Things To Do

Aspen Snowmass dining is legendary. The list of 4-star and 5-star restaurants is seemingly endless, and the landscape of Aspen cuisine is always changing.

During the week of March 13-17, 2013, city crews around Aspen worked diligently to install new bicycle lanes on many of the Aspen streets. City government officials had previously voted to approve the lanes during discussion on how to ease the ongoing tension between cyclists and motorists. New lanes are designated by white lines painted on select streets around Aspen. Other parts of town display an illustration of a bicycle with arrows pointing the appropriate direction.

Aspen Snowmass offers prime fly-fishing spots with a beautiful backdrop, and is the perfect getaway for any angler looking for an adventurous challenge. Those who take to the local waters, namely the Frying Pan River and the Roaring Fork River, have the opportunity to catch a lot of trout.

This week, our blog team begins a two-part series on Aspen nightlife. The series will include insider tips from the Frias Properties staff on how to create a memorable night in Aspen, Colorado. Aspen, Colorado, might be as well known for its nightlife as...

For those looking for a little pampering while on vacation, Aspen, Colorado, might be the perfect place for a peaceful getaway. Aspen has a number of rejuvenating spas that promote wellness and healthy living - and can leave you feeling energized, youthful and joyful! Local...

The slogan for Aspen/Snowmass is "The Power of Four" - which refers to the four local skiing mountains in and around Aspen - Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. Never has a slogan been more accurate, as each of these four Aspen resorts provide...

In Aspen Snowmass, there are a couple of great options if you're looking to play tennis.

One of the most popular summer activities in Aspen is golf. Makes sense, right? Aspen’s beautiful scenery provides the perfect backdrop at a number of local golf courses: The Aspen Golf Club, Maroon Creek Club, Snowmass Club, Roaring Fork Club, River Valley Ranch and Aspen Glen.

For the past several years we have run a somewhat scientific experiment out in front of our offices on Durant Ave in Aspen, Colorado. We take a picture of the trees and compare. As you can see 2012 appears to be smack-dab in the middle...

Frias Properties extranet specialist Jenny Jacque has been taking advantage of the wonderful weather this spring to hike Smuggler Mountain during her lunch breaks. Smuggler Mountain is a well-known Aspen landmark and the one-and-a-half-mile trail is one of the most popular workouts for mountain bikers, runners and hikers. The hike provides great scenery all along the way, leading to a platform at the top which has an amazing view of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley. From there, hikers can return down the mountain or continue on to the Hunter Creek loop for an added challenge.