Aspen/Snowmass 2008 Official Vacation Planner

welcome what’s new ACTIVITIES adventure getting here events trip planning SPIRIT In need of a little “you” time? Wellness programs, yoga and good old-fashioned retail therapy will cure what ails you. f you’re in need of a mental or physical pick-me-up, let Aspen/Snowmass lift your spirits. Join best-selling authors and speakers for an inspirational August weekend at the Snowmass Wellness Experience. The weekend is full of unique and enriching workshops, organic cooking demonstrations, yoga classes, cycling tours, botanical walks and more. Also in Snowmass, don’t miss the Ying and Yang Terrace atop the Rim Trail – a spiritual spot, perfect for a sunrise yoga session or to take in the gorgeous panoramic views that surround you. Or how about a little retail therapy? Aspen’s high-end shopping at Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Dior is certainly exciting, but there are other boutiques that one should not miss when in town. Make a visit to The Little Bird, where new designer pieces, consignment designer apparel, vintage and original clothing and accessories are sold at greatly discounted prices. Or check out The Gallerie for chic men’s and women’s clothing items for every season. In Snowmass, must stops are Local Color, where the style is always hip and new, and Stein Erikson for classic sports resort wear. For something a little more romantic, nothing beats a hot air balloon ride. Taking off from Snowmass Village, a morning ﬂoat takes you high over the mountains as the sun rises and ends with breakfast and a champagne toast. And for the whole family, get your cowboy boots out for a night at the Snowmass Rodeo, where families can enjoy a Western-style barbecue followed by an authentic rodeo. There’s bull ridin’ for the professionals and a calf scramble and mutton bustin’ for the kids. It will be a night they will never forget. I CREATIVITY Express your own individuality, and see how others show theirs, through art, theater, dance, festivals and cultural events galore. A spen/Snowmass has always been a place where artists are inspired and supported. Local art galleries offer everything from the avant-garde to the traditional or whimsical. This summer enjoy a gallery opening reception at Aspen’s Red Brick Center for the Arts, or sign up for art workshops and classes offered throughout the year. Nearby is the Aspen Art Museum, which is home to the region’s best contemporary collection and also hosts exhibits by well-known and emerging modern artists. The museum also hosts a full schedule of art classes for both children and adults. Spectacular performances ﬁ ll the Aspen Dance Festival and, from July 18 through August 9, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will host several dance companies that will perform at the Aspen District Theater. In Snowmass, Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a draw for students looking to learn from masters in painting, photography, woodworking, sculpture and more. Enjoy guided studio tours, which take place throughout the summer, or browse the one-of-a-kind gallery and shop. A little less known are the JAS Academy Summer Sessions, all-scholarship residencies in Snowmass that unite the ﬁ nest young jazz artists with the world’s biggest jazz legends. Catch one of their performances in June, and you may see the next Branford Marsalis in action. RELATIONSHIPS Bond with the family or reconnect with that someone special – in, on or even high above the mountains. sn’t it time to spend some time trying to reconnect with those strangers you call family? Aspen/Snowmass has you covered. Get away from it all by arranging a hut trip with your family while you’re here. The 10th Mountain Division Hut BEST BET »»»»»» Association is a network of cabins Maroon Bells Lodge & located throughout the backcounOutﬁtters offers great try that provides access to alpine Old West experiences. peaks, streams and high mountain Join a horseback ride, lakes, along with ﬁelds of wildﬂowor be a part of the summertime dinner ers and an environment teeming and dance featuring with ﬂora and fauna. live music and real Western boot scootin’. 970-920-4679, maroonbellsaspen.com I 14 W W W. VISITASPENSNOWMASS.COM http://www.maroonbellsaspen.com http://www.visitaspensnowmass.com

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