Merry Go Ranch, Aspen
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an iconic Aspen legacy estate! Merry Go Ranch was one of the first properties built on Mclain Flats and has been held in the same family for almost 40 years. Senior waters rights with 124 shares from the Salvation Ditch transform 21.3 flat, useable acres into vibrant green manicured lawns and pastures as far as the eye can see. Over 600 mature spruce, aspen, and cottonwood trees line the entrance and perimeter creating a serene and private retreat. The property has a jaw-dropping indoor athletic facility to serve as your private club. The 15,943 sq. ft. facility features a regulation basketball court, professional tennis court, racquetball court, swimming pool, game/lounge room, massage room, steam room, running track, large professionally equipped gym, and laundry facilities. An exterior two-hoop basketball court and flat lawns offer a perfect place to drive golf balls and play soccer or football. The ranch is also a haven for the equine enthusiast with an eight-stall 5,428 sq. ft. indoor barn, paddocks, a large adjacent pasture perfect for riding or polo, and nearby trails. Above the barn is plenty of storage for equipment and off-road toys. A separate 1,609 sq. ft. 2-bedroom deed-restricted EDU with a 2-car garage is perfect for an on-site caretaker. This compound cannot be replicated in Pitkin County today offering endless possibilities. Envision coming home to a reimagined bespoke 9,150 sq. ft. contemporary main house with open concept living, floor-to-ceiling glass with panoramic south-facing Elk Mountain views from every space, 6 en suite above-grade bedrooms, a state-of-the-art theatre, wine room, executive offices and a spacious main level primary suite. The perfect footprint is ready to become Aspen’s most spectacular residence. The location provides proximity to Aspen, the benefits of a private estate with almost 35,000 sq. ft. of improvements – more than twice what’s possible in Pitkin County today, and the most incredible unobstructed panoramic views from Aspen to Snowmass.
Chris Klug
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.