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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Endless Possibility

January 2022 PUBLISHER

Mel Miles | mel.miles@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

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"Don't you ever run out of stories?" This is a question I receive often. And while I understand the logic—we're not a large city, we're a small valley of mountain towns with only so many people—I have to emphatically declare that no, I've never 'run out' of stories here. In a special community like ours, telling every last story seems like quite an impossibility. The reason is this: the Roaring Fork Valley is brimming with dreamers and doers. Women and men of ideas big enough to match the mountains, who in turn are also bold enough to act on their ambitions. We have community leaders who want a better future for our children, so they start that non-profit to help kids in school; we have artists who want creative vibrancy in our towns, so they organize to make their art accessible to all; we have innovators who want to bring their skills and products to market, so they push to open that new business in town; we have athletes who want to safeguard recreation on our hills and rivers, so they fight to protect them for generations to come. And the list goes on. Simply put, we in the Roaring Fork Valley are ever-evolving: in our pursuits, our passions, and our professions. People in our community see what's out there right now, and are already thinking about ways to make it better tomorrow. And so, the stories keep coming. As Roaring Fork looks ahead to 2022 this month, we invite everyone in the community to contact us with the story you want to see in our pages. Is your neighbor, organization, team, or employer doing something amazing this year? Tell us about it. In this valley, the possibilities are endless. Happy New Year!

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F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

10 Brains and Brawn

Lifestyle Letter

Carbondale Trainer Danny Blake Combines the Science of Neurobiology

City Scene

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Healthy Lifestyle

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22 Self Care

A Conversation with Mike Miller, Chair of Colorado Mountain Club’s Roaring Fork Chapter

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BRAINS AND BRAWN Carbondale Trainer Danny Blake Combines the Science of Neurobiology with Elite Physical Conditioning for Active Local Clients ARTICLE BY GENEVIEVE VILLAMIZAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL & ASHER HEFFERON - ESTATEPHOTOVIDEO.COM

From an inconspicuous gym in a north Carbondale commercial zone, Danny Blake is quietly changing lives. Amidst the extreme range of outdoor recreation opportunities in the Roaring Fork Valley—from fourteeners to extensive single track and the river itself—he specializes in helping clients achieve the level of fitness they need to pursue their active mountain lifestyles. “The local population have hobbies that require elite to near-elite physical expression,” says Blake, a strength and conditioning coach. “Their identity hinges on the ability to continue to [perform].” As a lifelong competitive athlete himself, Blake understands that all-consuming pursuit of excellence. He began skiing at four years old, ski racing by the time he was six, and exploring Olympic aspirations by his senior year at a Lake Placid, NY boarding school specific to his ambitions. Despite the rigorous training environment he experienced in high school, Blake recognized his skill level with regard to the Olympics, and redirected his sights on collegiate skiing by way of Vail’s PG (post-graduate) competitive ski team. He trained year round, twice a day, “sometimes two to three sessions on the hill a day,” he explains. “I got to see a lot of the world.” Shoulder surgery two years in had Blake realigning his sights on a university in New Hampshire, studying exercise and sports physiology. With his own life a living study, Blake gravitated toward biochemistry and molecular exercise physiology for his master’s in kinesiology at California

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Danny Blake (left) trains with avid local trail runner, mountain biker, and snowboarder Brian Golden at The Core Gym.

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Blake has been working with Brian Golden, whom the trainer describes as an “elite enthusiast” mountain athlete, to improve his movement mechanics, lower body mobility, and general strength and stability. His custom program is focused on “a balance of aerobic base work in conjunction with physical preparation in the gym,” Blake notes. Soon he says he’ll help Golden enter a new phase of training for improvement in “maximal oxygen consumption, critical intensity threshold, and power production.”

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State University. Blake remains connected to the ski community, and is the director of human performance with the Rocky Mountain Consortium for Sports Research. As a strength conditioning coach in his private practice, Blake emphasizes neuromuscular training to improve the quality of an athlete’s movements—which enhances performance while reducing the likelihood of injury. But injuries happen. And an injury can cascade into a multitude of negative outcomes—dysfunctional mobility, further injury, self recrimination, depression, anxiety, or leaving a sport altogether. Athletes seeking personal bests in rugged terrain can lead to blown knees or shoulders, shattered bones, concussions. Complete recovery can be an elusive, moving target, with the ghosts of physical trauma plaguing mobility, coordination, perception, or system function. For many athletes, something might feel “off”— but what is it? The science of athletic movement led Blake to further studies into the relationships between vision, balance, proprioception, and neurology. “If your sensory hierarchy is good to go, I don’t focus [on that] as much as I would for someone who has severe deficits. These areas [can be] major limitations to performance, so we spend a greater proportion of time building those competencies.” And this is where it gets interesting, training with Blake. CONTINUED >

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His assessments use tools as simple as a pencil or colored balls on a string. Between various tests, Blake will have a client stand with their feet shoulder-width apart, pointing clasped hands like a pistol at a target. He’ll have them rotate at the hips as far as they can in each direction. Range of motion will increase or decrease based on the sensory input of the preceding test, indicating which systems are or aren’t communicating, and whether it’s muscular or neurological. “[Danny] helped me not only overcome my chronic pain,” says Lindsay Plant, a two-time World Championship skimo athlete, “but helped me

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F O R T H E LO V E O F M O U N TA I N S A CONVERSATION WITH MIKE MILLER, CHAIR OF COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB’S ROARING FORK CHAPTER ARTICLE BY CAITLIN CAUSEY

This year, one of the Mountain West’s oldest outdoor organizations is celebrating 110 years of existence. Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) was founded in Denver in 1912 by a small group of prominent outdoor enthusiasts, whose initial excursions included a gathering at Cheesman Park and a hike up South Boulder Peak. According to CMC’s historical files, “charter members included Enos Mills, whose efforts were influential in establishing Rocky Mountain National Park; Roger Toll, who held the prestigious positions of superintendent at Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, and Mount Rainier National Parks; and Carl Blaurock,

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CMC Roaring Fork members on a backcountry ski trip to Sugar Bowls, accessed from the top of Buttermilk.

who along with William Ervin was the first to climb all of Colorado’s known 14,000-foot peaks.” From these origins, the club grew its ranks substantially in subsequent decades—and in 1993 partnered with the American Alpine Club to found the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. Today the building houses CMC’s central offices, an extensive mountaineering library, and the only museum dedicated to mountaineering history in the country. Eleven club chapters now operate around Colorado, logging more than 3,000 outdoor volunteer-led activities annually. Over a century of adventure, volunteerism, environmental advocacy, mountaineering education, and camaraderie in the mountains has solidified CMC’s position as one of the most beloved clubs in the state. Here in the valley, the Roaring Fork chapter has been active since the 1990s. We recently spoke with the group’s chair, Carbondale resident Mike Miller, about local involvement with CMC. CONTINUED >

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Mike Miller, chair of Colorado Mountain Club's Roaring Fork chapter.

Excursion to the ice caves at Rifle Mountain Park.

CMC Roaring Fork cross country skiers on a bluebird day.

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ROARING FORK: TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF. MILLER: “I moved to the Roaring Fork Valley about eight years ago, from the Denver area, after I retired from a job at the State of Colorado. I’ve been a member of the Colorado Mountain Club since 1986, and was previously involved on the front range as a trip leader, ski instructor, and teacher with the club’s Wilderness Trekking School. After moving I got in touch with the chapter out here, started doing activities with them, and about five years ago was asked to take over as the chair.” ROARING FORK: WHAT’S THE BACKGROUND STORY ON THE ROARING FORK CHAPTER? MILLER: “It was started about 25 years ago by a few members in Aspen, so it was called the Aspen group. When I became the chair, I started really looking at our roster and realized that three-quarters of our membership didn’t even live in Aspen— and that several original members had even moved downvalley. So our group council of six people met and discussed the name. We decided to change to the Roaring Fork group to better reflect our membership; currently we have about 150 members from Glenwood to Aspen.” ROARING FORK: HOW DOES THE GROUP GET OUT IN THE MOUNTAINS TOGETHER? MILLER: “We organize trips for every season, and they’re designed for our local demographics. We’re probably less ‘hard core’ than some other groups around Colorado because that’s what our members want. In the summer we do accessible, easy or moderate hiking and bicycling with a few more difficult climbs and backpacking for people who want something more challenging. In the winter we plan snowshoe hikes and backcountry ski trips around the valley, and of course there are the hut trips—which are always a wonderful time. This year we’re doing hut trips to Harry Gates Hut near Ruedi Reservoir, and Lindley Hut which is in the Braun Hut system above Ashcroft. I should mention that in addition to all of our outdoor

trips, we offer backcountry safety education and wilderness first aid training for those who are interested. And we also sometimes partner with other organizations like Wilderness Workshop to complete trail service projects.” ROARING FORK: HAS THE GROUP BEEN IMPACTED BY COVID-19? MILLER: “During the initial shutdown in 2020 we cancelled all of our trips out of caution. But we actually saw a big bump in membership around that time! People couldn’t travel and it was only safe to gather outdoors, so they thought ‘I might as well join a club.’ We’re fortunate because the majority of our activities are held outside, where members can distance as needed.” ROARING FORK: WHAT HAS BEEN ONE OF YOUR PERSONAL FAVORITE EXCURSIONS IN RECENT YEARS? MILLER: “One of the things I really like to do is go out to what’s called the Rifle Ice Caves, just north of Rifle. What we’d do is take a group and tour the caves with ice spikes on our feet, scramble around and explore this incredibly beautiful spot that many people had never even heard of. Then we would drive up the road and cross-country ski a couple miles up to Coulter Lake Ranch, where we’d have lunch. The ranch can no longer host a lunch, so we aren’t able to do that now, but I loved that whole experience. The ice caves are still one of my favorite areas to see in winter.” ROARING FORK: IS CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPEN? HOW CAN LOCALS JOIN? MILLER: “Oh yes, membership is open to anyone. I’ve met some of my best friends through this club. If you want information specific to our chapter, you can email me at RoaringForkCMC@gmail.com. And if you decide to officially join, you can sign up online at CMC.org. Our leaders are well trained, so if you’ve been wanting to see more of the backcountry, this is a fun and relatively safe way to do it.”

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Elevation Herbal Tea “We grow where we play,” is the philosophy behind the creation and development of this unique tea company. After the birth of her second daughter, environmental engineer Shannon Ullman sought a lifestyle change that would balance her passions for organic farming, nutrition, and family. Elevation Herbal Teas was the result. Consisting solely of herbs and fruits raised on Ullman’s own tea farm in Hotchkiss, each blend is hand-crafted through a four-step system: Grow (in the North Fork Valley), Thrive (thanks to TLC and pollination by local honey bees), Harvest (hand-picked mountain herbs straight from the soil), and finally Wash (herbs in Ullman’s commercial kitchen get the ingredients clean and optimal for the senses). From “Oh-Be-Joyful” to “Grizzly Creek” to “Filoha Meadows”, the company offers 10 blends to suit your every mood and craving. Pulling from a depth of flavors like chamomile, hibiscus, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, strawberries, raspberries, and pineapple sage, each fresh-air mix speaks to the homegrown simplicity one can only find in the western Rockies. S H O P: Look for it locally in MANA Foods, Tonic Juicery, and Bonfire Coffee in Carbondale; Big B’s Delicious Orchards, The Station, and Backcountry Goods Trading in Hotchkiss; or online at ElevationHerbalTea.com.

Aspen Clean Candle Founded by former financial executive and industrial engineer turned full-time candlemaker Jill Nagel Kosdrosky, Aspen Clean Candle prides itself on soft, safe scents with a truly local artisan feel. Made solely from soy wax, phthalate-free and pure essential oils, and organic hemp/cotton wicks coated in beeswax, these inspired mountain candles bring a sense of ease simply from knowing you’re breathing in only naturally sourced ingredients. Beautifully packaged and hand-poured in colorful recyclable vessels in Basalt, the candles have each and every ingredient disclosed on their labels, which is unheard-of in the large commercial candle industry. Thoughtful scents include Breathe (eucalyptus and lemongrass), Rest (cedarwood and pine), Pray (frankincense and palo santo), and Love (ylang ylang and clove), while handmade porcelain glass blends are housed in the Potter’s Collection. Holiday and occasion-centered candles are also available to order for birthdays, baby showers, and even in remembrance of a lost pet. SHOP: Order Aspen Clean Candles online at AspenCleanCandle.com. Prices for individual products and bundles range from $18 to $100. BA SA LT CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/ROA R I N G F O R K

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These wildly popular bars are disappearing fast from shelves around the valley, from Local Coffee to Jour De Fête, but lucky for us they’ll soon be up for grabs in Kroger/City Market, Sprouts, and Whole Foods locations across the country this year. What started as an all-natural Colorado-grown CBD bar is now segueing into the mushroom space this March, with bars focused on immunity, energy, and focus. Slip these in your pack or pocket before hitting the trails or slopes to quickly refuel your stomach and refresh muscles after adventuring in the elements. Made from real, raw, gluten-free ingredients with 25mg of vapor distilled hemp, the bars contain 30g of carbs and are only 250 calories. They’re delicious and locally-sourced, and are also incredibly eco-friendly. The company uses 100 percent compostable packaging and promises the planting of one tree for every bar bought. Wise Bars are available in five different flavors: Mexican Chocolate, Tropical Blastoff, Peanut Butter & Jam, Cashew Lemon Ginger, and Apple Pie. Simple, whole ingredients without fillers or preservatives, so you know exactly what you’re getting in each bite. S H O P: For $9 each, Wise Bars can be found at local shops around the valley, as well as online at Wise-Bar.com.

Leaf People We couldn’t possibly mention wellness without speaking to the infinite mental and physical health benefits of clean skincare. Leaf People, a pure botanically-focused skincare company, roots all of its products in the natural world: it’s vegan, plant-based, sustainable, and all-around nourishing from “farm-to-face.” Aspen-based medical herbalist Julie Levin utilizes a combination of cutting edge botanical science, wild-harvested ingredients, and modern western medical herbalism to create a diverse array of cold-pressed plant oils and botanical extracts for skincare results you can truly see and feel. Levin proudly offers award-winning items such as face serums (pictured), toners, cleansers designed for specific skin types, drinking vinegars, hydrating masks, and rolling oils to support lymphatic drainage. All raw, real, and straight from the leaf. S H O P: Individual products start as low as $6, with full sets up to $116. All can be purchased at LeafPeople.com.

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Rise Wellness Collective As we grapple with the ever-evolving global health crisis, it’s empowering to know that businesses like Rise, an online and in-person mental health collective offering therapies for all walks of life and for every need—and geared specifically for women— exists right in our backyard. Rise is comprised of Dr. Nikki Jones, a licensed psychologist, Carrie Schaeffer, a certified life coach, and Jes Park, a certified yoga, meditation, and mindfulness coach. Each deeply practiced and experienced practitioner offers single 50-minute sessions, six-session packages, group sessions, or TheraCoaching, a blend of therapy and life coaching catered to individual concerns. Centered around and focused on challenges unique to women, Rise seeks to empower and heal, while building internal freedom, resilience, and peace within. S H O P: Schedule your first in-person or online session online at RiseWellnessCo.com.

Homsted “Be the change you wish to see in the world” is the simple quote and philosophical guide behind the much-loved Homsted shop. This downvalley boutique sells a finely curated, high-quality selection of goods for the home, apothecary, garden, and pantry, as well as a wide array of DIY-friendly ingredients for at-home creation of homemade products. Tinctures and bulk herbs line the shop walls alongside beautiful house-made essential oil blends (pictured), linens, handmade ceramics, pottery, jewelry, leather goods, fermentation supplies, honeys, spices, heirloom seeds, and seasonal plant starts. Homsted is a one-stop-shop where you can outfit your whole house with clean products. For nourishment of the mind, check out its upcoming workshops and classes in everything from foraging and gardening to distilling, bee-keeping, and medicine making. If you want to make a bigger investment in self-care items this year but don’t know where to start, Homsted is an excellent resource. S H O P: The Cooper Avenue store is open seven days a week at 11 a.m., or shop online at Homsted.com. G LE NWOO D S PR I N GS

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$2,250,000

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Aspen Glen

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$2,200,000

94%

184

$471.80

Aspen Glen

$2,320,000

$2,100,000

91%

$668.36

Aspen Glen

$1,995,000

100%

$484.69

River Valley Ranch

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$1,695,000

93%

103

$552.66

Cerise Ranch

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$1,600,000

97%

$667.22

Cooperton Townsite

$1,475,000

$1,425,000

97%

$565.48

River Valley Ranch

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$1,341,900

96%

$402.49

River Valley Ranch

$1,320,000

$1,255,000

95%

$384.97

Town Ste Carbondale

$1,499,000

$1,125,000

75%

$816.99

Carb Rural

$1,300,000

$994,485

76%

$283.17

Carb Rural

$975,000

100%

$490.94

Missouri Heights

$761.16

$1,200,000

$950,000

79%

$312.40

Kings Row

$900,000

100%

161

$618.98

Redstone Ranch

$825,000

$832,000

101%

$422.76

Sopris Meadows

$899,000

$807,500

90%

150

$331.76

Keator Grove

$845,000

$800,000

95%

$464.04

Marble Ski Area

$699,000

$675,000

97%

174

$399.17

Donita

$670,000

$665,000

99%

$395.83

Main Townhomes

$660,000

100%

129

$545.45

Ellen Manor PUD

$635,000

$610,000

96%

104

$346.59

Town Ste Carbondale

$600,000

100%

137

$748.13

CARBONDALE SINGLE FAMILY HOME TRENDS

# of Homes for Sale & Avg Sales Price November YTD

$1,683,976 $1,309,820 $1,011,500

118 66 2019

2020

50 2021

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JEREMIAH AKERS

BILL BLANTON

PATTY BRENDLINGER

NANCY EMERSON

NICK HOUGH

BRIAN KELEHER

KONNIE KRAHN-PROSENCE

CHRIS LAWRENCE

TESSA MAIZE

SARAH MURRAY

ANNA OLSON

CARLY PASSCHIER

JACK PRETTI

ADRIANNE RHEIN

GABRIELLA SUTRO

BECKY CIANI

ELISSA MARKOYA

JEROME "SARGE" WHALEN

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Basalt Neighborhood

Emma

Original List

Sold Price

% Sold/

Days on

Original

Market

Half

Sq. Ft.

Eppleys I

$4,250,000

$3,200,000

75%

Big Hat

$2,880,000

$2,825,000

98%

Riverwalk

$2,395,000

$2,050,000

86%

102

Willits

$2,095,000

$1,900,000

91%

125

El Jebel

$1,750,000

100%

Park Modern

$1,650,000

$1,625,000

98%

Willits Townhomes

$1,399,000

$1,414,000

101%

Willits

$1,450,000

$1,325,000

91%

Ruedi South Shore

$1,375,000

$1,215,000

88%

Shadowrock

$1,075,000

$1,100,000

102%

$935,000

$930,000

99%

Blue Lake

$925,000

100%

$537.17

Summit Vista

$850,000

$901,000

106%

154

$483.89

Summit Vista

$840,000

$850,000

101%

$389.91

Arbor Park

$800,000

$795,000

99%

$467.10

Triangle Park

$750,000

$792,000

106%

$778.76

Triangle Park

$750,000

100%

140

$733.14

Triangle Park

$721,500

100%

$699.81

$682,500

100%

$764.28

Glenwood Springs Neighborhood

West Glenwood

Original List

Sold Price

% Sold/ Original

114

$614.91

104

$618.30

$914.36

$902.61

$1,365.05

$862.53

$666.67

$501.32

209

$398.10

$528.34

$466.87

Days on Market

Beds

Full Half Bath Bath

$10,900,000

$4,350,000

40%

957

$1,850,000

$1,580,000

85%

$1,150,000

$1,275,000

111%

Pinyon Mesa

$1,200,000

100%

129

Westbank

$1,050,000

$1,065,000

101%

$950,000

$967,575

102%

South Glenwood Elk Spring

Fowler Addition Park East

Sold Price/

$11,250,000

Two Rivers Condos

339

Full

Bath Bath

$12,500,000

Columbine at Elks Run

90%

Beds

$1,431.30

Sold Price/ Sq. Ft.

$836.54

$615.26

$510.41

$430.73

$368.77

$404.00

$950,000

$951,500

100%

$342.27

$1,495,000

$950,000

64%

176

$673.76

Pinyon Mesa

$949,000

$930,000

98%

$343.55

Oak Meadows

$899,000

$884,000

98%

112

$280.46

Sunlight View

$879,000

$882,000

100%

$347.38

South Glenwood

$922,000

$870,000

94%

106

$381.58

Town Ste Glenwood

$835,000

100%

$445.33

River Oaks

$925,000

$798,000

86%

$325.85

Stoneridge GS

$865,000

$750,000

87%

124

$227.69

Homestead Estates

$699,000

$710,000

102%

$408.05

None

Oak Meadows

$689,000

$695,000

101%

$348.20

Town Ste Glenwood

$680,000

$685,000

101%

$370.27

Basalt Featured Agents

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JASON HODGES

PETER MCNALLY

STEPHANIE MCNALLY

LESLIE NEWBURY

ROSHNI SLALI

HILARY STUMPUS

GLENWOOD SPRINGS SINGLE FAMILY HOME AVERAGE SALES PRICE November YTD

$877,292 22.1% YOY

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JENNIFER BURR

TROY KAMPE

TAMMY REID

JOY WHITE

INGRID WUSSOW

WINTER \IN BLOOM BRIGHTEN UP YOUR AESTHETIC THIS SEASON WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT FROM KRISTEN CAISSIE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF MOON CANYON DESIGN CO.

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KRISTEN CAISSIE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF MOON CANYON DESIGN CO., created this beautiful flower arrangement as part of Jenni Kayne’s floral encyclopedia. This lush arrangement is comprised of early spring blooms arranged in a ceramic vase. The wabi-sabi aesthetic of the handmade vessel adds to the arrangement’s playful proportions. Earthy yellows, rich greens, and a touch of blue tell a color story that’s unexpected, yet warm and welcoming. Perfectly undone early spring blooms (Kristen’s favorite to design with) emphasize the meeting place of winter and spring. CONTINUED >

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TWEEDIA LADY SLIPPER Characterized by the slippershaped pouch (or labellum) that sits between the petals, these orchids range in color from white and yellow to a deep pink and purple. The lady slipper might take four to sixteen years to produce a bloom, but it’s worth the wait— in comparison to other, more temperamental orchids, this type can be considered fairly low-maintenance.

RANUNCULUS Also known as the buttercup, these spring bloomers are coveted for their delicate layers of petals, resembling ruffled tissue or crepe. In a wide range of vivid shades, ranunculus can bloom from late winter to early summer.

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NARCISSUS Daffodils are instantly recognizable by their six petals surrounding a trumpet-like corona, most often in variances of white, yellow, or both. The ubiquity of the daffodil dates back to ancient times, both medicinally and botanically. They have been said to get their name because the image of languid daffodils along a stream evoke the image of Narcissus gazing into his reflection.

This delicate perennial is coveted for its light fragrance and pale blue star-shaped petals. Found commonly in vines and trellises, tweedias are prime for an arrangement as they cut well and last long.

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Drumming with Jessie

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Friday Afternoon Club

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NEW CASTLE COMMUN ITY CENT E R | 6 :0 0 P M Instructor Jessie Lehmann has an innate passion that she brings to her musical performances and teaching of traditional West African djembe music. Every Tuesday in January she leads this group for all ages and experience levels. Bring any style of hand drum. $15 per session. Register at NewCastleRec.com .

GL EN WOOD CAVER N S ADVENT UR E PA R K | 5 :0 0 P M Every Friday evening this month, ride the gondola up the mountain and catch live music with an incredible view in the Lookout Grille. Enjoy acoustic guitarist Rodrigo (January 7), folk/bluegrass duo Colorado Currys (January 14), classic rock sounds by Gerry Goodman (January 21), and Celtic music by Oran Mor (January 28). GlenwoodCaverns.com

Skier Appreciation Day

SUN LIG HT MOUN TAIN RES ORT | 1 0 :0 0 A M The 2022 Skier Appreciation Day features $25 lift tickets, an online silent auction, a costume contest (this year's theme is “Heroes and Villains”), live music, activities for kids, and lots of fun! As always, event proceeds will be donated directly to United Way Battlement to the Bells. SunlightMtn.com

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Ice Skating Disco Party

SBV ICE RIN K | 3:00 PM Every Saturday afternoon in January, there's a free disco party in Snowmass Base Village. Groove to the music with DJ Tenza and skate some laps around the rink. Costumes encouraged! TheCollectiveSnowmass.com

Winter Words: "Powder Days"

PA EPCKE AUDITORIUM | 6:00 P M Aspen Words presents author Heather Hansman as part of the literary nonprofit's 25th anniversary season lineup. Hansman will appear in conversation with Skico's senior vice president of sustainability, Auden Schendler, to discuss her book "Powder Days: Ski Bums, Ski Towns, and the Future of Chasing Snow". In-person tickets: $25. Virtual tickets: $12. AspenWords.org

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Sip & Sketch

AN DER S ON R AN CH ARTS CENT E R | 5 :30 P M Make art while sipping wine and learning to sketch. Enjoy a selection of wines while working from a still life with direction from the center's artistic staff. Learn the basic elements of drawing in this fun and creative community event. Materials and wine are included in the ticket price ($45). Register at AndersonRanch.org .

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Consensual Improv

TACAW | 8 :00 PM Head to Willits for a night of uproarious comedy with the valley's beloved improv troupe, Consensual Improv. Based entirely on audience suggestion, this high-energy show features improv games and audience interaction in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Tickets: $15 TACAW.org

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Touring True Nature

TR UE N ATURE HEALIN G ARTS | 3:0 0 P M Join co-founder/co-owner Eaden Shantay at True Nature Healing Arts in Carbondale for a free 90-minute tour of the center. Learn about the sanctuary's back story, philosophy, architecture, and class offerings. The tour concludes with a gong bath in the kiva. TrueNatureHealingArts.com

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Music at the Library: Heart of Harmony

BASALT REG ION AL LIBR ARY | 5 :30 P M The Heart of Harmony concert brings the best of Jan Garrett and JD Martin singing and playing their original music. The songs are deep and moving, fiery and funny. Jan and JD are multi-award-winning singer/songwriters who live and create their music in the valley. Tickets can be picked up at the front desk one week prior to the event. BasaltLibrary.org

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A Walk in the Snow Revel in the Glory of Wintertime with a Naturalist-Guided Snowshoe Trek Around Ashcroft this Month ARTICLE BY CAITLIN CAUSEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TAYLOR BRANDON

Winter’s majesty is at your fingertips right now. Feeling up for an elevated January mini-adventure? Take in the snow-dolloped peaks and frosted solitude of the Castle Creek Valley on a snowshoe hike with a naturalist guide from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES). Your excursion begins at the King Cabin at Ashcroft Ski Touring Center, where your guide will lead you through glistening spruce and fir forest while sharing their expertise on the valley’s geology, wildlife, winter habitats, and more. Break for a well-earned gourmet lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse (think elk bratwurst on a butter-toasted challah roll or the knife burger with bourbon bacon jam) before returning via gentle winding trails through the aspens.

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It’s a special, only-in-the-valley kind of experience that’s perfect for wowing your out-of-town guests or savoring with your significant other. For full details, see AspenNature.org.

ASHCROFT SNOWSHOE TOUR Presented through a partnership between ACES, the Pine Creek Cookhouse, and the White River National Forest • Tours offered daily at 10 a.m. • 3.5 miles round-trip at leisurely pace (approximately four hours) • $165 standard ticket includes tour, snowshoe rental, trail pass, and prix fixe lunch (holiday rates vary) • Reservations required. Call ACES at 970.925.5756

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