CarveItUp Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Beth and I are attending the SES for the second half of the week (Wed, Thurs and Fri) again this year. We couldn't get a flight out until Sunday so we have to find something to do on Saturday. We don't have many days under our belt this year so riding for a fourth day in a row is probably out of the question (assuming it's not an epic powder day) so we're trying to figure out what else there is to do in town for the day on Saturday. Any suggestions? Derek PS - We won't have a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Get a supply of SportLegs and you just might be able to ride 4 days, or at least you will lessen the burn on the 2nd and 3rd days http://www.sportlegs.com/buy/colorado.asp Transportation http://www.rfta.com/ Spend a day at the Glenwood Springs Hot Pool http://www.hotspringspool.com/ Nearby by the pool, spend an hour on the short tour of the Caverns http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/ There are a few trail heads near downtown you may be able to access but will be beaten down snow pack. Shop and tour Aspen, sales should be starting. http://www.aspenchamber.org/Visitors-Adventure-Summer-Hiking-pl1110.cfm Rent a pair of snow shoes and walk up Buttermilk then take the high speed down. Weave in and out of spruce-fir forest along a babbling creek and learn about the animals that inhabit the Rocky Mountains in winter. Naturalists from Aspen Center for Environmental Studies lead guided twice-daily tours at Snowmass and Aspen Mountain starting December 15. The cost is $53/adult, $42/youth ages 13-17, $42/seniors ages 65 and up, and $32/child ages 7-12. Price includes lift, snack & warm drink, snowshoes, knowledgeable guide, basic instruction and spectacular scenery. Call 970-925-5756 or click here for more information. Meeting locations and times: Snowmass - meet at the information desk in the Snowmass Ticket Pavilion on the Snowmass Village Mall at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., tours leave at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aspen Mountain - top of the Silver Queen Gondola, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. http://www.aspensnowmass.com/companyInfo/tips.cfm?portal=Around%20Town http://www.bellyupaspen.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 On the way back from Glenwood Springs stop in Basalt for supper at Smoke - http://smokemodernbbq.com/ If you like BBQ you'll love this place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Corey, Our favorite place that Joel turned us onto. My wife and I usually split a breakfast plate. Right on the N.E. corner on the main highway at the intersection / traffic light. http://www.breakfastinamerica.com/ Joel also introduced us to Smoke last year and it is very good. If you like salads - try the chicken Caesar salad at Bumps (base of Buttermilk) and have it topped with parmesan cheese AND roasted garlic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I 2nd Pat's suggestion - snowshoe. It's always so much better than I anticipate. Did it at Breck on a down day a few years ago and it was one of the best day's I ever spent on snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dold Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 My wife and I had fun walking around town looking through store windows at the $3000 ski jackets and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gilmour Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Ride two less runs the other three days and hot tub every day from 2-4pm.. Buy a 90 minute massage on the second day. ride all 4 days.. forget the other stuff. Aspen is about the snow. Sleep tons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Located across from the airport and take a dog for a walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarveItUp Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks for the replies everyone. The dog walking is a really nice idea. Pat, we took your advice and tried the sportslegs. I'd heard about them from the cycling world too but never tried them. I'd say we are both converts! We were considering trying the snowshoeing but we ended up riding all four days (admittedly quitting a little early on Saturday after the light went flat). The legs were sore but better than expected. Thanks again! Derek and Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 see: http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=23002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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