NESTLED AMONG THE MAJESTIC PEAKS of the Elk Mountain Range, Aspen, Colorado, is known for having the best that life can offer. From its dining, shopping and cultural events to its outdoor adventure and intellectual atmosphere, Aspen is the summit of fine living in the Rockies.

1. Aspen offers great summer activities!

The Maroon Bells • Among the most photographed peaks in North America. Can be reached by bus throughout the summer. 970.925.8484

Silver Queen Gondola • What was once Colorado's "Silver Queen" chairlift is now a high-speed gondola that whisks passengers to an 11,212 foot summit for spectacular views of town and the Elk Mountain Range. • 800.525.6200

Independence & Ashcroft • Aspen/Snowmass' real heritage can be experienced touring the ghost towns of Independence and Ashcroft, where weathered cabins have stood their ground for more than a century. A "resident ghost" leads tours and shares stories about the towns' histories. 970.925.3721

Compromise and Smuggler Mine Tours • Accessed via 180 guage tour cats towed by an electric locomotive. Maps of Aspen's vast underground workings, along with silver ore samples and mining equipment, depict life in the mines. 970.925.3721

Blazing Adventures Jeep Tours • 970.923.4544

ACES Guided Nature Walks • Learn about the native trees, birds and animals that thrive in the high-alpine environment on a naturalist guided tour on Aspen Mountain. • 970.925.5756

Aspen Expeditions Paragliding • Launch off Aspen Mountain and experience the thrill of free flight. Call Aspen Expeditions for the experience of a lifetime! • 970.925.7625
Website: http://www.aspensnowmass.com

Aspen Shortsfest
April 2-6, 2008
Aspen Filmfest • 970.925.6882 • www.aspenfilm.org

Cycling Criterium
May 18, 2008
Aspen Parks and Rec.
970.429.2093 • www.aspenrecreation.com

ASA Memorial Day Fastpitch Softball Tournament
May 23-26, 2008
Aspen Parks and Rec.
970.429.2093 • aspenrecreation.com

Food & Wine Magazine Classic in Aspen
June 13-15, 2008
Tickets go on sale in November 2006 877.900.WINE

Aspen Music Festival and School

June 19-August 17, 2008
www.aspenmusicfestival.com • 970.925.9042

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival
June 19-22, 2008
866.JAS.TIXX
www.jazzaspen.org

Aspen Summer Words
June 22-27, 2008

31st anniversary Writing Retreat and Literary Festival
Aspen Writers' Foundation 970.925.3122
www.aspenwriters.org

Theater Aspen (formerly Aspen Theatre in the Park)
June-August 2008
970.925.9313
www.theatreaspen.org

Aspen Ideas Festival
June 30-July 6, 2008
Aspen Institute
970.925.7010
www.aspeninstitute.org

Bluegrass Sundays
June-August 2008
Free open air concerts atop Aspen Mountain. Gondola ticket required.

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 2008
970.925.1940
www.aspenchamber.org

Race for the Cure
July 19, 2008 Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
970.920.0250
www.komenaspen.org

High Country SK8 Challenge
July 26, 2008
Aspen Parks and Rec.
970.429.2093
www.aspenrecreation.com

Aspen Arts Festival
July 2008 970.925.1940 www.aspenchamber.org

Art Crush
August 1, 2008
Aspen Art Museum Summer Benefit. 970.925.8050 www.aspenartmuseum.com

Annual Art Auction
August 9, 2008
Anderson Ranch Arts Center 970.923.3181
www.andersonranch.org

Aspen Triathlon
August 16, 2008
Aspen Parks and Rec.
970.544.4100 www.aspenrecreation.com

Aspen Snowmass Ride for the Cure September 6, 2008
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
970.920.0250
www.komenaspen.org

Golden Leaf
September 27, 2008
Aspen Parks and Rec.
970.429.2093 www.aspenrecreation.com

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival
August 29-September 1, 2008
Snowmass Village
866.JAS.TIXX
www.jazzaspen.org

Motherlode Volleyball Tournament August 28-September 1, 2008
www.motherlodevolleyball.com

Aspen FilmFest TBD
Aspen Filmfest
970.925.6882
www.aspenfilm.org

Hockey Mountain High Adult Tournament
October 3-5, 2008
Aspen Parks and Rec.
970.429.2093 www.aspenrecreation.com

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
July 18-August 9, 2008
Aspen District Theatre
970.920.5770 www.aspensantafeballet.com

*Please note that events are subject to change.Check www.aspensnowmass.com for an updated schedule.