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Aspen Ranger District Recreation Description.
Aspen is best known for its downhill skiing. The athletes mountain has mostly difficult terrain and doesn't allow snowboarding except under rare circumstances. Snowboarders need not worry because of the excellent nearby mountains, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. These are some of the best downhill snow riding opportunities in the world.

Winter enthusiasts are not restricted to the formal constraints of the ski resorts. Backcountry skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and snow camping opportunities in this region rival any in the state.

When the snow melts, Aspenites can hike, bike, climb, and paraglide to their hearts content. As far as I can tell, you can find high quality permutations of every outdoor activity imaginable, save ocean sports. Though you cant surf ocean waves, locals have been know to surf waves in the river in their kayaks. All in all, the Aspen area offers the opportunity for high-quality outdoor experiences.

Please Select from any of the Recreation Activities listed below.
Access - 4
Backpacking - 22
Camping - 10
Cross-country Skiing - 32
Driving - 2
Educational Activities - 2
Fishing - 18
Forest Areas - 1
Four-Wheel Driving - 12
Four-Wheel Driving - 12
Games - 1
Group Sites - 1
Hiking & Walking - 84
Horseback Riding - 28
Interpretive Sites - 2
Lodging - 62
Mountain Biking - 24
Mountaineering - 4
Off-Highway Vehicles - 15
Picnicking - 4
Recreation Areas - 11
Road Biking - 5
Scenic Driving - 3
Skiing - 6
Snowmobiling - 13
Snowshoeing - 31
Talks & Programs - 3
Viewing Scenery - 9


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