games, and kitchen gear to office gadgets and fine soaps.

635 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-6217

CHEQUERS For elegant household additions, try Chequers’ fine china, furniture, and housewares. 520 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-7572; chequersaspen.com

GORSUCH From barware to home furniture, this beloved clothing boutique also stocks luxury gifts and housewares for town’s (discerning) homeowners.

520 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-7576; gorsuch.com

ISBERIAN RUG COMPANY Isberian offers an extensive collection of oriental, Navajo, modern, and antique rugs to complement any style of home. 516 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-8062; isberianrugs.com

KITCHEN COLLAGE This gourmet kitchen supply store also offers full lines of placemats, linens, and silverware for the dining room. 840 E. Valley Road, Basalt, 970-273-0400; kitchencollage.com

NOORI’S COLLECTION Noori’s specializes in fine oriental rugs, European and Navajo tapestries, antiques, furniture, and jewelry. 405 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-5555

REAL ESTATE ALPINE PROPERTY This full-service boutique real estate, vacation rental,

property management, and interior design agency represents some of the most distinguished properties in Aspen and Snowmass Village. 323 W. Main St., Ste. 100, 970-544-5861; alpineproperty.com

ASPEN ASSOCIATES REALTY Founded in 2005, Aspen Associates Realty is a locally owned boutique firm that specializes in buying, selling, and renting luxury real estate in the Roaring Fork Valley. 510 E. Hyman Ave., Ste. 21, 970-544-5800; aspenassociatesrealty.com

BOWDEN PROPERTIES Bob Bowden brings 30-plus years of experience to the Aspen real estate scene (and boasts several of town’s largest residential transactions). The company also has divisions in home rental, management, development, and general contracting, and recently partnered with the interior designers at the Aspen Design Room. 625 E. Main St., Ste. 102A, 970-5442000; bobbowden.com

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE With 76 agents in six offices up and down the Roaring Fork Valley, Coldwell Banker Mason Morse is consistently one of the area’s top real estate firms. 970-925-7000; masonmorse.com

COMPASS New York–based technology-driven luxury real estate firm Compass launched its new Aspen brokerage with the acquisition of Shane Aspen Real Estate, and now boasts Steven Shane, the numbertwo top-producing agent in Colorado, in its ranks. 117 S. Monarch St., 970-925-6063; shaneaspen.com

MILLER ARCHITECTS Everything Miller Architects does is tied to the West.

It inspires our designs, fuels our passions, guides our ideals. Our design aesthetic steers us toward the textures, colors, and material choices grounded in this region. Our goal is to build spaces that help you experience your surroundings. Whether it’s a ranch renovation, or a mountain lodge, we are consumed with designing and constructing an environment that exceeds expectations. A home is more than a house—it follows that your architect needs to be more than a designer.

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READY REMEDY Voted the best spa in the world by Travel + Leisure, Remède Spa in the St. Regis Aspen Resort offers more than body services—the underground sanctuary, featuring steam caves, cold plunges, and a waterfall, gives the impression of an overall wellness experience. Feeling short of breath? Try the Altitude Recovery Massage, which includes a 60-minute massage and 30-minute oxygen treatment, both customizable. As if the luxurious individual treat-

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CORCORAN GROUP REAL ESTATE With offices in New York, the Hamptons, and South Florida, the Corcoran Group brings a national, full-service real estate mindset to the valley. 212-355-3550; corcoran.com

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN New York’s largest residential brokerage landed in Aspen two years ago, and now sports two offices in town and another in Snowmass. 800-355-4626; elliman.com

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Engel & Völkers is one of the world’s leading service companies in luxury real estate, working in Europe and Asia in addition to North America. 616 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-8400; aspen.evusa.com

FRIAS PROPERTIES From economy to luxury, Frias has Aspen’s widest variety of home and condo rentals. 730 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-2000; friasproperties.com

LORRIE B. ASPEN & ASSOCIATES Owner Lorrie Winnerman is one of town’s longest

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running and most successful real estate agents. 601 E. Hopkins Ave., Ste. 201, 970-920-0020; lbaspen.com

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Founded in 2015 by the former vice president of operations for one of Aspen’s premier luxury brokerages, the Palladium team collectively has 100 years of experience serving the Aspen real estate market. 620 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-8088; palladiumaspen.com

SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL Sotheby’s International Realty is known for listing premier properties in some of the world’s most desirable neighborhoods—including the communities of the Roaring Fork Valley. aspensnowmasssir.com

THE TAUBMAN COMPANY Taubman is the owner, manager, and/or leaser of regional, super-regional, and outlet shopping centers throughout the US, with a reputation for creating extraordinary retail environments. 248-2586800; taubman.com

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EKS EVENTS EKS is a full-service event planning and coordination company with myriad (and often inventive) big-ticket events under its Aspen belt.

100 Obermeyer Pl., Stes.

106 & 107, 970-429-4187; eksevents.com

GOLD LEAF Specializing in destination event management, Gold Leaf was developed by creative professionals who imbue a youtful flair into their productions. 970-3795432; goldleafevent.com

MAWA’S KITCHEN Mawa’s Kitchen is a full-service caterer and cooking school featuring high-quality food based on seasonal, local, and organic ingredients. 305 AABC, Ste. F, 970-544-4862; mawaskitchen.com

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, SKI! EMERGING ASPEN DIRECTOR JESSE JAMES HOFFMAN POINTS HIS LENS AT COLORADO’S MOST BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS—AND THEIR MOST GRACEFUL SKIERS.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSE JAMES HOFFMAN

BY TESS WEAVER STROKES

When 25-year-old Aspenite Jesse James Hoffman scored a coveted last-minute spot in REDirect Explore, a prestigious adventure-film contest organized by the camera company RED Digital Cinema, he was an underdog up against big-name outdoors cinematographers. Along with coproducer and mentor Chris Davenport, Hoffman spent two months last spring clambering through 13,000-foot couloirs with a 50-pound camera pack to shoot, and later edit, his first film, which examines

the art of backcountry skiing. The Process, shot entirely in the Elk Mountains and featuring only local skiers, took second place in the competition, earning Hoffman a $10,000 camera and a reputation as one of the ski-film industry’s finest up-andcoming directors. Here he speaks about the experience, his future, and his Roaring Fork Valley roots.

Snow scenes: Aspenite Sam Coffey cuts the day’s first tracks on Aspen Mountain in an image captured by director and photographer Jesse James Hoffman.

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“LOOKING AT THESE MOUNTAINS UNDER A MICROSCOPE—TRYING TO CATCH EVERY GLIMMERING SNOWFLAKE—REASSURED MY PASSION FOR WHERE I LIVE.”

What was the inspiration for The Process?

We didn’t want to make a film about a professional skier or a destination. The ski-film industry is shifting; people are getting tired of watching ski porn. We focused on making something soulful that the everyday skier could relate to.

Why did you decide to shoot exclusively in the Elk Mountains?

With a two-month window, we didn’t have time to plan an expedition. Plus, our favorite mountains are in our backyard. There is

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plenty of adventure to be had right here. Looking at these mountains under a microscope—trying to catch every glimmering snowflake—reassured my passion for where I live.

Do you prefer shooting stills or video?

I’ve always been more interested in photography, but now it’s shifting toward video, which can be more gratifying. You see hundreds of photos every day, so the power of a photograph, in a sense, is sort of dying. You can tell a story more vividly [through video].

How did growing up in Aspen foster your photography?

Nature-based outdoors education contributes to an extreme appreciation for your surroundings and being a steward of the land.

I ski-raced growing up, so I had been on the other side of the lens as an athlete. It occurred to me that I wanted to create the image more than be the image. I landed my first cover [Ski magazine] when I was 23 and started getting images published.

Freelance photography is a hustle, but those who work

in the outdoors industry aren’t doing it for the money.

People do their best work when they do what makes them happy—being outside shooting makes me happy.

What’s next?

There are a few ideas growing for personal projects, so it will be exciting to see where those go. Beyond that, I’m just going with the flow. I’ve found that taking opportunities when they present themselves and letting things happen usually works out for the best. jessejameshoffman.com

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CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: JoAnna Coffey rips down Aspen Mountain’s Kristi trail in the early-morning light; Willis Brown on the mountain’s backside; Hoffman teaches rappeling to an Aspen Middle School class; Haley Hoffman exits the “white room” on the Face of Bell.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSE JAMES HOFFMAN (SKIERS); NEAL BEIDLEMAN (HOFFMAN)

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To learn more and for Trail Maps go to AspenNordic.com.

Call the Nordic Hotline 970-429-2039 for grooming reports.

SPORT TREND

RIDE THE SKY ASPEN’S ABOVE-MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES TAKE FLIGHT.

Elevate!

Tandem paragliding is one of several airborne winter sports giving Aspenites a bird’s-eye view of the mountains.

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Aspen is one of the few resorts in the country that allow flight junkies airtime above town. For novice kicks, try Aspen Paragliding’s (aspen​ paragliding.com) introductory tandem flights, in which a student passenger and a tandem pilot certified by the USHPA (US Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association) launch off the mountain.

You can sometimes gain several thousand feet in elevation before landing, up to 45 minutes later.

Still, since it became the first ski area in the country to allow paragliding (in 1991), the ways to catch air in Aspen have certainly multiplied.

Speed-riding, a newer sport, combines paragliding with skiing. The wing—a kind of

paragliding/skydiving hybrid—allows skiers to launch and land on snow multiple times before the final, high-speed landing on skis. “[It’s as if] you have this jet pack that you can engage whenever you want to leave the ground,” says Miller Sports owner and speed-rider Ted Davenport. “If you’re coming to a cliff or rock or variable terrain, you can

take off within a second.”

Even more extreme— and dangerous—is wingsuit BASE jumping: With the help of a nylon suit creating lift, Davenport, an 11-year veteran of the sport, can fly at speeds of up to 140 mph before deploying his parachute and floating gently to the ground. A lot of adrenaline for a little bit of air!

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BY TESS WEAVER STROKES

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SPORT HI-TECH Toy tools: The lastest techy gear has come to define the on-mountain experience—this winter, that means (CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW) the ultra-light Oakley Mod 5 helmet ($200); waterproof GoPro Hero5 Black camera ($399); and Smith’s I/O goggles featuring the brand’s ultra-vivid ChromaPop lens technology ($180).

GET IN GEAR! UPGRADE YOUR EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS YOUR GAME WITH THIS SNOW SEASON’S TOP THREE MUST-HAVES.

Being on-mountain is about being one with nature, but skiers and snowboarders now thrill as much at tech advances as at newfound couloirs. Crystal clear vision, lighter-than-air protection, voicecontrolled recording: Here are this snow season’s best tech upgrades.

MUST-HAVE #2: OAKLEY MOD 5 HELMET

All mountain-goers know Oakley goggles, but this winter marks the company’s first foray into the helmet market. The Mod 5 is designed to work seamlessly with Oakley goggles for both perfect fit and ventilation.

Equipped with industry-leading MIPS technology, it’s also designed for maximum protection. Plus, like all Oakley wares, it looks good while doing it.

All items are available at Aspen Sports, 408 E. Cooper Ave., 970925-6331; aspensports.com

MUST-HAVE #1: SMITH CHROMAPOP GOGGLE LENSES

The human eye, you may not know, blurs blue, green, and red wavelengths when they cross one another in our visual spectrum. Enter Smith’s ChromaPop, a patented lens design that separates the hues to create clearer and more colorful visuals.

While the technology is already integrated into the eyewear company’s sunglasses, this winter marks its goggle debut.

MUST-HAVE #3: GOPRO HERO 5

The micro-camera that can do it all just keeps getting better: The newest GoPro, the Hero 5, is voice activated and comes with a remote control. That means no more fumbling around to press record in the cold—just say the command and all those glorious powder turns will live on in infamy. Plus, its two-inch display puts on-site editing in the palm of your hand.

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF OAKLEY (HELMET); COURTESY OF GOPRO (CAMERA, SNOWBOARDER); BY MARK WELSH/COURTESY OF SMITH (GOGGLES)

BY CHRISTINE BENEDETTI

SNOWMOBILES

Operating under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, White River National Service

Call For Reservations 970-925-4614 www.tlazy7.com

NYE CONCERT THE DOO WOP PROJECT

KEVIN SMITH

CRYSTAL BOWERSOX

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA

Dec 3

ADAM TRENT: THE NEXT GENERATION OF MAGIC

CRYSTAL BOWERSOX

WITH SPECIAL GUEST SETH GLIER

Dec 16

THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA

Dec 17

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH

Dec 23 Dec 25 Dec 28

THE TEN TENORS

CHARLES DICKENS’

A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE TEN TENORS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS THE BEACH BOYS

CO-PRESENTED BY BELLY UP ASPEN

Dec 29

ADAM TRENT: THE NEXT GENERATION OF MAGIC

Dec 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE WHEELER FEATURING THE DOO WOP PROJECT

Get Tickets Now! www.wheeleroperahouse.com • 970.920.5770

SPORT: THE GUIDE SKI, SKATE, BIKE, CLIMB: INDOORS OR OUTDOORS, ASPEN IS ALWAYS ON THE MOVE.

ON-MOUNTAIN alpine skiing ASPEN POWDER TOURS These luxury snowcat tours furnish all-day runs on the backside of Aspen Mountain, lunch included—fresh tracks guaranteed. 970-920-0720; aspensnowmass.com

ASPEN SKIING COMPANY

TAOS BEES Moira has 20 Top Bar hives in her orchard near Taos, NM, at 7,800 ft. She cares for her bees and provides them with shelter from this changing environment.

Her bees are treated with respect and naturally (no chemicals) so Taos Bee Flower products are clean.

Moira is passionate about bees, the environment, grows her own organic food and wants organic products on her skin too. Moira hand-crafts this organic skin care line based on all the amazing products that the bees produce. www.taosbeeflower.com

Moira’s Honeybee Balm

Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk, and Highlands are the pride of the valley, with over 5,300 acres of skiable terrain. 970-9251220; aspensnowmass.com

cross-country ASHCROFT SKI TOURING Twelve miles up Castle Creek Road is a rustic system of all-levels X/C trails, plus an excellent lunch option from Pince Creek Cookhouse.

970-925-1044; pinecreek cookhouse.com

TENTH MOUNTAIN DIVISION HUTS Reservation-only huts welcome intrepid travellers far into the backcountry, where extensive off-trail turns abound far from cell signals and lifts. 970-9255775; huts.org

GLENWOOD ADVENTURE

Zoom through unforgettable scenic tours (reservationonly) to the Maroon Bells, the Klondike Cabin, and up Independence Pass.

970-925-4614; tlazy7.com

snowshoeing ASPEN ALPINE GUIDES Half- and full-day guided tours are available for any level of experience. 970925-6618; aspenalpine.com

ACES runs free naturalistguided tours from Aspen, Buttermilk, and Snowmass Mountains (lift ticket required), and, for a fee, from Ashcroft, 11 miles up Castle Creek Road. 970-9255756; aspennature.org

Alaska is only as far as Snowmass, where mushers guide eight to 10 eager Huskies and up to two adults and a child though pristine glades. 970-923-3953; krabloonik.com

This small outdoor rink in the heart of downtown Aspen features a locals’ favorite burger joint. 433 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-3056

paragliding

Aspen’s impeccably maintained “Fifth Mountain” boasts trails for both diagonal and skate styles plus numerous X/C centers for rentals and snacks. 970429-2039; aspennordic.com

KRABLOONIK

SILVER CIRCLE RINK

T-LAZY-7 RANCH

ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

dog sledding

NHL-sized indoor skating arena offers a huge selection of year-round activities. 861 Maroon Creek Road, 970-544-4117; aspenrecreation.com

snowmobiling

ASPEN SNOWMASS NORDIC SYSTEM

ICE SKATING ASPEN ICE GARDEN

hut-to-hut

Public skating, rentals, lessons, drop-in hockey, curling, rink rentals, birthday parties, and more are available at Aspen’s recently renovated indoor rink. 233 W. Hyman Ave., 970-9205141; aspenrecreation.com

ASPEN EXPEDITIONS

LEWIS ICE ARENA

Expeditions’ expertise is the backcountry: X/C, snow-

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shoeing, hut-to-hut, uphilling, and paragliding. 970-9257625; aspenexpeditions.com

Located in the Aspen Recreation Center, this

No experience is needed to take to the skies over Glenwood Springs with a USHGA-certified instructor.

970-274-1619; adventure paragliding.com

FLY FISHING ASPEN FLY FISHING In winter, trout are actually more concentrated in the rivers and streams than any other time of the year. Ski all day, fish all afternoon! 601 E. Dean St., 970-920-6886; aspenflyfishing.com

TAYLOR CREEK FLY SHOPS Taylor Creek is a downvalley standby for fishing gear that also offers guided trips and classes. 183 Basalt Center Cir., Basalt, 970-927-4374; taylorcreek.com

FAT TIRE BIKING ASPEN BIKE RENTALS Fat tires and springy suspension let you spin around town or on reserved trails along the extensive Aspen Nordic system. 430 S. Spring St., 970-925-9169; aspenbikerentals.com

UTE CITY CYCLES Ute City rents winter bikes

for a cruise down the Rio Grande Trail or a satisfying slog up toward the Maroon Bells. 231 E. Main St., 970920-3325; utecitycycles.bike

three fitness rooms. 700 Ute Ave., 970-925-8114; aspenalps.com

YOGA

The crown jewel of Aspen’s fitness scene, the ARC boasts a swimming pool, two-story waterslide, 32-foot climbing tower, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 0861 Maroon Creek Road, 970-925-7478; aspenrecreation.com

ASPEN RECREATION CENTER

ARJUNA YOGA This downtown studio offers vinyasa flow, hot yoga, and many other classes. 517 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-948-1165; arjunayoga.net

THE FIX

O2

This body therapy studio brings high-tech flair with cryotherapy, an infrared sauna, and more. 501 Rio Grande Place, Ste. 105, 970544-6800; thefixaspen.com

Find it all: yoga and Pilates, massage and meditation, nutrition counseling and physical therapy. 550 W. Main St., 970-925-4002; o2aspen.com

JEAN-ROBERT’S GYM

SUNDECK YOGA

Downtown’s serious fitness and massage center has a lap pool, steam room, and numerous classes. 720 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920-9595; jeanrobertgym.com

Ride the gondola to a $5, 9:30 am class atop Aspen Mountain. 970-920.6365; thelittlenell.com

THUG YOGA You read that right... Thug Yoga features “a DJ, beers, and an unpretentious attitude” in several locations around Aspen. 970-3680607; thugyoga.com

PURE BARRE

SPAS/FITNESS ASPEN ALPS HEALTH SPA A world-class steam room and sauna are augmented by

Voted the number-one fitness class by Aspenites, the Total Body Workout at this Downtown hot spot lifts your seat, tones your thighs, and burns fat. 620 E. Hyman Ave., 970-710-1501; pure barre.com/co-aspen

RED BRICK RECREATION CENTER The Red Brick hosts drop-in

classes for strength and fitness, kitty-corner from the Hotel Jerome. 110 E. Hallam St., Ste. 135, 970-925-7478; aspenrecreation.com

REMÈDE SPA This state-of-the art facility at the St. Regis offers aromatherapy, body treatments, energy work, facials, hydrotherapy, massages, and much more.

315 E. Dean St., 970-4299038; stregisaspen.com

SNOWMASS CLUB Make friends with a member or join this private club to access a huge array of classes and facilities. 239 Snowmass Club Cir., Snowmass, 970-923-5600; snowmassclub.com

SNOWMASS RECREATION CENTER This modern facility adjacent to the Rodeo Lot has saline-pool swimming, weights, and a climbing wall and bouldering cave. 2835 Brush Creek Road, Snowmass, 970-922-2240; snowmassrecreation.com

YAMPAH SPA This spa specializes in Ute Indian–inspired baths in hot springs and vapor caves.

709 Sixth St., Glenwood Springs, 970-945-0667; yampahspa.com

SNOW STARS The Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club’s annual holiday PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT POWER PHOTOGRAPHY

fundraising event, the Ajax Cup, is a perennial favorite in town for pairing celebrity skiers with local teams and pros in a quest for glory and gold (in the monetary form). This year’s

RESCUE LOUNGE Intravenous therapy (IV therapy), also known as nutrient therapy, is the fastest way to get fluids and nutrients into your body. Through a variety of IV treatments that deliver high doses of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream, Rescue Lounge’s medical professionals are able to help relieve altitude sickness, jet lag, fatigue, lethargy, hangovers, cold and flu symptoms, and even anxiety and skin health—all with rapid results. From increased energy to improved cellular function, boosted immunity, and better hydration: IV therapy’s wellness benefits are endless.

RESCUE LOUNGE LLC 525 E Cooper Avenue, Suite 206 Aspen, CO 81611 office 970-456-9477 www.rescuelounge.com

lineup includes current and former professional racers Daron Rahlves, A.J. Kitt, Thomas Vonn, Erik Schlopy, Marco Sullivan, Alice McKennis, and Kyle Rasmussen. Start New Year’s Eve celebrations early at the base of Aspen Mountain—and see some stars on skis in the process. From 9 am to 3 pm, December 31, 980-205-5100; teamavsc.org

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AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HAMPTONS 2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932. 631.537.5900 | © 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

RENOVATED AND REDESIGNED VICTORIAN MANSION Sag Harbor | $14,200,000 | Once the “Summer White House” for President Chester A. Arthur, this 3-story Victorian mansion has been completely renovated by renowned architect Steven Gambrel. On a secluded .34 acre property, it features a Gunite pool, elegant terraces and amazing landscaping. This immaculate home fits a luxurious lifestyle, while still retaining elegant and historic character. Web# H33799

GRAND ATTERBURY ESTATE WITH 270-DEGREE WATER VIEWS Southampton | $9,900,000 | Upon the highest hilltop of the historical Atterbury Hills Estate section, with 270-degree views of Shinnecock Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and Peconic Bay, is this 7,000 sf, 6-bedroom, 7-bath Traditional. Incredible seclusion and cool ocean breezes from this 4.5-acre location. Heated Gunite pool and mature landscaping. Room for tennis. Web# H33225

SOUTHAMPTON CLOSE TO THE OCEAN Southampton | $4,995,000 | Wonderful, secluded 1.5 acres close to ocean with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, guest or servant quarters, heated Gunite Pool, Har-Tru Tennis, expansive decking and mature landscaping. The house is in fine condition and can be doubled in size. Borders reserve for privacy.

Rare opportunity to build your dream house in one of the most desirable areas. Web# H54722

VILLAGE DECORATORS HOME Southampton | $4,995,000 | This elegantly designed home is close to the ocean and village. The classic architecture is combined with state-of-the-art interior finishes and modern amenities. This 7,900 sf home features 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, including both first and second floor master suites. The beautifully landscaped 1-acre property offers a heated saline pool, pool house and wonderful terraces. Web# H48640

VILLAGE COMPOUND Southampton | $4,995,000 | Enter the main house and find yourself in a center hall with a grand fireplace. There is a living room with exposed wood beams, dining room with wood paneling, library with vaulted ceiling and a eat-in kitchen. Adjacent to the main house, across from the saltwater Gunite pool is the guest/pool cottage. Web# H38800

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OX PASTURE ROAD — BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT SOUTHAMPTON ESTATE SECTION Southampton | Price Upon Request | Shingle-style home is on 2.3 acres with sun-filled, 2-story living room with north and south fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with breakfast terrace, media room, game room, gym and first-floor bedroom and bath. Offering a Har-Tru tennis court, and an oversized pool. Web# H10874

THE ULTIMATE EAST HAMPTON SANCTUARY East Hampton | $13,900,000 | Nestled amid an established 3.6 acres of estate-quality grounds and has been architecturally designed to showcase an old world aesthetic and a luxurious lifestyle. Its grand entrance offers a striking introduction with soaring double-height ceilings and antique oak flooring. There is a Gunite pool, covered pergola outdoor dining area, pool house and an alfresco terrace. Web# H42884

KNOWN GLOBALLY. LOVED LOCALLY.

INVITED Kristin Dittmar and Ryan Doremus

Max Rispoli

Jessica Hite and Jim Horowitz

Ali Hematyar

Liz Sager, Hana Maclean, Adam Funk, and Megan Bentzin

Gracie Palomino, Tasha Kotz, Maureen Brennan, and Rich Huttenhower

Deborah Charisee, Joe Pacetti, and Mauricio Hoyos

At JAS’s annual Crawfish and Cruisers benefit, guests were encouraged to bike to the Aspen Historical Society, where Smoke Modern Barbeque served a fantastic feast of crawfish, corn on the cob, and potatoes accompanied by rosé from Whispering Angel, cocktails from Marble Distilling Co., and beer from Roaring Fork Brewery. The No Joes, a band of former JAS students, performed in light of the event’s hope to promote music initiatives in the valley.

Lily Turchi and Dylan Rentea with Filipe and Jesse Viera Da Rocha

Dan Sadowsky, Reed Martin, and Rockett Perrin

Robin Schiffman, Tomoko Iwakawa, Ray Ushikubo, Sarah Chang, and Fumyko Kawasaki

SARAH CHANG AT JITROIS ASPEN In conjunction with the Aspen Music Festival and School, Aspen Peak hosted a fashionable fête at the boutique of French luxury leather designer Jitrois. As they enjoyed afternoon bites created by chef Alex Schweitz, friends and fans alike mingled with the night’s special guest, Sarah Chang, an Avery Fisher Awardwinning classical violinist who spent childhood summers in Aspen attending the festival and studying under famed violin instructor Dorothy DeLay.

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Barbara Posh and Emily Berg

Kiara Heng, Lewaa Khalek, and Fernanda Martino

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSS DANIELS (JAS); ALEXIS AHRLING (CHANG).

OPPOSITE PAGE: ROSS DANIELS

JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS CRAWFISH AND CRUISERS

Gino Rossetti in front of Dick Carter’s Aspen Peak cover art.

Gino Rossetti and Genna Moe

Susan Lodge and Jill Kaufman

ART OF THE CITY COCKTAIL PARTY

Leslie Newbury and John Black

The stylish Basalt home of Gino and Donna Rossetti served as the perfect backdrop for a cocktail party celebrating Aspen Peak’s annual Art of the City initiative. Jill Kaufman, John Black, and Susan Lodge were among the guests who came out to support The Art Base, a mid-valley nonprofit located in Basalt that operates the arts center and organizes programs for artists working in the Roaring Fork Valley. Also in attendance was Aspen Peak cover artist Dick Carter, who joined online auctioneering platform Paddle8 to sell a custom piece of artwork, the proceeds from which went to the nonprofit.

Amy Rutkowski and Jeffrey Woodruffe

The crowd mingles at the Rossetti home in Basalt.

Renata March and Carlo Marino Gloria Marcus Carmen Barber with Nick and Sarah Bolton

MAISON ULLENS FALL COLLECTION PREVIEW Aspen Peak joined The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, to host an intimate preview of the Fall 2016 collection from Paris-based fashion label Maison Ullens at the brand’s Hopkins Avenue boutique.

Tracye Tackbary, US director of Maison Ullens, and Maria Mariana of Fortune Realty Miami oversaw a stylish group, who enjoyed bites like tempura conch and arroz con pollo sofrito—all while contributing to proceeds benefitting the Aspen Music Festival and School.

Andrea Laizer and Michelle Harlow

Maria Mariana and João Rebêlo de Moràes

Angela Cunniffe and João Rebêlo de Moràes

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INVITED

Charles and Sandy Israel, Diane Teague, Beth Weeks, Gabrielle Greeves, and Shannon Weeks

Nina and Annie Ware

Michelle Bryan and Jill Soffer

Karin Reid Offield

HARRY & SNOWMAN PREVIEW SCREENING

Wayne Poulsen, Barbara Bussel, and Bill Stirling

Lisa Krajicek and Isabelle Starn

Donna-Marie Parer and Elizabeth Bonan

Mark and Yoly Davis with Tom Mossbrucker

LES DAMES D’ASPEN JOHN DENVER BASH Les Dames d’Aspen, one of the largest nonprofits supporting the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley arts communities, hosted the John Denver Bash at Hotel Jerome. Christine Aubale Gerschel, president of Les Dames d’Aspen, played host to a crowd that included Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Artistic Director Tom Mossbrucker and dancer Samantha Klanac Campanile, who enjoyed dinner, a silent auction, premium vodka cocktails courtesy of Breckenridge Distillery, and dancing to music from the Bo Hale Band.

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Patti Webster and Joe Pacetti

Shirley Millard and Macy Morris

Tracye Tackbary, Leslie Curley, and Samantha Klanac Campanile

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZACH MAHONE (HARRY & SNOWMAN); MATT POWER (LES DAMES)

John Wheeler, Peggy Mason, and Kathy Honea

The Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council, WindWalkers, and Snowman Rescue Fund came together to host an advanced screening of Filmrise’s award-winning documentary, Harry & Snowman, at the Wheeler Opera House. Proceeds from the screening and subsequent reception, which was catered by Cache Cache, benefitted the event’s sponsoring equine charities.

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Mecox Farm Water Mill. A magnificent 3 acre estate, anchored by a fully furnished, James Michael Howard designed, 12,000 SF+/-, 7 bedroom residence, overlooks Water Mill’s bucolic farm fields and the broad waters of Mecox Bay. A roof terrace with heroic views all the way to the Atlantic Ocean is complimented by a covered, 77’ veranda that looks out to the infinity edged pool with spa serviced by a cabana with outdoor fireplace and professionally landscaped grounds. A permit for a tennis court is pending. An enchanting and substantial piece of real estate with architecture, furnishings and property that are heart-stopping. Inquire about rental opportunities.

Co-Exclusive. $19.75M WEB# 40700

Farrell Building Co. On Highland Terrace: Sunsets Over 60 Acres Of Reserve Bridgehampton. Farrell Building Co, the developer that has become synonymous with new construction both north and south of the highway throughout the Hamptons, has completed construction on an idyllic 2 plus acres deep within Bridgehampton South on iconic Highland Terrace bordering 60 acres of reserve looking west to the sunset. This 8,600 SF+/-, 10 bedroom home rs the combination of masterful construction, exquisite finishes, copious amenities and a sensible floor plan that have become the hallmark of the Farrell brand. A 15’ wide dramatic double height entry welcomes all over beautifully finished white oak floors that spread out to include the 21’ X 20’ great room, 19’ X 20’ den/media room and a generous 19’ X 25’ formal living room, all warmed by fireplaces unde red ceilings. The state of the art eat in kitchen is well equipped to service the 19’ X 15’ dining room bolstered by a separate butlers pantry. A convenient guest master with fireplace, 2 powder rooms and a 3 car garage complete the first floor. Upstairs the maste rs an 18’ X 22’ sleeping chamber with fireplace, sitting room, luxurious spa like bath and a private balcony looking out over the grounds and the reserve beyond. Six additional guest bedrooms, with baths all ensuite, including two with private balconies and one with fireplace, complete the 2nd floor. The finished lower leve rs gym with spa bath including steam and sauna, recreational rooms, wine cellar, home theater and a pair of st es. An elevator connects the three levels of over 12,000 SF+/- of living space. Outside, both covered and uncovered stone patios overlook the 50’ heated Gunite pool, spa, pool house and sunken tennis court all set within verdant lawn and a professional landscape package. Contact us today for full particulars and to make an appointment for your own private tour.

Exclusive. $18.495M WEB# 32451

GARY R. DePERSIA Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

m: 516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com

Real estate agents a liated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer. 51 Main Street, East Hampton NY 11937 | 631.324.3900. *Prices are as last advertised.

Twin Peaks At Olde Towne: A John Kean Designed & Built Estate Southampton. John Kean has set a new level of excellence with his first completed, fully furnished estate, poised behind a gated entry, on 4 +/- manicured acres in the heart Southampton’s exclusive enclave known as Olde Towne. Luxurious appointments, exquisite furnishings and state of the art amenities find harmony within Kean’s masterful construction. Warmed by eight fireplaces, the striking traditional residence, with interiors by world renowned designer Anthony Ingrao, balances common rooms with intimate spaces throughout its 15,500 square feet on two floors of living space. A dramatic entry leads to the living room with full bar, media room, library and extensive loggia. The kitchen, set within its own great room is augmented by a separate professional chefs kitchen and a glass encased breakfast room. Accommodations include 8 bedrooms with baths ensuite, including extensive master suites on the first and second floor. Three staircases and an elevator variously connect to an additional 6,000 SF +/- lower level with theater, gym, professional 2-lane bowling alley, full bar, wine cellar, billiard room and 2 staff suites. The roof deck offers putting green as well as expansive ocean views. An attached guest cottage offers living room, dining room, kitchen and two bedrooms with baths ensuite. The manicured landscape, bordered by a classic, privet hedge, frames the 60’ x 34’ Gunite pool with a striking negative edge element and an oversized spa as well as sun lounges in the pool’s novel beach end. The pool house features a great room, lounge, kitchenette, 2 full baths, napping/changing room and a canopy offering shade for dining or relaxation. Terraced entertaining spaces are set within vivid garden beds and expansive, open lawn areas. An outdoor kitchen, gas fire pit and sunken Deco Turf tennis court complete with a pergola covered viewing area add to the list of Twin Peak’s outdoor amenities. Make plans to view this stunning new estate today.

Exclusive. Price Upon Request WEB# 38613

Southampton to Montauk...Sagaponack to Shelter Island The Hamptons for Buyers, Sellers, Renters & Investors

GARY R. DePERSIA Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker m: 516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com

Hamptons Luxury Portfolio

STUNNING MODERN MASTERPIECE Bridgehampton South. Incredible 12,000 SF modern design with amazing integrated indoor/outdoor living space, with covered living, dining, cabana, pool pergola and 20x58’ pool with spa and tennis, plus 2 exterior fireplaces, finished lower level with theatre and gym. Everything imaginable on 2.2 acres beautifully landscaped grounds. $19.995M WEB# 41480

25 ACRE PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE

DEEDED OCEAN ACCESS AND OCEAN VIEwS

Sag Harbor. A 25 acre estate featuring 6 bedrooms, 8 baths, eat-in kitchen, dining room with hand-painted Gracie wallpaper, and great room with cathedral ceilings and authentic barn beams.

Plenty of entertaining spaces, outdoor terraces and patios, gardens and heated gunite pool with pool house and Har-Tru Tennis Court. $16.995M WEB# 23695

Sagaponack. Surrounded by salty air and farm field views to this exquisite home with heated gunite pool and Har-Tru tennis court. Brilliantly designed to take advantage of oceanviews from almost every room. Escape to the ocean with your own deeded access. Unique location, quality construction and design. $20.9M WEB# 30239

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STUNNING MODERN SAG HARbOR wATERfRONT – THE ULTIMATE HAMPTONS RETREAT Sag Harbor. “Modern at The Point”. Enter your totally private 500’ gated drive to this magnificent brand new modern oasis of serenity with panoramic Water views on all sides and only seconds from vibrant Sag Harbor Village! This unique state of the art masterpiece has an entry way of 80’ of frameless glass, graceful curves, sleek lines and understated elegance. It is set amid almost two acres of meticulous grounds including a zen courtyard inside the formal living room. Modern yet functional, architectural simplicity at its finest, from the custom Varenna chef’s kitchen, cantilevered roof terraces, curved glass walls and massive organic free form window which all are creatively executed. 500 linear feet of glass frame the open waterfront and being 15’ above sea level you have the feeling of being on a floating island showcasing super yachts, sailboats and paddle boards! Three levels of living totaling well over 9,000 SF, 2 masters, 4 guest rooms, including, dining, living room, library, gym, home office and theatre which all lend to functional lifestyle and incredible integrated indoor/outdoor entertaining. Master class in structural steel engineering and built to the highest standards including LED mood lighting, energy efficient with 9 zones of AC and 13 zones of heat, extensive security system and also superbly designed dramatic art walls. Additional exterior elements are covered limestone terrace with stone fireplace, heated gunite waterside pool with incredible views, outdoor kitchen, 2 outdoor showers and 2-car garage. This is one of the most amazing waterfront estates on the market today and should not be missed. Just reduced and priced to sell! $14.995M WEB# 33681

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ASPEN INSPIRED…

MOUNTAIN HOME TYPICAL OF ASPEN’S INSTITUTIONS, THE RECENTLY COMPLETED BUCKSBAUM CAMPUS INTEGRATES—INTO TOWN, THE MOUNTAINS, THE ASPEN SENSIBILITY. BY ALI MARGO

On a crisp afternoon, the squeals of middle-schoolers kicking a ball outside Hurst Hall echo throughout Aspen’s Mathew and Carolyn Bucksbaum Campus. The waning light sparkles off the pond where three canoes are lined up on the shore. A waterfall rolling from the roof of the cantilevered Harry Teague Pavilion evokes a sense of calm. It’s like a scene come to life from the pages of an Eddie Bauer catalog.

But this is real life for Aspen Country Day

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School students, and who can blame them for the impulse to frolic in their idyllic setting—the newly completed, Harry Teague– designed, eight-years-inthe-making, all-kinds-ofawards-winning, $75 million Bucksbaum Campus? Nestled between the steep wooded hillsides and the burbling sounds of Castle Creek, with snowcapped peaks in the distance, it begs for an “only in Aspen” hashtag.

The facility is used by the renowned Aspen Music

Festival and School in the summer and as a private day school for pre-K through eighth grade during the school year. The final phase of the campus’s long-awaited face-lift was completed last spring and includes four new buildings that had to address numerous challenges: a building footprint wedged on the floor of a narrow river valley beneath a steep mountainside; a natural setting that demanded a high standard for design that would enhance and

not detract from the site; and a dual-use campus that had to accommodate the needs of two very different types of students—aspiring young musicians and Aspen’s schoolchildren.

What resulted is a living work of art: Buildings, while modern, integrate the mountain surroundings with details like earth-toned fibrous cement designed to look like wood, angular lines reminiscent of craggy peaks, and a mix of striated material intended to reflect the surrounding layers of

rock. Facilities, while built for the technical acoustics of classical musicians, also accommodate learning and exploration in children. It’s hard to believe that so many elements—music, culture, nature, architecture, art, education, growth—can occur both inside and outside these walls. But that’s precisely where the Aspen Idea of balancing mind, body, and spirit continues to thrive— and where it continues to be taught to Aspen’s future generations.

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PHOTOGRAPHY © ALEX IRVIN, COURTESY HARRY TEAGUE ARCHITECTS

Parallel construction: At the Bucksbaum Campus, home to AMFS and Aspen Country Day School, the Harry Teague Pavilion cantilevers over one of three campus ponds— congruent with the treeline above.

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