May 30, 2007
Aspen Mountain Summer Activities
Yoga Hikes: This popular program combines intermediate
backcountry hikes followed by an hour of open-air Hatha yoga at the
top of Aspen Mountain. Offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and
Saturdays. Meet at the bottom of the Silver Queen Gondola at
10:30 a.m. $52.50 includes gondola ride. Reservations required -
call 970-923-1227. (June 18 - September 1 and September 8 & 15)
Climbing Wall: Test your agility on the rock-climbing wall. Open
daily, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $7/one session, $10/two sessions,
$42/ten sessions. (June 15 - September 3)
Eurobungy Trampoline: The world of extreme sports
introduces this hybrid of the trampoline. Open 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
daily, $10/session. (July 1 - September 3)
Fun Ball: NEW THIS SUMMER, this fun, exhilarating nine-foot
plastic ball rolls down the hill with you strapped inside! Open 11 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. daily, $10/session. (July 1 - September 3)
Obstacle Course: Check out this course full of natural and
manmade obstacles. Open daily. FREE! (June 15 - September 3)
Silver Nugget Dig: Dig in the mining sandbox to uncover nuggets
of all shapes and sizes. Open daily. FREE! (June 15- September 3)
More Free Kids' Activities:
* Monday: Scavenger Hunt/Arts & Crafts - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
* Tuesday: The Jammin' Jim Show with a juggling workshop - 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
* Wednesday: Cooking classes ($8) 11 a.m. and Arts & Crafts - 1 p.m.
* Thursday: The Jammin' Jim Show with Fairies of the Forrest Puppet
Show - 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
* Friday: Storytelling with Spellbinders - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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May 24, 2007
Book your bike rentals ahead of time and save 20%
Great Rides in Aspen Colorado:
Pick up in Aspen:
* Cruise down the Rio Grande Trail and catch the bus back from Woody Creek Tavern.
* Mountain bike up Smuggler and enjoy the Hunter Creek loop.
* Ride up to Snowmass Village via the Owl Creek trail, drop off there or ride back.
* Road ride up the Castle Creek valley to the old ghost town of Ashcroft.
* Road ride up to the magnificent Maroon Bells, the most photographed peaks in North America.
More great road rides in Aspen Snowmass
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September 18, 2006
Disc Golf on top of Aspen Mountain
Play the world's highest official disc (Frisbee) golf course - it's a hike and a game all in one fun outing. Offered daily. FREE!
More information on Disc Golf in Aspen Colorado, gondola dates, other activities on the mountain, etc.
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June 08, 2006
Mountainboarding in Snowmass offers extreme bonding on Father's Day
Here is the lates press release from the Town of Snowmass:
(Snowmass Village, Colorado) If you're looking to be a rad dad this father's day, Snowmass Village is the place to head to impress your kids. Considered the premier destination for mountainboarding in the U.S., Snowmass also boasts the only year-round zipline in the state of Colorado, run & gun paintball, lift-served access to over 40 miles of multi-use trails, and plenty of adventure for the whole family.
The raddest dads around can bond with their kids by taking lessons in mountainboarding, an extreme young sport that essentially takes skateboarding off the pavement and onto the dirt (think of a snowboard on wheels on the slopes). Snowmass offers lessons and rentals through Camp Snowmass, and both a beginner terrain park and a 2-acre mountainboarding terrain park used by the pros in the national championships each July.
If bonding over jumps and berms on a board isn't dad's speed, the family can try fly fishing lessons on some of the Gold Medal trout streams in the area or sign the children up for lessons either in mountainboarding or in Snowmass' new Winter Meets Summer program, a special snow terrain park camp for kids ages 6-14 that's open through June 18 (weather permitting). Lesson prices start at $65 for a half-day session.
While the kids are off playing, parents can too. Dad and mom can take in a round of golf and spa treatments at the award-winning Snowmass Club or try a hot air balloon ride to rekindle the romance. Together, families can sample over 25 miles of single track mountain biking and hiking trails, a zipline that can send two people down in tandem, and numerous family activities ranging from the oldest community rodeo in the state (starting June 21) to jeeping, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, a chairlift ride and more.
Snowmass is the ultimate convenient family destination this Father's Day and located only 3.5 hours from Denver or a short flight from Denver on United Express. This summer Snowmass boasts new direct service from Salt Lake City on Delta and from Los Angeles on United as well. Ninety-five percent of the lodging in Snowmass is within walking distance to the main dining, shopping, hiking and mountain biking, while a free shuttle can take visitors to wherever else they need to go in Snowmass. Diverse condominium options ensure families can stay together with ease, while lodges are offering a variety of special deals including fourth and fifth nights free at many properties. Best of all, Snowmass is an ideal home base for exploring a region that includes everything from historic Aspen only 9 miles away to the largest man-made hot springs pool in the world at Glenwood Springs.
For more information on special lodging packages, activities, and adventures in Snowmass, visit www.snowmassvillage.com or call 1-800-SNOWMASS. For media information, contact Allison Johnson at (970) 704-9988 or email aj@snowmasspress.com.
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May 09, 2006
Sailing in Aspen/Snowmass - Roaring Fork Valley
Lise Adams a Local Vacation Expert enjoys sailing in the summer - she says:
My favorite summer activity is going sailing at Ruedi Reservoir in Basalt (12 miles from Aspen / Snowmass). The reservoir is never crowded with boats.
The water is cold, but family's love to fish, hike, bike, sea kayak, sail, motor boat, wave runner, water skiing, camp, and picnic up there. In addition the 14 mile drive along the frying pan river is beautiful. This is also one of the local favorite road rides. You will see typical farm animals, deer and long horn sheep along the way. The pass to Eagle (through Meredith) can be a rough mountain bike ride, but also fun.
When driving up to Ruedi Reservoir you first see Ruedi Dam and shortly after that a few hundred feet up the road you will see the main boat launch, camping and a picnic area. There are 4 campgrounds along the Reservoir with 81 campsites. There are also 2 boat-launching ramps with 997 acres of recreation surface. The facilities are closed in the winter due the icy snowy weather.
Directions:
On the Fryingpan River about 15 miles east of Basalt, Colorado and 30 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Take State Road 82 about 30 miles south of Glenwood Springs to reach road leading to Basalt. Happy Sailing!
Related Information:
* Plan a Aspen / Snowmass Vacation
* View other Summer Activties for the Roaring Fork Valley
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August 08, 2005
Disc Golf in Aspen
If you enjoy a casual hike, beautiful views of the mountains, and throwing a frisbee, then the Disc Golf course on the top of Aspen Mountain is for you!
Among a variety of activities for people of all ages, Disc Golf is one of my favorites. Hailed as the highest disc golf course in the world (elevation 11,212 feet), this activity is both free and fun. After a 15 minute gondola ride ($18 for adults), you can borrow some discs and even pick up a free map.
The front nine holes (or in this case baskets) takes a little over an hour and is a relatively easy hike. The back nine takes closer to two hours to complete and the hiking, due to elevation gain, is more strenuous.
Make sure and bring water and a jacket in case you get caught in the rain or the wind picks up.
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July 27, 2005
Spa, Fitness, and the Royal Treatment in Aspen
There is a certainty that when you travel to Aspen & Snowmass Colorado you are really getting away from it all. This experience can be further enhanced by a variety of activites in the area. One can seek out extreme adventure, rich culture, and even a healthy dose of relaxation.
If you are interested in the latter, the place to escape to is the Aspen Club and Spa. The 77,000 square foot facility offers everything one would need to relieve stress: SpaAspen, fully equipped fitness center, pool, spa, jacuzzi (and much more!)- all handsomely packaged with a touch of class.
Enhancing your experience by spoiling yourself with one of the many popular spa treatments offered is the way to experience some of the finest amenities Aspen has to offer. Check back for club specials that are offered periodically.
If rejuvination is your reason for really getting away from it all, contact a Local Vacation Expert for more information on discounted packages that include the Aspen Club and Spa.
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