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An important part of the Partners' operating
philosophy is that the Roaring Fork Club be a gracious, supportive, contributing member of
the Basalt community. The development goal was to get away from one-dimensional golf and
provide a multi-faceted facility that would be fun for members while providing the Basalt
area with a unique amenity. Significant effort has been made to improve the river, raise
funds for wildlife and environmental projects, initiate a caddie program and support local
charities.
In cooperation with the Town of Basalt, The Roaring Fork Club has created a non-profit
organization called the Roaring Fork Conservancy whose primary mission is to improve and
preserve the natural environment of the RFC's property and the recreational areas in and
near the Town of Basalt. Initial emphasis is being placed on the Roaring Fork and Frying
Pan Rivers and the habitat for fish and other wildlife. The RFC contributes 1/2 % of all
the cabins gross sales to the Conservancy.
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| Town of
Basalt |
Location: Basalt is located 16 miles north of
Aspen and 22 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs on Highway 82. The town has approximately
1,060 acres in its borders, and is bisected by Pitkin and Eagle counties.
Elevation: 6,610 feet
Annual Average Snowfall: 65-70 inches
Population: 2,200 people within town limits; 5,000 in immediate area
Recreation: Biking, camping, climbing, golfing, gold-medal trout fishing, hiking,
horseback riding, hunting, kayaking, polocrosse, river-rafting, sailing, tennis,
windsurfing
Recreation Areas: Frying Pan River, Roaring Fork River, Ruedi Reservoir, White River
National Forest
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| Town of
Aspen |
Location: Aspen is 200 miles southwest of Denver
at the southern end of the Roaring Fork Valley
Elevation: 7,908 feet at the city base: 11,212 feet at the top of Aspen Mountain
Annual Average Snowfall: 200 inches
Population: 5,400
Recreation: Hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, back
country skiing, snow shoeing, fishing, ice skating, sleigh rides, cultural events,
world-class shopping and dining, and endless entertainment
Aspen/Snowmass Village area is characteristic of high altitudes with low humidity and
intense sunshine. Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended for all seasons! |
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