Flying Dog Ranch West, Carbondale, Colorado

Introducing Flying Dog Ranch West, a 229.5-acre legacy ranch situated at the foot of Mt. Sopris, just 3.5 miles from Carbondale and 29 miles from Aspen. This exceptional property offers unmatched privacy and stunning 180-degree panoramic views, making it an ideal choice for a private retreat, family compound, or horse ranch. With its rich history, water rights, and abundant wildlife, this property provides limitless opportunities to design your ideal lifestyle. Surrounded by conserved lands, the privacy and views of the ranch are protected in perpetuity, ensuring a tranquil and secluded environment. The property includes three homes, an event venue, an artist studio, a private gym, greenhouses, a tree nursery, and a forge. Enjoy Crystal River frontage and a variety of recreational activities, all amidst abundant wildlife. This is the last large property on Prince Creek Road, complete with an agricultural lease and caretaker unit for an easy transition to your Colorado dream. Special commercial use permits are included, allowing for up to 40 events annually in the historic barn, which has been outfitted with a commercial kitchen and conference room. Water rights are a cornerstone of this ranch, with a senior right in the East Mesa ditch, ensuring ample water supply for agriculture and landscaping. The property features upgraded high-efficiency sprinkler systems and a pond fed by East Mesa ditch water. Additionally, there are revenue streams available through agricultural leases, including a cattle operation lease that covers property taxes and maintenance costs. A 5,000 sq. ft. agricultural barn is allowed anywhere on the ranch. Flying Dog Ranch West presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Colorado’s history and create a lifestyle centered around privacy, natural beauty, and sustainable living.

Chris Klug

(970) 948-7055

As a three-time Olympian and Olympic Medalist Snowboarder, I’ve spent my life competing at the highest level. Since retiring after the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, I’ve brought that same work ethic, focus, and drive to Aspen real estate, closing over $1 billion in career sales and consistently ranking among the top-producing brokers in the valley.

Before real estate, I grew up immersed in hospitality. My father was a legendary hotel general manager—known to many as “Mr. Hospitality”—and I had a front-row seat to what world-class service looks like. That foundation became my springboard into real estate, where I’ve combined deep local knowledge with a lifetime of experience in guest-centric service. Over the past two decades, I’ve sold more downtown Aspen core condominiums than any other broker.

I specialize in high-impact marketing and high-stakes negotiations. My team and I have represented some of the most significant and record-breaking transactions in Aspen Snowmass, including:

• 926 Willoughby Way – www.WilloughbyWayAspen.com
• 1020 Carroll Drive – www.AspenStarwoodEstate.com
• 1627 Wood Road – www.1627WoodRoad.com
• 1500 Ute Avenue – www.1500UteAve.com
• 353 Terrace Drive – www.MeltonRanchSnowmass.com

In 2020, I sold over $206 million in real estate. I followed that with $170.6 million in 2021, and over $300 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Recognized as Best Male Realtor by?The Aspen Times?and known locally as “Mr. Snowmass,” I’ve earned the trust of both clients and the community.

I’m hands-on in every deal—showing properties, negotiating offers, and crafting tailored marketing strategies that work. With 20+ years of broadcast experience and a creative edge honed through Olympic sponsorships, I know how to tell a story and elevate a brand. I partner with the best photographers, videographers, and designers to showcase each property’s unique value across Sotheby’s global network, Klug Properties’ wide-reaching social platforms, and a vast database of qualified buyers.

I’m also a 25-year liver transplant recipient. In 2003, I founded the Chris Klug Foundation to support and inspire those waiting for the Gift of Life—and to show the world what’s possible after a transplant. I continue to live that mission every day. In summer 2025, I’ll compete in my 15th Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race Across the Sky to prove exactly that: anything is possible after a life-saving transplant.

I’ve lived all over—from Aspen’s West End to Smuggler, West Aspen to Snowmass Village—and I’ve loved every place I’ve called home. After traveling the world on my snowboard for two decades and visiting the best ski and snowboard resorts on the planet, there’s still nowhere I’d rather be than Aspen Snowmass.

I’m a Certified Master Negotiator who knows how to seize every opportunity. My clients appreciate my honesty, tenacity, and deep local insight. I live here full-time with my family, and I care deeply about this community and its future.

If you’re looking for an agent who combines world-class experience with local knowledge, creative marketing with relentless follow-through, let’s talk. I’m serious about real estate, and I’ll be serious about yours.