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Aspen Summer Field Guide 2018 An Essential Guide to Discovering Aspen Through the Lens of St. Regis
Table of Contents
Welcome Note from
General Manager, Heather Steenge-Hart 01
Aspen Summer Activities 02
Aspen Summer Culture 04
Scenic Drives with Lexus 06
Biking with Aspen Sports 08
Aspen Outfitting Company 09
Enhance Your Adventures 10
Epicurean Experiences 14
The Boozy Buck 15
Live Music 16
St. Regis Summer Rituals 17
Family Traditions Calendar 18
Table 81 19
Wildflowers & Tracks 20
this field guide belongs to History of Aspen 21
Hand-drawn Map of Aspen by Esther Yarger 22
At Left: Map of Aspen, Colorado published by Warren C. Willits in 1896
A Note from our General Manager,
Heather Steenge-Hart
Family Traditions & Legacy
Heather is pictured here with her three children, Mackenzi (16), Reece (13)
& Chase (10). Not pictured - her husband, Vince, the family’s two English
Bulldogs, Max & Stella and their St. Bernard, Astor. Rich in Heather’s family
traditions is ice hockey, horseback riding and camping.
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Aspen Summer Activities Jeep Tours
Half-day AM & PM backcountry tours available.
10 of our Aspen Must-Do’s Cruise to the top of a mountain for sweeping views,
priceless photos, fresh forest aromas and sunsets.
The Lost Forest - New to Snowmass for Summer 2018 Maroon Bells Wilderness Area
Tucked in among Snowmass' trees and rocks are an alpine Maroon Bells have been coined the most photographed
coaster and zip lines, biking trails, paintball arenas, disc mountains in Colorado. Majestic and breathtaking, these
golf courses, fishing ponds, ropes challenges and climbing 14ers (14,000 foot mountains) are not to be missed.
walls. Fit for all ages. Connect with our Concierge for full
details & ticket information on these outdoor adventures. To Note: Parking is restricted during the summer, but you can access the
most sought after vantage point by taking a bus to Maroon Lake. From
Golf there, you can either explore the lake path or carry on for a 2-mile hike
to Crater Lake. It is best to arrive to Aspen Highlands either by car or the
Tee off at one of several golf courses in the Roaring Fork
Castle Maroon Bus from Rubey Park, then purchase a ticket inside the
Valley, while capturing glimpses of the surrounding lodge before boarding the Maroon Bells shuttle.
mountains. See the concierge for tee times at one of the
following courses: Aspen Golf Club, Ironbridge Golf Club, Paragliding
River Valley Ranch Golf Course or Snowmass Club Golf. Paraglide high over Aspen and its surrounding valleys.
Tandem flights leave from the top of Aspen Mountain. Ask
Hiking about taking off in our St. Regis Aspen Paraglide!
One of the most popular summer activities for all levels,
there are countless hikes offering breathtaking mountain River Rafting
views. Visit bit.do/SRAHikes for a customized map with Enjoy the thrill of white water rafting, from float trips to
our recommended hikes, categorized by level including Class V rapids. A variety of trips are offered, including
trail type and distance from the hotel. See our Concierge half and full day trips on the Colorado, Roaring Fork and
for details on private guided hikes. Arkansas Rivers. Connect with the Concierge for details.
Horseback Riding Silver Queen Gondola
Explore endless scenic mountain trails with a one, two or Take in sweeping, spectacular views from atop Aspen
four hour horseback ride. See Concierge for more details. Mountain and enjoy a variety of activities such as
hiking trails, disc golf, lawn games, bluegrass concerts
Hot Air Ballooning & classical music performances. To purchase a pass in
Soar above Aspen at dawn in a hot air balloon, to revel in advance or combine with a Maroon Bells bus ticket visit
the sunrise and panoramic views of the Elk Mountains. aspensnowmass.com/stregisaspen.
Rides lift off from Snowmass and are based upon the daily
weather conditions.
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Aspen Summer Culture Theatre Aspen
Theatre Aspen’s award-winning shows are presented in the
8 Iconic Aspen Events Not to Miss heart of Rio Grande Park, along the Rio Grande Trail, just
next to the river. Their professional productions feature
the best of Broadway talent, as well as local performers.
FOOD & WINE Classic
June 15 - 17
The 2018 summer season schedule is listed below.
Kick-off summer in Aspen with FOOD & WINE Classic, Ragtime Our Town - Limited Engagement
an epicurean dream. Staying at The St. Regis Aspen June 23 - July 16 and July 18 - August 4
August 6 - August 18
Resort allows convenient access to the Grand Tasting and Mary Poppins, Jr. - Limited Engagement
numerous hosted seminars. Be sure to visit the tasting tent Godspell July 25 - August 5
July 12 - August 4
on Sunday, June 17th to sample offerings from Velvet Buck.
Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade & Block Party
Snowmass Free Concert Series
Parade Begins on Main Street at 11:00 AM; Block Party Begins at 5:00 PM
6:30 PM every Thursday June 9 - August 16
Live music at fanny hill in Snowmass is a great way to Aspen’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration honors the
enjoy the fresh summer mountain air and sweeping views nation’s birthday with a parade, kids’ carnival, live music,
of the Roaring Fork Valley. Allow our culinary team to pack and more. The whimsical festivities start with the 5-Mile
a specially curated picnic dinner for your evening. Boogie’s Buddy Race then transition to the water-filled
parade. New to 2018’s lineup - a block party hosted by the
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) Aspen Chamber and Aspen Fire Department that starts at
Founded in 1991 and entering its 27th season, JAS 5:00 pm & includes a free concert and family activities.
celebrates jazz & popular / varied styles of music through a
Aspen Saturday Farmer’s Market
robust schedule of world-class performances & educational
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM every Saturday June 16 - October 6
programs. 2018 marquee JAS events are listed below.
Now in its 19th year, stroll through the market to support
June 21 - 30: JAS June Experience at the Benedict Music Tent Colorado made, grown and produced items. The market
August 31 - Sept 2: JAS Labor Day Experience featuring Lionel Richie, makes a U-shape from the corner of Galena & Hopkins Ave
Jack Johnson, Zac Brown Band, Fitz and the Tantrums and others. to Hunter St, then to the intersection of Hyman & Galena.
Aspen Music Festival & School Bluegrass Sundays & Classical Saturdays on Aspen Mountain
June 28 - August 19 Bluegrass: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM every Sunday June 17 - September 2
This annual classical music festival highlights up-and- Classical: 1:00 PM every Saturday July 7 - August 11
coming young-adult music students from around the Venture atop Aspen Mountain for complimentary open-air
world. It’s the United States’ premier classical music concerts from a rotating schedule of Colorado bluegrass
festival, presenting more than 300 musical events during musicians and Aspen Music Festival & School students.
its eight-week summer season in Aspen. For a full calendar of Aspen events visit aspenchamber.org
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Take a Lexus on a Scenic Drive
2 Breathtaking Spots to Explore
The latest Lexus models are available for our guests to
reserve complimentary. Listed below are 2 destinations
within the Aspen area that make for a great half-day
excursion. We suggest bringing a custom-made picnic
basket from our culinary team to enhance this experience.
Independence Pass
Located 18 miles east of Aspen on Hwy 82
Summit 12,095 feet on Independence Pass, the highest
paved mountain pass that also crosses the U.S. Continental
Divide. Due to heavy snowfall during the wintertime, the
pass is closed isolating Aspen from the east. Along the
drive you may encounter gushing waterfalls, scampering
marmots, avid rock climbers, and summertime skiers! This
drive is also famous for being part of the USA Pro Cycling
Challenge route since 2011.
Ashcroft Ghost Town
Located 11 miles south of Aspen on Castle Creek Road
Guided Tours availble Mid-June through September
Located within the Ashcroft Valley is a nationally registered
historic ghost town called “Ashcroft”. This town was
originally founded as a silver mining camp, but today
stands deserted admist soaring peaks and stunning
scenery. Take a guided tour with the Aspen Historical
Society, and enjoy lunch at the famous Pine Creek
Cookhouse while savoring the majestic views. Backcountry
hiking trails are also accessible from this drive.
For more information on Ashcroft and guided tours,
contact the Aspen Historical Society. t. +1 970 925 3721
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Biking with Aspen Sports Aspen Outfitting Company
Rentals for Road, Mountain Aspen’s Source for World-Class Activities
or Leisure Biking Since 1969
Aspen is a bike-friendly community with designated trails For over 45 years, Aspen Outfitting has curated the finest
and bike lanes available throughout town for your safety privately guided fly fishing and shooting-sports adventures
and enjoyment. Aspen Sports, located adjacent from the for Aspen visitors & residents.
hotel, provides bike rentals for every type of biking.
Their outpost, located in the lobby of the resort, also
Listed below are local rides we suggest. serves as a thoughtfully curated boutique featuring
numerous local artisans. Listed below are their marquee
Leisure summer offerings.
Meander along the Rio Grande Trail down to the famous
Woody Creek Tavern for lunch and a refreshing margarita. Clay Target & Pistol Shooting
Aspen Outfitting’s private shooting range is a safe and
Road
relaxed place to learn or practice. For beginners or veteran
Embark on the challenging ride up to the picturesque
shooters, professionally certified instructors analyze
Maroon Bells, then coast downhill back into Aspen.
technique and impart proper shooting etiquette. Includes
Mountain all necessary equipment, transportation, beverages, targets
Feeling adventurous? Hit the trails on Snowmass mountain and cartridges for one round of clays.
for some exciting mountain terrain.
Guided Fly Fishing
Downhill in Snowmass
Aspen is a beautiful setting for both experienced anglers
Skip biking up the mountain and trek downhill instead.
and beginners to enjoy this unique activity year round. The
Note, bikes for downhilling must be rented in Snowmass at
mountain streams around Aspen are not only picturesque,
the mountain.
but also designated as ‘Gold Medal Water’, offering some
of the finest Fly Fishing in North America. No experience
To venture out on your own, bike rentals are available at
required. Includes guide, transportation, beverages, rods,
Aspen Sports - bikerentals.epicmountaingear.com/stregis
reels, waders and boots.
If you are seeking a guided experience, connect with our
Concierge to arrange bike tours along The Rio Grande Trail,
to the Maroon Bells or to other scenic trails
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Available for Your Adventures
The St. Regis Aspen Resort has the Following
Available for Guests to Enjoy
Fleet of St. Regis Cruiser Bikes
Complimentary
Explore the local area on our complimentary cruiser bikes
High Society x St. Regis StandUp Paddleboards
Complimentary
Reserve a Lexus vehicle, and load it up with our custom
standup paddleboards for a day trip to Ruedi Reservoir.
Custom Paraglide
Aspen Paragliding Rates Apply
Fly high over Aspen and its surrounding valleys with a
St. Regis Aspen paraglide.
Ask our Concierge for more details on these items.
10 11Allow us to
Pack a Picnic For You
Whether you are venturing to the lawns of the Aspen
Music Festival or to the lakes near Maroon Bells, allow us
to send you on your way properly with a gourmet picnic
basket curated by our culinary team.
We have 3 styles of picnic carriers for you to choose from
including a classic hamper, hiking backpack or market bag.
Additionally, we have several menu options to choose from
depending on the time of your meal and number of people
picnicking with you.
Reservations are necessary and we encourage all orders to
be placed 48-hours in advance.
Please visit stregisaspen.com for more details.
12 13Epicurean Experiences The Boozy Buck
Food & Beverage at our Mountainside Manor Complimentary Tastings & Live Music
Every Wednesday
Chefs Club
Open Daily from 6:00 PM. Closed Mondays.
The Boozy Buck
This summer Chefs Club Aspen welcomes celebrated San
Complimentary Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM
Francisco based Chef Matthew Accarrino, of Michelin-
Join us in the Velvet Buck each Wednesday for live music,
starred restaurant SPQR, for a three-month long
spirited discussions and cocktail tastings. Weekly topics
residency. Matthew’s residency will be the first of its kind
range from Why Rye to Am I Supposed to Decant This???
at Chefs Club Aspen and will give guests a taste of his
creative and seasonal cooking.
RSVP is encouraged as seating is limited.
Mountain Social Bar & Lounge
Reserve your spot at theboozybuck.bpt.me
Serving Food & Beverage Daily 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Serving refined spirits, handcrafted cocktails and light fare Must be 21 years of age. Topics are subject to change.
with a sweeping backdrop of Aspen Mountain. The space
offers tribute to the elegant wilderness of Lake St. Regis,
which inspired founder John Jacob Astor IV to open his
first hotel near Central Park in 1904.
Splash Pool Bar
Serving Food & Beverage Daily 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Relax poolside with Aspen Mountain as your backdrop. Sip
on frozen rosé or snack on light & refreshing bites.
Velvet Buck
Breakfast - Daily 7:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Lunch - Daily 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Dinner - Daily 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Modern Mountain Cuisine meets rustic elegance at
Velvet Buck. Located on the lobby level, it pays homage
to the mountain men and women who settled the Rocky
Mountains in the 1800’s. The menu celebrates the culinary
rituals of the era, with special focus on local ingredients
and primal cooking techniques.
14 15Live Music St. Regis Summer Rituals
A Rotating Schedule of Top Local & Regional Acts Partake in Our Daily Traditions
From jazz duos to rock covers our curated summer music Coffee & Tea
lineup is an engaging way to conclude your day or start Complimentary each day 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
your evening. Start your day with a morning ritual. Each day in our lobby
you will find locally sourced coffee and tea options by Rock
Our Mountainside Music roster rotates weekly at various Canyon Coffee and Two Leaves and a Bud Tea.
locations throughout the hotel. Visit stregisaspen.com for
Infused Waters
more details on each week's performances.
Complimentary each day 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesdays Rehydrate from your Aspen activities with a rotating
Velvet Buck 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM offering of chilled fruit & herb infused waters in our lobby.
Fridays Bloody Mary Tasting
Fountain Courtyard 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Complimentary tastings offered each day at 11:15 AM in Mountain Social
Mountain Social 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Bloody Mary was originally created in 1934 at the St.
Regis New York’s King Cole Bar. Each St. Regis nods to the
Saturdays
classic cocktail with their own unique rendition.
Mountain Social 9:00 PM - Midnight
Afternoon Tea
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; reservations are required 24-hours in advance
A delicate and delicious tradition carried on from the early
1900’s by our founder’s mother, Lady Catherine Astor.
Champagne Sabering
Complimentary each day at 5:15 PM in the Fountain Courtyard
Every evening we celebrate the transition from day to night
by sabering a bottle of champagne and raising a glass in
honor of our founder, John Jacob Astor IV.
S’Mores by the Fountain Courtyard Fire
Complimentary on Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All ages are welcome to this favorite family tradition and
summer ritual.
16 17Family Traditions Calendar Table 81
A Glimpse at Our Summer Programming Support the Aspen Community
For a full calendar and more details on the events below, Table 81 is a marquee 4-top table in Velvet Buck, where
please visit stregisaspen.com 81% of the table’s check goes directly to a local Aspen
organization. The organization rotates on monthly basis.
Father’s Day Fly Fishing
Sunday June 17; 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM; $85 per group of 3 The number 81 nods to the year 1881 when the town of
Celebrate the most legendary man in your life with a Aspen was officially incorporated. While Aspen has seen
classic outdoor tradition. All ages are welcome. Dads many economic peaks and valleys, the dedication and
and family members 12-years+ will cast into Gold Medal innovation of the local community has been steadfast.
Waters of the Roaring Fork River. If you have a minnow in
your tribe - aka a child that is under 12-years old - we will Velvet Buck at The St. Regis Aspen Resort seeks to support
venture on a scenic drive to the Snowmass Pond to learn those organizations that continue to pave the way for
the essentials of fly fishing. Includes guide, transportation, Aspen’s community and has created Table 81 to champion
beverages, rods, reels, waders and boots. Reservations can for their efforts.
be made by emailing contact@aspenoutfitting.com.
June
Celebrate Summer Solstice - Flower Crowns with Aspen Branch Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Thursday June 21; 4:30 PM; $35 per person
Summer is officially in full bloom. Celebrate the solstice
July
by making flower crowns with us alongside the botanical &
Aspen Music Festival and School
garden gurus from Aspen Branch. Open to all ages.
Parade Pre-Party August
Tuesday July 3; 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; $20 per person Basalt Education Foundation
Get the family geared up for the Old Fashioned 4th of July
Parade & Block Party. Put your patriotic touch on a star
spangled hat, sunglasses, pinwheels, ‘sparklers’ and more. September
Adults can get in the ‘spirit’ of things with our housemade Aspen Animal Shelter
boozy Rocket Pops & other specialty menu items.
Reservations can be made by calling t. +1 970 429 9644 and mentioning
Table 81 or by visiting Open Table and selecting Table 81 in the dropdown.
Sparklers & S’Mores
The 81% includes food and beverage but is before tax and gratuity. We kindly
Wednesday July 4; 7:00 PM; Complimentary
ask patrons look after their server and tip on the full amount of their bill.
18 19Colorado Wildflowers & Tracks History of Aspen
Spotted in Nature on Your Aspen Adventures Rooted in the Ute Indians, Silver Mining & Skiing
Colorado is known for having colorful wildflowers during 1080 Ute Indians were expected to utilize this land for nearly 800
the summertime. It has been said there have been 733 years before being driven out. They found this area to be rich in
hunting, fishing and an ideal summer camp.
types of wildflowers on record. Wildlife is also abundant
in the Rocky Mountains when the warmer months draws 1879 Prospectors discovered silver in the valley and named the area
animals out of their dens to roam. Ute City, which we know as Aspen today.
1880 Ute Indians are forced out of Colorado, by settlers into the
Pictured below are three of the most common types of Northeast region of Utah known as Fort Duchesne.
wildflowers & animal foot prints that you may discover on
your hikes or excursions in the area. 1887 Aspen grew to the third largest city in Colorado due to the
arrival of two railroads and saw great prosperity in the silver mining of
one-sixth of the United States.
1893 The U.S. Government repealed the Sherman Silver Purchase
Act bringing the silver mining to an abrupt halt causing Aspen’s great
prospertiy to plunge into a 50-year depression also known as the
“Quiet Years” where ranching and farming ruled the valley.
1930 Commercial skiing presented itself as an economic hope, but
World War II intervened and The U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division
Blue Columbine Creamy Thistle Split Leaf Indian moved in for training during the war.
CO State Flower Paintbrush
1946 With a vision from the returning vetrans who saw the potential
for a ski industry, Aspen completed the world’s longest chairlift.
1949 Goethe's Bicentennial assisted Aspen to be known for it’s vast
culture. The “Aspen Idea” is still commonly known in town through
many local institutions & non-profits.
1950 FIS World Ski Championships were held in Aspen solidifying its
reputation as a world-class ski resort.
Black Bear Moose Mule Deer
For more information or to book a tour please contact the
Aspen Historical Society. t. +1 970 925 3721
20 21The St. Regis Aspen Resort 315 East Dean Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 stregisaspen.com t. +1 970 920 3300 @stregisaspen
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