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| Grottos | @gustavoaquiros |
| Summer Lovin' |
| Summer offers the best of all worlds, and you’ll want to take advantage of every moment of sunlight to pack in a wealth of activities. Get to the famous Maroon Bells before the sun comes up so you can enjoy the colors illuminating the 14,000-foot peaks over the water. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities, like hiking, mountain biking, and swimming. Hike to the Grottos, a series of waterfalls and river caves where you can set up a picnic and take a dip in the cold waters. Get an elevated perspective by crossing the Continental Divide at Independence Pass, the highest paved pass in North America. End your day with the Aspen bikers who pedal from one brewery to another every Tuesday night in the summer, cheersing drinks and enjoying the cool summer nights. |
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| "Independence pass is closed for a large part of the year. Start your research of activities to book before you arrive because space can be limited. Please read and obey all signage and wilderness information, it’s there for a reason. Respect the nature. Have a blast!" – @jarrod209 |
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| #viewsfromcolorado | @robertparkerphoto |
| Free Fallin' |
| Let’s talk foliage. The aspen trees that surround the town turn gold in the fall. They are so photogenic your fingers will ache from snapping so many photos. Drive or bike the Castle Creek Road, which is lined with these glittering trees. End at Ashcroft, an abandoned mining town where you can embrace that spooky fall feeling on a hike through empty buildings. To get a full view of the trees dressing up the region, ride the Silver Queen Gondola from downtown to the top of Aspen Mountain. When night falls, make your way to the Aspen Art Museum before checking out who’s playing at the music venue Belly Up. |
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| Aspen/Snowmass- Colorado, USA | @tamarasusaphoto |
| Winter Wonderland |
| Aspen is most famous for its four high-quality ski resorts: Buttermilk, Snowmass, Aspen, and Aspen Highlands. In the winter, ski buffs of all abilities ascend on the chairlifts. Hardcore skiers should check out Aspen Highlands for some of the steepest terrain in the region, while mainstream skiers should head up to Snowmass to access a variety of runs. If you aren’t comfortable skiing, sign up for a snowshoe tour, and learn more about Aspen’s native plants and animals. End a long day of outdoor adventuring with a spa visit, letting expert hands work your muscles at one of the many luxury resorts. |
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| #aspencolorado | @stevegoffphoto |
| Spring in Your Step |
| Aspen spring starts off cold and slowly melts into a beautiful but short season. In early spring enjoy the last of the season’s skiing, catching a tan on your way down the mountain. As the hiking trails start opening up, go hunting for wildflowers peeking out of the ice. For a mellow day, start with yoga at the top of Aspen Mountain before casting a line and fly fishing in Roaring Fork River. Late spring is also perfect for white water rafting, as the melting winter snow will yield incredible rapids for a wild adventure. If it’s still too cold for you, pop into Explore Booksellers to find your next read. |
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| "As if driving over Independence Pass isn’t enough, hiking the Lost Man trail will give you some amazing views of high alpine vegetation. At this altitude, be prepared for any weather, you can easily get caught in a snowstorm in the middle of July, but the views from the top of Lost Man Pass are well worth it!." |
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