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Staki Skis

Skis aren't all the same. Staki is just one great example of skis reinvented ...
ROFO Fund

The 2018 ROFO Fund Winner Is…

One thing we can say for certain is, Russia hacking didn't have anything to ...
Video Diary

Hanging Lake 1-22-2018

1-22-2018 Dear Diary, Today I explored the Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon. When it's ...
Video Diary

Ice Caves (Grottos) 1-11-2018

1-11-2018 Dear Diary, Today I explored the Ice Caves at the Grottos up Independence ...
Video Diary

Ditch Trail in Snowmass Village 1-5-2018

1-5-2018 Dear Diary, Today I explored the Ditch Trail in Snowmass Village. There's no ...

Hobby Horses Taking Over Aspen

Aspen attracts tourists from all over the world and it's not shocking this trendy ...
Snowmass Bike Park

Snowmass Bike Park is Next Level

The Snowmass Bike Park is next level. Aspen Snowmass knows how to put a ...

How Is This Still A Thing?

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has a segment called "How is this still ...
Rail Trail Hall of Fame

Rail Trail Hall of Fame

What's our favorite trail? It's not even close. It's a 40+ mile path with ...

Aztech Mountain Summer 2017 Instagram Giveaway

This summer we are partnering with the awesome guys at Aztech Mountain to give ...
Hanging Lake Penguin

Hanging Lake Penguin

Hanging Lake is in trouble, it needs saving in a major way. Big changes ...
hobby horses

Hobby Horses Mania Begins

The annual Hobby Horse Championship is nothing short of amazing. This is where the ...
Lems Shoes Boulder Boot

Lems Shoes Boulder Boot

The Lems Shoes Boulder Boot is a minimalist shoe that is said to be ...
2017 5Point Film Festival

2017 5Point Adventure Film Festival Trailer

The 5Point Adventure Film Festival is coming and this trailer is simply so awesome ...
Mushroom Rock Slackline

Mushroom Rock Highline

If you've ever hiked the Mushroom Rock Trail you know the view. Don't try ...

Discovery Channel “Dogs The Untold Story” Aspen, Colorado

Here's a clip from Animal Planet's "Dogs The Untold Story" about avalanche dogs in ...

Adiff

Adiff is a socially-conscious fashion startup that aims to provide clothing and aid to ...

Qube Tents

Qube Tents are quick pitch portable tent cities basically. One by itself isn't really ...

Running with the Belles

The Maroon Belles are a women's trail running group based out of Carbondale, Colorado ...

Eva Snowshoes

A snowshoe that acts like a running shoe, yes please. Eva Snowshoes claim to ...

EnGoPlanet

Streetlights, WiFi hotspots, and portable charging stations powered by footsteps. EnGoPLANET Smart Solar/Kinetic Street ...
#savehanginglake

Save Hanging Lake

If you don't know why you can't walk on the log at Hanging Lake ...

Hydro Hammock

A hot tub that's a hammock, what more do you need? The Hydro Hammock ...

MyCanoe

A boat that folds up like origami into a box, that's amazing. MyCanoe is ...
ROFO Fund

2017 ROFO Fund Voting

Vote now! The 2017 ROFO Fund voting is LIVE February 14-28! Show your love ...

Wildlife Quiz

Do you know what to do if a moose charges you? ...

My Story

My name is Preston. That's me on top of Aspen Mountain in 1994, my ...
Aspen Trail Finder App

App Size

We built an app. It's kind of awesome. Every trail, searchable, app size ...

Thankful

We are just thankful. Thankful to live in this valley, thankful to be a ...
River Park

Basalt’s Precious Park

This November Basaltines are voting on a piece of land that's become Basalt's precious ...
Aspen Swing Project

#AspenSwingProject

Mysteriously around Aspen swings are popping up on trails. Yes, someone is making and ...
Piles of rocks

Piles of Rocks

There are many rocks around Aspen's home in the Elk Mountains. There are also ...
ROFO Fund

ROFO Fund Explained in 1 Minute

The ROFO Fund is simple - get people involved in giving back, even if ...

Trek 2026 Zora Concept

The Trek 2026 Zora Concept was created for Trek World 2016 by a group ...
Highway 82 Jogger

Highway 82 Jogger

Update: We’ve removed this original post and commenting. Because if we really knew the ...
ROFO Fund

Case for the ROFO Fund

Earlier this year, we created the ROFO Fund. "The what the what fund?" you ...
ROFO Hunt

Treasure Hunt – July 2

We've got something for you, and yes there's treasure involved. It's a treasure hunt! ...
GPS Art

GPS Art

Technology is changing the way art is made. Step aside Picasso, Rembrandt, and Van ...
ROFO Fund

Giving Back

Aspen Trail Finder is not a nonprofit. We are in the information and advertising ...
Float Like A Native

Float Like A Native

Pitkin County Open Space and Trails launched a new website to help educate people ...
Strava Heatmap

Map Mind Melt

Maps are amazing. There are so many different kinds of trail maps. And while ...
May The Forest Be With You

May The Forest Be With You

Today is Star Wars Day, May the 4th be with you. It's an amazing ...

Winged Suit Flyover Mushroom Rock on Red Hill

If we ever needed to say don't try this a home, this is a ...

Mushroom Rock Fly By

If we ever needed to say don't try this a home, this is a ...

Aspen History Quiz

How much do you know about Aspen's history? ...
Osprey and Chill

Osprey and Chill

The Roaring Fork Valley has a new reality show you need to see. It's ...
Hanging Lake Log

Don’t Do This at Hanging Lake

A while ago we wrote about the polite sign at Hanging Lake. It simply ...

Aspen Night Sky Timelapse

This video has some of the best timelapse shots you'll ever see of the ...
Mud Season

Mud Season

The Roaring Fork Valley is a beautiful place and Colorado's seasons are a sight ...

Basalt History Quiz

How much do you know about Basalt's history? ...
The Fine Line

The Fine Line

This place is a paradise. This place is home for some and vacation for ...

The Power of People

The power of people is amazing. If no one visits this site, no one ...
Aspen Shrines

Secret Shrines

Aspen is full of secrets. Beneath the glamour and celebrity of Aspen, this elite ...

Christmas Tree Hunting

This week I bought a Forest Service Christmas tree permit. Now, I'm not a ...

North Maroon Peak Rescue

Ever wonder what an Aspen Mountain Rescue mission looks like? This video is simply ...
Pumpkins of Fryingpan Road

Pumpkins of Frying Pan Road

Someone is putting pumpkins all along Frying Pan Road. Or, less likely, it's a ...
Verena Mallory

Curious Case of Verena Mallory

Verena Mallory died from complications of leukemia on November 1, 1993. She was the ...
Aspen Trail Finder

Turning 2

We just had our second summer with the site live, and we couldn't be ...

Who Cares What The Experts Say

Experts in any field are important. They know what they are talking about. But, ...

Trail Roulette

We just put the finishing touches on our new favorite feature, a random trail ...
Hanging Lake Trail

Please Keep Off The Log

It's sad to see areas close, sad to see places you've visited before change ...

Spot Blown

We get it. Nobody wants everyone to know about their special secret spot. But, ...

Big Bang

In an age with virtually unlimited information online, the unsuccessful and scattered search for ...

“Leap of Faith” on Maroon Bells

This route on the Maroon Bells Traverse is called the "Leap of Faith." You'll ...
Erik Roner Goes Off The Bookcliffs

Erik Roner Sends It Off The Bookcliffs

Lifeproof challenged professional stuntman Erik Roner to attempt something he had never done before ...
Bike Snowmass

Bike Snowmass at Snowmass Bike Park

Get ready for lift served biking with cross-country and downhill mountain biking trails that ...

Carbondale History Quiz

How much do you know about Carbondale's history? ...

“Knife Edge” on Capitol Peak

If you don't know about Capitol Peak's Knife Edge, hang on. Here's what Wikipedia ...
Valhalla at Snowmass Bike Park

Valhalla at Snowmass Bike Park

The Snowmass Bike Park just keeps getting better. Here's a preview of the Aspen/Snowmass ...

Aspen Summer Timelapse

A common thing you'll hear in a person's story about living in Aspen is ...

Landing in a Snowstorm at Aspen

If you've ever flown into the Aspen airport, you know it's tight. The airport ...

Meet a Black Person

Look no way around it, Aspen's population isn't exactly diverse. Rounding off some numbers, ...

Aspen Timelapses from The Art of Flight

Here are some short timelapses from The Art of Flight. The night snowcat shot ...

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