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If you have to choose one outdoor related activity while in Aspen, put a visit to Maroon Bells at the top of your list. Its three prominent and sharply defined peaks are some of the most photographed mountains in North America.... more
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Sara and Parker said
… clear over to Rocky Mountain National Park to the Northeast and to the Maroon Bells South of Aspen… continue reading »
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If you grow weary of climbing mountains this attraction allows you to mole inside one instead. Originally deemed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" the caverns, 45 miles away from Aspen, shut down during World War I and did no... more
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The jewel of Aspen's four ski mountains, Aspen Mountain spills right into the streets, making it very convenient for in-town lodgers. Eight lifts, including the Silver Queen Gondola, service 76 trails, most of which cater to ex... more
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If time is limited, but you still want to fit in a hike that gives you some hint of Aspen's famed backcountry, wander down this popular path. It is only 1.8 miles long, but offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in t... more
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If you want to summit a mountain, but do not want to huff-and-puff up a hiking trail to do so, this gondola ride provides a muscle-happy alternative. It silently glides above tall stands of pine and affords spectacular mountain... more
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For over 60 years, this family ranch has been leading vacationers into the pristine Colorado backcountry via horseback. Located only five minutes from Aspen, it offers guided day trips, including one to the famed Maroon Bells.... more
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Located in a trailer park, places like this eccentric restaurant are rare. The tiny dining room is always full. The walls are papered with snapshots of regular patrons, including famed gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. The m... more
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If you need a bit of color to spice up the drab, gray Aspen winter, head over to the Aspen Fine Art Gallery. The small gallery, located on the Hyman Avenue Mall, specializes in avant-garde, post-Impressionism, and masterworks f... more
Aspen Travel Experiences
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Drive from Aspen to Denver
On October 4, 2006, we drove from Steamboat Springs, Colorado down through Aspen across Independence Pass. We also stopped at Breck... Continue reading »
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Chili, beer, bluegrass, cows
We bid farewell to Summit County and went to Aspen to the Chilipepper Brewfest. This is an ingenious festival with bluegrass music,... Continue reading »
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The First DETOUR - Mt. Evans
The first DETOUR…Located about 3.5 hours from the city of Denver, it is not exactly close to the suburbs…however the drive comes packaged... Continue reading »
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Epic Aspen
This is my first journal entry, so I'm going to start with the very last trip I've done. I travel a lot, mostly for business, but I... Continue reading »
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Hiking Mt. Thomas
This was the best hike ever. Jen and I along with Parker and Kavi hiked to the summit of Mt. Thomas. Beautiful doesnt describe it.... Continue reading »
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Popular Aspen Hotels
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