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- Fall Aspen Trip
2010
- September 24 - 26, 2010
- Aspen, Colorado
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Timing a trip to Aspen at the peak of the fall colors can
be tricky, but once again we were fortunate and experienced near
peak color and stunning weather for a gorgeous weekend get away
in late September. This time we were joined by our neighbors,
the Halls. Highlights include the always spectacular Maroon Bells
and a Lance Armstrong sighting.
Links to the following groups of pictures below:
This year instead
of taking I-70 to the Leadville exit, we drove the scenic route
on Hwy-285 over Kenosha pass south west of Denver before looping
back past Buena Vista to Hwy-82 and Aspen via spectacular Independence
pass. Kenosha pass was past peak color, but Independence pass
looked great as the images below testify. During the summer and
fall the streets and parks are alive with a spirited atmosphere.
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- Instead of our usual stay at the
Gant, we stayed at Aspen Square Condominiums where the boys enjoyed
frequent sessions at the pool. On our first morning we explored
the town including the farmers market. Despite the famed ski
resort status, Aspen has a classic and authentic small town feel
and atmosphere.
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- Later we mounted our bikes and went
for a long ride to Woody Creek, a small town west of Aspen, riding
along the Roaring Fork River on a beautiful biking and running
trail. Along the way we visited the John Denver Sanctuary which
honors the famous singer songwriter who made his home in Aspen
and derived many of his song inspirations from the Colorado mountains.
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- After the long bike ride, the kids enjoyed some late afternoon
time at the swimming pool.
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- The next day we met up with
our neighbors, the Halls. Geoff had brought his road bike and
after finding out that Lance
Armstrong was going to be riding in a charity cycling event
raising money for children's cancer he entered the event. So
we headed to Paecpke Park where the kids played while we waited
for Geoff and Lance to return from the ride.
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Finally, no trip to Aspen can be
complete without visiting the spectacular Maroon Bells. We didn't
have time to do a big hike this year so we just hung out at Maroon
lake while the kids played and fished. To see more Maroon Bell
area pictures including a hike to higher elevation see
our Aspen visit in 2008.
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