This dream started some 28 years ago when my parents took the family on vacation to T- Lazy 7 Ranch in Aspen. I was merely 10 years old but the memories of the horseback ride to Maroon Bells (and the cookies served at lunch!), catching trout in the trout pond, the sound of Maroon Creek babbling continuously without pause and the crisp morning and evening air…(in August!) never left me. You see, I was born in the Caribbean and grew up in Florida, so the site of the mountains, streams and Aspen trees was like a foreign land to me, but I knew then that I loved it. I was fortunate enough to have parents that would take me on many more mountain vacations. We visited Steamboat, Breckenridge, Lake Tahoe, Park City, Copper Mountain and Vail to name a few. They all were wonderful in their own way, but none lived up to this valley that was ingrained in my memory, The Roaring Fork Valley.

Fast Forward 21 years and I couldn’t think of a better place to ask the love of my life to marry me. Whitney and I got engaged at Crater Lake under the majestic Maroon Bells. Whitney and I have made it a priority to come back to this place we hold so dear to us as much as possible. My profession, as a Real Estate Broker and Investor, has afforded us the ability to visit for a couple months a year and it is never enough. Aspen/Snowmass is a place that clears our mind, lets us think bigger, lets us pay attention to our environment, our health and our marriage all while enjoying countless activities and events that this valley offers. After vacationing over the last years in Snowmass we decided during our summer trip in 2017 that is was time to pull the trigger and purchase a piece of property, in our now, Home away from Home. After looking for a few months we decided on The Ridge in Snowmass, as it was everything we wanted and more. Three bedrooms with views of Mt. Daly and Snowmass Resort, the easy walk to Assay Hill to ski and hike, the convenience to the grocery store and other amenities in town as well as the short picturesque drive into Aspen for shopping, dining and general people watching were just some of the reasons it was perfect.

While visiting Snowmass we have made it a point to participate in as many of the activities the area offers as possible. We are both avid snowboarders and in the winter we try to ski every day we are here. We have skied Bear Bottom and Bull Run at least 300 times and still go their first!. In the summer we have both fallen for fly fishing in the Frying Pan and Roaring Fork rivers. Both are Gold medal Waters and world renowned for their trout size and population. When not in the rivers we can be found playing golf at Snowmass Club, Ironbridge or River Valley Ranch, hiking one of the hundreds of trails in and around town, driving up Independence pass to the Grottoes for a swim or bouncing around Aspen sampling hors de oeuvres and cocktails at the plethora of restaurants Aspen has to offer. It is said you can see or do something different every day of the year for over 5 years here in the Roaring Fork Valley. I call it a grownups playground!

We hope that your experience is as wonderful as ours has been for the last 28 years and the memories are a vivid and longstanding as we have experienced. Enjoy our Home, Roaring Fork Ridge.

Welcome to Roaring Fork Ridge

Our family room offers a comfortable respite from a full day on the mountain skiing, hiking or on the river fly-fishing. Kick your feet up and throw a blanket over you on our cozy sectional couch that comfortably seats 8. After the stunning sunset right out of the western facing triple panned sliders, turn on the gas fireplace with the flip of a switch. Enjoy the 65 inch TV to watch your favorite Apple TV movie/show or watch those videos from the days adventure or just play your favorite music though the Sonos sound system with your favorite cocktail or glass of wine. Between the sectional and the Pottery Barn genuine leather recliner arm chair the room comfortably accommodates 9 adults making it a perfect place to tell stories from the day or play one of the many games we have available to our guests.

The gourmet kitchen, which may actually be overstocked with utensils, flatware and small appliances, has stainless steel appliances, including a French door styled refrigerator, oven and microwave. A 4-burner cooktop looks over our bar with 4 bar stools and dining room, which creates a wonderful place for entertaining while preparing meals. The dining room has a table that seats 6 and can be extended to 8.

When its time to retire to rest up for the next days adventure the master bedroom with a king size bed and majestic views of Mt. Daly just outside the sliding glass doors will be much welcomed. Just outside the sliding glass doors there is an oversized balcony with ground level access (1 of only 4 residences with back yard access). The en-suite master bath has double sink vanity, sit down makeup counter and steam shower and tub. A walk-in closet 2 dressers, floor length mirror, armchair and ottoman and 45 inch TV rounds out this master for the most discerning of guests. The second master suite also offers a master bed (or two twins) with an en-suite bathroom with steam shower/tub, a dresser, large closet and flat panel tv. The third bedroom offers sweeping views from Snowmass Mountain, Mt. Daly and the entire valley. Sunlight abounds with two walls of windows. This room is flexible and can be utilized as a great office/reading room or family room extension.

The third bathroom adorned with granite countertops, modern shower surround and steam shower along with the ski closet, mud room, stacked washer and dryer and comfortable boot bench in the foyer, Roaring Fork Ridge will immediately feel like your home away from home as it is for us. If you are in need of anything during your stay that is not already in our home we are always available to accommodate reasonable requests.

ACTIVITIES

Skiing - 4 mountains within 25 minutes

Snowboarding - 4 mountains within 25 minutes

Alpine Coaster - Snowmass’ Breathtaker Alpine Coaster

Snowshoeing - At Snowmass Club or any of the nature trails

Cross Country Skiing - At Snowmass Club or with Outfitter

Snowmobile - T Lazy 7

Horseback Ride - T Lazy 7

Hiking

Fly Fishing - Taylor Creek Outfitters, Basalt

Hunting

Golfing - Snowmass Club, Ironbridge, River Valley Ranch, Aspen Public

Skeet and Trap Shooting

Fine Dining

Cocktailing

Shopping

Festivals

Concerts

Wildlife Viewing

Paragliding

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

White Water Rafting and Kayaking

Tubing

Zip Lining - Snowmass Mountain

Rodeo - Snowmass Rodeo

Cooking Classes

Spa - Viceroy, St. Regis, The Little Nell

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Snow Tubing

Sledding

EVENTS

Ski Season Open

Ski Season Close

Fall Leaves Season

Fall Leave Peak

Aspen Music Festival

Aspen Food and Wine Festival

Snowmass Hot Air Balloon Festival

World Snow Polo Championships

Audi Ajax Cup

X-Games

Snowmass Wine Festival

Vintage Car Race

Aspen Laugh Festival

Snowmass Rodeo

Belly Up Concerts

Aspen Ruggerfest

Aspen Gay Ski Week