Five epic ways to experience the golden season in Aspen
ASPEN» The term “leaf peeping” was born in New England, but when a town is named after a tree itself, it’s a clue that the popular autumn pastime is just as good — dare we say better — than anywhere else.
Coloradans and droves of visitors go crazy to catch the fall colors, which peak in Aspen in late September. And only in Aspen can you take your sightseeing drive, leisurely stroll or heartpumping hike way up a notch by chartering a helicopter, clipping in with cycling pros or heading way out on horseback.
It’s also prime time to find discount-