The Scout Guide Aspen, Volume 10

ASPEN COLORADO

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K. Brunini Jewels

Rahaminov Diamonds

Nouvel Heritage

Extensive and prestigious selection of the world's most sought after Swiss watches and exclusive jewelers.

SOMETHING ABOUT MARY

2 oz Mary’s Gin

1⁄4 oz Lavender Syrup

1⁄2 oz Lavender Water

3⁄4 oz Lemon Juice

1⁄4 oz Cointreau

Add all ingredients to a shaker. Add ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a honey-dipped, lavender sugar-rimmed coupe glass. Garnish with a few dried lavender flowers.

HEATHER SINCLAIR FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

You can’t visit Aspen without getting the full Kemo Sabe experience! Stop by our Location on South Galena Street for all your luxury western wear needs. Create your dream hat and custom pair of boots while perusing our impressive selection of buckles, knives, vintage jewelry, western apparel, and so much more. Come on in, grab a cocktail, and get a taste for the cowboy way.

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STAY IN THE KNOW

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For a town so steeped in seafaring history and surfing tradition, Newport Beach didn’t get a particularly seaworthy start. Back in the 1830s, Newport Beach was a rancho known as Bolsa de San Joaquin, boasting 14,000 head of cattle, 3,000 horses, and zero boats. The first iteration of the town’s current name came in the 1870s as commercial shipping took o . In 1902, Newport added “Beach” to its moniker and soon began attracting tourists and Hollywood elite, including Shirley Temple, James Cagney, and John Wayne. At the same time, surfers were flocking to The Wedge, which is still world-famous today. Coastal charm met California glamour with an ample dose of surf culture.

Today, Newport Beach life still revolves around the water, boats from commercial vessels to the quintessential Du y reign in what’s the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast, surfing is ubiquitous, and anglers still bring in a great fresh catch. But you’re as likely to find internationally renowned brands as you are a mom-and-pop sweet shop. To help you navigate both and direct you to local favorites, we’ve shared finds and activities for hitting the town (and waves) of Newport Beach and surrounding Orange County.

STAY

Balboa Bay Club | Lido House | Pendry Newport Beach

The Resort at Pelican Hill | VEA Newport Beach

PLAY

Balboa Fun Zone | Balboa Island Museum | Crystal Cove State Park

Davey’s Locker | Duffy Cruise | Newport Surf Camp | The Wedge

SHOP

15th Street Surf Shop | Blue Atlas Marketplace | Clare V.

Elyse Walker | Juxtaposition Home | Lido Marina Village

Mama Bijoux | The Red Balloon | Where’s the Party?

PICK - ME - UP

A Market | Alta Coffee | C’est Si Bon Bakery | Kit Coffee | Zinc

EAT

A Restaurant | Arc Butcher & Baker | Bear Flag Fish Co. CdM Restaurant | Chihuahua Cerveza | Javier’s Royal Hen | Rothschild’s

DOCK & DINE

Billy’s at the Beach | Buddha’s Favorite Nobu | The Cannery | The Dock

GALLERIES, ARTISTS & LOCAL FAVORITES

Backhouse Fragrances | Deborah Harold Fine Art

Kennedy Contemporary | Jan McCarthy | Scape | Slightly Choppy

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Amy Berisha Aesthetics | Boost Hydration | Donald S. Mowlds, MD

Drenched OC | Nourish Nutrition | The Bar Method

HOME

Annie Clougherty Team | Famosa - The Surface Studio | Kelly Nutt Design

Michelle Q. Linovitz | Robin Weller Design | Skout Interior Design

Spinnaker Development | Surterre Properties | Villa Real Estate

LIVE

Alexander Marine USA | Arbiter Travel Co.

Boardwalk Investments Group | Burnham WGB Insurance Solutions

Heirloom Potager | Leigh Rose Events | NEAT Method Orange County

The Flairhunter | Urban Gardener | Visit Newport Beach

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Sarah Gercke Cyr

Location: @cyrandco Woody Creek Project

Chef Barclay Dodge

Molly & Mia Lennon

Dr. Colin Galbraith, DMD

Sarah Galbraith

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BRENDA MCCARTNEY Owner

DELIVERED

... TO FRONT DOORS IN THE ROARING FORK VALLEY

Juniper Gifts curates custom gift boxes, baskets, and bags for all your gifting needs. From corporate events, thank yous, welcome baskets, new baby, open houses, weddings, birthdays, and all gifts in between, we will thoughtfully create the perfect way to show your appreciation. Delivering from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.

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JILL WHITTAKER owner

At Boards + Baskets, we work with a curated list of producers to source the freshest produce, beautiful seasonal flowers, and delicious charcuterie and cheeses for you to enjoy with family and friends. Delivering boards and picnic baskets from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.

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Tuesday Foods offers delicious, nutritious plant-based meal and juice delivery that arrives ready-to-eat. Choose your preferred meal package online, pick your delivery date, and await your delivery. We deliver fresh, organic vegan meals to front doors from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.

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ALEX KARLINSKI chef & owner

LISA COHEN & KELLY HOLLINS owners

With more than four decades of experience, we understand that unforgettable vacations begin with e ortless accommodations. Whether you are visiting Aspen or you’re a homeowner, our team of seasoned professionals can assist in all areas of vacation rentals and property management.

Erin Wilson, Gwen Cohen, Heather Nieslanik

Zane Strickland, Chris Longden, Ben Wol , David Blumentritt

Mariya Mitsinova, Krystal Levy Lesley McMath, Tim Clark

THE OUTDOORSgreat

Known for its world-class skiing, the Roaring Fork Valley hosts a plethora of outdoor adventure spots that go beyond snow and well into summer and fall. We’ve scouted out some of our local favorite finds that take you out of town and off the grid.

With four mountains, there are plenty of options for everyone around here. From family favorites to expert-only terrain, your downhill day is covered (and not just in snow).

ASPEN MOUNTAIN has no easy runs but features plenty of blue trails for the newly minted intermediate skier or above. Towering over Aspen and steps from town, this legendary mountain is affectionately known as Ajax and is where Aspen’s ski status began.

ASPEN HIGHLANDS is a local favorite and for good reason. Home to the classic Highland Bowl and relatively uncrowded, this is where you earn your turns. After a hike to the top of the bowl, or more if you’re ambitious, head to Cloud Nine and pop open that well-deserved bottle of bubbly.

SNOWMASS MOUNTAIN boasts more than 3,000 skiable acres and a run that is just over five miles long — appropriately named Longshot and worth the mini hike. Family friendly and with a winter coaster, this mountain recently celebrated 50 years and features the all-new Snowmass Base Village.

BUTTERMILK is beloved by beginners and home to the Winter X Games, giving this mountain multiple personalities that fit a number of skiers and riders. Easygoing and an uphill favorite, it is also home to parks and pipes for freeskiers and snowboarders looking to elevate their experience.

UPHILL SKIING is available at all four mountains with designated routes and top of the mountain views that will take your breath away (if the uphill journey didn’t). Check on each mountain’s policy and know before you go.

CROSS - COUNTRY SKIING is readily available in Basalt, Snowmass, and Aspen with the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System. More than 50 miles of trails are available for free use, with several that are dog friendly. Many trails are also great for snowshoeing, including the Aspen Golf Course and the North Star Nature Preserve.

Photo courtesy of: Brooke Casillas Photography

HIKE

Get ready to lace up and hit the trails, because yes, those boots were made for walking. With miles of options, here are a few of the most popular hikes in each locale.

ASPEN

Maroon Lake Scenic Trail (easy)

Hunter Creek Trail (easy – moderate)

Smuggler Mountain Trail (easy – moderate)

Ute Trail (difficult)

SNOWMASS

Brush Creek Trail (easy)

Rabbit Run (easy)

Rim Trail to Spiral Point (easy)

Vista Trail (moderate)

BIKE

CARBONDALE

Mushroom Rock (moderate)

Avalanche Creek Trail (moderate)

Thomas Lakes Trail (moderate)

Mount Sopris Trail (difficult)

GLENWOOD SPRINGS

Atkinson Canal Trail (easy)

Scout Trail (moderate)

Red Mountain Trail (difficult)

Grizzly Creek Trail (difficult)

If starting in Aspen, it’s very possible it is all downhill from here, depending upon which direction you head.

RIO GRANDE TRAIL follows the old railway line that first arrived in Aspen in the late 1800s. The 42 miles of continuous trail from Aspen to Glenwood Springs is frequented by cyclists, pedestrians, and horses, but cruising by bike is the best way to get the most miles in on this scenic rail-to-trail experience.

MAROON CREEK ROAD and CASTLE CREEK ROAD offer up road bike options that reward you with epic mountain views, and a little downhill love on the way home.

SNOWMASS BIKE PARK caters to levels of riders from beginner to expert with downhill mountain bike trails that meander through meadows and forests.

PRINCE CREEK TRAILS in Carbondale features a network of dirt trails that can provide easy to medium riding with wildflowers as a backdrop.

GLENWOOD CANYON TRAIL travels through the canyon and alongside the river for a relatively flat, paved ride that is certainly scenic.

From rivers to sit by to waters to float on, the valley is full of water features that are free and refreshingly cool come summertime.

RUEDI RESERVOIR is 15 miles upstream from Basalt, home to the charming Aspen Yacht Club, and a great place to camp, fish, or frolic.

FRYINGPAN RIVER has miles of Gold Medal shoreline with public access points for fly fishing.

ROARING FORK RIVER features public access points for both floating and boating, the best way to take in a fishing trip through the heart of the valley.

NORTH STAR NATURE PRESERVE is a wildlife corridor that you can float through via canoe, tube, kayak, or paddleboard, starting at the South Gate.

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Phoenix Scottsdale and

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND BLEND OF HISTORY, CULTURE, AND LUXURY IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN, WHERE DISCERNING TRAVELERS COME TO UNWIND.

From museums and galleries to world-class resorts, local cuisine, shopping, and soaking up the sun, we invite you to experience our unique combination of history and luxury in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Explore a fascinating mix of modern architecture, historic landmarks, and breathtaking natural beauty. The region’ s rich cowboy spirit is influenced by Native American and Hispanic cultures, making for an unparalleled experience for visitors seeking a combination of old and new.

ARTS & CULTURE

ARTSTUDIO 1.0.1 | BENTLEY GALLERY | BONNER DAVID GALLERIES

HEARD MUSEUM | PHOENIX ART MUSEUM

SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART | TALIESIN WEST

WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST

STAY

ARIZONA BILTMORE | CIVANA WELLNESS RESORT & SPA

FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE | HOTEL VALLEY HO

MOUNTAIN SHADOWS RESORT SCOTTSDALE

ROYAL PALMS RESORT & SPA | SANCTUARY CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN

THE BOULDERS RESORT & SPA

THE HERMOSA INN | THE PHOENICIAN

WEAR

AMY ATELIER & MAN ATELIER | CAVE + POST TRADING CO.

FRAMED EWE | GARAGE BOUTIQUE | MANOR

METALMARK FINE JEWELRY | TO BE CONTINUED

WILLOWS FINE GOODS & DESIGN

DINE

ARCADIA FARMS CAFE & THE MARKETPLACE

BENEDICT’S CAFE & BENEDICT’S CATERING

BINKLEY’S RESTAURANT | BACANORA | BARRIO CAFÉ

CHRISTOPHER’S AT WRIGLEY MANSION

ESSENCE BAKERY CAFÉ | GLAI BAAN | PIZZERIA BIANCO

TARBELL’S & TARBELL’S WINE STORE | THE HENRY

TRATTO | VALENTINE | VECINA

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN OF PHOENIX

PHOENIX MOUNTAINS PRESERVE

SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK & PRESERVE

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ASPEN through

the

From Silver to Snow

ADECADES

Once gathering grounds for the Ute Indians, Aspen later became a booming mining town that subsequently went through a lengthy quiet period, decades of transition accompanied by growing pains, and ultimately evolved into the modern-day mountain mecca we know and love today.

Until the 1870 s

The Utes use the area as their summer hunting ground, going back centuries.

The 1880s

Originally settled as Ute City by a group of miners, the city is offficially named Aspen in 1880. Miners, prospectors, and entrepreneurs reside in town and the surrounding valley. Electric lights arive, along with banks, a hospital, police department, theaters, and to much fanfare, a grand hotel.

The 1890s

The population of Aspen reaches 8,000 and becomes one of the largest silver producing districts in the nation.

The 1900s

Mining is on the decline, the Ashcroft and Independence mining areas go bust, and bankruptcy abounds. To account for the town drama, a newspaper revives the local gossip column.

The 1910s

Farming becomes the newest currency, in the form of cattle and potatoes. Midway through the decades dubbed the Quiet Years, the population starts to decline.

The 1920s

After more than a decade of work, Highway 82 over Independence Pass is completed.

The 1930s

The lowest recorded population of Aspen during a census accounts for just 705 residents. In the latter part of the decade, a ski resort is conceived but put on hold due to World War II.

The 1940s

Aspen Skiing Corporation was founded, Sardy Field opens, Bauhaus arrives, and the ethos of mind, body, and spirit is born.

The 1950s

Buttermilk and Highlands ski areas open and residents celebrate the first Wintersköl.

The 1960s

Snowmass ski area opens, Ruedi Dam is approved, the first condominiums arrive in town, and the arts and music scene begins to flourish.

The 1970s

The population starts to rebound from the previous decades. Aspen elects its first female mayor, mass transit is born, and the first traffic light appears. Snowmass commences the Wild West tradition known as the rodeo.

The 1980s

Skiing in the Aspen area draws an international crowd, along with hordes of celebrities and the birth of private clubs. Snowboarding finally arrives, as well as the Silver Queen Gondola.

The 1990s

The population sees a boom that it once saw in its mining heyday more than 100 years ago, with thousands of year-round residents that swells to three times or (much) more in prime tourist season.

The 2000s

Winter X Games arrives, along with a new generation of visitors that come to visit for the summer but never leave.

The 2010s

Snowmass Village gets a facelift, milestone celebrations abound for skiing and the arts, and Aspen finishes the decade with one of the snowiest winters on record.

The 2020s

A new chapter for Aspen begins.

Photo courtesy of: Aspen Historical Society

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