09/10/2026
Some of the best conversations don’t happen around a conference table....
They happen on an ATV somewhere in the mountains, halfway through an 11-mile hike, over dinner, or on a bike ride with colleagues 😃⛰️
I just got back from Aspen yesterday, and I’ve been reflecting on the past few days at the Aspen Luxury Summit - and what an epic few days they were.
My time started in Crested Butte with Sarah, Becky, Liz, and Monica. We explored the mountains by ATV (equal parts scary and fun!), talked about our teams, real estate, what we’re seeing across our different markets - and laughed a lot. Bill Fandel from Telluride joined us for dinner, and if you know Bill, you know he’s not only an epic broker, but an even better person.
Then came Friday morning - probably my biggest challenge of the trip.
Liz, her awesome husband Steve, Becky and I set off on an 11-mile hike reaching 12,500 feet in elevation. Six and a half hours. Five miles up, the long way back down, and nearly 34,000 steps for me by the end of it!!
They definitely pushed me to my max. They’re all taller than me with much longer strides, so keeping up was a challenge in itself! But surrounded by that incredible beauty, I kept going. (I have to admit, I’m still recovering - but I LOVED every minute of the challenge.)
I’ve always loved challenging myself and doing things that take me outside of my comfort zone. There’s something powerful about discovering that you can go a little further than you thought - on a mountain, in business, and in life.
After a very quick turnaround, we made it to Aspen to meet up with more of our Compass family at Jazz Aspen. And because apparently the hike wasn’t enough😃, 16 of us later biked from Aspen to Woody Creek Tavern for lunch, great conversation, a margarita and a little tennis.
These past few days really capture so much of what I love about .
Yes, we talk real estate. We exchange ideas and learn what’s happening in each other’s markets. That knowledge and those relationships matter enormously to me because they allow me to be a better resource for my clients, wherever their real estate needs may take them.
I’m also incredibly grateful for the relati