Aspen Things to Do

As the crow flies, Crestted Butte is located 12 miles from Aspen. It's about a 3 1/2 hour drive - 110 miles. The hike over East Maroon Pass is spectacular and takes about 6 hours. If you don't want to hike back, you can arrange for transportation back to aspen - via van or on horseback. Best time to go for wildflowers in full bloom is August.

The Silver Queen Gondola travels 21/2 miles to the 11,212-foot summit of Aspen Mountain in just 18 minutes, with spectacular views of the Elk Mountains and the town of Aspen.

I will confess that the gondolas do get a touch warm during the ride and if you are at all nervous of the trip, you should take some water with you. During summer storms the gondolas can stop mid route or shut down for several hours until the threats of lightening have passed, so early afternoon can be a difficult time for the visit.

We took this gondola up to the Roof of Aspen to a wedding for two friends of ours and had a wonderful time. The service at both the bottom and top of the ride was wonderful.

Atop the mountain, visitors will find a free Frisbie-golf course, the Sundeck Restaurant and plenty of deck chairs from which to soak in the scenery.

Open daily, June 11–Sept. 5, and Sept. 10-11, 10AM–4PM. Tickets are available on the Gondola Plaza. Weekdays: $19 for adults; $15 for youths, age 13-17, and seniors; and $10 for children, ages 4 to 10. Weekends: $21 for adults; $17 for youths, age 13-17, and seniors; and $12 for children, ages 4 to 10. A weekly pass is available for $38 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors, and $20 for children.

We had a fascinating look at how the movers and shakers of the world live and play in Aspen, We saw beautiful homes of Movie Stars, Television Stars, Sports Stars, Music Stars, Super Models, Fortune 500 CEO's and Royalty! so many fascinating stories about these world famous celebrities where told I never new. We saw 75 of the most beautiful and expensive homes in the world, stunning Homes & amazing 50 miiilon dollar mansions!. You'll have incredible stories to tell your friends when you get home! Well worth the price and is about 2 1/2 to 3 hours long.

This was a fascinating look at how the movers and shakers of the world live and play in Aspen, What beautiful homes of Movie Stars, Television Stars, Sports Stars, Music Stars, Super Models, Fortune 500 CEO's and Royalty! We where told many fascinating stories about these world famous celebrities.
We saw about 75 of the most beautiful and expensive homes in the world. You'll have incredible stories to tell your friends when you get home! The tour was about 2 1/2 hours and rates are fare.

Walking the final steps up a high pass is no less exciting than reaching the summit of a giant peak. Views open up in all directions; rows of snow capped mountain ranges stretch far into the distance like white waves in a choppy sea. T.A. Baron, A Walk in the Wilderness.

The lower few miles of the Snowmass Creek trail have been described as a "piece of cake". I'm not sure that I'd agree, but, then again, when you're hiking in this altitude, everything is relative. The trail does start off slowly as a gradual walk through unconnected beaver ponds, open meadows and lush forests.

The road to the base of the Maroon Bells is beautiful, with lots of opportunities to stop and take pictures. Artists stop along the route and try to catch the colors with their paints. It's just lovely.

Not far from Aspen are the Maroon Bells. Said to be the most photographed peaks in Colorado, it's easy to see why. During the summer months the road is closed to car traffic and the Bells can only be accessed by Tour Bus. Busses run every half hour and will take you to the base of the Bells, where there is a lovely lake.

After Labor Day, passenger cars are allowed. A $10.00 day fee gives you 5 days of access to the park. The drive from highway 82 to the base of the Bells is a climb of nearly 2,000 feet. On the sunny fall Wednesday that I made this trip there were scores of cyclists and people on funny skate "skis" going up the road. Those Aspenites are certainly a healthy athletic lot!