Networking Session

 Aspen's version of YPO,  AYPA (Aspen Young Professionals Association) held their monthly networking session at Crystal Palace Grille.   Why was AspenSpin.com at a "professionals" event?  Don't forget,  ski-bumming is a profession too.  

Lady Moguls

A panel of 6 Women in Business filled the house at Crystal Palace Grille.  (L to R)   Cari Khulman (banker), Casey Coffman (Takah Sushi), Carrie Wells (realtor), Lily Garfield (Cos Bar), Amy Margerum (Aspen Institute)  and Helen Klanderud (former Mayor of Aspen) composed the group.   All or 'em are powerful lady's.  John Sarpa had the pleasure of moderating the discussion.

Emotions ran High @ CPG

Amy Margerum from The Aspen Institute drove home her point.  To para-phrase.  The harder you work, the luckier you get.

Full House

It was good to see that CPG has retained some of the original stained glass and beautiful crystal chandeliers from the original Crystal Palace.  It was also good to see one of the best rooms in town packed with betties.

Tag Team

Crystal Palace Grille's management  team  up close and personal.  Chef Brad Smith handles the kitchen, while Vince Lahey runs the front of the house.  The Kobe sliders and David's fries were  a big hit with the AYPA crowd.

I'm still not Dead Yet

Big C survivor Raifie Bass (left) is an inspiration to us all.  According to medical experts, Bass should be dead, but as the team's jersey states, --he's STILL NOT DEAD.  Three of his Ride for the Cure teammates pose up at the registration tent to support  Susan G. Komen.  ( 2nd from L)  Dwayne Romero (congrats on the new Related/ Westpac C.O.O. gig),  Gentian Nuzzo (hottie/biker) and big time realtor Rob (the closer) Bordan.

Free Stuff

Everybody loves free stuff.  Gentian and her pal Karen Jarchow  (from Vail) couldn't wait to see what was in the Susan G. Komen, Ride for the Cure swag bag.

Swag line

Aspen locals lining up for free food, drinks and  swag----it's hard to believe, right?   It was all for a great cause.  KomenAspen.org

Volunteer Jam

It was a sea of Orange and all in a days work for the many, many volunteers.

Jelly Legs

Team: Jelly Legs for Jamie rode the century and raised a ton of ca$h in memory of Jamie.

Keep it in House

Michael Faas served as Ride for the Cure race Chairman and his lovely wife M.J. is the development director at KomenAspen.org.

Executive Sweet

Komen / Aspen Executive Director Claudia Curry Hill hangin' with Debbie Patrick and her beautiful baby Shayne.  Debbie's firm Promotional Concepts is the official t-shirt provider for The Ride for the Cure.

Miller Girlz

All the Miller Girlz lookin' cute @ the pre-ride pasta dinner.

Elizabeth, Mollie, Katherine and Mackenzie had a blast, but only Mommy had to ride 100 miles for team: I'm still not dead yet.

Carb loading

Riders rolled through the line to "carb-up" prepping for the Komen Century Ride.

Slightly White

High School rockers Slightly White jammed hard.  Their classic rock set list was made up of songs written before they were born.  They rocked it .

Finish Line

After 100 miles, the finish line was a happy site.

Body + Soul

Body + Soul magazine from Martha Stewart passed out gift-bags to all the bikers.,even the guys.    NYC publishing wiz Elizabeth Fahmy greeted Matthew Moerdyk and Len Rosenstein.

Leaders of the Pack

Max Taam is one of the fastest bikers in town.  He proved it again by easily snapping-off the Century.  Not far behind him were locals "tye-dye" Ted McBlane and Aspen Spinnie Iron-man Mikey Wechsler.

Team Evergreen

These Century riders made the trek up from Evergreen to support Komen-Aspen.  Liz, Tom, Roger, Wendy and Shauna enjoyed the day and finished the 100.  "Weather-wise---an 11 out of 10" opined Wendy.

100 miles--it's nuttin'

These 3 local lady's  easily rolled the entire 100 mile course.  Tricia Johnson, Katie Viola and Deborah Madsen kept the rubber on the road.