The best hikes in Colorado are so much more ... route near Durango in southwest Colorado. After winding through aspen and fir ...

The Silver Queen Gondola travels 2.5 miles from the heart of Aspen to the 11,000-foot-high ... there are plenty of opportunities to hike, dine and even enjoy some live music.

When expert skiers or snowboarders are looking for a challenge, one place they look is the Highland Bowl in Aspen, Colorado ... we tried the hike for ourselves. Story by Aly Weisman and editing ...

The best time ... month of January. Aspen's second high season occurs between June and August, with temperatures in the high 70s – the perfect atmosphere for a mountain hike.

After a day on the slopes, head back to this luxe Aspen resort to warm up at the fireside lounge, outdoor whirlpools, and one of the buzziest après-ski scenes around.