» TOP TEN REASONS TO VISIT ASPEN THIS SUMMER «
Summer in Aspen is when this mountain paradise really struts its stuff. So pack your bags and come enjoy the many activities Aspen has to offer. Following are ten top reasons to visit Aspen this summer:
1. Let’s Talk About the Weather
Sunny days and cool nights. Aspen boasts an average of 300 days of sunshineannually, equal to that of Miami. Visitors enjoy low humidity, blue skies and intense sunshine during the day followedby breezy, cool evenings. Summer weather is typically warm and dry with temperatures occasionally as high as 85degrees during the day. At night temperatures drop for a comfortable and cool evening.
2. Shop ‘til You Drop
Shopping in Aspen rivals the best, with irresistible retail offerings from peaches to Prada andeverything in between. Aspen is home to many of the world’s top high-fashion shops plus there are plenty ofhomegrown stores and boutiques. Aspen boasts more than 225 retail shops including sports and adventure, coutureand jewels, children’s fashion, art galleries and home decor.
3. Adventure
Everybody knows that “extreme” sports are the trend of the moment. But in Aspen, they’ve been away of life for decades. That’s why the ESPN Winter X Games chose Aspen as their annual venue through 2007. And it’s why some of the world’s top adventure athletes call Aspen home. But this natural amusement park isn’t justfor the pros. Everyone can get in on the action, from summiting Colorado’s “Fourteeners” (peaks higher than 14,000 feet), rock climbing on Independence Pass, hiking to wildflower meadows and beautiful alpine lakes, and mountainbiking and road biking. Or, raft, kayak, and fly fish Gold-medal rivers. Paragliding and handgliding are also among the favorite ways to explore Aspen’s peaks.
