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Whitewater rafting in Colorado
ASPEN,
COLORADO
Maroon Bell mountains
One of the social hubs of Aspen since 1889,
where explorers crafted memories from “mild
to wild,” the Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resort,
maintains that tradition with a cornucopia of
activities. Enjoy the melodies of live music and a
chilled beverage at the Jerome’s new courtyard,
where an outdoor living room is situated before a
backdrop of Aspen Mountain.
After this mild pastime, take a turn on the
wild side with horseback riding through alpine
wilderness, languid valleys and twisting mountain
bends; make it a full day trip with a picnic lunch.
The excursion will make that cowboy hat purchase
worth it.
For something more aquatic and adventurous,
go whitewater rafting. Begin with challenging Class
II-III sections of the Middle Roaring Fork — more
suitable for families with older children — then take
things up a notch with the action-packed Class IV
run at Slaughterhouse Falls. Yes, the name is a bit
intense, but this is Aspen. Hyperbole is allowed.
Amateur photographers would profoundly
enjoy a visit to the Maroon Bells — two of North
America’s most photographed mountains. South
of Aspen, the twin peaks rise more than 14,000 feet
above sea level. Aspen trees adorn the mountains’
hillside like apparel on stone titans. Hiking the
mountains in July is one of the best ways to
experience this natural wonder, when the alpine
meadows are in bloom.
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