Aspen - cool adventures

Hiking Maroon Bells Maroon Lake Scenic Loop Trail

The Maroon Lake Scenic Loop Trail is an easy, short trail meandering along the creek.

Hiking Meadows Trail in Aspen

Meadows Trail is a short, pretty hike that begins in Aspen’s West End by Aspen Meadows Resort. Meadows Trail: Getting there Head west on Main Street, go through the “S” […]

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Hiking Hunter Creek Trail in Aspen

Hunter Creek Trail starts from Aspen and heads uphill (about 5 miles roundtrip). Hunter Creek Trail: Getting there From Main Street & Mill (corner of the Hotel Jerome), take Mill […]

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Hiking Smuggler Mountain in Aspen

Smuggler Mountain is a popular hike with the trailhead located in east Aspen. Smuggler Mountain: Getting there From Main Street & Mill (corner of the Hotel Jerome), take Mill to […]

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Skiing Aspen’s Buttermilk

Buttermilk sits three miles outside of Aspen on Highway 82, providing visitors a view of the impressive 22-foot superpipe as they make their way into Aspen. The smallest of the […]

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Aspen Highlands: Laid-back big mountain skiing in Aspen

Generally referred to as the local’s mountain, Aspen Highlands is […]

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Hiking Maroon Bells Crater Lake Trail

The Maroon Bells Crater Lake Trail is a moderate trail up to Crater Lake and the West Maroon Trail. Maroon Bells Crater Lake Trail: Getting there From the roundabout west of […]

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Sitting high above the town of Aspen, Aspen Mountain

Aspen Mountain is the mountain that people visiting Aspen for […]

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Hiking the Rio Grande Trail in Aspen

The Rio Grande trail is a pretty stroll in the heart of Aspen. Rio Grande trail: Getting there The Rio Grande trail starts behind the Aspen Post Office near Mill & Puppy […]

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Hiking Richmond Ridge near Aspen

Richmond Ridge is a five-mile (one way) trail off the back of Aspen Mountain. Richmond Ridge: Getting there Take the gondola up Aspen mountain to the Sundeck (or hike up Aspen Mountain). Richmond […]

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Hiking the River Run Trail near Aspen

The River Run trail is a beautiful, easy hike within 15 minutes of downtown Aspen. River Run Trail: Getting there From the roundabout west of Aspen, take Castle Creek Rd 11 miles […]

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Aspen’s Old Fashioned 4th of July

Each year Aspen celebrates the 4th of July with a full day of activities and fun old-fashioned style! Boogie’s Diner Buddy Charity Race The 4th of July activities kick off at […]

Hiking in Aspen, Colorado

Aspen is home to great hiking trails, with numerous hiking options ranging from easy short hikes to difficult day-long adventures. All hikes listed are dog-friendly except where noted. Dogs must […]

I’m a Riesling girl

I confess – I used to think of Riesling in that one word: sweet. Then, a miraculous thing happened. We went to the Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival and […]

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Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Three days in Aspen with 5,000 friends, enjoying 80+ cooking demonstrations & wine seminars, and a Grand Tasting Pavilion with over 300 wines & luxury lifestyle brands. And, that was just the […]

Mountain biking with a pro at Outside in Aspen

Outside in Aspen is a unique event that offers a chance to… Attend one of 10 adventure clinics with elite athletes in rafting, kayaking, climbing a 14er, stand-up paddle boarding, mountain biking, […]