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Mountain Favorites

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The Aspen area is filled with beautiful places to hike, bike, climb, rollerblade, snowmobile, horseback ride, or just photograph. Ashcroft Ghost Town, Independence Pass, Maroon Bells and 10th Mountain Huts are just a few of the favorite places to visit.

 
ashcroft ghost town
Ashcroft ghost town
ashcroft ghost town
Ashcroft Fall Colors
rio grand cross-country ski trail
Rio Grande Nordic Trail
 
Maroon Bells
The Maroon Bells are the most photographed peaks in North America. Named for their color and distinctive bell shape, the mountains rise over 14,000 feet. A smooth paved road, from Aspen, runs up to Maroon Lake offering easy access and incredible views.
maroon bells wilderness panorama photography
Maroon Bells
crater lake trail in the maroon bells wilderness
Crater Lake trail
maroon bells panorama photograph RFTA bus
Transportation
 

Independence Pass
Crossing the Continental Divide at 12,095 feet, Independence Pass road connects Aspen to Twin Lakes and Leadville during the summer months. The pass normally opens Memorial Day and closes in early November.
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Independence Pass summit
independence ghost town
Independence ghost town
devils punch bowl
Devil's Punch Bowl
lost man trailhead
Lost Man Trailhead
lostman hiking trail
Lost Man Trail 2
     

Tenth Mountain Backcountry Hut System
10th Mountain manages a system of 29 backcountry huts, from Aspen to Vail in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, connected by 350 miles of suggested routes. For more information on this backcountry experience visit huts.org
Lindley Hut
Lindley Hut inside
10th mtn lindley hut
Lindley Hut outside view
   
       
When you travel with your photography equipment, the last thing you want to do is have to shove it under the bed or stuff it up onto a narrow shelf. Instead of staying in a cramped hotel room, think about renting a nearby resort like Grand Timber Lodge in Breckenridge instead. You might be surprised that the costs associated with booking a timeshare are about the same or less than a hotel. What's more, you'll often get roomier suites that are more like apartments than hotels. You find inspiration in nature, why not let your accommodations inspire you too?

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