After calling Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley home for over 15 years, I’m beyond excited to welcome you to Volume 12 of The Scout Guide Aspen & the Roaring Fork Valley . As the new owner, I’m honored to continue the tradition of celebrating one of the things that makes the Roaring Fork Valley so special—the incredible local businesses and the passionate people behind them.
Volume 12 shines a spotlight on both the beloved businesses that have been an integral part of our community for years, as well as new ventures inspired by the creativity and beauty of our Valley. Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, you’re part of this community! Our town flourishes because we support one another, and it’s this sense of connection that keeps our local businesses strong and vibrant. If you visit one of our business members, be sure to tell them they were spotted in The Scout Guide!
I hope you enjoy exploring this curated guide, discovering new favorites and reconnecting with old ones.
Timberline Bank was founded in Aspen 20 years ago and weʼre still owned by locals who live and work right here, not in some distant corporate office.
We know our customers by name, not by an account number. And while we offer the same technology and services as the corporate banks, what truly sets us apart is our commitment to the people and businesses that call Aspen home. We arenʼt just a bank; we are your community bank.
The Aspen Institute is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, founded in 1949 by Walter Paepcke.
ASPEN’S FORTUNES BEGAN WITH SILVER.
During the late 1800s, Aspen was responsible for 1 / 6 of the nation’s silver supply.
THE WHEELER OPERA HOUSE, built in 1889 has survived fires, economic hardships, and near-demolition.
Aspen’s first chairlift opened on December 14, 1946. A LIFT TICKET WAS $3.75 AT THE TIME.
LIFT ONE WAS DEDICATED ON
JANUARY 11, 1947
At the time, this was the world’s longest and fastest chairlift.
ASPEN GAY SKI WEEK
first took place in 1977 originating from informal meetups and parties that evolved into the world’s FIRST AND LONGEST - RUNNING gay ski week.
IN 2015
Aspen became one of the first U.S. cities to achieve 100% renewable energy, relying on wind, hydro, and solar power for its electricity needs.
IN 2010
an excavation of a glacial lake in Snowmass Village unexpectedly uncovered a bountiful collection of mammoth, sloth, and camel fossils.
ANIMALS
ROAMED THE AREA BETWEEN
55,000
140,000 YEARS AGO. AND
We offer neuroscience-driven depth psychotherapy; play therapy; expressive arts therapy; brain health training; neurofeedback; assessment; and individualized interdisciplinary-team manual vascular, cranial, and neurosensory care seamlessly integrated within our clinics and communities.
REWIRE NEURAL PATHWAYS RESET NERVOUS SYSTEMS RELEASE TRAUMAS ATTACH SECURELY LOVE WELL SELF - LEAD AUTHENTICALLY METAPHYSICALLY ALIGN FREE UP JOY TRIUMPH IN FLOW
“Elevate your mind, body and spirit to ultimate health, learning, performance, and connection in relationships.” – Dr.
Krista Swanson
Luxury of Home
BRUNCH, WHEN TAKEN SERIOUSLY, IS A SPORT ! GET YOUR BRUNCH GAME ON AT THESE DELICIOUS LOCATIONS.
19TH ST. DINER
1908 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, Colorado | 81601
BEAR DEN
301 East Hopkins Avenue
Aspen, Colorado | 81611
CAFE BERNARD
200 Midland Avenue
Basalt, Colorado | 81621
CC CAFE
104 Midland Avenue
Basalt, Colorado | 81621
DAILY BREAD
729 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, Colorado | 81601
ELEMENT 47
675 East Durant Avenue
Aspen, Colorado | 81611
FRENCH PASTRY CAFE
111 Aspen Airport Business Center G
Aspen, Colorado | 81611
HICKORY HOUSE
730 West Main Street
Aspen, Colorado | 81611
HUGO'S 1605 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, Colorado | 81601
POPPYCOCKS
665 East Cooper Avenue
Aspen, Colorado | 81611
SWEET COLORADOUGH
2430 South Glen Avenue
Glenwood Springs, Colorado | 81601
THE BLUEBIRD CAFE
730 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, Colorado | 81601
Colorado | 81621
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CINEMATIC PORTRAITS FOR CREATORS, ARTISTS, AND PERSONAL BRANDS
MOODY | INTENTIONAL | UNFORGETTABLE
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LIBBY SELIKOFF 2025 JUDGE
THE KELLER PRIZE IS AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ART IN ITS 4TH YEAR. EACH YEAR A GALLERIST FROM AN ASPEN ART GALLERY IS SELECTED TO BE THE JUDGE ; THIS YEAR WE WELCOME LIBBY SELIKOFF FROM THE VICKERS COLLECTION TO JUDGE THE 2025 CALL. ARTISTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND MEDIUMS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
TACOS
PUT IT IN A SHELL AND IT’S A TACO!
Enjoy these creative takes on one of our favorite foods, not just for Tuesdays!
BOAT TOW
Mushroom Barbacoa
CACHE CACHE
King Crab
DUEMANI
Tuna, Hamachi, or Ribeye
HOME TEAM BBQ
Pork, Carnitas, or Brisket
JING
Lobster Tacos or Wagu Beef Tacos
KENICHI
Lobster Tacos
LA RAZA
Al Pastor, Baja, Duck, Crunchy Shrimp, Avocado, or Lamb
LAS MONTAÑAS
Al Pastor, Crispy Beef, Steak Asada, Grilled Fish, or Lamb Birria
LIMELIGHT ASPEN
Ajillo Shrimp
LIMELIGHT SNOWMASS
Baja Fish
LITTLE NELL BAR Wagyu Tacos
MATSUHISA
Nobu Taco: Lobster, Tuna, or Crab
TACO PIÑA
Chicken Tacos
TAQUERIA AL NOPAL
Served on Homemade Corn Tortillas
VENGA VENGA
Grilled Chicken, Al Pastor, Steak, Shrimp, Mahi Mahi, or Vegetable
VICEROY SNOWMASS - TORO
Lobster Wonton or Breakfast Tacos
WOODY CREEK TAVERN
Baja Fish
ZANE’S TAVERN ASPEN
Al Pastor, Steak, Carnitas, Chicken, or Grilled Fish
ZANE’S TAVERN SNOWMASS
Chicken, Steak, Carnitas, Grilled Fish, or Shrimp
ZANE’S TAVERN WILLITS
Chicken, Steak, Carnitas, Grilled Fish, Shrimp, or Vegetable
TINDALLSKYE DESIGNS IS THE VISION OF TWO ROARING FORK VALLEY WOMEN WHO HAD AN IDEA, PLANTED A SEED, AND HAVE SEEN THEIR BUSINESS FLOURISH.
WE CUSTOMIZE
JENNIFER TINDALL
VICTORIA CAMPISE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Best Buddies Roaring Fork Valley
All That Glitters Gala | July 3, 2025 bestbuddieschampion.org/aspen
Aspen Hope Center, 4th Annual Gala July 12, 2025 | aspenhopecenter.org
Aspen Community Foundation 3rd Annual Connected Event | July 23, 2025 aspencommunityfoundation.org
Theatre Aspen, Annual Gala July 27, 2025 | theatreaspen.org
The Rotary Club of Aspen, Ducky Derby* August 2, 2025 | aspenrotary.org
The Art Base, pARTy at the Art Base* August 16, 2025 | theartbase.org
WindWalkers, Wranglers and Rhinestones August 23, 2025 | windwalkers.org
Aspen Junior Hockey, Stirling Cup Weekend* September 12-14, 2025 | aspenjuniorhockey.com
Chris Klug Foundation, Summit for Life December 6, 2025 | chrisklugfoundation.org
COFS Foundation, Snow Ball 2026 cos oundation.org/aspen-snow-ball
Aspen Youth Center, Annual Fundraiser March 2026 | aspenyouthcenter.org
* Event coordinated by Events Worth Giving
MARISSA TACCIA
SCAN TO SEE MORE
“WHEN
cake + boozy filling & boozy frosting we make ‘em strong, so they make you tipsy.
Discover our scouted list of hotels and lodgings across The Scout Guide network
BALBOA BAY RESORT
balboabayresort.com
TSG Newport Beach
BLACKBERRY FARM blackberryfarm.com
TSG Knoxville
THE BOCA RATON thebocaraton.com
TSG Palm Beach
CLAYTON HOTEL & MEMBERS CLUB claytondenver.com
TSG Denver
THE COLONY HOTEL thecolonypalmbeach.com
TSG Palm Beach
EL ENCANTO belmond.com/hotels
TSG Santa Barbara
THE GLOBAL AMBASSADOR globalambassadorhotel.com
TSG Phoenix & Scottsdale
HOTEL DROVER hoteldrover.com
TSG Fort Worth
THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON theinnatlittlewashington.com
TSG Hunt Country
KESWICK HALL keswick.com
TSG Charlottesville
LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT lakeaustin.com
TSG Austin
MONTAGE BIG SKY montage.com/bigsky
TSG Bozeman
PENDRY PARK CITY pendry.com/park-city
TSG Park City
THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL pelicanhill.com
TSG Newport Beach
THE RITZ - CARLTON ritzcarlton.com/neworleans
TSG New Orleans
THE WINDSOR COURT thewindsorcourt.com
TSG New Orleans
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Gluten Free
DINING OUT GLUTEN - FREE IS EASIER THAN EVER & THE CHOICES ARE DELICIOUS! Every bar & restaurant can make gluten - free accommodations these are our favorites!
ACQUOLINA
Gluten - Free Pizza Dough
AJAX TAVERN
Wagyu 'Double, Double' Cheeseburger on Gluten - Free Bun
Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese on Gluten - Free Bread Winter Only
BETULA ASPEN
Grand Marnier Soufflé for Two But Let ' s Be Honest, It ' s All Yours
CASA TUA
Gluten - Free Pasta with Bolognese
Pistachio Gelato A Treat So Good, You Might Just Share
CATCH STEAK ASPEN
Potato Croquettes with Crème Fraîche & Caviar So Good, They Should Be Illegal
FRENCH ALPINE BISTRO
Gluten - Free Fondue & Buckwheat Crêpes
HOME TEAM BBQ
All Their Housemade BBQ Sauces Are Gluten - Free
JING ASPEN
Salt & Pepper Calamari Made with Potato Starch
LA RAZA
Camarones a la Diabla
Enjoy with an Adult Beverage to Help with the Spice
LAS MONTAÑAS
Best Beef Taco Outside of the State of Texas
LITTLE NELL BAR
Tortilla Soup Tomato - Based & an Aspen Classic
MASALA & CURRY
Tikka Masala Delicious & a Variety of Spice Levels
MATSUHISA
Sea Scallops with Brussels Sprouts & Jalapeño Salsa
PARADISE BAKERY
Gluten - Free Cookies & Quiche Muffins
RED MOUNTAIN GRILL
Breakfast 'Sammy' with Gluten - Free Bun
STEAKHOUSE NO. 316
Lamb Kofta Meatballs Only Available at the Bar
Tikka Roasted Chicken SWAY
Salt & Pepper Prawn
The Sauce Is on Fire
SWEET COLORADOUGH
Gluten - Free Doughnuts Variety of Flavors
ZANE'S TAVERN WILLITS
Gluten - Free Shrimp Tacos
Spicy with Aioli Sauce
1. Crystal Mill
2. Table for two at Steakhouse No. 316
3. Under the goal posts at Wagner Park with Aspen Mountain in the background
4. On the dance floor at Belly Up
5. At Buckhorn Cabin
6. On the lift
7. At Smuggler Lookout
8. In front of a Scouted business
9. On the Rock at the top of the Ute Trail
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WOODY CREEK DISTILLERS ROOTED IN AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE
Since 2012, Woody Creek Distillers has been producing award - winning spirits in the heart of Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. Using only the finest locally sourced ingredients, we meticulously craft Woody Creek’s Bourbon, Rye, Vodka, Gin, and Mary's Select Gin. Our spirits embody our commitment to quality, authenticity,and our dedication to the extraordinary place we call home.
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