Summer Activities

The surrounding Aspen area, from Maroon Bells to Independence Pass, offers many recreation opportunities and trails for summer hiking, mountain and road biking. Here are 10 suggestions. Some trails begin right in Aspen while others require a short driv …

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Reservations are required to visit the Maroon Bells Recreational Area, whether by personal vehicle or by shuttle. When buses are not in operation, vehicle parking reservations are still required to access the Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The Maroon Bells …

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The Roaring Fork Valley is recognized for more than 300 miles of single-track trails and miles of additional routes between Aspen and Glenwood Springs. It was the first Gold-Level designation in Colorado and just the seventh worldwide. You will find a …

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Founded in 1991, Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The MISSION of JAS is to present and preserve jazz and related forms of music through world-class events, performances and education programs. Whether the June Exper …

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Mid June through Mid August The Aspen Music Festival and School is an internationally renowned classical music festival that presents world-class music in an intimate, small-town setting. It is also one of the world’s premier training grounds for pre-p …

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Colorado has 58 Fourteeners – the most of any state in the Union. The Elk mountain range surrounding Aspen contains seven peaks above 14,000 feet, all in Wilderness Areas, and are some of Colorado’s most rugged and beautiful mountains. Difficult and da …

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The 10th Mountain Division Hut System lies in the mountains between Aspen and Vail. There are 24 huts situated in spectacular terrain that provide deluxe shelter for back country skiers and mountain bikers. The value of this amazing organization is not …

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The Tyrolean Lodge in Aspen is located near the headwaters of the Roaring Fork River.  There are a number of local water activities. Whitewater rafting is the ultimate Colorado experience and Aspen is home to mellow streams and Class IV rapids alike. I …

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The following information is provided through excerpts from Heinous Cling: A Climbers Guide to Independence Pass, by Andre Wille Independence Pass has long been a very active climbing area. The first routes were put up in the late 1950’s, and are now o …

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The Aspen Golf Club offers supreme golfing just minutes from downtown Aspen. 18 Holes 7,215 Yards Open to the Public No Restrictions on Advanced Tee Time Reservations Driving Range Chipping and Putting Greens Rental Clubs Instruction Fully Stocked Pro …

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