Alpine Property Management Aspen 23

Dear Guest,

On behalf of the Staff and Management of Alpine Property, we would like to welcome you to Snowmass Village and sincerely thank you for choosing us to serve your lodging needs.

We value your patronage and it is very important to us that your stay will be a comfortable and enjoyable one. We take great pride in providing our guests with the utmost in professional and personalized service.

This directory is provided to familiarize you with the many services we offer as well as acquaint you with the Aspen/Snowmass Village area. If there is anything we can do to make your visit with us more enjoyable, please feel free to ask our staff members. We hope you have a great stay and we look forward to your next visit.

GUEST SERVICES

Check-In

Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.

Check-Out

Check-out time is 9:00 a.m. We must enforce this policy so that our housekeepers have enough time to clean the home for the next arrival. Please leave your keys on the kitchen counter upon departure.

Credit Card Information

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Emergency

In the event of an emergency, medical or otherwise, please dial 911.

Pet Policy

Pets are not permitted.

Smoking Policy

All properties are non-smoking.

Garage Doors and Openers

Please keep garage doors closed when not in use! This prevents the pipes from freezing.

Please return garage door openers. If you do not, you will be charged for a replacement opener.

Reservations

For reservations for a future stay, please dial 800-543-0839.

Real Estate

If interested in viewing properties for sale in the area, please dial 800-543-0839 ext. 200.

GUEST SERVICES

Real Estate Showings

Occasionally, properties are listed for sale. If there is a need to schedule a showing during your stay, every effort will be made to do so at a time convenient for you.

Weekday

10:00 a.m.

Alpine Property Management would like you to know that we are available to help you with any of your needs. For your convenience, below is a list of numbers to call for various services. Please feel free to call us with questions you may have. We thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Enjoy your stay.

We have a 24-hour on-call maintenance person for emergencies. Please call our office number during normal business hours. After 5:00 p.m., please call 970-379-2053 for emergencies.

SAFETY AND SECURITY PROCEDURES

Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the utmost concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.

Fire Safety Procedures

Like all buildings, homes and condominiums can have fires. Plan what to do when you check in. You won’t have time to plan during a fire.

First, find two exits nearest your room. Be sure they are unlocked and unblocked.

Then, count doors between your room and exits, so you’ll have a reference point if it is smoky.

When you hear an alarm, act, don’t investigate.

If the fire is in your room, get out and close the door. Once out, report the fire.

If the fire is not in your room, leave if you can. First, feel your door. If it is cool, open it slowly and go to the nearest exit. Crawl in smoke. Fresh air will be at the floor.

If your door is hot, don’t open it. Your room may be the safest place to be. Seal all cracks with wet towels. Shut off fans and air conditioners. Signal at your window. Call the Fire Department and wait to be rescued.

WELCOME TO THE ROARING FORK VALLEY

The Aspen/Snowmass area is a place for dreams and inspiration. When Walter Paepcke arrived in Aspen, he fell in love with the area. He was involved in the development of the ski area, and pioneers the development of Aspen as a major arts and cultural center. He dreamed of a place where people could gather to enrich the mind, body and spirit. This vision came to be known as the “Aspen Idea.” Skiing was meant to satisfy the body component, the Aspen Institute was created for the mind, and the Aspen Music Festival and School was born to enrich the soul.

Today, the Aspen Idea is alive and thriving throughout Aspen and Snowmass, and we invite you to discover for yourself why we call this place “home.”

Allow us to be your tour guides. Explore every corner of our community – from Aspen’s rich historical heritage, breathtaking scenery, and unlimited recreational and cultural opportunity, to our local secrets, such as favorite places to go hiking and biking.

Perhaps you will find yourself returning to that special place, time and time again.

GETTING AROUND ASPEN

Once visitors arrive in Aspen, most find they have little need for a car. There is extensive and frequent bus service between Aspen and Snowmass and further down valley. Many of the hotels, shops and restaurants are within comfortable walking distance, and taxis, limos, and hotel courtesy vans provide service to and from the airport and around town. If you do bring a car, you will need to familiarize yourself with Aspen’s Pay & Display Parking system. For more information, call the City of Aspen Transportation & Parking Department at (970) 920-5267.

ASPEN CHAMBER RESORT ASSOCIATION VISITOR CENTER

590 N. Mill Street - www.aspenchamber.org - (970) 925-1940

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays and weekends.

THINGS TO DO

TOURING / OUTDOORS

Ashcroft Ghost Town

Nestled in the Castle Creek Valley 13 miles from Aspen, Ashcroft was once a mining camp in the 1880s with a population of 2,500 residents. You can walk through the remaining buildings or along the trails that wind through Aspen groves. Reopens for tours in midJune. Aspen Historical Society (970) 925-3721.

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies at Hallam Lake Nature Preserve

Explore ACES’ beautiful 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve and Environmental Learning Center featuring on-site naturalists. Check out resident birds of prey, indoor trout stream, self-guided trails, and more! ACES also offers daily programs for children and adults, as well as free guided nature walks on Aspen Mountain, at the Maroon Bells, the Castle Creek Valley, and in Snowmass Village. Hours: Mon-Sat, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (970) 925-5756.

Independence Pass

The ghost town of Independence is located 16 miles east of Aspen on Independence Pass via Highway 82. This gold mining town reached a peak population of 1,000 people in 1882. Reopens for tours in mid-June.

The summit is another four miles east with spectacular mountain views. Independence Pass is a paved, winding road, which requires safe and cautious

driving. The first heavy snowfall closes the pass for the winter until Memorial Day Weekend. Aspen Historical Society (970) 925-3721.

The Maroon Bells

The Maroon Bells are among the most photographed peaks in North America and are one of Aspen’s grand attractions. Visitors can take the Roaring Fork Transit Authoriry shuttle up to the base of the mountains and enjoy several scenic hiking trails in this wilderness area.

RFTA (970) 925-8484.

Rodeos

The Snowmass Rodeo is the longest running rodeo in Colorado. This authentic western event takes place every Wednesday evening in the summers through mid-August.

BBQ starting at 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and rodeo starting at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Snowmass Village Rodeo, www.snowmassrodeo.org.

The Silver Queen Gondola

One of Aspen’s most popular attractions during the summer. With a rise of 3,267 vertical feet, the Silver Queen Gondola travels 2-1/2 miles to the 11,212-ft. summit of Aspen Mountain in just 18 minutes. The ride offers dramatic views of the Elk Mountains and the town of Aspen. Call the Aspen Skiing Company at (970) 925-1220, (800) 525-6200 or (970) 923-1227.

THINGS TO DO

Camping

Aspen is surrounded by magnificent wilderness, including the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, Hunter Frying Pan Wilderness, and Lost Man Wilderness areas. Reservations and fees are required at most campground sites.

City of Aspen Recreation Department

Offers year-round classes and dropin activities for children and adults, including aerobics, basketball, swimming, ice skating, baseball, football, volleyball, gymnastics, tennis, day camp, and climbing. For more information, drop by the Red Brick Art and Recreation Center, 110 E. Hallam St., or call (970) 920-5140.

Cross-Country Skiing and Snow Shoeing

The Aspen/Snowmass Nordic trail system is unique to North America because it links two towns. Explore the extensive trail system between these

Climbing

Climb rocks or 14,000’ peaks! Discover the thrill of technical rock climbing, peak ascents, alpine mountaineering, expedition training and backpacking trips, or try out the City’s state-of the-art climbing wall. City of Aspen Recreation Department: (970) 544-4100.

Hiking

Please educate yourself about wilderness ethics and regulations in order to preserve and protect the natural features of our wilderness. Hikers of all abilities enjoy Aspen’s abundant trails, from a leisurely hike along the Rio Grande trail to an energetic hike to American or Cathedral lakes.

Ice Skating

We have one outdoor rink, the Silver Circle, located in central downtown Aspen. For information and rentals, please call. Our two indoor rinks are run

THINGS TO DO

ARTS / CULTURE

Anderson Ranch Arts Center

Explore this year-round visual arts community. Anderson Ranch Arts Center is best known for its summer workshops in painting, woodworking, ceramics, photography, and more. Instructors are top artists from around the country. Anderson Ranch has earned a national reputation as a place to learn from the best. For more information, contact Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Rd., Snowmass Village, (970) 923-3181.

Aspen Art Museum

Founded in 1979, the Aspen Art Museum is devoted to providing the Aspen community and visitors alike with outstanding programming in the visual arts. Changing exhibits, classes for children and adults, free lectures and other special events feature highly acclaimed artists, curators and program directors. For information call (970) 925-8050.

Aspen Historical Society

Discover Aspen’s fascinating history with the Aspen Historical Society’s costumed guides. Public and private tours of Aspen’s historic West End and Downtown are available. Wheeler/ Stallard House Museum open TuesdaySaturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Short tours are also given at the ghost towns of Ashcroft and Independence. Children’s “hands-on history” programs for preschoolers and school-aged kids.

Archives open by appointment yearround.

For more information, contact AHS, 620 W. Bleeker, (970) 925-3721.

Red Brick Arts Center

An arts information clearinghouse and “gallery extraordinaire,” the public is welcome to stop by the Red Brick Arts Center to learn about the local arts community, which is made up of more than 30 cultural organizations representing artists, dance, music, film, literary arts, television, theater and educational institutions. (970) 429-2777.

Aspen Theatre in the Park

Experience professional live theatre. Local and national talents integrate to produce vital, relevant theatre productions to the Aspen community. Performances of a musical, drama, comedy and children’s play presented in repertory. For more information, call (970) 925-9313.

Wheeler Opera House

Since its gala opening in 1889, Jerome B. Wheeler’s “perfect bijou of a theatre” has played a central role in Aspen’s cultural life. Restored to its original 19th-century grandeur, the Wheeler is one of the most intimate, attractive and versatile theatres in the country. The world’s finest musicians and actors regularly grace its stage. Mill St. and Hyman Ave. For more information, call (970) 920-5770.

HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS

You are visiting a beautiful area and we hope you enjoy every minute of your stay. But some of the very features which make these high valleys so attractive can cause problems unless you know how to prevent them. Following are some suggestions.

Altitude

Here, some 8,000 feet high, the air is thinner and there is less oxygen available. You may already have noticed that you are breathing deeper or faster and feel a bit short of breath at times.

This is one of the body’s first reactions to the altitude. Your heart probably beats faster. These are normal, helpful responses. You may have a headache, a touch of nausea, or feel tired. About 15 percent of all vacationers have such symptoms, which usually disappear 24-36 hours after arrival.

If these symptoms should grow worse or if you are worried, please get help. Doctors here are familiar with altitude illness and may ease your discomfort during the adjustment period.

Sun and Temperature

The sun has more power in this thin air and a bad sunburn can spoil your stay; use protective sun cream and clothing. It also gets chilly at night, so take extra warm clothes if you might be caught outside after dusk.

Hypothermia (low body temperature) can occur in summer or winter if you are wet or chilled by even a light breeze. It can also occur when you’re tired and haven’t eaten properly. Clumsiness, trouble thinking or talking clearly, and overwhelming tiredness are warning signs of hypothermia. Keep an eye on your companions. If these warning signs appear, stop, warm up, eat, take a hot drink, and if necessary, send at once for help.

In winter, most people wear enough warm clothes, but be sure your boots and gloves aren’t wet or too tight. If you lose sensation in fingers, toes, cheeks, ears or nose, stop, look for frostbite (white, cold, numb skin) and take time to warm up.

Snow blindness from snow glare and ultraviolet rays from bright summer sunlight are real hazards, so wear dark glasses, even on a cloudy day.

Humidity

The crisp, dry mountain air is exhilarating, but you’ll lose more body moisture from the deeper breathing and from perspiring (often you won’t even notice this). It’s important to maintain your body’s water store, so drink two or three times more water or juices than usual. The dryness also affects contact lens wearers who may need to moisturize their eyes more frequently. Contact lenses may need to be removed on a daily basis to let the eye take in more oxygen.

Alcohol has extra impact at altitude – one drink does the work of two – so monitor your alcohol intake.

HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS

Injuries

Accidents can happen at any time to anyone, but they are more common when you’re cold, tired or hungry. Whether you are hiking, skiing, playing golf or tennis, give your body plenty of food and water and keep your muscles warm so they function efficiently. Don’t keep going when you’re tired; quit while you’re ahead!

Illness

You’re as likely to get a cold, flu, stomach trouble, or something worse, here as anywhere else. Don’t blame everything on the altitude. If in doubt, see a doctor. The health services can handle most problems here, but helicopter or surface ambulances are quickly available. When in doubt, call for help.

Altitude sickness doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone regardless of age, sex, or physical conditioning. In fact, some of the best athletes in the world suffer from altitude sickness. To minimize your pain and maximize your fun, remember these tips during your vacation.

Keep hydrated. Acclimatization is often accompanied by fluid loss, so you need to drink lots of fluids to remain hydrated (at least three-four quarts per day). When you go to bed at night, leave a glass of water on your night stand.

Take it easy. Don’t over-exert yourself when you first get up to altitude. Light activity during the day is better than sleeping because respiration decreases during sleep, making the symptoms worse.

Avoid tobacco, alcohol and other depressant drugs, including tranquilizers and sleeping pills. These depressants further decrease the respiratory drive during sleep, resulting in worsening symptoms.

Eat healthy. Eat a high carbohydrate diet (more than 70% or your calories from carbohydrates) while at high altitude.

How do you know if you have altitude sickness? The following are some symptoms: an early morning headache that doesn’t go away, low levels of energy, insomnia, shortness of breath, nausea and loss of appetite.

BACKCOUNTRY TIPS

Dry / warm clothes. Weather in the high country is very unpredictable. If you are heading out for a short hike on a sunny day, be sure to bring rain gear and dry, warm clothes. You never know when a storm may move in.

Sunscreen. Don’t forget to bring plenty of sunscreen! Most people associate the cooler temperatures at high altitude with a “less powerful” sun. In reality, the sun at high altitude is more intense than at sea level, regardless of the temperatures. Be sure to properly cover up and avoid over-exposure to the sun.

Bring plenty of water. One of the worst things you can do at high altitude is dehydrate yourself. You might assume the Rockies are running with potable H2O and therefore be tempted to skimp on carrying the weight of bottled water. Don’t fall for it. Mexico has “la Turista,” the Rockies have Giardia – “Beaver Fever.” Water from streams or lakes, must be purified before drinking.

Bring an emergency kit. As the Boy Scouts say – be prepared. Hopefully you will never have to use your emergency kit, but consider the alternative when you are hours away from help. Emergencies are unpredictable.

Know your gear. Don’t trek off into the wilderness without trying out your gear. Hiking boots are your only mode of transportation, so they have to work perfectly. They may feel great walking around the store – yet ten minutes into your hike, you may have blisters the size of moguls. Be sure to discover these nuances before you leave by breaking-in your equipment. Know what straps on your backpack go where, how to adjust them, and how to make your pack feel just right.

Have fun! That’s what vacations are for.