Hit a New Peak in the Rockies

When the snow melts in Colorado’s Aspen and Snowmass, it reveals an adrenalin-spiking outdoors adventure park

01 The Leg Stretch

Start early in Snowmass, a ski village outside of Aspen, with a 2.5km hike up the Rim Trail to 2.7km. It’s a good warm-up before heading up Aspen’s 5km Smuggler Mountain later in the week. aspensnowmass.com

02 The Healthy Fuel

All organic, the superfood juices and breakfast menu at the Spring Café is the perfect way to start the day, either before or after your hike. Its açaí bowl, superhero burrito and omelettes are the highlights. springcafeaspen.com

03 The Loosener

Morning yoga but not as you know it. A one-hour outdoor Hatha yoga class, 3.4km up Aspen Mountain, is unlike anything you’ve experienced. Fill your lungs with air every weekday morning at 10.30am. aspensnowmass.com

YOUR REP

PT Michael Jennings found Aspen Snowmass the perfect antidote to gym boredom, and it reinvigorated his training back home. @michaeljjennings

04 The Alternative Cardio

Descend almost a kilometre of purpose-built trails, negotiating precarious corners and steep jumps on your mountain bike. Falling off is a rite of passage here. aspensnowmass.com

05 The Bodyweight Workout

There are no man-made holds to help you up the 20m-high rock faces in Independence Pass. But you’ll catch views of the Sawatch Range, with some of the Rockies’ highest peaks. aspensnowmass.com

06 The Adrenalin Fix

You can work your core stand-up paddleboarding down Aspen’s awesome Fork River, or join Blazing Adventures rafting for a white-knuckle ride. blazingadventures.com

07 The Luxe Stayover

Located in the heart of the town, the Little Nell is Aspen’s only five-star hotel and the ultimate place to recover. Rest in the pool and spa before letting loose on restaurant Element 47’s wine menu. thelittlenell.com