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Shawn Taylor, of Snowmass Village, rides his bike on Red Hill overlooking the town of Carbondale. Mount Sopris, off in the distance, and the surrounding landscape is also a playground for the outdoor minded residents. Beyond also lies the Thompson Divide where local ranchers are offering to buy oil and gas leases to prevent drilling on the public land. Inaddition, the Hidden Gems Campaign has proposed wilderness area on potential drilling sites. Upsetting some bikers and climbers that their playground will shrink. “I love living in the valley where there is always something fun to do and lots of fun bike trails to ride,” said Taylor. Photo by Heather Rousseau