Road & Mountain Biking
The biking in the Roaring Fork Valley is world Class. Snowmass and Aspen are filled with great road and mountain bike rides. In Glenwood, the Canyon is a popular road ride and the FlatTops offer fantastic, but challenging mountain biking. Snowmass and Aspen have great paved trails throughout town as well as being a starting point for Independence Pass. The mountain bike rides in Snowmass and Aspen are so plentiful, it would take several summers just to scratch the surface. The best source of information on rides is the outdoor stores in the Valley. Most of these shops offer bike rentals and are staffed by locals who know the terrain as well as anyone.
Snowmass
Christy Sports
(970)923-2717
Aspen
Ute City Cycles
(970)920-3325
Hiking & Camping
The Roaring Fork Valley is packed with more trails and camping areas than you could imagine. People who have lived here for decades have barely scratched the surface of what’s out there. For detailed information, contact the Forest Service or the Chambers’ of Commerce listed among the Important Numbers at the front of this book or any of the excellent outdoor shops listed in the Shopping section. These two ranger stations are a great place to start.
Aspen/Sopris Station
806 Hallam St
(970) 925-3445
Carbondale Station
620 Main St
(970) 963-2266
Campgrounds
(877) 444-6777
www.ReserveUSA.com
Throughout the Valley, you can find some great places to take the entire family camping while not driving very far. Some of the campgrounds that are accessible by car and beautiful are Avalanche Campground, Bogan Flats, Ruedi Complex, and Redstone Campgrounds.
Hiking
ASPEN/SNOWMASS
www.aspensnowmass.com
The Big 4 Ski Areas, Aspen, Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass, turn into prime hiking and biking terrain in the Spring, Summer and Fall. You can easily get your workout in, or for those looking for a more relaxing scenic hike, the gondola at Aspen runs throughout the summer.
Aspen Wilderness Outfitters
39551 Hwy 82, Aspen
(970) 922-6600
www.aspenwilderness.com
We offer a variety of trail rides ranging from half day to full day. We also offer breakfast and lunch trail rides for the whole family.
Maroon Bells Outfitters
3125 Maroon Creek Rd, Aspen
(970) 920-4677
www.maroonbellsaspen.com
The Lazy-T Ranch offers guided horseback rides to the scenic Maroon Bells and other scenic spots in the Aspen area.
RODEO
Snowmass Rodeo
100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
(970) 923-3520
www.snowmassrodeo.org
Re-discover the “Old West” as you watch real cowboys compete for cash prizes in bareback, team roping, daily ribbon roping, barrel racing and bull riding.
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WHITEWATER RAFTING
Blazing Adventures
555 East Durant Ave.,(Gondola Plaza)
Aspen and Snowmass Village Mall
(970) 923-4544
www.blazingadventures.com
The largest selection of half and full day raft and inflatable kayak trips on the Roaring Fork, Arkansas and Colorado Rivers. Offering guided tours: Biking, Jeeping, Hiking, Sunset Dinners, Hot Air Ballooning, Fly-Fishing, Horseback Riding and more! Catering to all levels, expert guides, commitment to safety, 34 years providing great customer service and exhilerating adventures.
Rock Gardens Rafting
(970) 945-6737
(800)-970-6737
www.rockgardens.com
Join us on the Colorado River for an exciting whitewater rafting adventure. We offer whitewater raft trips in Glenwood Springs for all ages and experience levels. Enjoy a family float trip down the milder waters of the Colorado or Roaring Fork Rivers or experience adrenaline pumping whitewater rafting through the Shoshone Rapids on the Colorado. See Ad on back page.
Blue Sky Adventures
(970) 945-6605
www.blueskyadventure.com
Welcome to the oldest rafting company in Glenwood Springs offering guided river trips through the scenic and beautiful Glenwood Canyon. For 32 years, your hosts, Gary and Pat Hanson have been offering economical river trips on the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers.
FISHING
Frying Pan Anglers
(970) 927-3441
www.fryingpananglers.com
We are a specialty fly fishing shop and a licensed insured outfitter in the State of Colorado. We provide guided services on the Frying Pan River, and float and guiding services on the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished angler, you can’t go wrong by using one of our guides.
Taylor Creek Fly Shop
183 Basalt Center Circle, Basalt
(970) 927-4374
408 E. Cooper Street, Aspen
(970) 920-1128
www.taylorcreek.com
Enjoy excellent year-round fishing on three of the nation’s premier trout streams with the guides at the Taylor Creek Fly Shop. We have been guiding beginners and experts alike for over twenty years on area waters. We offer both full and half day wade trips on all area streams in addition to float trips on the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers.
Roaring Fork Anglers
(970) 945-0180
www.roaringforkanglers.com
We’ve been guiding on these waters since 1980 and hold outfitting permits for float and wade fishing on the Roaring Fork, Eagle and lower Colorado Rivers. We also offer wade fishing on both the Frying Pan River and the Crystal River, and have access to several private ranches and spring creeks that are capable of producing trophy trout.
GOLF
One look around and it hits you, Golf in the Roaring Fork Valley is anything but ordinary . With over 10 cousers and more to come you'll sure to have an excepational golfing experience.
The Snowmass Club Golf and Tennis
(800)525-0710
The 18-hole, par-72 Snowmass Club GolfCourse was designed by award-winning golf course architect,
Jim Engh. The 6,986 yard semi-private course includes a learning center, practice area and golf
clubhouse featuring Black Saddle Bar and Grille, a
full service restaurant and bar. With five
sets of tee boxes at each hole and a truly unique
design, golfers of all abilities will enjoy play that is as fun as it is challenging.
Aspen Municipal Golf Course
Aspen, CO Public 18 1 mile from Aspen
Maroon Creek
Aspen, CO Private 18 1 mile from Aspen
Aspen Glen Golf Course
Carbondale, CO Private 18 25 miles from Aspen
Roaring Fork Club
Basalt, CO Private 18 15 miles from Aspen
River Valley Ranch Golf Club
Carbondale, CO Public 18 25 miles from Aspen
Ranch At Roaring Fork
Carbondale, CO
Public 9 (par 3) 20 miles from Aspen
(970)963-3500
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