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Looking East, West, North and South
Categories: 4-Wheeling, Biking, Hiking, Hunting, Itineraries, Seasons, UncategorizedArticle by Cameron Burns
BASALT is one of those rare mountain towns where you can go out the door in any direction and find adventure, in both summer and winter. Sitting at the confluence of two well-loved Gold Medal streams, Basalt also is nestled between several distinct mountain chains whose… Read More
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YEAR-ROUND FUN: A Town For All Seasons
Categories: Biking, Hiking, Itineraries, Seasons, UncategorizedArticle by Cameron Burns
CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve chosen the perfect place from which to launch your next outdoor adventure. Basalt is in the sweet spot of the Roaring Fork Valley, halfway between Glenwood Springs and Aspen at the gateway to the Fryingpan Valley. So whether you’re looking to hammer some challenging… Read More
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The Wonder of Water: Roaring Fork Conservancy
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For the Love of Water
Categories: Boating, Fishing, Rivers, Uncategorized, Water RecreationArticle by Scott Condon // The Aspen Times
At first blush it might seem ironic that one of the biggest attractions in the mountainous terrain surrounding Basalt is a body of water. But Ruedi Reservoir has been a true oasis for 50 years. The reservoir was constructed in 1968 as… Read More
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Real Food: How Basalt Strives to Serve Up the Freshest Fare
Categories: UncategorizedWHEN FREE RANGE Kitchen & Wine Bar first opened, a local food writer commented that tomatoes were not being served on that particular night — and a patron took note. “He looked at me like I had two heads,” co-owner Steve Humble said, with a laugh. “‘What restaurant doesn’t… Read More
