Originally founded as a Victorian mining town during the Colorado silver boom, Aspen has since become a world-renowned ski resort and premier destination for outdoor adventurers. Featuring an endless array of outdoor recreational activities during any season, skiing remains one of the greatest attractions of all. Skiing enthusiasts and winter explorers will… read more
Aspen, Colorado, includes four ski resorts, which are operated by the same management company and connected by a local bus system. Thanks to the movie "Aspen Extreme," many people associate Aspen with wealth, glamor, status and celebrity. This may be true of Aspen Mountain proper, but each area has its own distinct character. Besides, stereotyping Aspen by i… read more
The Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four ski resorts in the Aspen/Snowmass area in Colorado. The Aspen area has nearly unlimited lodging and dining options and the four ski areas together comprise more than 5,300 acres of terrain. All four resorts are found on neighboring mountains but not interconnected. The ski company runs free shuttles from the ba… read more
Ski-In/Ski-Out resorts are mountainside accommodations that allow guests to easily access the slopes by ski, without need for additional transportation. The vast selection of resorts in Colorado include many world-class Ski-In/Ski-Out facilities. read more
Aspen, Colorado, is one of the world's premier ski destinations. Situated in the middle of an alpine valley in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Aspen features some of the world's finest ski resorts including Aspen Mountain and Snowmass. Even if you visit during the summer, Aspen offers many fun activities that do not require snow such as mountain biking and hikin… read more
In Colorado, skiing and snowboarding are a major part of the local lifestyle. In fact, during the winter, when local school children have gym class, it often takes place on the mountains. As such, the majority of the Colorado ski resor… read more
For a memorable skiing holiday, Colorado is hard to beat. The state is fortunate to have many ski resorts with breathtaking views of the Rockies and plenty of trails for skiers of all abilities. Many of these resorts also offer lots of… read more
Colorado has so many great ski resorts. It can be difficult to decide which one is most worthy of your travel dollars. Further, the term "best" is so subjective that someone else's idea of what's best may vary greatly from what you're… read more
The very word "Colorado" conjures images of light powder snow and high-elevation, world-class resorts. Colorado courts skiers from around the globe, offering exhaustive deals and packages. Many resorts have destination status, with va… read more
Colorado is blessed with a long ski season, which is characterized by frequent snowfall. During World War II, Colorado was home to Camp Hale, which was the training ground for the 10th Mountain Division. After the war, members of the… read more
Colorado and Utah offer some of the best skiing in North America. If your destination is the Rocky Mountains, altitude can be a key factor in choosing a ski resort. A mountain's base and summit elevation levels will affect not only the… read more
Aspen is Colorado's premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. Aspen is home to a variety of year-round outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, ice and rock climbing; off-road jeep tours,… read more
While Colorado does not have the most ski resorts of any state in the country (that honor goes to New York, with 50, according to data from the National Ski Areas Association), Colorado is probably the biggest destination for ski trave… read more
When people think of skiing in Colorado, Aspen is usually the first or second ski area that comes to mind. Aspen is in the Roaring Fork Valley, and the town itself sits at an elevation of 7,890 feet. Several 14,000 foot peaks are nearb… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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