Aspen's winter scenes grace more postcards, but its summer season is no less legendary. In addition to its busy schedule of festivals and events, Aspen offers nature lovers and sports enthusiasts a nearly endless array of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from golfing and tennis to horseback riding and rock-climbing. Hiking and biking fanatics take advantage of the extensive trail system in the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest, as well as a 13-mile bike path that connects Aspen with Snowmass. Avid anglers and rafting enthusiasts hit the banks of the Colorado, Arkansas and Roaring Fork Rivers, where prize trout catches can be found around one bend, and raging rapids can be found around the next. In addition, the ski areas at both Snowmass and Aspen Mountain turn into family-friendly adventure zones in the summer, offering everything from bungee trampolines and paintball to climbing walls and skateboarding bowls. |