Aspen Peak - Niche Media - Aspen living at its peak
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC RYAN ANDERSON Treasures 116 New York by Way of Aspen Urban-chic brand Rag & Bone opens its first store on the slopes this year. 118 Wave of Luxury An inf lux of high-end retail has hit downtown, including new Filson and Valentino boutiques, and a renovated Room & Board design is under way in Cherry Creek North. 120 Buckled Up The Hayes family ushers in its next generation of silversmiths, with Jess Bates now overseeing the 65 -year-old business. 122 Book It With the Wyly family solidly at the helm, Explore Booksellers is an only-in-Aspen gem peddling the power of the written word. 126 Flying High This ultraluxe fly-fishing rod tops the coveted wish list of the summer angling season as The Little Nell's Matt Burmaster forecasts a net profit of robust Rocky Mountain trout. 128 Watches of Substance Active women seek useful wristwatches to mirror their sporty styles; plus as the Aspen Ideas Festival celebrates 10 years with a focus on the future, watch brands offer cutting-edge men's timepieces with fresh new materials Features 144 Life to the Max Artist Peter Max has captured everyone from the Dalai Lama to the Beatles in his psychedelic, cosmic style. Here, he reveals the colorful stories—and the man—behind the masterpieces. By Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough 148 10 Elevated Years Aspen Peak has been chronicling town's penchant for the road less traveled, the people more inspired, the adventures most intriguing. Herewith, a curated journey of 10 indelible, only-in-Aspen moments. 156 Into the Wild Spring fashion gets a breath of fresh air with new bohemian silks, tribal turquoise jewelry, and rugged leathers. Photography by Jason McDonald 164 Green Rush Voters legalized recreational marijuana, igniting controversy, yet fueling a budding new industry in the Roaring Fork Valley, where Mary Jane is having her moment. By Doug Brown 170 Family Ties Giving money away isn't as easy as it sounds, particularly when different generations are involved. Here, philanthropists, advisers, and wealth managers tell how to minimize familial differences and make charitable gifting a smooth sail. By Suzanne McGee 144 Life to the Max Peter Max's works of art are as vibrant and colorful as his brilliant life experiences. 16 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM Summer/Fall 2014 012-018_AP_FOB_TOC_SUM_FALL_14.indd 16 5/6/14 6:53 PM