Miles of Outdoor Adventure

Head out and enjoy the best of what the Rocky Mountains have to offer during any season. The hardest part will be deciding what to do first.

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Hiking

Aspen is the epitome of a hiker’s paradise with a system of trails for all abilities. Whether it’s the multi-night trek across the Four…

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Paragliding

Few things top floating above the Rocky Mountains. Experience the thrill of soaring over the scenery with an experienced, certified guide.

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Road Biking

Road biking in Aspen offers smooth pavement, gorgeous scenery, and rewarding climbs through some of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Whether you're tackling Independence Pass or…

Biking

As the first-ever resort town to have an official bike-sharing program when We-Cycle launched in 2013, Aspen is a community that’s…

Hiking

Aspen is the epitome of a hiker’s paradise with a system of trails for all abilities. Whether it’s the multi-night trek…

Fall rock climber with Aspen Mountain background

Climbing & Hiking Guides

Aspen’s breathtaking terrain offers climbing adventures for every skill level — and hiring an experienced guide is the best way to…

Rafting & Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Who says Colorado is landlocked? Whether you’re standup paddleboarding down the North Star Nature Preserve or rafting the Roaring Fork River…

Fishing & Hunting

Cast a line on a high alpine lake. You’ll find world-class fly fishing year-round just outside of town in the Roaring…

Golf, Tennis & Pickleball

Aspen's award winning public golf course is located just minutes from downtown Aspen. Tennis courts with a view are scattered through…

Horseback Riding

Hit the trails on horseback and don your new Stetson to embrace the wild west.

Camping, Huts, & RVs

Aspen might be home to some of the leading and most luxurious hotels in the world, but you’ll see a million…

Paragliding

Few things top floating above the Rocky Mountains. Experience the thrill of soaring over the scenery with an experienced, certified guide.

Snowmobiling

Experience the thrill of snowmobiling in Aspen and feed your need for speed. From guided journeys to breathtaking views of…

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing in Aspen offers endless ways to explore, from guided tours with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies atop Aspen…

Cross Country Skiing

Cross country skiing, or Nordic skiing, is a great alternative winter activity when visiting Aspen & Snowmass.

Ice Skating

Find some off-mountain fun the whole family can enjoy together. Skate under the stars in a snowstorm, or on an…

Carriage & Sleigh Rides

Have you ever dreamed of a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Rockies, gliding through snow-covered fields either in the sunshine…

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Maroon Bells

After 300 million years of geologic activity, Mother Nature gave us the Maroon Bells, wine-colored peaks towering 14,000 ft. above sea level. The reflective…