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    Sun Dog Athletics - The family that rides together flies together! Mountain biking can be a lifetime sport, if we do it right. With key skills, you take flight!

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    We did snowshoeing with Erik and we have to say it was absolutely AMAZING! He was such a great…read moreguide. Being city dwellers, we really appreciated his bits of knowledge and how he paced the hike. He picked us up at the hotel and had all of the gear ready for us. The attention to small details was seriously so appreciated. He even baked us the *best* cookies to have as a snack during the hike :) His dog Marley is the cutest, and was a great companion along the way! If you need are looking for any sort of guided hike, Sun Dog Athletics is the way to go. Thank you Erik!

    If I could give more stars, there wouldn't be enough of them to describe Erik and Sun Dog…read moreAthletics. My friend and I decided to go snowshoeing after a huge storm here in Aspen. We had concerns about driving someplace far due to current road conditions and also doing snowshoeing in an area that was beyond our ability due to how much snow was out there. However, we still wanted a challenging workout in a beautiful scenic environment. Erik was THE PERFECT guide to give us EXACTLY what we were looking for AND MUCH MORE!!! Erik picked us up at our hotel and supplied us with a brand new type of light snowshoe that was really incredible, he wrapped a light fanny pack around us with organic, ionized water (with more he carried if needed) and a waffle cookie bar for added energy. There was also organic HOME-MADE chocolate chip cookies he had made for us and gave us a bag, for during and after our time with him. He took us to ABSOLUTELY gorgeous trails that offered us the incredible scenic views we were hoping to get, with trails that were perfectly matched to our ability. In addition, Erik made us feel safe with all of his knowledge about proper guide protocol, his background of the area, his guide certifications, and his perfect ability to understand our athletic level and line-up an incredible day around it. There is no other company you should be looking at for ALL of your snow sporting needs other than Sun Dog Athletics. This review cannot do this professional organization justice and express the level of expertise by the owner Erik on a multitude of levels, all of which I can't even fit in to write about in this review, without making this too long of a write-up. Simply said .. Sun Dog Athletics is TRULY AMAZING!!! Thank You Erik!!!! You made this vacation more memorable than you know!!

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    Sun Dog Athletics - From mild to wild, including uphill fitness snowshoeing, we're proud to offer you a variety of fully customized private adventures since '96

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    Aspen Mountain Ski Resort

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    Ranking ski areas this good eventually becomes a little ridiculous. I have called Aspen Highlands…read moremy favorite of the four Aspen Snowmass mountains, and on pure terrain, especially Highland Bowl and Deep Temerity, I understand why I said it. Still, all four earn five stars from me for different reasons, and forcing them into a rigid hierarchy misses what each one does so well. Ajax makes perhaps the strongest case that technical skiing and an effortless overall experience can coexist. What makes Ajax singular is its position directly above the town of Aspen. You walk from the street onto the Silver Queen Gondola, climb thousands of vertical feet, and spend the day skiing sustained fall lines that deliver you right back where you started. With its remarkable setting, vibrant energy, and almost comical wealth, Aspen remains unlike anywhere else on Earth; I also understand why its excess wears on some people. The Little Nell and the other hotels at the base are second to none, while downtown sits close enough that the transition from ski boots to normal life feels almost absurdly easy. Beneath all that polish, Ajax is a serious skier's mountain. There are no beginner runs, and its steep vertical layout favors strong skiers who enjoy bumps, glades, and terrain that keeps asking for attention. The fast gondola makes full mountain laps remarkably efficient, and the compact trail pattern keeps the day moving. I like technical skiing, so the mountain's directness suits me: ride up, choose a line, and ski hard all the way down. Late in the day, the lower face often drops into shade, firms up, and can get icy enough to demand real concentration. Some visitors step onto the Silver Queen because it is beside their hotel and discover several hours later that convenience does not make the final descent forgiving. Ajax has a funny way of humbling people who came mainly for the town, which may be healthy in a place surrounded by so much luxury. I go in with my eyes wide open and genuinely enjoy the focus that the mountain demands when conditions get firm. Finishing a run on Ajax is part of the magic. After clicking out, you can head to Ajax Tavern, walk downtown for a meal, or stop at a bar. The shops and even a dispensary are right there, so the end of the session can take whatever shape you want. If you rent, Aspen Snowmass can transfer your skis between its mountains, while the excellent bus network makes the entire area remarkably easy to navigate. Summer deserves equal billing in any review of Aspen. The weather is beautiful, the pace is gentler, and outdoor life fills the valley. Crowds thin, prices ease somewhat, and the fresh alpine air remains every bit as restorative. People often say that locals come for the winter and stay for the summer; after experiencing both seasons, I understand exactly why. Ultimately, Ajax is one of the best ski areas in the world, full stop. Its sustained terrain, immediate town access, and slightly intimidating late-day personality give it an identity all its own. Highlands holds a special place for its Bowl and Deep Temerity, and Ajax earns the same five stars through a completely different combination of terrain and place. Every visit feels like a privilege, and I never leave Aspen without feeling lucky that I got to spend time there.

    Even in Hawaii's version of cold, I find myself missing snow-covered mornings and accidentally…read morefalling asleep on a gondola ride in my travels to Aspen, Colorado. Some memories just stay warm forever. I truly enjoyed my experience on the gondola ride. I rode it so many times I fell asleep! Snow will always be magical to me.

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