First Snowfall of the 2008/2009 Season

It is not yet Labor Day, yet we received our first snowfall of the season. It is that time of year again to start thinking of putting away the mountain bikes and grabbing the skis. The summer is going by so fast but not without some amazing events. The Aspen Food and Wine Festival is held every June and is the biggest festival of its kind in the country. If mouthwatering recipes designed by celebrity chefs and wines from across the globe are of interest to you, then attending this festival is a must. Another great time for the more athletically adventurous is the wildflower hike from Aspen to Crested Butte. Noted as the most hiked trail the West Maroon Bells pass to Crested Butte offers the most beautiful wildflowers in the state. It is best to go at the peak of the wildflower season between the last week in July and the first week in August.