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Private departures available for groups of 4 or more.
(3 Days, lodging not included)
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BASIC - dormitory, shared bathrooms, basic camping
SIMPLE - homestay, farmhouse, 1-star hotel
COMFORT - 2-3 star hotel, Alpine Hut+ (potentially with shared bath), Agritourismo+, comfort camping
BOUTIQUE - 3-4 star hotel, unique property, luxury camping
DELUXE - 4-5 star hotel, generally also boutique/smaller properties but with more amenities
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Easy/Limited: little required physical activity
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Light: easy walks, little elevation gain/loss, basic fitness. May not be daily
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Active: full trip involves some physical activity daily (walking, hiking or cycling)
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Moderate: sustained physical activity throughout the trip (hiking, cycling....elevation gain/loss, terrain should also be considered.)
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Challenging (mountain trekking, etc.)

Enjoy three spectacular days of hiking near Aspen, Colorado, plus afternoon tasting tour hosted by our favorite Roaring Fork Valley Cheese Maker.

Aspen, Colorado, is blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine, world-class hiking trails for hikers of all abilities, and gorgeous high-mountain peaks. If you’ve seen photos of Colorado’s Rockies, chances are they show the iconic Maroon Bells near Aspen, a mecca for outdoors lovers.

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Highlights of “Aspen Hiking & Tasting Tour”:

  • Daily hikes with Aspen Alpine Guides to Colorado’s most iconic mountain locations
  • Tasty trail lunches made with ingredients from local producers
  • Two afternoon Tastings hosted daily by local producers
  • Three full days of Aspen guided hikes, 
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Enjoy three spectacular days of hiking near Aspen, Colorado, plus afternoon tasting tour hosted by our favorite Roaring Fork Valley Cheese Maker.

Aspen, Colorado, is blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine, world-class hiking trails for hikers of all abilities, and gorgeous high-mountain peaks. If you’ve seen photos of Colorado’s Rockies, chances are they show the iconic Maroon Bells near Aspen, a mecca for outdoors lovers.

Upon your arrival in Aspen, you’ll attend a Meet-and-Greet, where you’ll get acquainted with your guides and the region’s outstanding food producers. Each day, you’ll choose from two or three hike options led by professional local guides. Hikes include a sumptuous trail lunch and will finish mid-afternoon in time for you to enjoy a late-afternoon Tasting Tour featuring selected local producers who host us at their facilities (on two afternoons). Our final night will conclude with a local farewell dinner.

All events and picnic lunches will feature locally sourced foods, products. 

Arrival Day: Pre-Hike Orientation

Join us for a Meet-and-Greet evening welcome at a hotel in downtown Aspen. You’ll get acquainted with the pros from Aspen Alpine Guides, who will lead us along trails through the region’s incomparable mountain scenery.

 

DAY 1: Hiking Adventure & Evening Tasting

Today’s hiking options include day hikes on the upper Hunter Creek Valley, North Fork Lake Trail, and Green Mountain and Independence Pass. The excursions will be scenic and get you into the groove of hiking at altitude. As on all days, we’ll return to Aspen late-afternoon.

 

DAY 2: Hiking Adventure & Avalanche Cheese Tasting

Your options today include hiking from the incomparable Maroon Lake to Crater Lake, or to Buckskin Pass area, or along the 8.2-mile Lost Man Loop. All three offer unforgettable Rocky Mountain scenery. Today we visit the Avalanche Cheese Creamery for a tour and wonderful tasting event post hike.

 

DAY 3: Hiking Adventure 

Now that we’re all experienced hikers, we really pull out the stops. The Active group will tackle Lost Man Loop, while the Moderate and Challenging hikes will feature an ascent of either Mt. Elbert, Colorado’s highest Fourteener (14,439 feet), or 14,265-foot Castle Peak (a more technical climb on which we might encounter snow). .

Accommodations: Please contact Stay Aspen Snowmass website for accommodations.

 

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Enjoy three spectacular days of hiking near Aspen, Colorado, plus afternoon tasting tour hosted by our favorite Roaring Fork Valley Cheese Maker.

Aspen, Colorado, is blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine, world-class hiking trails for hikers of all abilities, and gorgeous high-mountain peaks. If you’ve seen photos of Colorado’s Rockies, chances are they show the iconic Maroon Bells near Aspen, a mecca for outdoors lovers.

                                                                                                                                            Colorado Map

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