| Above It All Balloon Company (970) 379-3591 The area's only locally owned and operated balloon company. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Spectacular views of the surrounding wildlife and scenery in the Aspen-Snowmass area. Year-round flights with ground transportation provided. Outstanding service, champagne brunch following each flight. Highly trained FAA-licensed pilots, knowledgeable ground support teams. Call today to book your flight. Ajax Bike and Sports (970) 925-7662 Aspen's premier bike shop, featuring these mountain and road lines: Specialized, Moots, Fisher, Giant, Cannondale, Airborne, Bianchi, Rocky Mountain. Clothing: Pearl lzumi, Hind, Stoneware, Fox. Highest quality rentals. Anderson Ranch Arts Center (970)923-3181 Is an artists' community housed in a collection of renovated barns and newer, yet still rustic-style, buildings. Check in at the Dows Barn for a brochure that outlines a self-guided tour; you can watch the dozen or so artists-in-residence at work in their studios. Ashcroft Ski Touring (970) 925-1971 With over 48 kilometers of freshly groomed trails, Ashcroft is the cross-country skiers' paradise hidden in the Castle Creek Valley & surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks. Whether you're a beginner or an expert who is looking for a challenge, our trail network can accommodate all levels of skier ability. We offer all skier's services from hassle-free rentals to various instruction programs and guided back-country day and overnight trips. Aspen Alpine Guides, Inc. (970) 925-6618 Serving Aspen since 1987. The one-stop location for all your backcountry adventures. Winter programs include daily snowshoe trips, backcountry skiing, ski-mountaineering and overnight hut-to-hut ski tours. Summer adventures include rock-climbing, day hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering, backpacking and overnight hiking, mountain bike hut-to-hit trips. US Forest Service permitted guided service. Aspen Art Museum (970) 925-8050 Founded in 1979, the Aspen Art Museum is devoted to providing the Aspen community and visitors with outstanding programming in the visual arts. Changing exhibits, classes for children and adults, free lectures and other special events feature highly acclaimed artists, curators and program directors. Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (970) 925-5756 Experience the wild side of Aspen at the 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve. Self-guided walks, bird watching and visiting with resident birds of prey are some of the year-round activities. Summer - naturalist-guided wildflower hikes and nature programs for adults and children. Winter - naturalist-guided snowshoe walks, ski tours for families and children and evening programs. Aspen Club and Spa (970) 925-8900 Experience the most rejuvejnating destination in Aspen! With its 77,000 square-foot facility, the Aspen Club and Spa offers the valley's only full-service spa and a complete health and fitness center, salon and sport-specific training at the Sports Medicine Institute. Aspen Cross-Country Center (970) 925-2849 The only complete cross-country ski and snowshoe center in Aspen. Skis, boots, clothing, accessories. Rentals, lessons, tours, trail access. Aspen Expeditions (970) 925-7625 Ice climbing is a unique and exhilirating climbing experience. With no experience necessary our AMGA trained or certified guides can take you out for a day of ice climbing. We will outfit you and show you how to use the technical tools. More Information. Aspen Fly Fishing (970) 920-6886 Our goal at Aspen Fly Fishing is quite simple: to show our guests a GREAT TIME while fishing with us here in the beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley. We cater to individuals, families, and corporate groups who are visiting the Aspen area. It is our genuine hope to introduce our new guests to the sport we so love, and to help those who are already "hooked" improve their skills to maximize their success while on the river. Aspen Ice Garden (970) 920-5141 The Ice Garden is a full service indoor ice skating facility serving the City of Aspen and surrounding communities. Aspen Recreation Center (970) 544-4100 The brand-new ARC facility is now open and geared to provide your family a truly unique recreational experience. Includes a NHL-hockey rink, climbing tower, 25-yard competitive pool, body slide, lazy river, water shoots and fountains, sauna, hot tubs and steam rooms. Aspen Trout Guides, Inc. (970) 925-7266 Since 1981, Aspen Trout Guides have guided and taught thousands of visitors the art of fly & spin fishing in the Aspen area. Our special White River National Forest Service Use Permit #509 allows us to fish exclusive areas not avalable to other guide services. Fully outfitted 1/2 and full day trips. Cooking School of Aspen (970) 920-1879 The Cooking School has established a reputation as one of the premier learning centers in the country. Under the skilled guidance of owners Rob and Kelly Seideman, the school offers an extensive menu of both hands-on and demonstration classes by renowned chefs from Aspen and afar. Also check out the school's selection of kid-friendly classes, as well as the gourmet kitchen and cheese shops on the premises. HeritageAspen: Aspen Historical Society (970) 925-3721 Discover Aspen's fascinating history with the Aspen Historical Society. Offering adult and children's educational programs, costumed guided tours of the historic west end, tours of historic sites, including Ashcroft, and self-guided tours of downtown Aspen and Independence ghost town. Highlander Helicopter Tours (970) 309-0121 Experience a spectacular helicopter tour any time of the year! Half hour to one hour tours - breath taking views. Kolor Wheel of Aspen (970) 544-6191 A paint-your-own ceramics studio. Adults and kids discover their artistic ability, have fun and create personalized gifts. Krabloonik Dog Sleds (970) 923-4342 Take a dog-sled ride and let your imagination go. Nine to 13 eager husky hybrids pull two-passenger, handcrafted wood sleds over hill and dale. The one and-a-half to two-hour rides will take you to the base of Mt. Daly, in the breathtakingly beautiful Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Pomeroy Sports (970) 925-7875 Our experienced professional guides will introduce you to the best fishing holes in Aspen and entire Roaring Fork Valley area. For fly, spin or float fishing. Come see our full line of fishing equipment and clothing before you take to the waters. Snowmass Falls Outfitters (970) 923-6343 Snowmass Falls Outfitters is a full-service outfitter specializing in private wilderness pack trips and big game hunts. We operate in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness of the White River National Forest, a short distance from Aspen, Colorado. Our base of operations is the historic Snowmass Falls Ranch, gateway to Snowmass Lake. The ranch has been dedicated to raising cattle for 60 years, and traces its roots back to a 19th century homestead. Now we are happy to share the beauty of these mountains with you. T Lazy 7 Ranch (970) 925-4614 T Lazy 7 offers the thrill of a lifetime on a tour of 26 miles of groomed trails all the way to the lake at the base of the world-famous Maroon Bells for hot refreshments. Why not take a day off from skiing to experience one of our guided high-country lunch tours to the historic ghost town of Independence. Hot lunch at a rustic cabin included, or try our Klondike snowmobile lunch tour. Taylor Creek Fly Fishing Shop (970) 920-1128 Located less than 30 minutes from Aspen on the banks of the Frying Pan River in Basalt, is western Colorado's oldest and most prestigious fly-fishing specialty store, worldwide sportfishing travel and guide service. Tenth Mountain Division Hut Association (970) 925-4554 10th Mountain manages a system of 29 backcountry huts in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, connected by 350 miles of suggested routes. We provide a unique opportunity for backcountry skiing. The Silver Circle (970) 925-6360 The privately owned Silver Circle outdoor rink lets you twirl in front of downtown Aspen passers-by, day and night. In addition to public skating time, the rink offers lessons and hosts a local broomball league. Plastic gliders and sleds are also on hand for parents who want to take to the ice with their tots. |
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