Aspen Mountain (9 min.) Part of the Rocky Mountains this 10 705-ft-tall peak features skiing & remnants of silver mining.
Aspen Historical Society (5 min.) History Pyramid Peak (39 min) Scenic 14 000-foot peak the 47th highest in Colorado known for a steep challenging climb. Aspen Highlands Ski Resort (10 min.) Popular alpine resort featuring the storied Highland Bowl slope plus summertime trails & rafting. Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort (21 min.) Ski resort made up of 4 expansive ski areas also offers lessons for kids & adults. Crater Lake (39 min) Mountain lake in bear territory backed by the Maroon Bells twin peaks with trails & campsites. Buttermilk Ski Resort (10 min.) Bustling mountain getaway known for its 3 ski areas for expert to novice skiers of all ages. John Denver Sanctuary (7 min.) Landscaped retreat featuring lush grass perennial flowers & engraved rocks honoring John Denver. Aspen Center For Environmental Studies (10 min.) Nature lake and history Aspen Snowmass (2 min.) Ski resort made up of 4 expansive ski areas also offers lessons for kids & adults. Maroon Lake (9 min.) Lake Aspen Art Museum (5 min.) Contemporary art venue for visiting international shows & a biannual take on works by local artists. |