SUMMER 2016
5 Picture Perfect Views Miles of Mountain Biking for Everyone Where to Find Ice Age Fossils Summer of Free Music Very Important Kids, Celebrating Art, Great Eats, and More
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Welcome to Snowmass Anderson Ranch Turns 50 Hiking Heaven Eating and Drinking Very Important Kids Snowmass by the Numbers Top 5 Vistas Snowmass’ Wild Side Cycling Paradise Photo Tips from a Pro Mountain Music Beyond Snowmass Winter in Snowmass Calendar of Events Lodging Restaurants and Bars Shops and Services Maps
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WELCOME
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Publisher Rose Abello Editor Catherine Lutz Graphic Design Kissane Viola Design
Contributing Writer Steve Alldredge Contributing Photographers Blaine Harrington Catherine Aeppel Productions Jeremy Swanson Paul D DeBerjeois Tyler Stableford Vital Films Snowmass Tourism Marketing Virginia McNellis • Elizabeth Winn Bobbie Burkley We love hearing from you… Contact us at gosnowmass.com or info@snowmasstourism.com
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Escape to
Snowmass Photo Blaine Harrington
Ask a Snowmass local what brought them to the area, and you’ll hear the same story again and again: “I came for the winter and stayed for the summer.” Summer in Snowmass has evolved into a richly varied set of experiences. With lodging that runs from luxury suites to budget friendly rooms, to its extensive network of trails, to summer-long special events, to the small-town friendliness at its shops and eateries, this mountainside village at 8,388 feet is the ideal escape. In the fall, Snowmass’ vibrancy doesn’t fade — the aspen leaves turn the mountains to gold and the hiking, biking and fly-fishing are often at their peak. Yep. Snowmass is much more than a place to ski. Shh, don’t tell. WWW.GOSNOWMASS.COM
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ARTS
Art Mecca in the Mountains Celebrating its 50th year in 2016, Anderson Ranch Arts Center boasts one of America’s leading yearround art programs. Situated in a collection of historic barns and cabins remodeled into working studios and galleries, the Ranch is a uniquely idyllic place to visit and to create and celebrate art.
Founded by celebrated ceramist Paul Soldner in 1966, it has continuously drawn well-known artists such as painter Enrique Martínez Celaya, sculptor Tom Sachs and photojournalist Ed Kashi to teach, reside, show and discuss their work, as well as thousands of students and visitors every year. Situated in a collection of historic barns and cabins remodeled into working studios and galleries, the Ranch is a uniquely idyllic place to visit and to create and celebrate art. Throughout the summer, you can experience a weeklong workshop in ceramics, photography, woodworking, digital fabrication, or another cutting-edge artistic medium. Visit the open studios or hear an art talk from an acclaimed international artist, then mingle at lunch in the healthy on-campus café. There are also programs for children and teens, including half-day, full-day and week-long art camps. In celebration of its golden anniversary, Anderson Ranch is inviting back its top faculty and hosting a number of special events and exhibitions throughout Snowmass, boosting its programming especially during the 50th Anniversary Celebration Week, July 17–22, with events every evening including art openings, an open studio with Tom Sachs and artist lectures. — Steve Alldredge
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There’s simply no place like Snowmass in the summer — breathtaking beauty, heart-pounding excitement and an engaging schedule of music, cultural, food and drink, wellness, and endurance events!
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We take all the outdoor activity you can fit into 3 or 5 days, and pack it into a single pass. Pick half-day sessions or an all-day adventure each day. Choose from hiking, biking, jeeping, rafting, rodeo, and plenty of other activities that make Snowmass the adventure capital of the Rockies.
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HIKING
Find Your Path and Another World
Bring a lunch and burn some energy hiking across the Rim Trail, enjoying spectacular views as you overlook the entire Snowmass valley.
Wake up and look outside: the natural beauty is stunning! Surrounded by 285 square miles of pristine wilderness, Snowmass offers more than 75 miles of hiking trails where your options are only as limited as your imagination. You can go for a short, refreshing walk in the cool of the morning, wander for hours in the Colorado sunshine or immerse yourself with a multi-day backpack trip through colorful fields of wildflowers, forests of golden aspen trees or over jagged, 12,000-foot mountain passes. Snowmass has hiking that’s accessible to anyone. Warm up on the paved Owl Creek Trail or the scenic Nature Trail that takes you through lush meadows and breathtaking aspen and conifer forests. Bring a lunch and burn some energy hiking across the Rim Trail, enjoying spectacular views as you overlook the entire Snowmass valley. Or explore the Viewline Trail that accesses Sky Mountain Park for a different perspective of the surrounding valleys and a panorama of the Elk Mountain Range. To get your heart pumping hike up Snowmass ski area and stop mid-way at Elk Camp restaurant before continuing on to panoramic views including the Maroon Bells, then choose to hike back down or ride the chairlift and gondola back to the base. Another hard-core option includes an overnight trek to picturesque Snowmass Lake, whose turquoise waters perfectly reflect 14,098-foot Snowmass Mountain rising above it. Want a local expert to lead the way? The guides at Blazing Adventures offer hiking trips from novice to expert, providing insight into the local natural history. And the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies offers free, short guided hikes daily, focusing on local ecology, wildflowers and geologic history. — Steve Alldredge
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DINING
An Elevated Dining Experience
Nearly every restaurant in Snowmass Village features handcrafted beers, many of them brewed here in the Roaring Fork Valley.
In Snowmass, 30 restaurants offer a wide range of cuisine and ambience. Local restaurants serve up cuisines high and low, from farm-to-table chefled cuisine, to authentic food from foreign shores, to the burgers and pizza that perfectly satisfy post-adventure cravings. If you’re vacationing with the family, be sure to check out the nearly 20 Snowmass restaurants that offer imaginative kids’ dinner menus, some starting as low as $6. At the end of an adventure-filled mountain day, there’s nothing better than a cold Colorado microbrew. Nearly every restaurant in Snowmass Village features handcrafted beers, many of them brewed here in the Roaring Fork Valley. Several serve Snowmass’ own AMF Amber Lager, brewed nearby at the Roaring Fork Beer Company and named after one of Snowmass’ most legendary ski runs. For a uniquely Snowmass evening, jeep up the mountain to the rustic Burlingame Cabin for a western-style cookout and campfire. Or ride the gondola to the Elk Camp restaurant for Farm to Table Tuesdays to sample a variety of locally sourced fare. There’s also bowling at Slopeside Lanes and mind-bending entertainment by award-winning magician Doc Eason at The Artisan restaurant at The Stonebridge Inn. Draw out the evening with toe-tapping live music at TURKS or The Bar at Wildwood. However you choose to spend your evenings in Snowmass, don’t forget to look up. At 8,388 feet, the star-studded night sky and cool night air will remind you what’s so captivating about summer in the mountains. — Steve Alldredge
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KIDS
Every Kid is a V.I.K. in Snowmass
Nearly 20 Snowmass restaurants have special V.I.K. kids’ menus for every picky palate ranging in price from $6-$21.
Snowmass is known for being family friendly, and the V.I.K. (Very Important Kid) program has taken things up a notch. Launched in 2014, V.I.K. is a one-stop source for the wealth of kids’ and family activities — many of them free — in Snowmass. V.I.K. was developed so that the fun never stops. Plan your family fun at viksnowmass.com, where you can explore the curated calendar of activities designed with your family in mind. From sing-a-longs to kids’ camps, mountain boarding to whitewater rafting, wildlife adventures to pool parties, Snowmass is building memories for every child on and off the mountain. Pint-sized superheroes need fuel too! Nearly 20 Snowmass restaurants have special V.I.K. kids’ menus for every picky palate ranging in price from $6-$21. Specific menus for V.I.K. can be found online at www.VIKSnowmass.com. — Catherine Lutz
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BY THE NUMBERS
11 CONCERTS in the Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series
+ the incomparable JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience
places to dine in Snowmass Village
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Miles of Single Track Trails
The Number of Different Ice Age Species Discovered in Snowmass
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Golf Courses in the Roaring Fork Valley
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quare miles of S the Maroon-Bells Snowmass Wilderness
42 miles of gold medal
trout waters on the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork rivers
1,100 ARTISTS
participate in summer workshops at Anderson Ranch Arts Center each summer
SQUARE MILES of the Maroon-Bells Snowmass Wilderness
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THE VIEWS
Breathtaking Beauty
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With its mountainous topography, Snowmass offers incredible vistas from various viewpoints. Here are our five favorites which provide unique perspectives in each season. — Catherine Lutz
ZEN VIEWS The views reveal themselves gradually as you ascend the switchbacking Rim Trail. Then, upon reaching the marble yin-yang platform at Spiral Point, the Elk Mountains spread themselves in front of you in all their glory. Nearly 360-degree views include Mount Daly with its distinct diagonal stripe, the pointed cap of 14,137-foot Capitol Peak, and a panorama of Snowmass Ski Area.
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HEAVEN’S BELLS
There’s nothing more iconic to Aspen Snowmass than the Maroon Bells — and a unique perspective on them can be found at the top of the Elk Camp chairlift. Presiding over the upper end of a glacier-carved valley like royalty, the twin 14,000-foot peaks top off a panoramic alpine view that also includes jagged summits, steep cirques and Snowmass’ rugged Hanging Valley.
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MOUNTAIN MAGIC
The lookout point just one mile into the flat, easy Ditch Trail offers major rewards for minor effort. Looking into the magical Snowmass Creek Valley you’ll see a mosaic of aspen and evergreen trees dominated by majestic Mount Daly. It’s like you’ve discovered a natural fairy tale kingdom that begs further exploration.
THE ICE AGE
While it’s fun to point out landmarks from a mountaintop, the view from Snowmass’ Sam’s Knob includes perhaps the most interesting story of all. Ringed by aspen trees and perched on a ridgeline, the nearly perfectly round lake below you is Ziegler Reservoir. Ziegler is the repository for thousands of perfectly preserved fossils of Ice Age animals, including mastodons and ancient camels, accidentally discovered by a bulldozer operator in 2010.
BIRD’S EYE
Between Snowmass and Aspen, a ridge crisscrossed with trails rises from sage-and scrub oakcovered foothills, offering endless views in all directions. From the imposing peaks in the Elk Mountain Range, to the gentler terrain rolling down toward the lower elevations of Basalt and Carbondale, to the bucolic hayfields of the Owl Creek Valley and the flank of Aspen Mountain behind it, it’s a beautifully complete vista of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.
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ANIMAL ATTRACTIONS
Mammoths, Huskies, and Bulls.. Oh, My! Can you imagine a 13-foot tall mammoth walking through Snowmass Village? Well, they did many thousands of years ago and now you can see their teeth and bones at the Ice Age Discovery Center on the Snowmass Mall. There, you can learn the amazing science and mystery behind the 2010 discovery that unearthed fossils from mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, and ancient camels more than 100,000 years old. At the Discovery Center, experience creative displays, educational panels, videos and interactive programming.
to your cowboy hat at the Snowmass Rodeo. As you are entertained by an authentic western program that’s sure to delight the whole family, be sure to take in the views — the rodeo grounds are perfectly situated to enjoy a kaleidoscopic Snowmass sunset. Kids can even be part of the action in the calf scramble or mutton bustin’ events. Before the rodeo, starting at 5 pm, enjoy the western ambience with a cowboy dinner, saloon, and free kids’ activities including a petting zoo and roping, mechanical bull rides and a bouncy house.
Krabloonik Mountain Dining & Dogsledding, the largest sled dog kennel in the continental United States, is right here in Snowmass Village. In summer, you can see these athletic dogs train, take a kennel tour to see the 250 sled dogs and their puppies or enter a puppynaming contest. An exquisite summer brunch or dinner is available in Krabloonik’s romantic, gas-lit log cabin.
Learn more about the animals, plants and trees that make up this magnificent landscape on a guided walk with one of the Naturalists from Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES). ACES offers two free guided tours daily in Snowmass including a Wildflower Walk and a Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Hike. Both tours cover approximately 3.5 miles, are 2 hours roundtrip and depart daily from the Ice Age Discovery Center on the Snowmass Mall.
Bucking broncos. Snarling bulls. Barrelracing horses. On Wednesday nights, hold on
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Bull Riding at Snowmass Rodeo: Photo Blaine Harrington
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, SNOWMASS HAS A DISTINCT WILD SIDE.
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CYCLING
Paradise on
Two Wheels
Novice mountain bikers can get comfortable on the flat, wide, shady Ditch Trail, a two-mile round trip to a spectacular lookout point into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Or let gravity help on the flowing 3.5-mile Verde Trail, descending from the top of the Elk Camp Gondola through spruce and aspen forest to Snowmass Base Village.
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Got more miles under your treads? There are more than 40 miles of intermediate bike trails, from the massive aspen groves that curve along the mountainside shading the Tom Blake Trail to the buffed-smooth singletrack through the rolling scrub oak of Sky Mountain Park. Lift-served options include Vapor and Viking, two trails that offer up a combined 6.2 miles of downhill,
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The same mountains that offer more than 3,300 skiable acres and 4,406 vertical feet in the winter become a twowheel paradise the rest of the year. With an ever-expanding network of more than 75 miles of mountain bike trails in the Snowmass area, and an expansive rental and instruction program, options abound for everyone from the budding beginner to the thrill-seeking seasoned downhiller.
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CYCLING over bridges and berms and through forests and meadows, from the top of Snowmass’ Elk Camp chairlift to the base of the mountain. Advanced downhillers get their thrills on the 3.2-mile, 1,400-vertical-foot Valhalla freeride trail, full of features including jumps, table tops and a wall ride. And for cross-country enthusiasts, the Snowmass Loop links together 25 miles of varied singletrack on a circumnavigation of the Snowmass valley — challenge yourself to this classic ride in one day or conquer it one section at a time. Explore the area’s paved roads and trails on a road bike and you’ll be in good company. Amateur and elite road bikers alike travel from all over the world to ride renowned routes such as the roads to the Maroon Bells, to Ashcroft Ghost Town, and over 12,095-foot Independence Pass. These destinations are also ideal locations to take in fall foliage
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Need a little guidance? Snowmass’ bike clinics offer a full range instruction for all abilities and bikes can be rented for cruising, road riding, fat biking or cross-country or downhill (with body armor) mountain biking. Check out bike-specific packages that include rental, instruction, lift access and more — and be on your way to the perfect bike-centric vacation. For more information visit, bikesnowmass.com — Catherine Lutz
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PHOTO TIPS
Take Your Best Shot Gold Medal Waters near Snowmass: Photo Vital Films
Tips From Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Tips provided by: Andrea Wallace, artistic director of photography and new media and director of workshops, Anderson Ranch Arts Center
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Consider the light. Early morning sunrises and late evening are best, as the angle of the sun produces softer light with longer shadows that will give your image extra depth and dimension.
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Shoot in RAW format if your camera allows. The uncompressed file contains much more “information,” allowing more opportunities for post-production enhancement.
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Key Notes Snowmass Free Music Series: Photo Jeremy Swanson
Celebrating summer with music has been a tradition in Snowmass since the days of a then-unknown John Denver serenading a small bar audience with “Rocky Mountain High.” Summer in Snowmass is filled with music, made even more enjoyable by the spectacular outdoor setting of many of the shows — a mountain-ringed natural amphitheater under brilliant blue skies. The Snowmass Summer of Free Music series kicks off on Snowmass’ Fanny Hill on June 11, with 11 free concerts over the course of the summer season. Drawing thousands each week, the free concerts are a longstanding tradition that celebrate and reflect the fun-loving local community. Bring a blanket or a chair and have a picnic, dance up a storm or simply watch a spectacular Rocky Mountain sunset with a wide variety of musical styles, from rock to R&B to reggae to bluegrass. It’s a familyfriendly affair, with face painting, hula hoops and a bouncy house at select shows to keep the little ones entertained, too.
As the leaves begin to turn to gold, the JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience (September 2-4) brings three days of worldclass musical performances on multiple stages to Snowmass Town Park. The incredible lineup includes Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Duran Duran, Train, Thievery Corporation, Andy Grammer and more. In addition to all of the above, you’ll find plenty of tunes at bars and restaurants throughout Snowmass Village, whether it’s local minstrels serenading the crowd or DJs spinning the latest beats. TURKS, a new live-music venue on the Snowmass Mall, brings local, regional and national musical entertainers to town for nightly shows. — Steve Alldredge
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THE ROARING FORK VALLEY
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Beyond Snowmass
North Star Nature Preserve: Photo Jeremy Swanson
SNOWMASS IS A SLICE OF HEAVEN AND THERE ARE PIECES OF PARADISE ALL AROUND IT.
The Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness is home to 100 miles of trails, six of Colorado’s fourteeners (peaks over 14,000 feet) and the world-famous Maroon Bells. Options for discovering it range from a scenic, guided bus ride to Maroon Lake, where you’ll spend as much time as you want strolling this majestic open part of the valley and soaking in views of the most photographed peaks in North America, to a fully catered horseback exploration of the wilderness. More experienced hikers can challenge themselves by climbing one of the local fourteeners — such as Castle Peak (14,279 feet), a good introductory peak because you can drive to 12,800 feet — or by hiking the 11 miles to Crested Butte, with an overnight stay in that charming mountain town. Snow from all those high peaks eventually fills the glacier-carved river valleys around Snowmass, creating thrilling rapids as well as idyllic flatwater. Blazing Adventures offers rafting trips with various levels of excitement on three area rivers, plus trips and instruction on inflatable kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Fly fishing is another magical way to experience the area’s waterways —
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there are 42 miles of gold medal trout waters along the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers. Other unique water experiences include a sunset float down the upper Roaring Fork River through North Star Nature Preserve, a beach day at Ruedi Reservoir, and a stroll around Hallam Lake, an oasis for wildlife at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Besides all that outdoor activity, there’s plenty of action in the Valley’s distinct towns. There’s Aspen, of course, with its Saturday farmers market, wealth of art galleries, boutiques, and cultural events such as Theatre Aspen, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, and the renowned Aspen Music Festival and School’s eight-week summer season. Ride a cruiser bike down to the funky hamlet of Woody Creek, home to the late Hunter S. Thompson and other characters. Further downvalley lie charming Basalt, hip Carbondale, and bustling Glenwood Springs — each with their own unique character. And for a sense of local history, explore the ghost towns of Ashcroft and Independence, or take one of many tours through the Aspen Historical Society. — Catherine Lutz
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WINTER
Ski-in/Ski-Out Paradise
Imagine Snowmass’ peaks, valleys, forests and meadows all covered in snow. Much like in summer, the possibilities of a Snowmass winter are endless.
Snowmass is a place of superlatives, with the highest liftserved vertical rise in the United States (4,406 vertical feet) and the second-largest area in Colorado (3,332 acres). So think big, and come back to play in winter. — Catherine Lutz
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Winter is where it all started, back in 1967, when the then Snowmass-at-Aspen ski area opened to much fanfare as the nation’s first complete, ski-in/ski-out resort (95% of lodging). Its vast and varied slopes, as well as its European-inspired slopeside village with dining and nightlife and more has endeared skiers and non-skiers alike — Snowmass consistently ranks as one of the best ski resorts in North America, most recently #6 in SKI Magazine’s readers’ survey.
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LUNCH WITH A VIEW
MAROON BELLS BUS TOUR THE WAY TO SEE IT ALL
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JUNE
SUMMER CALENDAR JUNE 3-4 RAGNAR TRAIL SNOWMASS The Ragnar Trail is a gritty trifecta of the most scenic trail running loops Mother Nature can serve up. Teams will run relay style, rotating through all three loops.
JUNE 30 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: STEEL PULSE, PRINCE EA & DJ DREZ This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks on-site. 6-10pm.
June 8, 15, 22, 29 SNOWMASS RODEO Celebrating its 43rd season, the Snowmass Rodeo is an authentic Western event taking place every Wednesday afternoon through August 17th. Featuring bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, bronco riding and kids’ events such as a calf scramble and mutton bustin.’ 5-9pm.
JUNE 11 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks on-site. 6:30-9pm. JUNE 16 HERITAGE FIRE Complementing the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Heritage Fire is an annual wood-fired, meat-laden feast featuring wineries, breweries, craft distillers and more than 40 notable chefs and butchers cook 3,000 pounds of heritage-breed animals in celebration of breed diversity, family farming and traditional outdoor cooking techniques. 4-7 pm. JUNE 18 GRAND COCHON Complementing the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, this headto-tail, winner-take-all culinary showdown includes more than 1,200 pounds of heritage breed pork and the signature dishes that won the participating chefs their ticket to Snowmass, one of several regional competitions across the country that lead up to the Grand Cochon and the crowning of the “King or Queen of Porc.” 7-11 pm. JUNE 20-24 13TH ANNUAL AREDAY SUMMIT, FILM FEST AND EXPO AREDAY, America’s premier renewable energy summit, offers a deep immersion into topics designed to precipitate a historic and necessary transition to an environmentally sound future. JUNE 23 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: TAJ MAHAL TRIO This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks on-site. 6:30-9pm. JUNE 25 THE PRESTIGE IMPORTS SNOWMASS LOOP MOUNTAIN BIKE FONDO New to the mountain bike race calendar, this event for intermediate and advanced riders showcases the new Snowmass Loop, more than 20 miles of singletrack featuring over 3,000 feet of vertical gain with plenty of scenic vistas. 8am-5pm. JUNE 25-26 SNOWMASS DEMO DAYS Demo the season’s hottest bikes on the lift-served downhill trails of the Snowmass Bike Park and the scenic roads and bike paths of Snowmass Village. 8:30am-4pm.
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JUNE 11 SNOWMASS CRAFT-BEER RENDEZVOUS PRESENTED BY THE COLORADO BREWERS GUILD The ultimate hoppy kick-off to the summer season includes a three-hour grand tasting featuring more than 50 craft breweries, workshops hosted by craft brewers from around the state and a 5K run to get that metabolism going. 9:30am-9pm.
JUNE 30-JULY 3 WANDERLUST ASPEN SNOWMASS This four-day festival of mindful living includes everything you treasure about yoga, epic musical performances, thought-provoking lectures, delicious farm-to-table dinners, wine tastings, hikes, films and much more. JULY 1 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: KARSH KALE & THE WANDERLUST TRIBE & MAGIC GIANT This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks on-site. 6:30-10pm. JULY 2 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: XAVIER RUDD, SON LITTLE AND ELIJAH RAY This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks on-site. 6:30-11pm. July 6, 13, 20, 27 SNOWMASS RODEO Celebrating its 43rd season, the Snowmass Rodeo is an authentic Western event taking place every Wednesday afternoon through August 17th. Featuring bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, bronco riding and kids’ events such as a calf scramble and mutton bustin.’ 5-9pm. JULY 9 THE MBS SUMMER CRUSH AT SNOWMASS PRESENTED BY MBS CROSSFIT This single-day competition of CrossFit-style workouts, designed by six-time CrossFit Games athlete and owner of MBS CrossFit Pat Burke, features four-person teams with different divisions for beginner to experienced CrossFit athletes. JULY 14 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: LEFTOVER CUTIES This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks on-site. 6:30-9pm. JULY 16 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: DEAF CAMP BENEFIT The Deaf Camp Benefit was established in the 1970s with the help of John Denver, Jimmy Buffet, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and others to support the great things Aspen Camp does for deaf and hard of hearing kids. Although it’s a free event as part of the Summer of Free Music, donations are encouraged to benefit the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 4-9pm. JULY 17-22 50TH ANNIVERSARY ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER Enjoy a week of festivities in celebration of Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s 50th anniversary. Festivities include exhibitions, workshops, lectures and more, culminating with a free concert on Fanny Hill. JULY 22 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: JAMESTOWN REVIVAL This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks on-site. 6:30-9pm.
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SUMMER CALENDAR JULY 21-24 SNOWMASS DOUBLES VOLLEYBALL This boutique mountain tournament, produced by Volleyball of the Rockies, organizers of some of the largest volleyball tournaments in Colorado, brings to Snowmass a few hundred teams competing in multiple divisions for cash prizes. Sand and grass courts will be located throughout Snowmass Village with plenty of spectating opportunities.
AUGUST 7 AUDI POWER OF FOUR TRAIL RUN A 50K ultra trail-running race covering all four area mountains headlines a weekend that also includes a 22K trail run as well as a Vertical K race. The 50K and Vertical K are part of the US Skyrunner Series. AUGUST 11 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: THE SAMPLES This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks onsite. 6:30-9pm.
JULY 27-31 ENDURO WORLD SERIES Snowmass hosts the only US stop of the Enduro World Series (EWS), featuring eight rounds across three continents on the best trails possible. Riders will see six stages and over 15,000 vertical feet of descending, with both lift-served and backcountry access to the starts and a wide variety of gnarly terrain.
AUGUST 12-13 RAGNAR RELAY COLORADO This overnight running relay race makes testing your limits a team sport. Racers run in teams day and night from Copper Mountain to Snowmass. AUGUST 19-21 ZOPPÉ ITALIAN FAMILY CIRCUS The Zoppé Italian Family Circus welcomes guests into their intimate 500-seat tent for a one-ring circus that honors the best history of the Old-World Italian tradition featuring acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and plenty of audience participation.
AUGUST 1-2 CHALLENGE ASPEN’S VINCE GILL & AMY GRANT GALA & GOLF CLASSIC Hosted by Grammy Award winners Vince Gill and Amy Grant, their friends, disabled athletes and wounded veterans, this two-day event of musical and golf excellence provides an unforgettable experience. Proceeds benefit Challenge Aspen, providing year-round recreational, educational and cultural experiences for anyone with a cognitive or physical disability. August 3, 10, 17 SNOWMASS RODEO Celebrating its 43rd season, the Snowmass Rodeo is an authentic Western event taking place every Wednesday afternoon through August 17th. Featuring bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, bronco riding and kids’ events such as a calf scramble and mutton bustin.’ 5-9pm. AUGUST 5-7 VIDA MTB SERIES FLAGSHIP CLINIC VIDA’s MTB Series Flagship Clinic provides women with the opportunity to connect with VIDA coaches and fully immerse themselves into the nitty-gritty of proper mountain biking technique and the confidence needed to tackle new challenges. VIDA will complete the Flagship weekend with healthy meals, yoga, bike maintenance classes and happy-hour events. AUGUST 5-7 COLORADO SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES Now in it’s 53rd year, this festival features bagpipes, highland dancers, great highland athletes, clans, dogs of the British Isles, British cars, Celtic music, a free concert and more. And it’s dog friendly with free admission. AUGUST 6 AUDI POWER OF FOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE This aggressive cross-country mountain bike race starts with a ride to the top of Snowmass, across Buttermilk, up Aspen Highlands, then up to the Sundeck on Aspen Mountain. Two hundred people accept this yearly challenge that is quickly becoming a staple on the Colorado racing calendar. AUGUST 6 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: TARTAN TERRORS This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks on-site. 6:30-9pm.
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AUGUST 20 CHALK IT UP! Chalk It Up! Create one-of-a-kind sidewalk art masterpieces and compete for cash prizes or peruse the chalk art created by other artists. SEPTEMBER
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JULY 28 SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC: CHALI 2NA This free concert series draws crowds by the thousands to Fanny Hill. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Purchase drinks on-site. 6:30-9pm.
SEPTEMBER 2-4 JAS ASPEN SNOWMASS LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE Three days of world-class performances on multiple stages, eclectic food and beverage vendors, kiddie corner and more. The 2016 lineup includes Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Duran Duran, Train, Thievery Corporation and Andy Grammer. SEPTEMBER 10-11 TOUGH MUDDER COLORADO This team-oriented 10- to 12-mile (18- to 20-km) obstacle course is designed to test physical strength and mental grit. With innovative courses, over 1.5 million participants worldwide to date, and more than $6.5 million raised for the Wounded Warrior project, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world. SEPTEMBER 15-17 THE FINEST AUTOMOBILE AUCTION AT ASPEN SNOWMASS The Finest Automobile Auctions is a new auction house focused on delivering the finest experience for collector car enthusiasts. They provide boutique auctions and customized buying opportunities for on-site and online buyers. SEPTEMBER 16-17 SNOWMASS WINE FESTIVAL Hosted by Rotary Club of Snowmass Village, this flavorful weekend includes a dinner at the Viceroy Snowmass and a Grand Tasting in Town Park accompanied by live music, a silent auction, and a Ferrari Showcase all for the benefit of nonprofits and charitable organizations. SEPTEMBER 16-18 SNOWMASS BALLOON FESTIVAL One of the highest-altitude balloon events in the country, the Snowmass Balloon Festival attracts 30 pilots who compete over three days in challenges such as a distance race that covers the Roaring Fork Valley. Highlights include the Saturday Evening Glow on Fanny Hill and free music with a light show, featuring brightly colored balloons lighting up the night sky.
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LODGING ECONOMY Snowmass Inn (SH)
MODERATE
844.970.2733 / 970.429.5025
Aspenwood Condominiums (DR) Aspenwood Condominiums (FCP) Holiday Inn Express Snowmass Village Laurelwood Studio Suites
866.786.9101 / 970.923.8808 800.759.3686 / 970.923.4488 800.525.9402 / 970.923.8400 800.356.7893 / 970.923.3110
Lichenhearth Condominiums (DR) Lichenhearth Condominiums (FCP) Pokolodi Lodge
866.956.6320 / 970.923.7076 800.759.3686 / 970.923.4488 800.666.4556 / 970.923.4310
Snowmass Mountain Condominiums (FCP)
800.759.3686 / 970.923.4488 866.956.6320 / 970.923.7076 800.759.3686 / 970.923.4488 800.759.3686 / 970.923.4488
Tamarack Willows (FCP) Woodbridge Condominiums (FCP)
DELUXE Deerbrook Townhomes Destination Resorts Snowmass (DR) The Crestwood Condominiums First Choice Properties & Mgmt., Inc. (FCP) Interlude Condominiums (DR) Interlude Condominiums (FCP) Snowmass Select Properties The Ridge Condos Shadowbrook Condominiums Shadowbrook Condominiums (FCP) Snowmass Hospitality (SH) Snowmass Mountain Chalet (SH) Sonnenblick Townhouses Stonebridge Condominiums Stonebridge Inn Terracehouse (DR) Terracehouse (FCP) Timberline Condominiums Top of the Village The Westin Snowmass Resort
800.543.0839 / 970.923.5860 866.956.6320 / 970.923.7076 800.356.5949 / 970.923.2450 800.759.3686 / 970.923.4488 866.356.7669 / 970.923.3110 800.759.3686 / 970.923.4488 800.843.9018 / 970.923.1858 800.843.9018 / 970.923.6464 800.201.2391 / 970.923.8500 800.759.3686 / 970.923.4488 844.970.2733 / 970.429.5025 844.970.2733 / 970.429.5025 800.356.7893 / 970.923.3110 800.323.2577 / 970.923.4323 800.213.3214 / 970.923.2420 866.956.6320 / 970.923.7076 844.970.2733 / 970.429.5025 800.922.4001 / 970.923.4000 866.259.8397 / 970.923.3674 800.923.8400 / 970.923.8200
LUXURY Alpine Property Management Capitol Peak Lodge (SH) Chamonix The Enclave Hayden Lodge (SH) Owl Creek Homes The Residences at Snowmass Club Snowmass Lodging Company Viceroy Snowmass Villas at Snowmass Club Woodrun Place Condos & Residences Woodrun V
800.543.0839 / 970.923.5860 844.970.2733 / 970.429.5025 800.365.0410 / 970.923.3232 800.365.0410 / 970.923.3232 844.970.2733 / 970.429.5025 800.365.0410 / 970.923.3232 855.835.2624 / 970.923.0817 800.365.0410 / 970.923.3232 877.235.7577 / 970.923.8000 800.804.7483 / 970.923.0391 800.365.0410 / 970.923.3232 800.718.3694 / 970.922.0017
DR Destination Residences, FCP First Choice Properties, SH Snowmass Hospitality
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RESTAURANTS + BARS 8K at the Viceroy
923.8008
Anderson Ranch Café
923.3181
The Artisan, Stonebridge Inn
923.2427
The Bar at Wildwood
923.8451
Base Camp Bar & Grill
923.6000
Bia Hoi
855.303.4466
Big Hoss Grill
923.2597
Black Saddle Bar & Grille
923.9190
The Edge Restaurant and Bar
923.4004
Elk Camp Restaurant
923.0450
Fuel
923.0091
Il Poggio
923.4292
Krabloonik Restaurant (by reservation only)
923.3953
Little Mammoth
923.8892
Lynn Britt Cabin (by reservation only)
934.8715
Mountain Bayou Bar & Grill
923.9553
Nest
923.8053
New Belgium Ranger Station
236.6277
Pastore’s Taste of Philly
923.5711
Ricard by Viceroy
429.4163
Sage Bar & Living Room
923.0923
Sage Restaurant
923.0923
Slice Italian Bistro
923.2743
Slopeside Lanes
429.8839
Snowmass Kitchen
923.8301
Starbucks
923.8306
The Stew Pot
923.2263
Taster’s Pizza
923.5250
TURKS
429.4761
Venga Venga
923.7777
Vue Lounge
923.8302
Zane’s Tavern
923.3515
All area codes 970 unless otherwise noted
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RETAIL & SPORT SHOPS
81615 T-Shirt & Gift Accent on Wildflowers Anadipsia Anderson Ranch Artworks Store Aspen Sports - Base Village Aspen Sports Christy Sports D&E Ski & Snowboard Shop Daly Bottle Shop En Jay Boutique Four Mountain Sports Four Mountain Sports - Base Village Gene Taylor Sports Golf Pro Shops at Snowmass Club Gorsuch Grain Fine Food & General Store Local Color/Local Rebels The North Face Patagonia Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Sidewinder Sports Snowmass Sports Snowmass T-Shirt Company Snowmass Trading Company Stay Tuned Ski & Sports Sundance Liquor & Gifts Sunglass Panache Tennis Pro Shops at Snowmass Club
429.8305 923.4562 923.4100 923.3181 923.6111 922.0586 923.2717 923.2337 923.4100 923.9268 923.2337 923.0430 923.4336 923.5700 923.9673 923.4100 923.6058 923.0673 315-3364 923.2875 922.7433 923.3567 922.0404 923.9544 429.4908 923.5890 923.5886 923.0818
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Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) Alpine Bank Aspen Snowmass Ticket Offices Blazing Adventures Camp Aspen Snowmass Challenge Aspen Clark’s Express Clark’s Market Cleaner Express Ice Age Discovery Center Snowmass Club Snowmass Conoco Snowmass Guest Services & Information Snowmass Village Recreation Center Snowmass Village Salon Spa at Snowmass Club Spa at Viceroy Snowmass Town of Snowmass Village Offices
925.5756 923.3600 925.1220 923.4544 923.1227 923.0578 925.5295 x310 923.9575 923.3388 922.2277 923.5600 923.3346 922.2233 922.2240 923.9407 923.5200 923.8007 923.3777
All area codes 970 unless otherwise noted
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SHOP SNOWMASS When your day’s adventures include shopping, there’s no need to take a big hike. From apparel to gear, sundries to souvenirs, toys, art and more, you’ll find everything your heart desires right here in Snowmass Village.
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IS YOUR THIRST FOR ADVENTURE MAKING YOU HUNGRY? From mountain-view patios to easy grab & go, casual eateries to fine dining, a great meal is always just steps away in Snowmass. Nearly 30 restaurants – offering everything from traditional Pho and classic Schnitzel to Southern comfort food and Instagram-worthy tacos – make it easy to please any palate. 34
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